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Attractions Nearby Miami (Miami, FL, USA)



Miami is full of many fantastic tourist attractions, but within a short journey from the city there are countless other superb attractions well worth a visit.

Whether you are looking for historical attractions in Miami, beautifully landscaped gardens or parks, you can be sure that you won't have to travel far. Here are some of the top tourist attractions nearby Miami.




Attractions Nearby Miami: Miami Everglades National Park - Miami, FL, USA
An hours drive away from central Miami is the Everglades National Park. This is one of the largest natural parks in the Miami area and is a truly unique ecosystem, made up of large swamps and marshes. Air boat tours are available to safely negotiate the Everglades National Park. These flat bottom boats do not damage the plants and are an exciting way to travel. They are numerous alligators in the Everglades National Park and these are usually quite docile, although they should always be admired from a distance.

Attractions Nearby Miami: John Lloyd Beach State Recreation Area - 6503 North Ocean Drive, Dania, 33004, Florida, USA
Tel: +1 954 923 2833
The John Lloyd Beach State Recreation Area is a popular attraction nearby Miami, situated in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area, next to Port Everglades. This large state preserve covers more than 250 acres and is full of wildlife. Attractions include sea turtles that lay their egg on the beach every year, protected manatees, an enormous number of colorful wild birds and a coastal forest. There are also a number of sporting activities available at the John Lloyd Beach State Recreation Area, such as swimming, canoeing and fishing. Picnic areas and a snack bars are available at the park.

Attractions Nearby Miami: Dolphin Research Center - Grassy Key, Florida Keys, Florida, USA
The Dolphin Research Center is situated close to Miami, in the Florida Keys. These fascinating and mysterious creatures are very intelligent and there are around 15 friendly dolphins at the Dolphin Research Center, which is a non-profit making organization. The center has an enormous statue of a mother and baby dolphin out the front, so it is hard to miss! Founded over 30 years ago, the Dolphin Research Center offers half-day programs on dolphin biology and methods of communication, culminating with a opportunity to meet, touch and communicate with the center's dolphins. It is also possible to swim with the dolphins as part of the Dolphin Encounter Program, although reservations usually have to be made in advance.

Attractions Nearby Miami: Museum of Natural History of the Florida Keys - Marathon, Florida Keys, Florida, Miami
The Museum of Natural History of the Florida Keys is situated close to Miami, on the nearby Florida Keys and the museum is the island's preeminent archive of ancient artifacts. Among the most popular attractions at the Museum of Natural History of the Florida Keys is a large shipwreck, complete with many items commemorating the numerous fortune seekers whose ships sank on the reefs of the Florida Keys.

Attractions Nearby Miami: Children's Museum of the Florida Keys - Marathon, Florida Keys, Florida, Miami
This indoor / outdoor facility is a popular attraction for children and is situated close to Miami, on the Florida Keys. Attractions include many interactive exhibits about the Keys ecology, specifically designed for youngsters.

 
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