Just a few short blocks away from Hwy 1 in Miami, Florida, the Briar Bay Golf Course offers exciting rounds of golf for both the novice and experienced alike. This Par-31 Executive Course sits on 30 beautiful acres, and offers a variety of hazards to keep your game interesting along the way. With its beautiful views of the ocean, this course is sure to please those who are coming for vacation or the local resident.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables is a truly remarkable setting on over 80 acres of land. Walk through the garden on it's winding paths and enjoy all that South Florida nature has to offer. Bring an appetite for learning and exploration and enjoy talks with expert horticulturists, view amazing art and take classes on topics ranging from grafting to photography. When you need to take a rest, take a seat and watch the birds and the butterflies as they flit about on their daily chores. See a plant you would love to have in your own garden?

Fullfill your child's dream with a trip to the famous American Girl store at The Falls in Miami.  Families make the pilgrimage from several counties away to the ONLY store in Florida so that their child can immerse themselves in all things American Girl.  Enjoy shopping, dining, make believe play and special events while at the store.  Surprise your child with a special getaway with friends to the store or host a birthday party there!

There is so much to do at Deering Estate for everyone, from butterfly walks to guided canoe tours, to exploring the history of the area in buildings and fossils, to enjoying some of the special concerts and festivals that take place there. Take a step into the Miami past for a truly remarkable experience.

Spread over a sprawling 121 acres, the fabled Palmetto Golf Course is situated along US-1, on the southern side of SW 152nd street in Miami. This par-70 championship course stands out from the crowd owing to its winding canal system that runs parallel to, and cris-crosses the verdant fairways. It is at once captivating to look at, and stands up as a challenging course for the keen golfers.

Miami Children's Theater is one of the premiere youth theaters in the nation. Since it's debut in 1996, Miami Children's Theater's goal has been to introduce children and young adults to the love and happiness that can be found in the performing arts. Miami Children's Theater holds open auditions and offers various opportunities to children and youth of all ages at an affordable price.

The Lowe Art Museum in Coral Gables is part of the esteemed University of Miami campus. The Lowe is the largest collecting art museum in the South Florida region and one of only a few in the entire state with such a far-reaching collection. The Lowe contains about 5,000 years of world art in stimulating exhibits. Bring the kids over to experience what different cultures have created to express themselves all while in the cool comfort of air conditioning.

While you are in South Florida, take a journey into a tropical paradise and visit the Kampong. What started as the personal garden of renowned plant explorer David Fairchild in 1916 has grown into a magical oasis in the Coconut Grove area of Miami, in Miami-Dade County. Between his time as an explorer and his time working for the United States Department of Agriculture as the Head of the Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction Office, Fairchild introduced approximately 30,000 new species of plants to America.

For the next generation of super family fun, visit the Super Wheels Miami Skating Center in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida. This family-friendly skating center provides fun for all levels of skaters. It’s a perfect place to take friends and family for a fun-filled aerobic workout that includes unique lighting, fog machines and a general party atmosphere on wheels. It is the perfect hangout for teens wanting to improve their skating skills while interacting to music with other teens or for that special date.

The Zoo Miami, formally known as Miami Metro Zoo is located southwest of Miami, in the former site of the Richmond Naval Air Station. It is situated in southern metropolitan Miami-Dade county.  The zoo is the perfect day activity for families with young children as it houses over 2000 animals and over 100 exhibits on its massive 740 acre total land area.