Top Rated Attractions in Miami

Unlike many of South Florida's state parks, Barnacle State Historic Park is centrally located and easily accessible by automobile. Just off the main street in trendy Coconut Grove, this five-acre (2.02-hectare) historic site offers visitors a glimpse into a past full of beauty and luxury. This stately structure was originally the home of Ralph Middleton Munroe, a landowner and yacht enthusiast who hailed from New York. Before and after Munroe's passing, measures were taken to ensure that the property reflected South Florida's culture and blossoming heritage. Guests can tour Munroe's home or explore the lush land outside. The park also offers ample amenities for wildlife watching and picnicking.

Treat your family and yourself to an eventful day out with beautiful aquatic animals at Miami Seaquarium. Located on the beautiful Biscayne Bay, it presents exciting marine life shows and other intriguing experiences such as touch pools, encounters with stingrays and nurse sharks, and interactions with adorable penguins. You can choose from a variety of activities, including the opportunity to swim with the dolphins in their Dolphin Encounter program. The Miami Seaquarium is well-connected to the city and is close to the downtown area, the Port of Miami, and the airport.

New World Center is home to the New World Symphony and showcases other fantastic concerts as well. In 1987, conductor Michael Tilson Thomas created an orchestra that would consist of young and energetic talent, providing recent graduates with a springboard to stardom. A national training orchestra with an international reputation, this ensemble is famous for its fresh sound and youthful enthusiasm.

The picturesque Venetian Pool is truly a one-of-a-kind attraction. This public swimming pool, chiseled out of a coral rock quarry in the 1920s, looks like a natural rock formation, except that no natural rock formation could be so perfectly suited to human enjoyment. This historical landmark is a work of art with its gushing fountains, coral caves and waterfalls. The 820,000 gallons of cool, refreshing spring water are replaced daily. Tours are conducted here.

Spanish Monastery was originally constructed in 1141 in Segovia, Spain and brought to America in pieces by William Randolph Hearst to be rebuilt stone by stone. It is the oldest building in the western hemisphere. Now officially named the Ancient Monastery St. Bernard de Clairvaux, the building serves as an historical landmark, an Episcopal church with 200 active members and a tourist attraction. The building is available for weddings, receptions and parties.

Waterway Adventures is located on the Stranahan Riverbank in the Hollywood Beach district. Experience the best that nature has to offer with stand-up paddleboard adventures, guided canoe tours through the mangroves, Kayak fishing, and Wavejet adventures. They also provide kayaking classes for those looking to polish their skills. The staff is very friendly and accommodating and with safety in mind, take excellent care of you. Take a trip with Waterway Adventures when in the city, you're sure to love it.