Cultural Center in Miami Lakes

"Narrow in on the history of Miami itself with this cool museum. For extra fun, head out on the second Saturday of the month for crafts, music, and more as part of Family Fun Days."

"Gathering, preserving, and celebrating Miami's history through exhibitions, city tours, collections and publications is the Historical Museum of Southern Florida.[Learn more]"

"A riverfront drinking joint with a dock full of food trucks, The Wharf features samplings from Miami hot spots like Garcia’s Seafood Grille & Fish Market, Mojo Donuts & Fried Chicken, and Lung Yai Thai Tapas. Paired with lazy furniture and a water view, a jaunt at The Wharf is a happy hour dream. View this post on Instagram"

"This place is located on the historic and pristine Miami River. This place is popular for its open-air events. There are wines, beers and cocktails to quench your thirst and 4-5 food trucks to satiate your hunger."

"The place has plenty of food trucks and a great view of the Miami River. Come in your best summer outfit and take some shots."

"If you are a history buff or culture buff, then you will love the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. Here you’ll find many contemporary visual art exhibitions, live stage performances, educational facilities for aspiring local artists, and much more. Just be sure to check their website for listings and seasonal exhibitions that are so good."

"The Center, which is southeast of Young Circle, has a great reputation for presenting übercool contemporary art exhibitions and providing…"

"Begin your day at the Little Haiti Cultural Center. This cultural hub, part gallery, part community space, offers first-rate shows of contemporary art by Caribbean artists from around the world. It has exhibited the works of noted Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié and photos from Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Carl Juste."

"For breakfast or lunch (or dinner until 9 pm, November–April), this roadside cafeteria a quarter mile from the Miccosukee Indian Village provides...Read More"

"I had the French toast and fried chicken and it truly will feed 2 people. I took a star away because the &..."

"At Hammond’s Bakery, a small shop specializing in Jamaican patties that are a bright shade of sunshiny yellow thanks to the addition of egg yolks and/or turmeric. Hammond’s typically offers spicy beef, jerk chicken, and callaloo patties for less than $2 apiece. At those prices, you can afford to add some coco bread or a guava and cheese pastry to your order."

"Photo courtesy of Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. Located in beautiful Coral Springs a few miles from the beach, at Coral Square Mall, Camilla Day Spa is a refreshing stop to meld away the stresses of the day. With spa treatments designed for the entire family, men and women and hair-cutting for kids, women can choose from Pamper Me, which includes a Body Massage, Aveda Elemental Nature along with spa pedicure and manicure, or take the the Journey To Serenity, which includes a body massage, Aveda Elemental nature Facial with make-up touch up and pedicure and manicure."

"When it comes to fast horse racing or fast games, Miami offers a few hot spots: Gulfstream Park, Hialeah Park Racing & Casino, Miccosukee Resort & Gaming and Magic City Casino. At Gulfstream Park and The Village at Gulfstream Park, thoroughbred horse racing, fine shopping and nightlife come together. You may see the next Kentucky Derby winner racing here. At historic Hialeah Park Racing & Casino, see the famous pink flamingos, catch a horse race or check out their state-of-the-art casino."

"Miccosukee Restaurant is a perfect Indian restaurant that offers unique tastes for Everglade adventures. The beautiful location of the park, along with generous portion-sized dishes, attracts many hungry visitors. If you come here with your children for breakfast, help them with a kids cheeseburger and Indian fried bread for yourself."

"Whether you check in at the Miccosukee Resort or just drop by for slots action, Empeeke Aaweeke's all-you-can-eat international buffet, served...Read More"

"Blue Martini has earned a reputation as a sleek and sophisticated gathering place for those who know a great thing when they find it. Weekday happy hours, nightly live bands and dancing make this sleek cocktail bar a winner. Try the bar's signature blue martini (a mix of vodka, Cointreau, blue curacao, sweet 'n sour mix and orange juice) or select your favorite martini from a menu of 14."

"Located at the Galleria Mall on Sunrise Boulevard, Blue Martini is an upscale tapas bar and lounge. This place is known to be for the slightly older and more sophisticated community of Fort Lauderdale. Champagne and martinis are in abundance and the tapas menu is world class."

"Casa Tiki is a new Calle Ocho bar from the same people behind Drunken Dragon and Rácket. They just serve tiki drinks here - no food."