Welcome to Miami — a world-class city bursting with attractions, water sports, nightlife and shopping. Take a deep breath and dive into the excitement of diverse activities. Wiggle your toes in miles of uncrowded beaches and watch perfect sunsets.
Attractions that offer countless choices — from historic to adventuresome, natural to man-made. Attractions so exotic they beckon to be explored. Pastel-colored buildings. Old World-style villas. Authentic Indian villages. Animal and botanical sanctuaries. Glass-bottom boats. Boats on air. Mangrove creeks. A River of Grass. Places that capture the imagination and stir the soul.

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Enjoy elegant surroundings, spacious gaming areas, fine food, and entertainment on the Casino Princesa. A sleek, newly constructed, state-of-the-art 200' x 40' mega yacht designed to be the premier ship in the offshore gaming industry, and offer the ultimate entertainment experience, from nickel slots to black-chip play. Casino Princesa, the one ship that captures the energy, excitement, and glamour of Las Vegas. More about the Entertainment on the Casino Princesa

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is one of the world's preeminent botanic gardens, with extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees and vines. Established in 1938, the 83-acre garden is among the region's most popular visitor attractions and offers a variety of programs in environmental education, conservation and horticulture. More about the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

The Hard Rock Cafe Miami, true to our "Love all, Serve all" motto, is proud of this city's diversity and honors it at our thriving Biscayne Bay location in bustling Bayside Marketplace. There's a 60-foot rotating neon guitar on the roof, marking the hotspot for Miamians and visitors alike. So come on inside, sit back, relax and enjoy our excellent food and Miami-Heat-quenching drinks! Or maybe drinking in the views of massive rock memorabilia displays is more your cup of tea. More about the Hard Rock Cafe Miami

The Historical Museum of Southern Florida is dedicated to telling the story of South Florida and the Caribbean, in order to create a better quality of life by understanding the past, linking it to the present and building a better future. The Historical Museum hosts a permanent gallery and a special gallery with several changing exhibitions each year. In addition, the museum houses the Research Center, a non-circulating library and archives open to museum visitors, and The Indies Company, the museum's store, which offers a unique array of Florida-themed books and gifts. The Historical Museum of Southern Florida is accredited by the American Association of Museums. More about the Historical Museum of Southern Florida

Miami City Ballet

This artistically acclaimed and innovative company, directed by Edward Villella, features a repertoire of more than 60 ballets, many by George Balanchine, and has had more than 20 world premieres. MCB is among the largest ballet companies in the United States. The company moved into a new $7.5 million headquarters in January 2000--the Ophelia and Juan Jr. Roca Center at the Collins Park Cultural Center in Miami Beach. This three-story center features eight rehearsal rooms, a ballet school, a boutique, and ticket offices. More about the Miami City Ballet

The Art Deco Historic District in Miami is the Nation's largest 20th Century National Register Historic District. The area features more than 800 historic buildings erected during the 1920s, 30s and 40s, and contains a variety of architectural styles. Miami Beach’s building boom came during the second phase of Art Deco known as Streamline Moderne, which began with the stock market crash and ended in most cases with the outbreak of World War II. Three predominate architectural styles can be found: Mediterranean Revival , Art Deco and MiMo. More about the Art Deco Historic District

Indulge yourself at Bayside - the best food, fun, and shopping Miami has to offer. Whether you are interested in our vibrant marketplace, exotic restaurants, daily live entertainment or national brand name stores. Bayside's wealth of activity offers something for everyone. Come experience Miami, visit Bayside! More about the Bayside Marketplace

Come visit us deep in the Everglades - just a short distance from the center of Miami and not far from Naples. Take one of our famous Airboat rides down the River of Grass and check out all the native wildlife. You'll see lots of alligators as well as turtles, fish, snakes and exotic wading birds. Also join us for our Wildlife Show and learn how the Indians wrestled the alligators. We may even ask you to lend a hand (we promise you'll get it back)! More about the Gator Park

The Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium, founded in 1949, is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. The Museum is a recipient of the National Award for Museum Service by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The U.S. Department of Education selected the Museum as the first science museum in the country to become an Upward Bound Math and Science Center, an educational program to prepare the community’s underserved youth for college. More about the Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium