Miami is a city full of stereotypes. On one side, people see it as a haven for college kids to go wild during their spring break. And on the other, it's the ultimate retirement home for those who have reached a certain age and just want to relax in their golden years. They're practically two sides of the same coin but it bears noting that there's another side to Miami worth checking out. A family-friendly side. For those who don't know, families can hang out at the beach, play mini-golf, see exotic animals, and go skating in Miami. And that's not even all of them!
Spend Time at The Beach
The beach is undoubtedly the best place for the whole family to
spend a day in Miami. More than just swimming in the sea, there's a lot that both adults and kids can do on a beach. You can play beach volleyball while the little ones build sandcastles. At noon, you can all sit down and enjoy a sunny picnic together. And when the kids grow tired of swimming, you can all dry out by exercising or even cycling. In the many bustling beaches of Miami, there are lots to see and do. The whole family won't ever get bored here!
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What if your little ones prefer having water-filled fun without the sand? Well, you can always take them to Tidal Cove! Serving as Miami's main water park, it's touted as Florida's biggest and funniest tropical playground. It has everything you'd expect in a water park and more! Swirly slides that'll take you for a wild ride? Check! Massive pools that can fit tons of people? Check! Even food stalls for when it's snack time? Check! Tidal Cove was built for families to have fun under the hot Miami sun. You'd do well to bring them here in summertime!
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Escape To A Nature Park
Florida is known for its
nature-bound attractions. From Jacksonville to Tampa, there are many places for you to explore when you want to get closer to Mother Nature. Despite how urban and busy it is, even Miami has a few nature parks on offer. There's Matheson Hammock Park, for example, which is a natural wonder unlike any other. Apart from its beautiful coastline, the place also serves as a great picnic location and has a cycling trail on offer. The Oleta River State Park, on the other hand, is the state's biggest park where you can do all sorts of water sports.
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Go Treetop Trekking
Do you know what's a great adventure to have with your kids? Treetop trekking! The thrill of having to walk on tightrope bridges and ziplining through tall and luscious trees is something you and your little ones will never forget. That's why
Treetop Trekking Miami is one of the best family-friendly things to do in the city. If you're a family of adventurers, you couldn't have picked a better place to spend the day together. For hours on end, you can climb, swing, or even zoom through this awesome man-made forest in the middle of Miami. Sounds exciting, doesn't it?
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See Exotic Animals
Going to the zoo is a pretty typical family activity, isn't it? You can do it practically anywhere as long as there's a zoo nearby. So what makes this activity different when you do it in Miami? Well, for one thing, the places where you can see animals aren't your typical zoos. Zoo Miami is, for sure, but the rest? There's no doubt that you won't any place that's quite like the Everglades Alligator Farm, for example. Home to the big reptiles, it's a thrilling attraction that'll help you learn more about the creature. There's also the Zoological Wildlife Foundation, which features lots of exotic species that were rescued from all around the world.
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This time, let's talk about what you and your family can do in the more urban districts in Miami. For example, going to museums. While the city has many great galleries on offer, what will really entertain your kids is the Miami Children’s Museum. Designed to foster creativity and let your little ones play and learn at the same time, it's perhaps one of the best family-friendly attractions the city has to offer. Your kids can do so much here that you'll likely end up spending the entire day in the museum.
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Play Mini-Golf
Though it's more famous as one of
Miami's best date spots,
Puttshack is also a great place for your family to play and have some fun. It's the world’s only tech-infused mini-golf course, after all. You won't find anything like it anywhere else! With its neon-lighted attractions and cool music blasting all around, being in the space alone will already pump your adrenaline. It might even trigger your competitive side, which in turn makes for a more exciting playtime with your kids. Just don't get too into it because some of you might end up as sore losers!
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Go Skating
Miami is known for its skateboard culture. All throughout the city, there are skateparks where kids are doing all sorts of stunts or just hanging out. And if your kids are a bit older—specifically teenagers—these skateparks might just be the best place for you to spend time together. Of course, in such hotspots, you have to “put up or shut up!” If you take your kids to a skatepark, they'll expect you to keep up with the rest of you. Perhaps not exactly do sick moves and stunts, but at least know how to skate!
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You'd be surprised at how much families can do in Miami. The metropolis is more than just a party city and a retirement destination. Families with little kids can still have a lot to do, see and experience here too!
