Miami Beach Attractions

Actors' Playhouse on Miracle Mile – This critically acclaimed dramatic and musical theatre is located in the historic Miracle Mile Theatre. The Actors’ Playhouse is the leading regional performing arts company, and presents a full season of theatrical productions for adults and children.

Bal Harbour Shops – One of the most prestigious fashion Mecca’s in the world, Bal Harbour is upscale shopping at its best. Find luxurious boutiques and specialty department stores nestled within a lovely tropical garden setting. Restaurants and continental bistros offer a variety of fine dining.

Bayside Marketplace - An open-air shopping complex located at the site of the historic Pier 5 Marketplace. Bayside features a multitude of national branch name and specialty shops, as well as live entertainment and world-class dining.

Coconut Grove Playhouse – South Florida’s oldest professional theater facility is one of the top-rated, not-for-profit regional theaters in the country. Presenting contemporary and classic plays and musicals.

CocoWalk - Located in the heart of Coconut Grove. Food, fashion and fun define this popular local "hotspot." CocoWalk offers a wide variety of upscale shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafes, theaters and nightclubs.

Downtown Coral Gables – Located in the heart of South Florida’s landmark shopping district, Miracle Mile and downtown Coral Gables offer designer shops, art galleries, live theatres, fabulous restaurants and bridal bliss.

Everglades National Park-- Visit an authentic Miccosukee Indian Village and enjoy Native American arts and culture. Take a ride on an airboat, see alligator wrestling, browse through handmade arts and craft markets and experience the beauty of Everglades National Park.

Fairchild Tropical Garden – Established in 1938, the 83-acre garden is one of the world’s preeminent botanic gardens, with extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees and vines. Other features include a conservatory, a museum of plant exploration, 11 lakes, lily ponds, winding paths, a sunken garden, and an outdoor tropical rainforest.

GableStage - Located in the Biltmore Hotel, this theatre has won critical acclaim for its artistic excellence and has been recognized with numerous Carbonell Awards. GableStage’s year-round programming presents main stage productions that range from the classic to the contemporary.

Miami Art Museum - MAM exhibits, collects, preserves and interprets international art with an emphasis on the art of the western hemisphere. The focus is on works from the 1940's to the present, complimented by art from eras for historical perspective.

Miami MetroZoo -- Rated among the top 10 zoos in the United States, Miami MetroZoo is a cage less zoo where animals roam in setting similar to their natural habitats. Large, open-air exhibits provide the ideal setting in which visitors can experience some of the worlds most beautiful and endangered wildlife.

The Miami Seaquarium -- Across 38 landscaped acres, this world-famous marine life entertainment park provides a fun-filled mix of exhibits, shows, attractions, food and shopping opportunities that have made it a Miami institution. Home to the TV star Flipper and the killer whale Lolita, the Miami Seaquarium also features a Swim with the Dolphins Experience and educational programs for students. Open daily.

Parrot Jungle Island – Since 1936, Parrot Jungle has entertained more than 15 million visitors with its world-famous parrot shows. In 2003, it moved to a new bayside location on Watson Island—Parrot Jungle Island-- with a Serpentarium, a Jungle Theater, and Everglades Habitat, open interactive aviaries, a petting zoo and more.

South Beach -- The Art Deco District in South Beach contains more than 800 buildings designed in this distinctive architectural style, as well as many other points of interest, all within a compact quarter mile area. This area offers an eclectic mix of restaurants and outdoor cafés to please all tastes. SoBe is a great spot to sightsee and people watch.

Sports Events – Miami-Dade County is a sports fan’s dream-come-true. Home to the Miami Dolphins (NFL football), Miami Heat (NBA basketball), Florida Marlins (Major League Baseball), Florida Panthers (National Hockey League), University of Miami Hurricanes and Florida International University Golden Panthers (collegiate sports), the Homestead Miami Speedway (NASCAR racing), and the Miami Grand Prix.

Venetian Pool - In the midst of one of Coral Gables' residential neighborhoods is perhaps the only swimming pool anywhere to be included in the National Register of Historic Places. Certainly it is the only swimming pool of its kind with its vine-covered loggias, shady porticos, Spanish fountain, three-story observation towers and cascading waterfalls that spill into a free-form lagoon complete with coral rock caves and palm-fringed island.

The Village of Merrick Park – Located just two miles from the Biltmore Hotel, the Village of Merrick Park is an inviting retail destination that offers an unmatched fashion, home and dining experience in Coral Gables. Situated in a relaxing environment with fountains and lush tropical foliage, shoppers will find specialty boutiques as well as familiar favorites.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens - One of South Florida’s leading attractions and a National Historic Landmark, Vizcaya is a 50-acre Italian Renaissance estate featuring a priceless collection of European art and antiques, The 10-acre formal gardens with ancient statuary, pergolas, decorative urns, fountains and pools, add to the ambiance.