Activity

Location

Description

Airboat in the Everglades

24050 SW 8th St

Take a ride on an airboat to get up close and personal with all kinds of wildlife, including alligators, snakes, turtles, and birds. Your guide will show you the home of all these creatures from your airboat cruising across the wetlands. And every tour comes with a chance to hold a baby alligator – reason enough to add the idea to a list of best pools, activities, and summer vacation spots in Miami, Florida alone.

Miami Beach Botanical Garden

2000 Convention Center Dr

Flowers come out to play during the summer months at the Botanical Garden. This gem is an oasis in the scalding urban jungle and offers classes, workshops, and events year round. Everything from Garden Yoga to guided tours is available to you. You can even purchase herbs and spices grown in the gardens themselves.

Venetian Pool

2701 De Soto Blvd,

Coral Gables

The Venetian Pool isn’t your typical neighborhood swimming hole. It’s a nearly century-old landmark with architecture inspired by the canals of Venice. The beauty of the spot is accentuated with waterfalls to truly transport you out of Coral Gables and into a more relaxed state of mind.

South Beach

Multiple Locations

South Beach is known for its eccentric nightlife, celebrity chefs, and opulent lifestyle. Summer is peak time to take part in the glamour yourself, either by lounging on the sand or diving into the club scene after dark. Day or night, SoBe has plenty to offer every night of the week — it’s definitely one of the best summer spots in Miami.

Brew Bus Miami

2003 N Miami Ave

This is a beer lovers’ dream, as your ticket on the Brew Bus gets you access to a tour of the city’s top craft brewery and, of course, booze. It’s a refreshing way to spend an afternoon and a great way to experience a tour of the city.

Matheson Hammock Park

9610 Old Cutler Rd,

Coral Gables

No, this isn’t a spot where everyone strings up their Enos for an afternoon nap (although the website doesn’t say anything against it). What they do offer is a beach and boat launch tucked away from the normal beach crowd. You can also grab a meal at the seaside Red Fish Grill after a day of kiteboarding and paddle boarding.

Marlins Park

501 Marlins Way

Summer nights were made for baseball. Marlins Park is where you can watch your hometown team play (but you already knew that). If baseball isn’t enough to entice you, the marlins tank behind home plate should be. Or the ballpark food. Or the inexpensive tickets.

Biscayne National Park Snorkeling Excursions

9700 SW 328th St,

Homestead

Not as intense as scuba, but more interesting than swimming, is snorkeling. You get all of the stunning views of underwater life without the training of fully diving deep. You can choose from full day or half day tours to discover what lies beneath the surface in Biscayne National Park.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

3251 S Miami Ave

This massive villa is the former home of industrialist James Deering. The massive estate and luxurious home will give you some serious home envy and make you question any gardening skills you thought you had. Decadent but delightful, the estate can fill a day or an afternoon.

Miami Seaquarium

4400 Rickenbacker Causeway

Escape the heat but not the water at the Seaquarium. They have daily shows and a variety of animal encounters. Hoping to see a penguin? No problem. Want to see a killer whale? They have that too. The Seaquarium has tanks full of fun for a great family-friendly outing.