Miami is known for being one of the most glamorous cities in the United States, with a large dose of entertainment for the whole family.
However, the Capital of the Sun also offers very attractive plans for children, ranging from beaches and parks to activities designed especially for the little ones in the house.
Remember that none of the prices of these plans include taxes, around 7 percent; Also note that most parks have a rental service for babies and wheelchairs. An additional recommendation: before leaving for any of the attractions, go to the website of the place, as almost all offer discount coupons to print.
It’s also good to know that people over 62 and large groups generally benefit from discounts on ticket prices. Now, these are my recommendations if you travel with children to Miami: Beaches One of the obligatory plans in Miami It’s going to the beach, but if you have kids forget about the famous beaches of South Beach and Miami Beach, because they are more focused on adult entertainment and suddenly end up seeing something that you would not want them to see.
The best options are:
Jungle Island
Located on Watson Island, between the city of Miami and Miami Beach, this attraction is a zoo that simulates a rainforest. There children will find birds, monkeys, orangutans, reptiles, fish, African penguins and alligators, among others.
In addition, you can see the liger ‘Hercules’, son of lion and tiger, which holds the Guinness prize for being the largest feline in the world.
There is a show that should not be missed and it is that of Winged Wonders, in which birds of all kinds will fly over your head.
Location: 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail Miami, Florida 33132.
Hours: daily, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Value: $36.00 for adults; $28 for children ages 4 to 10; Free for children under 4 years old.
Crandon Park
This beach, listed as one of the ten best in the United States, is an ideal place for the recreation of children. In addition to the 3.2 kilometers of white sand it has, there is a lifeguard service, picnic area, a water playground, a carousel, toilet and shower services, as well as food sales.
Unlike the beaches of Miami Beach, this one is not oceanic, which is why, when the tide is low, you can walk in the middle of a blue sea that will not reach higher than your knees. It’s like a swimming pool in the sea.
When you finish your beach plan, don’t forget to stroll through the gardens; There you can see birds, turtles and reptiles native to Florida, which move freely.
Location: 4000 Crandon Boulevard Key Biscayne, Florida 33149.
Hours: Open 365 days a year, from 8:00 a.m. until sunset. Value: $5 per car.
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Miami Seaquarium
It is one of the most famous aquariums in the world. It is located in Key Biscayne and has attractions for children of all ages. In addition to seeing the spectacles of the orca whale and dolphins, the little ones will learn about other marine species such as manatees, seals and a variety of fish.
One of the activities that adults and children like the most is interacting with dolphins. Plans start at $106 for children.
Location: 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne FL. (305)361-5705.
Value: $45 for children and adults 12 and older; $35 for children ages 3 to 12; Free for children under 3 years old. Parking is $8.
Hours: Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Hollywood Broadwalk
This beach, located in Hollywood, very close to Miami, is another excellent option to take children, as it has one of the most famous pedestrian promenades in the country.
This can be traveled, very safely, walking, running, cycling or rollerblading.
Hollywood Broadwalk also has a playground, restroom and lifeguard service and many places to eat and buy travel souvenirs, distributed in its more than 3 kilometers long. The view of the ocean is, needless to say, spectacular.
You can get parking lots along the beach, although it is advisable to use those of the hotels in the area, such as the Marriot Beach Hollywood. They are not much more expensive and your car will undoubtedly be safer.
Location: in the city of Hollywood, 32 kilometers north of Miami.
Hours: Open 365 days a year from 8:00 a.m. until sunset.
Value: whatever the parking costs to do, which usually ranges from $10 to $20 per day.
The Venetian Pool
This is one of the best programs you can offer your children during their visit to Miami.
Located in Coral Gables, The Venetian Pool is the Florida version of Venice, Italy, full of charm, underground caves and many places for your little ones to explore, while cooling off in an 820,000-gallon pool. This attraction does not accept children under 3 years old or with a height less than 96.5 centimeters.
Location: 2701 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables.
Hours: varies according to the time of year.
Value: varies according to the time of year. From May to September it costs $11.00 for adults and $7.35 for children ages 3 to 12.
South Pointe Park
In Miami Beach This is an excellent plan for the whole family, especially at the end of the day, to enjoy the beautiful sunsets of Miami Beach, walking along the boardwalk and watching the cruises that leave the port of Miami towards the Caribbean.
Location: 1 Washington Ave, Miami Beach.
Hours: from 8 a.m. until sunset. Value: parking only. Stay tuned because Miami Beach police are relentless with their tickets.
Shake-a-Leg
Both you and your children will enjoy this experience of sailing the waters of Biscayne Bay with Shake-a-Leg.
It is a non-profit organization that not only rents boats 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.
Most importantly, in addition to the great experience for their children, they will have contributed to the organization’s special programs.
Location: 2620 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove, Fl.
