11 Things to Do in Miami with Kids

When talking about the state of Florida, and of course the city of Miami, we are talking about one of the best destinations to visit with the family. During your stay, you can enjoy the hundreds of attractions and fun activities that Miami offers all year round.

From boat rides and interactions with all kinds of animals to water games, shops, and themed museums, variety is more than guaranteed at this destination! My advice: take a close look at the list of options below and try to fit as many activities as possible into your itinerary for an unforgettable holiday.

Visiting the zoo is one of the most interesting activities to do with children in virtually any major city in the world, but Miami Zoo has a special charm that sets it apart from other zoos, so I recommend booking tickets online so you don't miss out on this natural gem.

Located in South Miami Heights, its creators took advantage of Florida's proximity to the Caribbean and its climate to create the only subtropical zoo in the United States. More than 3,000 species, including hippos, gorillas, snakes and lions, live together on an area of around 300 hectares. Simply a fascinating visit!

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• Duration: it takes approximately 5 hours to see the entire zoo, but I recommend spending a full day there.
• Opening hours: every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Price range: basic admission for adults is €22, and for children aged 3 to 12, €21.
• Address: 12400 SW 152nd Street, South Miami Heights.

Booking a ticket to the Miami Ferris wheel, also known as Skyviews Miami Wheel, is a highly entertaining activity.

I recommend going up during the day to see the city skyline from above, and at night to see the whole city lit up.

The SkyViews is 61 metres high and has 42 enclosed gondolas, which children love.

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• Duration: each ride lasts approximately 15 minutes.
• Opening hours: all year round, Monday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 10 p.m.
• Price range: €15 for an adult ticket. Children under 4 years old ride free when accompanied by an adult.
• Address: 401 Biscayne Boulevard.

No visit to Miami would be complete without booking a boat tour of Biscayne Bay, one of the favourite activities for tourists to admire the beauty of the city from a totally different perspective.

This experience can be a real adventure for children, as some local companies offer this activity on themed boats, such as the pirate boat ride in Fort Lauderdale or the one that includes water activities, among many others.

Everglades National Park is one of the most impressive natural wonders in Florida and all of North America. It is the largest natural park in the country, and the creatures that inhabit it are found nowhere else in the country.

From the heart of the city, you can book a trip to the Everglades, as there are numerous daily departures that allow tourists and locals to enjoy its wonders and see many fascinating creatures, such as large turtles and exotic alligators, in their natural habitat.

In the park, you can enjoy an airboat tour through the waters to observe the animals up close, as well as a live alligator show to see them up close. Children love it!

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• Duration: the entire excursion usually takes 4 to 5 hours to complete.
• Timetable: different times depending on the company you hire, but they usually start at 9:00 and 13:00.
• Price range: from €60 per traveller, which includes round-trip transport to Miami and admission to the park and alligator shows.

If you are lucky enough to visit Miami while the NBA season is still underway, be sure to take your children to see a Miami Heat game—you're guaranteed a great show! I'm talking about one of the favourite teams in the US basketball league, which has had legendary players such as LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal.

It's not difficult to get tickets to see the Miami team live at their stadium, the Kaseya Centre, located in the city centre in the Biscayne Bay area. To find out how to get tickets and experience the atmosphere of American basketball with your children, check out this article on how to buy NBA tickets in Miami.

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• Duration: between 2 hours 30 minutes and 3 hours.
• Schedule: games are usually in the afternoon or evening.
• Price range: tickets are available from €90 for a seat with a good view.

Do your children have an affinity or interest in aquatic creatures? Then they'll have a great time when you book tickets to the Miami Seaquarium.

This space offers incredible experiences such as the chance to swim with seals and dolphins, interact closely with penguins and admire creatures such as fabulous flamingos, sea lions, turtles and giant orcas, among others.

I recommend purchasing tickets in advance, as well as researching the schedule of daily animal shows so you don't miss anything.

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• Duration: I recommend spending at least half a day and, if possible, a full day on the excursion.
• Opening hours: every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Price range: from €46 for general admission and from €39 for children aged 3 to 9.
• Address: 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, on the artificial island of Virginia Key.

This is one of the most interesting activities you can do when visiting Miami with children. The north and west wings of the building are dedicated to children, with a permanent exhibition that combines science and the creative imagination of geniuses such as Leonardo Da Vinci.

The Da Vinci collection includes life-size machines built according to the talented inventor's original sketches.

If you go to the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, don't miss the exhibition dedicated to the fictional hero Sherlock Holmes, where you can learn about his peculiar methods of deduction to help him solve mysteries by interpreting the clues provided.

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• Duration: 4 to 5 hours is usually enough time to see the entire museum.
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Price range: from €29 for general admission and from €24 for children aged 4 to 11. Children under 3 years old are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult.
• Address: 1101 Biscayne Boulevard.

One of the must-do activities in Miami with children during the holidays is a day of fun in the water. With beautiful beaches and swimming pools everywhere, there are plenty of options, but if you're visiting the city with children, they might have more fun visiting a water park such as the famous Flamingo Park.

Located in the heart of South Beach, it's one of the best activities to do if you 're visiting Miami in the summer. The park is huge and inside you will find:

• Swimming pools
• Water games
• Football and baseball stadiums
• Play area
• Climbing walls
• Athletics track

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• Duration: you can stay in the park as long as you like.
• Opening hours: every day from 8 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.
• Price range: Non-resident adults pay around €10, while young people aged 4 to 17 pay around €6. Children under 3 years old enter free of charge when accompanied by an adult.
• Address: 1200 Meridian Avenue on Miami Beach.

If you are looking to add variety to your exploration of the city, seriously consider a visit to the Children's Museum of Miami.

Located on Watson Island, just minutes away from tourist areas such as Downtown Miami and Miami Beach, the enclave offers beautiful views of Biscayne Bay and the heart of the city.

The museum consists of 17 interactive exhibition galleries, and the exhibits are available in English and Spanish. Visits are conducted in group sessions at pre-set times, which is why it is essential to purchase tickets online several days before your visit.

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• Duration: 2 hours.
• Opening hours: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., but the two-hour activities are only offered at three times: 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
• Price range: around €20 for the general public, except for accredited citizens of the state of Florida.
• Address: 980 MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island, one of the artificial islands in Biscayne Bay.

Head to the Wynwood District to visit the iconic and famous Wynwood Walls open-air museum, where you'll find some of the works of several of the world's best graffiti artists.

There are monumental works in vivid colours and with a high dose of creativity. And if you want to take your Wynwood experience to the next level, visit the Graffiti Museum, a short and interesting tour where you will learn about aspects of this art form that are unknown to many.

Complement your tour by visiting some of Miami's best ice cream parlours in the area, which children will love.

Another fun activity you can do in the Wynwood District is visit FunDimension, a family-friendly entertainment centre that combines virtual reality games, a 7-D theatre, rock climbing, bumper cars, laser tag battles, and lots of neon everywhere!

This is the perfect activity if you're on holiday in Miami during the winter and you encounter a rainy day that prevents you from enjoying outdoor fun.

When purchasing tickets for the games, choose the combination pass options, which allow you to save money compared to buying tickets for each attraction separately. You'll always have the option to repeat the ones you liked the most.

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• Duration: as long as you like, the park has a food court if you want to have dinner on the premises.
• Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Price range: games available from €4. The price you pay depends on the attractions and activities you want to do, so I recommend checking the price list for more information.
• Address: 2129 NW 1st Ct, in the popular Wynwood neighbourhood.