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Fun things to do in South Florida
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items I'm always looking for a fun adventure. There's no better place to find fun things to do than South Florida.
Key West is the last of its kind: an 18th-century pirate town caught in the modern world. The town’s main strip, Duval Street, reflects this history with the colonial architecture lining the streets.
Florida Keys & Key West | Travel & Vacation Planning
The Venetian Pool is a unique facility for the whole family to enjoy and one of the main attractions in Coral Gables.
Venetian Pool | Coral Gables
The world’s most famous Cuban restaurant, Versailles, brews the best coladas (a Cuban espresso) in Miami. Even if you don’t like coffee, Versailles is worth the visit for a freshly baked pastry or dinner inside the vintage dining room.
Versailles - The World's Most Famous Cuban Restaurant®
The sandy beach, glowing nightlife, sidewalk cafes, and live music are just a few reasons to visit South Beach. But for architectural savvy travelers, the Art Deco Historic District might stand out the most.
Miami Design Preservation League
With many exhibits featuring extravagant animals, particularly parrots, it’s a fun way to learn about South Florida ecology and some pretty cool creatures.
Jungle Island | Miami’s Iconic Wildlife Park & Attractions
Flamingo Gardens in Davie is a 60 acre wildlife refuge for animals endemic to South Florida. The famous Florida panther, gopher tortoises, burrowing owls, and yes, flamingos, all make an appearance throughout the beautiful landscape of the gardens.
Home - Flamingo Gardens
If you’re not snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, or boating in the Keys, you should be paddling. John Pennekamp State Park is the most scenic, and elaborate, network of mangrove channels in Key Largo.
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Feeding the tarpon at Robbie’s Marina is practically a right of passage as you make your way down the Overseas Highway to the southernmost point. These fish are huge and feeding them is certainly heart pumping.
After feeding the fish, stroll around ...
Robbie’s of Islamorada | Voted the #1 Place To Visit in Florida Keys
Dry Tortugas National Park is a group of seven small islands 70 miles west of Key West. The only way to get there is by boat, and upon approaching, you’ll feel as if you’ve entered another century.
Dry Tortugas National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach are a window into Japan right here in South Florida. The culturally enriching destination is a tranquil step into Japanese life manifesting through art, a bonsai display, architecture, and cuis...
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Over 1000 animals including giraffes, lions, zebras, ostriches, and rhinos, make this one-of-a-kind drive-through safari a special day trip in South Florida.
Drive-Through Safari & Adventure Park | Lion Country Safari
Sun Splash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral is the best water park in southern Florida. With mini slides for the kiddos, larger attractions for the adults, snack and drink concessions, it’s easy to spend an entire day trip within the water park.
Sunsplash - Family Waterpark | Cape Coral - Rates
Featuring a jaw-dropping aquarium and a dazzling planetarium, the state-of-the-art facility is a testament to the power of science.
Frost Science Home
With more than 3,000 animals living on a span of 750 acres, it’s easy to spend an entire day at Zoo Miami.
Zoo Miami | 2,000 Animals, 750 Acres, 4 Miles of Walkways
Facing Biscayne National Park on Virginia Key is the Miami Sea Aquarium. One of the largest oceanariums in the country, the Miami Sea Aquarium features exhibits including marine mammals, reef fish, sharks, sea turtles, and tropical birds.
Miami Seaquarium | Open to Welcome You
Established in 1933, Monkey Jungle is home to over 300 primates roaming freely in a 30-acre subtropical forest.
Wildlife Park, Zoo, Animal Attractions | Miami & South Florida