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Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Miami, Florida

Miami is the largest city on the southernmost Atlantic coast of the U.S., where you can come across all types of amusements and recreations, as well as accommodation, according to everyone`s taste and style. This is also one of the most beautiful urban areas in the U.S., thanks to plenty of green areas, picturesque islands with unique beaches, clean streets with impressive buildings and fantastic golf courses, while the humid coastal air is the most refreshing accent to the warm crystal clear water. Famous as one of the top summer destinations in the world, Miami Beach provides an unmatched natural beauty, which is perfectly blended to countless contemporary amenities, such as luxury hotel resorts, exquisite beach bars, restaurants and gorgeous marinas. But Miami is much more than alluring beaches and a caressing sunshine. That's why this is an appealing place for a vacation, that is arguably the best way to explore all the interesting landmarks in this fabulous city. Moreover, the list bellow features the Top 10 tourist attractions in Miami, Florida, which can transform your vacation into a really special and unforgettable experience.


1. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
 


A visit to the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is always a tempting choice to escape awhile from the noise and lights of the Downtown. This is a tranquil and picturesque area, situated just south of the city center, where you can come across a unique green landscaping with several estates. The famous Vizcaya villa lies alongside the shoreline and it is surrounded by lush gardens and forest from the one side, as well as the crystal blue waters of Biscayne Bay from the other side. Nowadays, the villa and its surrounding areas are changed into a museum of the European art, which offers a magnificent combination of Mediterranean Revival and Baroque architectural styles, while the Italian Renaissance landscaping of the gardens is captivating.

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2. South Pointe Park



During a vacation in Miami, you can find many places to enjoy the modern skyline of the Downtown or the infinite blue horizon of the Atlantic Ocean. Especially when the skyscrapers are bathed in the alluring glow of the golden sunset, you can enjoy one of the most romantic and inspiring vistas in Miami. Then, imagine that you are surrounded by a flat green lawn, which is dotted by numerous tall palm trees and scenic walkways. The blue water of Biscayne Bay is covered by white boats, yachts and cruise ships, while another spectacular view includes the huge skyscrapers with the Ocean on a background. Actually, there is a place in Miami, where you can enjoy all these breathtaking vistas at once. This place is located at the southernmost point of Miami Beach and it is named South Pointe Park.

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3. Bayfront Park



Bayfront Park is another public park area, which covers over 30 acres of green and picturesque landscapes along the shore of Biscayne Bay in Downtown Miami. This park is an appealing choice to enjoy a relaxing walk, a romantic trip or a unique family fun, where numerous amusements and landmarks grant a wealth of amusements, and a really special experience. Moreover, Bayfront Park is a place for inspiration and captivation, because you will be situated just between Biscayne Bay and the huge skyscrapers of the Downtown. What a beautiful place for taking pictures? Moreover, you can find a large rounded fountain, as well as the Bayfront Park Amphitheater, which are also impressive sights to witness.

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4. Barnacle State Historic Site
 


The Barnacle State Historic Site is a small, but scenic park, which is also situated alongside the coast of Miami. This is a popular historical site, where is situated the Barnacle house, which was built by Commodore Ralph Munroe in the end of 19th century. Presently, the entire area of the park provides a wide variety of settings to enjoy a family picnic or a relaxing walk in the afternoon, surrounded by lush flora and fauna. Plus, the calm water next to the park is best for boating.

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5. Jungle Island



Jungle Island is a large zoological park, located on Watson Island, where you can come across an abundance of showcases of different animals, birds, reptiles and other wildlife species from all over the world, including the picturesque replicas of their natural habitats. Jungle Island offers a fantastic opportunity for numerous amusements for people of all ages, while the educational role of the exhibits is interesting as well. This is a unique place to enjoy plenty of tropical parrots, such as the Yellow-Blue Macaw, as well as penguins, snakes, a liger (a hybrid of a lion and a tiger) and other impressive animals.

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6. Miami Seaquarium



The crystal clear and warm water of Biscayne Bay provides tempting settings for numerous water sports and attractions, but one of the best places for infinite amusements in water is the Miami Seaquarium. It is situated at the southern tip of the Virginia Key Island. There, a wide variety of water facilities and basins offer unique shows in water with different marine species, featuring fish, sea mammals, turtles, killer whales, dolphins and others. Plus, the whole shoreline of the Seaquarium is another fabulous spot to watch the fascinating skyline of Downtown Miami, especially at twilight.

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7. Matheson Hammock Park



Matheson Hammock Park is another coastal park, which is located a few miles south of Downtown Miami. The park covers an area of over 600 acres of green maritime woodlands and it is surrounded by the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden from the one side, as well as Biscayne Bay from the other side. This beautiful park is also unique, because it is a captivating mixture of green and blue scenery, where the waterways are picturesquely blended to the forest trails. In addition, you can take full advantage of a large marina with a few amenities, which provide all your comforts during a trip to the park. Nevertheless, the views of the unspoiled biodiversity create a strange illusion that you are away from any urban area, but Downtown Miami is still only a few miles to the north.

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8. Haulover Beach Park
 


Haulover Beach Park is situated a few miles north of Downtown Miami and it is another tempting place to visit, which is more likely an attraction. The southernmost tip of a barrier island is covered by nearly 100 acres of green areas, which are surrounded by white sandy beaches and the Ocean from the one side, as well as a picturesque marina and the calm waters of Biscayne Bay from the opposite side. Within the park you can come across a number of outdoor sport facilities, such as picnic areas and tennis courts, while golfers can take full advantage of a scenic golf course. The water attractions and amusements are also irresistible, for example - boating and swimming.

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9. Little Havana



Little Havana is one of the largest neighborhoods in Miami and it is located just west of the Downtown. This district is one of the most appealing places to visit during your vacation in Miami, because you can come across an abundance of different colours, moods, sounds and atmospheres. Little Havana is famous as one of the major cultural and entertainment spots in Miami, where the Calle Ocho Festival takes place every year, while numerous parades, museums, recreation parks and other interesting places contribute for the dynamic and bustling ambience in the district. You can find also a variety of restaurants, cafeterias and nighttime amusements, which are definitely attractions that you can`t miss.

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10. Everglades National Park
 


Everglades National Park is a huge area on the southern tip of Florida, which is covered by an even greater biodiversity and an abundance of beautiful and breathtaking subtropical ecosystems. Yes, the park is situated dozens of miles south from Downtown Miami, but the journey is definitely worth it. There are many options to visit the park and to enjoy its large wilderness, such as camping or hiking. The sea-grass prairies are best to explore the tropical ecosystem through an airboat trip, while the mangrove jungles are temptations for all the adventurers and walk enthusiasts. No matter your choice, during a trip to Everglades National Park you will be always embraced by unique flora and fauna, while the sunset over the lakes is truly magical and inspiring as well.


A relaxing or romantic getaway, a business trip or a family holiday - the Top 10 tourist attractions in Miami, Florida, mentioned in this list, can provide the finest shapes for your vacation. Indeed, you may need even more than a whole vacation to enjoy all the attractions in this beautiful city. In all cases, make sure to have a solid memory card on your camera, because the unparalleled natural splendor is everywhere in Miami and it will tempt you to take a picture after a picture or even to make numerous albums with pictures.