Cultural Venues

Carnival Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL, 33170 • 305.949.6722
Situated at the cultural crossroads of the Americas, Carnival Center for the Performing Arts is one of the largest performing arts centers anywhere. Strategically located in downtown Miami, Carnival Center occupies 570,000 square feet along historic Biscayne Boulevard between NE. 13th and 14th Streets. Home to world-class Miami City Ballet, the Opera House and Broadway Series as well as other events.

Viscaya Museum and Gardens
3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33129 • 305.250.9133
An Italian Renaissance-style villa adorned with decorative elements and furnishings that span 400 years, with 10 acres of formal gardens and fountains.

Wolfsonian
1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139 • 305.535.2623
Holds an astounding collection of modern art and design. The permanent exhibition, Art and Design in the Modern Age, contains a variety of objects demonstrating the cultural impact of the visual arts during the 1885 to 1945 era.

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Family Entertainment

Miami Children’s Museum
980 Macarthur Cswy, Miami, FL 33132 • 305.373.5437
The Miami Children's Museum is dedicated to enriching the lives of all children by fostering a love of learning and enabling children to realize their highest potential. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to play together, learn, imagine and create. The museum offers interactive exhibits, programs and learning materials related to arts, culture, community and communication.

Metro Zoo
12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177 • 305.251.0400
Come to one of the top ten zoos in the country, and discover a wide range of rare and exotic animals in all natural open-air exhibits.

Miami Museum of Science & Space Transit Planetarium
3280 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129 • 305.646.4200
An interactive museum featuring permanent and changing hands-on science exhibits. Features some 100 artifacts from the Smithsonian Natural history collection. The adjacent planetarium offers shows on the solar system and space travel.

Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL, 33149 • 305.361.5705
Enjoy great shows and dozens of marine life exhibits. Home of Lolita the killer whale and TV superstar Flipper.

Monkey Jungle
14805 SW 216th St, Miami, FL, 33170 • 305.235.1611
One of the few protected habitats for endangered primates in the U.S. and the only one open to the public. The 30-acre reserve includes an authentic Amazonian rain forest.

Parrot Jungle Island - 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL, 33132 • 305-258-6453
Across from Miami Children's Museum, this unique bird sanctuary, wildlife habitat and botanical garden features parrots that fly free, are hand fed and pose for pictures. Also features a petting zoo.

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General Points of Interest

Coconut Grove
Coco Walk and Streets of Mayfair are both located in Coconut Grove and feature unique shopping, dining and entertainment spots with daily live musical entertainment and movie theaters.

Coral Gables
This Mediterranean-themed city is home to some of Miami's best architecture and historic buildings. Also known for its art galleries and fine dining. Miracle Mile, a shopping street, is located in the heart of downtown Coral Gables.

Bayside Marketplace
Downtown Miami
This open-air retail, dining and entertainment complex offers everything you're looking for in one great waterfront location. Boat excursions tour the homes of present and past celebrities residing in South Florida.

Key Biscayne
Minutes away from downtown Miami and home to miles of golden sand beaches, Crandon Park, the tennis center and the old Florida lighthouse.

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Sporting Events

South Florida is home to all the major sports including Florida Marlins, Miami Dolphins, and Miami Heat.

American Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
305.577.4328
Home of the Miami Heat.

Dolphin Stadium
2267 Dan Marino Blvd.
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
305.623.6100
Home of the Miami Dolphins
and the Florida Marlins.

Bank Atlantic Center
1 Panther Pkwy.
Sunrise, FL 3332
954.835.8000
Home of the Panthers.

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World Class Shopping
 

Bal Harbor Shops
9700 Collins Ave.
Bal Harbor, FL 33154
305.866.1816

Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33146
305.529.0200

Aventura Mall
19501 Biscayne Blvd.
Aventura, FL 33180
305.935.1110

Miami International Mall
1455 NW 107th Ave.
Doral, FL 33172
305.593.1775

The Falls
8888 SW 136 Street
Miami, FL 33176
305.255.4570

Miracle Mile
200 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134

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Dadeland Mall
7535 Dadeland Mall
Miami, FL 33156
305.665.6226

Dolphin Mall
11401 N.W. 12th St.
Miami, FL 33172
305.DOLPHIN

Coco Walk
3015 Grand Ave.
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
305.444.0777

Bayside Market
401 Biscayne Blvd.
R106 Miami, FL 33132
305.577.3344

Sawgrass Mills
12801 West Sunrise Blvd.
Sunrise, FL 33323
954.846.2300

Around South Florida

In luxury Miami hotels like The Blue, you're only minutes from the Art Deco sophistication of South Beach with its gorgeous beaches and famous people. Sample Miami's restaurants, nightlife and museums. Browse Coconut Grove's funky boutiques, or tour Coral Gables' winding streets filled with Mediterranean architecture and elegant shops. Other Miami attractions include the sporting life. Watch the Marlins score, the Dolphins get a touchdown, the excitement of Heat basketball and Panthers hockey, plus the thrills of NASCAR's final race of the season. Enjoy all that South Florida has to offer.

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