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 Miami or Magic City lies on the Atlantic coast of the United States, and is a city that will bewilder you with its magnificent sights, sounds and smells. Miami is the capital city of Florida State, is densely populated, and is the fourth largest urbanized area in the country. Miami is known the world over for its beaches, finance, culture, commerce, print media, arts, fashion, entertainment, and international trade. It is the banking hub of the United States, and is home to several business headquarters and television studios. The Port of Miami is the leading cruise and passenger port in the world. What’s more, it is the only major US city founded by a woman, Julia Tuttle, a wealthy native of Cleveland.
Miami offers plenty of entertainment avenues to all those touring and traveling to this gorgeous part of the United States. If you are a nature lover, you can visit its numerous wildlife parks, such as Parrot Jungle Island, Monkey Jungle, Metro Zoo, and the like. If you love marine animals and water sports, the opportunities are just too many to explore, viz. Theatre of the Sea, South Beach, Miami Seaquarium, Miami Beach, etc. There is something for everyone in Miami, and is definitely a must visit city.
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Top 10 Adventures & Activities in Miami
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South Beach - Be it daytime or nightfall, there are plenty of entertainment options available for tourists in South Beach. Being one of the main entertainment destinations in the country, South Beach boasts of a number of nightclubs, boutiques, restaurants, and hotels. One can indulge in kayaking, scuba diving, sunbathing and snorkeling here. South Beach has the largest collection in the world of Streamline Modern Art Deco architecture, as seen in Art Deco buildings such as Sherbrooke Hotel and Miami Beach Post Office.
For food lovers, there is no better place to explore than Ocean Drive, which hosts prominent restaurants offering scrumptious delicacies. News Cafe, Mango's, and Clevelander are just a few of them. If shopping is your cup of tea, Lincoln Road Mall makes for a must visit and offers a plethora of shopping opportunities with its art galleries and retail outlets.
Espanola Way, modelled on the Mediterranean villages in Spain and France, is not far behind in offering a range of activities to travellers, and is home to a yoga studio, restaurants, shops, art house movie theatres, and much more. For nature lovers, the great number of parks is a dream come true. One can rent a scooter to explore Flamingo Park, South Beach Park and Washington Park, while golf lovers can find solace at the Miami Beach Golf club. South Beach is home to over 150 clubs and one bar names the South Beach Watering Hole.
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Parrot Jungle Island - Wildlife lovers will have a perfect vacation in Miami if they visit Parrot Jungle Island. This spectacular animal theme park is just a walk away from South Beach. A wildlife lover will find sheer delight in marvelling at the extensive common and rare species of animals and birds housed here. From the world's largest captive crocodile to tigers and baby orangutans, you can catch a glimpse of exotic wildlife and get educated by the friendly and dedicated staff here. However, talking about Parrot Jungle and not mentioning the parrots will be an incomplete discussion. A bird lover will be overjoyed to find parrots and macaws from all over the world here. There is a parrot photo zone here as well, where one can click pictures and captures the colourful moments pent here. There is also an inflatable water slide to entertain kids.
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Miami Seaquarium - The 38-acre Miami Seaquarium located on Virginia Key Island in Biscayne Bay has the distinction of being the first marine park in South Florida, and the longest operating oceanarium in the country. One can spot stunning fish and shark species here, along with sea turtles, manatees, several reptiles and other marine mammals. Make sure you catch the eight different marine animal shows held daily in the Miami Seaquarium. A visit to this spectacular oceanarium will go to waste if you don’t make it a point to catch a glimpse of its star orca whales, Lolita and Tokitae.
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Metro Zoo - Metro Zoo is the oldest and largest zoological garden in the state. It is home to over 1,200 wild animals, and has the distinction of being the lone tropical zoo in continental United States. Once in Metro Zoo, you can be rest assured that you will be witness to some of the most ferocious animals such as jaguars and other wild cats, anacondas, giant river otters, harp eagles, giant anteaters, African elephants and so much more.
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Everglades - Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the largest swamp in the world. Indulge in an airboat ride and be witness to the bewildering splendor of the virgin wilderness of the Everglades. If you want to explore subtropical wetlands, Everglades National Park harbouring a variety of fauna and flora is a must visit. You may also just be lucky enough to spot the infamous American crocodile and the alligator, West Indian manatee, and the Florida panther. If you want to be witness to alligators in their natural habitat, take a 45-minute stroll around the Anhinga Trail.
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Monkey Jungle - As its names suggests, Monkey Jungle is a wildlife park and a popular tourist attraction. If you want to feel the experience of walking in tunnel cages, you must visit Monkey Jungle, which has a whopping 400 primates of 30 varied species. The tagline "Where the humans are caged, and the monkeys run wild" will certainly seem true once you find yourself in an enclosure of sorts, while you watch the monkeys and primates go about their usual routines.
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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens - Vizcaya, with its Italian Renaissance architecture and mesmerizing artwork, is a national historic landmark. While on your visit here, don’t miss out on its garden and hammock, which add to the beauty of this tranquil and strikingly beautiful retreat in Miami.
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Miami Duck Tour - Tour the Magic City on Miami’s famous amphibious duck boats. These incredible vehicles depart from South Beach and tour prominent landmarks before concluding with a spectacular splashdown in the beautiful Biscayne Bay. Miami Duck Tour is more like a 90-minute narrated show on “Hydra Terra,†which will take you to Ocean Drive, Art Deco district, American Airlines Arena, Collins & Washington Avenue, Lincoln Road Mall, Port of Miami, Watson Island, the Flagler Memorial, Freedom Tower, Palm Islands, Millionaire’s Row, and homes of most of Miami’s celebrity residents. You can be rest assured that it will be a breathtaking ride worth remembering.
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Miami Science Museum - Miami Science Museum is a great learning adventure for the whole family. Home to the Weintraub Observatory and the Bird of Prey Research Center, the museum has been host to one of the largest summer science camps in the nation. Its countless additional exhibits unravelling the mysteries of the universe and marvellous collections and activities make it a great science hub. It also houses a Wildlife Center with over 175 reptiles and birds of prey. You can be witness to great laser shows at the adjacent Space Transit Planetarium.
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Miami Children’s Museum - Take your kids to the Miami Children’s Museum to give them an opportunity to explore their imagination through playful learning. Young kids will be more than delighted to touch and feel anything in this colorful and mesmerising museum created especially for children. The most attractive feature here is Mt. Michimu, a tiny rock climbing wall which every kid will love to climb.
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