As one of the more popular cities in Florida, Miami comes with more than enough quality tourist attractions to fill up any holiday. Many of the most visited attractions are based around the Miami beaches and surrounding resorts, such as the Bill Baggs Cape Florida Park, the Cape Florida Lighthouse and the Crandon Park Marina.For something different and away from the beaches, consider spending an afternoon of shopping along the Miracle Mile, or marveling at the unusual architecture of the nearby Coral Castle. Tourists will find that other attractions in Miami include the regular baseball games at the Dolphin Stadium, the outdoor art works exhibited at the Martin Z. Margulies Sculpture Park, and the Metro-Dade Cultural Center complex.
Miracle Mile
Address: Coral Way, Coral Gables, Miami, 33134, Florida, USA
The Miracle Mile is situated in the Coral Gables district of Miami and is one of the city's major shopping regions, for tourists and locals alike. Attractions at the Miracle Mile include fashion boutiques, designer clothes stores, antiques shops, jewelry stores, many independent shops, restaurants and coffee shops.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida ParkAddress: 1200 South Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, 33149, Florida, USA
Tel: +1 305 361 5811
Situated in the city's Key Biscayne district, Bill Baggs Cape Florida Park has a number of attractions for visiting tourists. These inclues fishing, hiking, picnic areas and a superb beach, rated as one of the best beaches in the whole of America.
Open: daily - 08:00 to sunset
Cape Florida Lighthouse
Address: 1200 South Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, Miami, 33149, Florida, USA
Tel: +1 305 361 5811
The Cape Florida Lighthouse was constructed almost 200 years ago and is actually the oldest building in the south of Florida. Situated in the Bill Baggs Cape Florida Park, the lighthouse is extremely well preserved and attractions at the Cape Florida Lighthouse include guided tours, superb views and an open-air café.
Open: daily - 08:00 to sunset
Coral Castle
Address: 28655 South Dixie Highway, Homestead, Florida 33030, USA
Tel: +1 305 248 6345
Website: Coral Castle
This intriguing work of art attracts many tourists visiting Miami. The castle was created by one man, who spent more than twenty years moving 1,00 tons of coral rock and carving each stone entirely by hand, without the aid of any machinery. This is one of the region's most mysterious and unusual sights.
Admission: charge, discounts available form senior citizens and children between 7 to 12 years old, children under 6 years old are free
Flagler Dog Track and Sports Entertainment Center
Address: North-West 37th Avenue at 7th Street, Miami, Florida, USA
Tel: +1 305 649 3000
Website: Flagler Dog Track and Sports Entertainment Center
The Flagler Dog Track and Sports Entertainment Center is one of the city's many sporting and entertainment attractions. Highlights include greyhound racing, an open-air stadium seating over 7,000 people, a casino, games room, club house, sports bar and every weekend there is also a large flea market. The greyhound racing season runs from June to November.
Dolphin StadiumAddress: 2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, Miami Gardens, Florida 33056, USA
Tel: +1 305 623 6100
Website: Dolphin Stadium
The Dolphin Stadium close to North Miami Beach is one of the city's largest sporting attractions, regularly hosting major football and baseball games. Home to the city's top American football team, the Miami Dolphins and also the famous Florida Marlins baseball team, Dolphin Stadium was previously named the Joe Robbie Stadium, as well as the Pro Player Stadium. This sporting stadium is a popular venue for visitors wishing to enjoying some of the best spectator sports that the city has to offer, together with concerts and other festivals and events, which are also held at the Dolphin Stadium.
Open: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 18:00, Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00 (box office)
Martin Z. Margulies Sculpture Park
Address: Florida International University, Southwest 107th Avenue and Southwest 16 Street, Miami, Florida 33199, USA
Tel: +1 305 348 2890
The Martin Z. Margulies Sculpture Park is a unique exhibition of priceless works of art, displayed on the vast campus of Florida International University. Famous artist Martin Margulies donated many of his famous sculptures to the park in 1994, so that they could be widely appreciated. Guided tours of the Martin Z. Margulies Sculpture Park are available and there are also audio tours at the park. The Martin Z. Margulies Sculpture Park is easy to reach and lies on the south-western side of the city.
Open: Monday - 10:00 to 21:00, Tuesday to Friday - 10:00 to 16:00, Saturday - 12:00 to 16:00
Admission: free
Crandon Park MarinaAddress: 4000 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, 33149, Florida, USA
Tel: +1 305 361 1281
The Crandon Park Marina, in the Key Biscayne district, offers many attractions for tourists in Miami. These include some excellent fishing, spectacular artificial reefs, scuba diving, snorkeling, boat hire and there is also a restaurant with excellent views. The Crandon Park Marina is part of the Crandon Park, which was once a huge coconut plantation and now also boasts a major tennis center and stadium, golf course, amusement center , old-fashioned fairground rides and beaches.
Open: daily - 08:00 to 18:00
Metro-Dade Cultural Center
Address: 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, 33130, Florida, USA
Tel: +1 305 375 2665
The Metro-Dade Cultural Center is a large complex and attracts literally thousands of visitors each year. Situated in central downtown Miami, the Metro-Dade Cultural Center covers more than 1.2 hectares / 3 acres and is home to a number of top museums, including the Art Museum and also the Historical Museum. Other attractions include the Main Public Library, with over four million books, documents and archives, and there is also a peaceful courtyard area with seating.
