- Plan on spending some time enjoying the best Mother Nature has to offer in Miami. Here you find some of the most famous beaches in the world. Almost everyone has heard of the spectacular South Beach. Find it along Ocean Drive--it is the most famous of all Miami beaches and the only one that legally permits topless sunbathing. The southern end known as South Pointe offers surfing. Other beaches in the Key Biscayne area you may want to spend some time at include Hobie Beach, which offers a large variety of water activities, and Crandon Beach Park, which has facilities for barbecues or picnics along with other outdoor recreation like volleyball and softball. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area offers a great beach, boat rentals, bike trails, fishing and a historic lighthouse.
- Make time to learn the fascinating story of this famous city. Accomplish this by spending time browsing and exploring the numerous Miami museums, gardens and art exhibits. Some of the "must see" sights include the Miami Seaquarium, which has marine shows, numerous exhibits and some of the best views of the city and Biscayne Bay. If you have little ones, be sure to visit the Miami Children's Museum, which has special exhibits that include visitor participation and plenty of other stimulating experiences for the entire family. Go back in time visiting the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, a Renaissance period estate with massive gardens. Guided tours are offered through the sumptuously adorned rooms of this historical landmark. The formal gardens cover 10 acres, include a hedge maze along Biscayne Bay.
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Miami has an abundance of shopping, dining and nighttime activities. The nightlife of Miami is known worldwide and includes something for everyone. There are numerous bars, lounges, nightclubs, dance clubs, sports bars and gay clubs located in South Beach, downtown and throughout the famous city. You can dine at Spris, known for serving Miami's best pizza, or make a night of it at a world-famous restaurant such as A Fish Called Avalon in South Beach or the acclaimed Grazie on Washington Avenue.
Numerous shops, boutiques and specialty stores can be found all over Miami. These range from vintage consignment shops such as the Fly Boutique on Lincoln Road to numerous stores in the Design District.
