Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Miami-Dade County

"You’ll be snorkeling (or diving) on the Jose Cuervo Reef south of Second Street. The massive margarita bar was sunk over a decade ago in less than 20 feet of water, and today it’s home to a spectrum of sober sea creatures."

"If you’re lucky enough, you'll get some cruises in the background. The park has hundreds of palm trees and a beautiful ocean view. It is the perfect backdrop to make your landlocked friends jealous."

"Bayside Marketplace is a great location for the start of your tour. It is an energetic place with loads of shops, restaurants and shops, plus everything is accompanied by live music. Essentially, this is a shopping mall out in the open, so you can do your shopping or simply sit down for a drink right next to the bay, but in any case, you will be able to get a sense of what Miami is all about very quickly. The place is buzzing with people from all over the world, be they tourists or locals, and visiting it is a great way to energize yourself for the day ahead."

"Located right on the waterfront, Bayside Marketplace offers a variety of shops, restaurant and entertainment options just steps away from downtown Miami. Shop for everything you need at stores like Express, Foot Locker, Sketchers, Sunglass Hut, Toy Factory, Harley Davidson, Miami Jet Ski, Magic Hut, M & R Sweet Candy Store, Guess, Havana Nines, GNC, Claire's, the Disney Store, Bath & Body Works, Baby Gap, and more. Dine at casual spots like the Hardrock Cafe, Hooters, Bavaria Haus Beerhall, Pizza Pizza, Bubba Gump Shrimp, Chili's, and more."

"Few American parks can claim to front such a lovely stretch of turquoise (Biscayne Bay), but Miamians are lucky like that. Notable park features are two performance venues: the Klipsch Amphitheater, which boasts excellent views over Biscayne Bay and is a good spot for live-music shows, and the smaller 200-seat (lawn seating can accommodate 800 more) Tina Hills Pavilion, which hosts free springtime performances."

"If you do just one walk in the Everglades, make sure it's on the Anhinga Trail. Gators sun on the shoreline, anhinga spear their prey and wading birds stalk haughtily through the reeds. You'll get a close-up view of wildlife on this short (0.8 mile) trail at the Royal Palm Visitor Center. There are various overlooks, where you can sometimes see dozens of alligators piled together in the day."

"The 0.8-mile Anhinga Trail is a self-guided walk through a sawgrass marsh on an easy, paved trail. Like the Gumbo Limbo trail, Anhinga is not open to bicycles but convenient for wheelchairs and strollers. It's almost guaranteed that you'll see some Everglades wildlife when you walk this trail."

"This is a 1.5-mile (2.41 km) loop trail that meanders along the waterway with chances to see wildlife. Bird watching and wildflowers are one of the potential highlights as well. This gives good glimpses into the terrain known as the Everglades."

"If you are in Miami and want to catch a baseball game, head over to the brand new loanDepot park in Little Havana. Home to MLB’s Miami Marlins, this relatively small and new park features a retractable roof and one of the most modern designs in all of Major League Baseball. The park can hold over 36,000 fans, has great views of downtown Miami, and even has massive fish tanks along the backstop that remind you exactly what city you are in."

"Created by renowned Italian artist Claudio Ciaravolo to launch the SoBe is Love public art project a few Art Basels ago, this sculpture symbolizes the project’s message of love and community unity in light of post-election political divide and an epidemic of national gun violence and highlights intercultural principles of hope and faith. The SOBE sculpturer pays tribute to the late artist Robert Indiana, whose sculptures are universally recognized as symbolic of these same messages, and looks totally cute in pink."

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"A guide to the ultimate weekend in Miami, any time of year, with cocktails by the pool, art walks and Art Deco spotting, and a little Latin flavor."

"4 out of 5 stars Restaurants Overtown. By day, this 30,000-square foot riverside station makes for the perfect family-friendly afternoon outing. With a carnival-like atmosphere, little ones will get a kick out of lawn games such as cornhole and ping pong, along with the live acts featured weekly."

"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"

"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."

"Plant Miami is the best choice for vegan in Miami if you are looking for a place that is known for being a tropical oasis. Located in the garden space Sacred Space of Miami there is a large outdoor space known for its holistic approach to architecture and food. Plant Miami is a vegan restaurant in Miami focusing on organic, living foods with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and kosher options that highlight South Florida."

"Plant Miami heralds a modern plant-based approach with an emphasis on vibrant organic living foods, with a commitment to the art of conscious cuisine. Featuring vegan, kosher dishes naturally inspired by the South Florida landscape, they use the purest ingredients and highest sustainability practices in the industry. They invite you to nourish from the inside out with their enlightened plant-empowered cuisine."

"My husband and I are newly vegetarian, which means we've been trying all the vegetarian/vegan spots we can find around town. Cocinita did not disapp..."

"Restaurants Coffee shops Civic Center. Lemon City Tea confounder Gail Azodo is behind this bright, airy café on one of Allapattah’s busiest corners. Sips roasts its own specialty coffee in-house and serves it up by the cup, by the half-gallon (get yourself a cold latte for your next brunch party) and in bags to brew yourself at home."

"If you’re looking to support Black-owned Miami coffee shops, then head to Sips Cafe. A team of a husband, wife, and their new toddler team up to bring you the best, ethically-sourced coffee in Miami!. Every single one of their single origin and blends can be brewed at least 8 different ways."

"Housed in the up-and-coming Allapattah neighborhood, Sips features classic coffee drinks like cappuccinos and lattes, plus half gallon bottled varieties that are meant to be taken home. Available for pick up. View this post on Instagram"

"The chocolate brigadeiro cake at Sagrado Cafe is an indulgent combination of moist layers of chocolate cake and brigadeiros, Brazil's signature truffle. Thanks to sweetened condensed milk in the truffle mixture, the cake remains moist despite the absence of frosting. To add to the richness, mini brigadeiros top the whole thing ($8 to $69 depending upon the size)."

"With an enchanted garden atmosphere, this Brazilian café in downtown Miami is a great place for family bonding time. Kids' meals ($14) start with a sharable warm basket of gluten-free cheese bread and a choice of soda or juice. Then it's on to their own plate of chicken Milanese, served with a side of rice, fries, or mac 'n' cheese."

"Go American-style at Starbuck’s or enjoy a Latin-style breakfast of Cuban coffee and pan tostada (toasted Cuban bread) at Café Con Leche."