Family vacations in Miami can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters — it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, we've done all the preparation. As part of a Huffington Post Travel series on traveling with children, here are recommended attractions for those planning Miami family vacations.
Miami Beach
Address: Ocean Dr. & 5th St., Miami Beach, FL 33139Phone: 305-673-7714Hours: Open 24 hours a dayPrice: Free
Miami Children's Museum
Address: 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132Phone: 305-373-5437Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Price: General admission, $15; Florida residents, $12; Miami residents, $7.50; Infants under 1 year old, free
Vizcaya Museum And Gardens
Address: 3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33129Phone: 305-250-9133Hours: Open Wednesday through Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Price: Adults, $15; seniors ages 62 and older and students, $10; children ages 6-12, $6; children ages 5 and younger, free; Miami-Dade County adult residents, $10; Miami-Dade County children ages 6-12, $5
Miami Science Museum
Address: 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33129Phone: 305-646-4200Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Price: Adults, $14.95; seniors ages 62 and older and students, $10.95; children ages 2 and younger, free; Miami-Dade County adult residents, $12.70; Miami-Dade County seniors and students, $9.30
South Beach
South Beach, the area that encompasses the southernmost 23 blocks of Miami Beach, is a mecca for those seeking sun, sand, great restaurants and the eclectic mixture of the cultures that make Miami unique. The outdoor Lincoln Road Mall promenade is a popular spot to people-watch while having a bite to eat. South Beach is also home to the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world, making this a prime location for all family vacations in Miami.
Address: The area of Miami Beach south of 15th Street and east of Washington AvenuePhone: Art Deco Preservation League: 305-672-2014; Tourism Hotline: 305-673-7400Hours: There's something going on in South Beach 24 hours a day.Price: Free
Miami Seaquarium
Address: 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL 33149Phone: 305-361-5705Hours: Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Price: Adults, $38.95; children ages 3-9, $28.95; children ages 2 and younger, free; $2 discount for online ticket purchases
Everglades National Park
The expansive Everglades National Park — encompassing more than 1.5 million acres — protects the lower 25 percent of the Florida Everglades. This subtropical ecosystem is home to a variety of birds and wildlife, many of them endangered. More than 350 species of birds, 50 species of mammals and 40 species of marine life call this park home. Visitors can enjoy hiking the many miles of trails, go fishing or take an airboat tour and spot alligators.
Address: 815 Oyster Bar Lane, Everglades City, FL 34137Phone: 305-695-3311Hours: Mid-April to mid-November: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Mid-November to mid-April: 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m.Price: Private vehicle, $10; Pedestrian/ Cyclist, $5
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