Miami family activities
December 6th, 2007 by susan j
If you’re jetting off to sunny Miami this Christmas, then you’ll be pleased to learn that there are tons of things to do this holiday season. For starters, check out , which features dozens of great ideas for the whole family. Then hop on over to the for more festival holiday suggestions. And, if you need Miami-themed gift ideas, then . She also shares her musings on the holiday season in . Check back soon to find out which Miami attractions will be open on Christmas day!
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November 6th, 2007 by jamie a
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Offering the best in hands-on interactive experiences, these kid-friendly exhibits are tons of fun for adults and children alike.
The Miami Science Museum features interactive exhibits for all ages, including explorations of dinosaur fossils, human DNA, and Newtonian physics. There’s also a planetarium, a wildlife center, and an aerial vision of Latin America through the eyes of a condor.
Climb a two-story sand castle, walk through a six-foot piggy bank, or try your skills as a television star all at the . Aside from their amazing year-round exhibits, there’s also an awesome !
At , experience the tropical wilderness by visiting flamingo lake, the serpentarium, the parrot bowl, and the everglades habitat. For even more fun, check out their .
Among the top ten zoos in the U.S., is a great place to visit with the whole family. You can see the largest Asian aviary in the states, as well as a wildlife encounter zone and behind-the-scenes zookeeper tours for both kids and adults.
overlooks the Biscayne Bay and offers amazing sea life shows daily. Meet Lolita the Killer Whale, Flipper the dolphin, and Salty the Sea Lion and learn all about these amazing creatures from the sea.
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November 2nd, 2007 by susan j
Vizcaya in Miami, Florida
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Miami is famous for beautiful beaches and bustling nightlife, but it also has several museums and other sights that offer insight into Miami’s colorful and multicultural heritage and culture. Here are some of our suggestions for cultural highlights of Miami:
- Vizcaya Museum and Gardens evokes the grandeur and beauty of an Italian villa. Ten acres of gardens overlook beautiful Biscayne Bay, and the main house is open for tours 364 days a year.
- Bonnet House Museum & Gardens reflects the unique creative vision of Frederic Clay Bartlett. Mr. Barlett’s studio, complete with paints, palette, and an unfinished work on his easel, offer a glimpse into the artist’s world.
- Miami Art Museum showcases Miami-based artists in the context of international art from the20th and 21st centuries. Its collection reflects the diversity of Miami’s people and places.
- Bass Museum of Art is housed in the historic Art Deco district inside Miami’s first public building with art exhibition space. The art collection inside spans more than five centuries and four continents.
- Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami covers 5,000 years of art from South America to Asia, Africa, and beyond. Their current exhibit now through September 15 explores the relationship between the natural and manmade world.
Next, we’ll feature some of Miami’s best hands-on family museums.
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October 17th, 2007 by susan j
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Calling all bibliophiles: mark November 4-11 on your calendars for the largest book fair in America! Launched in 1984, the features book readings in English and Spanish, a “children’s alley” with activities for young readers, a showcase of rare books, and special events spread over a week.
The fair highlights notable authors from Miami and beyond reading in a variety of genres and languages. This year’s authors include Jenna Bush, Ha Jin, Erica Jong, and others. Read the complete list .
Other nearby Miami attractions include Bayside Marketplace, Island Queen Cruises, and Miami City Tour.
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October 15th, 2007 by keith f
On November 3rd, the City of Miami Beach will host to truly unique Miami experience called Sleepless Night-Fall Back, Culture Forward. A thirteen hour event to celebrate the clocks being turned back an hour will feature music, dance, art and culture. The event will be a complete cultural takeover and celebration of the 25th hour. It’s all free, yes free, and will be held at indoor and outdoor venues in 4 areas of Miami Beach: North Beach, Lincoln Road, Collins Park and Ocean Drive.
Adventurous entertainment will run the gamut for you to choose from: music, dance, comedy, theater and performance art. Food and of course those famous South Beach libations will be available.
There will be a FREE Sleepless Night Shuttle throughout the night picking up from various parking garages and to keep the party going (and maybe to keep you awake), there will be entertainment on the shuttles.
Hotels will offer special packages to rest one’s weary bones after the 13 hours of sleeplessness. Please check out the website for details about every aspect of this anticipated evening at www.sleeplessnight.org.
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October 8th, 2007 by susan j
Miami not only shares LA’s warm, sunny weather, but also it’s popularity as a movie mecca (though admittedly on a smaller scale). Here, courtesy of Wikipedia, are some popular movies that were filmed in Miami:
- Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
- Adaptation
- In Her Shoes
- Meet the Fockers
- There’s Something About Mary
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