Here are 10 options for you to enjoy Miami hand in hand with your children:
It is already commonplace to hear that Miami is a city rich in fun and pleasure. But what all those tourist commercials forget to highlight is that this is a city with a wide variety of options to entertain not only the most glamorous, but also the little kings of the house. Here are 10 options for you to enjoy Miami hand in hand with your children:
1.- The beach
If you have small children, we especially recommend the South Beach of Crandon Park, in Key Biscayne, because, unlike the beaches of Miami Beach, it is not oceanic and when the tide goes out you can walk for miles in a blue sea that will not reach you higher than your knee. In addition, the place offers bathrooms, showers, carts with ice cream and drinks, a playground with water and even a merry-go-round of the ancients. And best of all? The price. Admission to the park is $5 per car and each ride on the merry-go-round is $1. Otherwise, everything is free. The sun, the beach, the sand, the palm trees and the laughter of your children playing with the seagulls go on your own.
2.- The Venetian Pool
It is a lost gem among the immense mansions that proliferate in Coral Gables today. Made at the beginning of the last century with spring water, this Floridian version of the city of Venice offers underground caves and charming space that your children will enjoy exploring. The place does not accept children under 3 years old (or less than 38 inches tall) and it is recommended that they already know how to swim. The pool is open every day of the week (during the summer) from 10 am to 4:30 PM. The cost of tickets varies depending on the time of year. Coral Gables residents receive a special rate on their tickets. 2701 Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables. Phone (305) 460-5305. https://www.venetianpool.com/
3.- Pinecrest Gardens
Set in the former gardens of what was once the Parrot Jungle in Pinecrest, this park offers something for everyone. Animal lovers will enjoy feeding the fish that proliferate in the fountains and ponds, or watching Miami’s iconic flamingos (pink). For nature lovers, the park maintains a spectacular collection of rare tropical trees and fruits. The park also offers a collection of farm animals – cows, goats, chickens and geese – that your children can touch and feed and swings and games for all ages. And as if this were not enough, it has a special section for children with fun water jets that will delight all family members on these hot days. The park is open from 8:00 AM until an hour before sunset and admission is free. 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, Florida 33156. Phone: (305).. 669.6942. . https://pinecrest-fl.gov/gardens.htm Travel back in time to a beautiful farm from the beginning of the last century, with a stream, a water source and many animals. There are horses, cows, geese and goats that you can feed in exchange for a few coins. On weekends there are also three ponies willing to walk children under 10. Just remember to buy the ticket in the store. On the other side of the park, in the middle of an island in the lake, there are a number of children’s games with caves and slides. The park also has wide sidewalks and enough walkways to enjoy cycling or skating. Cautious families even carry their picnic baskets and take advantage of one of the tables arranged in the park for it. You have to pay $5 per car at the entrance and must cancel the food for the animals and the pony rides separately. The park is open from 9:00 AM until one hour before sunset. 401 East 65th Street, Hialeah, FL. Phone: (305) 685 8389. https://www.miamidade.gov This plan is error-free, especially if you have children ages 2 to 10. You and your family have at your disposal activities for all tastes, from “The Sea and Me”, an area designed especially for children under five, to a replica of the Port of Miami where your children can operate boats on the water and assemble and lower cargo containers with a crane. The museum is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The entrance fee is $10 per person. Children under 12 months are free. 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami FL. Phone: (305) 373-5437. https://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
4.- Amelia Earhart Park
5.- The Children’s Museum
6.- Miami MetroZoo
The Miami City Zoo is designed to entertain the whole family. Bears, lions, elephants, monkeys, a beautiful bird pavilion, a zoo contact with farm animals, snakes, deer, bats and hundreds of other variants are present in the zoo. It also offers a series of stations where children can rest and play, as well as a jet area with water to relieve the heat during the summer. It is open every day of the year, from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Tickets are $11.50 for adults and $6.75 for children over 2 years old. One Zoo Boulevard , 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL. Phone: (305) 251-0400. https://www.miamimetrozoo.com/index.asp : The entrance is expensive, but it is a classic. The park has something for all ages, from the killer whale show to a new section on dolphins and sharks. Your children will learn about unknown animals like the manatee, colorful tropical fish and even the life and miracles of seals. And if you go for a special occasion, be sure to reserve an hour to swim with the dolphins. Of course, dodge as you can the souvenir shops that proliferate in the park or you will leave with empty pockets. The park is open from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Tickets are $31.95 for adults and $24.95 for children. You must pay $7 extra for parking. 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne FL. https://www.miamiseaquarium.com is full of surprises for children of all ages. It has a planetarium and a number of exhibits that change according to the time of year. It also has a section on the fauna and flora of the region and a small history about archaeological pieces found in South Florida. It does not require a strict vocation as a researcher, but only a lot of desire to have fun. The Museum is open from 10:00 to 6:00 PM. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children. 3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami FL. Phone: (305) 646-4200. 9.- Sail the waters of Biscayne Bay with Shake-a-Leg: Located in the Coconut Grove Marina, this non-profit organization not only rents and gives courses to all those interested in learning to sail a kayak or a sailboat, but also hosts a famous program for children with difficulties. Prices vary depending on the size of the boat you want and generally range from $10 per hour for an individual kayak to $575 for the entire day aboard a Benetau sailboat. And best of all, not only will your children thoroughly enjoy an experience at sea, but with the rental of equipment contributes to the special programs of the organization. 2620 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove, Fl. Phone: (305).858.5550. It is the best place to close a weekend. Enjoy incomparable sunsets walking along the boardwalk or sit and watch the cruises that leave every Sunday for the Caribbean. You do not have to pay entrance but be careful to put coins on the parking meter because the Miami Beach police are relentless with their fines. 1 Washington Ave, Miami Beach. Phone: (305) 673-7224. https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/
7.- Miami Seaquarium
8.- The Miami Museum of Science
10.- South Point Park in Miami Beach
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