Prices: vary according to the size of the boat. They range from $10 per hour in a single kayak to $575 for the entire day aboard a Benetau sailboat.
Science Museum
This interesting museum has a planetarium, an Imax theater for the projection of films and several exhibits, as well as a section on the fauna and flora of the region and a small history about archaeological pieces found in South Florida.
Location: 3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami FL.
Hours: Open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Value: $14.95 for children 12 and older; $10.95 for children between 3 and 12 years old; Free for children under 3 years old.
The Children’s Museum
If your children are between 10 and 12 years old, be sure to go to the Children’s Museum. You’ll find a custom-made supermarket, an area for children under 5 called The Sea and Me and a replica of the Port of Miami, where they can assemble and unload cargo containers with a crane and handle small boats on the water.
Location: 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami FL. (305) 373-5437.
Hours: Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Value: $15 for those over one year old; Children under one year old are free. Parking is $1 per hour.
Wolfsonian-FIU Museum
Located in Miami Beach, this is not a very ordinary museum. It contains many rare and curious objects, which show how decorative arts influence.
Location: 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139. (305) 531 1001.
Hours: varies according to the time of year.
Value: $7 (plus tax) for children 13 and older; $5 for children ages 6 to 12; Free for children under 5 years old.
Fontainebleau Hilton Hotel
This iconic Miami Beach hotel has created a wealth of activities for children between 4 and 12 years old, which will make their vacation unforgettable.
Location: 4441 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, Florida 33140.
1800-548-8886.
Hotels:
Hotels in Miami usually offer special packages, in which they do not charge for minor children.
Lion Country Safari
This is one of the funniest plans. It’s 125 kilometers north of Miami, but it’s worth it for being a good example of an African safari.
During the tour in your car you will be able to see the animals near your vehicle.
Do not forget that the windows of vehicles have to remain closed and should not beep so as not to disturb the animals.
After the journey you will arrive at a park where there are farm animals and, in addition, you can touch the giraffes from a high tower. The little ones will enjoy a carousel and the family can ride water bikes.
Don’t forget to bring good binoculars.
Location: 2003 Lion Country Safari Road – Loxahatchee, Florida 33470.
Hours: varies depending on the time of year, but generally goes from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Value: $26.50 for children 10 years and older; $19.50 for children ages 3 to 9; Free for children under 2 years old. Parking: 6 dollars.
Zoo de Miami
It used to be the Metro Zoo and is now called Zoo Miami. This is one of the most beautiful zoos in the country, because of its large size the animals live at ease. There are bears, lions, elephants and monkeys, as well as birds. There is the possibility of contact with farm animals and snakes.
The place has games for children and water jets to cool off. You can tour it on the bicycles for two or four people that are rented there or on a monorail.
Location: One Zoo Boulevard, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL.
Hours: It is open every day of the year, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Value: $15.95 for children 13 and older; $11.95 for children ages 3 to 12. Children under 2 years old are free.
Amelia Earhart Park
This is one of the most traditional parks in Miami Dade County. The Amelia Earhart is located in Hialeah and will move her little ones to a farm of the last century, where they can feed the animals.
On the other side of the park, in the middle of an island in a lake, you will find playgrounds and wide pedestrian sidewalks for walking, skating or cycling. A good idea is to bring your picnic basket.
Location: 401 East 65th Street, Hialeah, FL.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. until one hour before sunset.
Value: from Monday to Friday admission is free; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, $6 per car.
Pinecrest Gardens
Located in the heart of Miami, where the Parrot Jungle used to be, this park offers good fun for the little ones, completely free. The little ones will be able to feed the fish, see pink flamingos, touch the farm animals and feed them.
There is also a play area and a special section with water jets.
Location: 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, Florida 33156.
Hours: from 8:00 a.m. until one hour before sunset.
Value: entrance and parking are free.
Biltmore East Hotel
Located in Coral Gables, it is one of the most child-friendly. During the holiday months it has activities for the little ones, including cooking classes, swimming, yoga, golf and tennis.
Location: 1200 Anastasia Avenue – Coral Gables, FL 33134.
Gray Line Miami Tours
This renowned company has fabulous packages for the whole family.
Here are some plans they offer: Everglades + Biscayne Bay sailing: this package unites two of Miami’s most outstanding tours, the wonderful nature of the Everglades, riding on an airboat, among crocodiles and then a trip through Biscayne Bay. It lasts 6 hours and costs $69 per person.
Helicopter ride: The flight lasts 30 minutes and costs $231 per person (2 people minimum, 3 maximum).
Walk to Key West
This package includes round-trip transportation from hotels in Miami Beach and Downtown Miami; transportation with bilingual driver, 3 hours visit to the coral reef on a catamaran; Snorkeling mask and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on the catamaran.
Price: $119 per person.
