South Florida’s subtropical climate sets the stage for plenty of sunshine, lush colorful foliage and warm aqua waters. Sandwiched between two national parks, Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park, visitors can explore South Florida’s natural beauty on and under the water by airboat, bicycle, helicopter, jet ski, glass-bottom boat, scuba and snorkel. Everglades National Park, the only subtropical preserve in North America, contains tropical habitats with sawgrass prairies, mangroves, cypress swamps, and hammocks that are rich with bird life, alligators and crocodiles. Greater Miami is rated as one of the 20 best dive sites in Florida by Scuba Diving magazine with an active artificial reef program and Biscayne National Park, the only living tropical reef, right offshore.
Adventure in the Florida Swamp! Swamp buggy tours and airboat rides operate daily • Reptile shows and butterfly garden • Swamp Critter and Bird of Prey show • Night Excursions and Overnight stays in a native-style chickee surrounded by 2,200 wild acres. Park entrance: I-75 west to exit 14, then north 19 miles www.swampsafari.com
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Since 1945. The original Everglades Tour rated Florida’s BEST by Miami Herald and New Times. Professional Guides • Live alligator exhibit • Private charters available • Enjoy frog legs and gator tail. 11 miles west of Turnpike on US 41. 22700 SW 8 Street, Miami 33144 www.coopertownairboats.com
21940 Griffin Rd (west to end of road)
Guided Everglades airboat tours. Alligator show, motorboat rentals, fishing, licenses & bait, camping www.evergladesholidaypark.com
$3 off Adult admission coupon on Map
See the Everglades on an airboat with professional guides. Wildlife show and alligator wrestling. Kids under 6 FREE. 24050 SW 8 St, Miami 33194 www.gatorpark.com
Authentic indian arts and crafts, museum, airboat rides and demonstrations.
US. 41, Mile Marker 70, Miami 33144
See the Everglades by airboat, visit our Indian Village, alligator and reptile exhibit and birds of prey. Allow 2 hours for all. Gift Shop, Craft Stand, food and beverage. Freshwater fishing! Located 2 mi N of I-75 on Hwy 27. www.evergladestours.com
TourHelicopter.com Local: 954.605.8155 Toll-Free: 1.888.411.7687
Local aerial tours by helicopter | E-mail:info@globalairgroup.net | SEE Featured Article
Island Queen Cruises 305-374-3344 Dock
Miami’s Original Sightseeing Attraction at Bayside Marketplace, Downtown Miami. Daily cruises of Miami waterfront and Millionaires Row. 401 Biscayne Blvd., Bayside Marketplace, Miami 33132 www.islandqueencruises.com
Jungle Queen Riverboat 954-462-5596
801 Seabreeze Blvd., Bahia Mar Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale Beach
• Famous BBQ Dinner Cruise $39.95 – 6 PM nightly. Cruise through the “Venice of America” to a tropical island for “All you can eat” dinner of ribs, chicken and shrimp, followed by variety show
• Daily 3-hour sightseeing cruises 9:30 AM and1:302 PM to: New River, Millionaires Row. Call for departures.
Thriller Miami 305-373-7001 Dock
Powerboat tours in a SuperCat 55 foot offshore raceboat. South Pavillion, 401 Biscayne Blvd., Bayside Marketplace, Miami 33133 www.thrillermiami.com
City Tours 305-375-1621 for information and reservations
101 West Flagler Street, Miami 33130
City Tours is a program of HistoryMiami, the cultural institution preserving, exhibiting and celebrating Miami’s history located in Downtown Miami Cultural Center. Be taken on a memorable journey of our region’s history through the museum, or of historic landmarks and neighborhoods including Miami Circle, Little Havana, the Miami River, Art Deco Miami Beach and Stiltsville. Types of tours are walking tours, bike tours, boat and coach tours with internationally acclaimed local historian Dr, Paul George and other guides. Dr. George is a Miami native, prolific author and Miami-Dade College professor.
Gray Line Miami 1-877-643-1258 www.graylinemiami.com
Various bus tour packages: Hop On Hop Off, Everglades & Key West, Helicopter, Cruises
Miami Duck Tours 305-673-2217
1661 James Ave, Miami Beach 33139
Departing from James Avenue, amphibious vehicles take you on a 90-minute narrated tour of famous Miami landmarks on land and sea.
Miami Fun Tours 305-751-6868
Miami Nice 305-949-9180
Safari Tours 305-956-9922
South Beach Bike Tours 305-673-2002
Miami Beach Bicycle Center | 305-674-0150 | bikemiamibeach.com
Oldest bike shop on South Beach. Rentals for all ages. NO hidden fees, NO 30 minute ride limits. Saturday Bike tours. See article
Mangrove Cycles | 305-361-5555 | www.mangrovecycles.com
Explore idyllic Key Biscayne Island. Cape Florida historic lighthouse, oceanside parks, waterfront homes and nature on miles of bikeways.
American Watersports
South Beach | 305-538-7549 | www.jetskiz.com
Coconut Grove | 305-856-6559 | www.americanwatersports.com
Explore South Florida’s waterscapes. Rent jet-ski, boats, yacht charters. Guided Tours available.
Divers Direct | 1-800-DIVE-USA | diversdirect.com
Dania Beach: 180 Gulf Stream Way | West Palm Beach: 4074 Northlake Blvd.
Scuba lessons, equipment and apparel.
South Beach Divers | 305-531-6110 | www.southbeachdivers.com
850 Washington Ave., Miami Beach 33139
Tarpoon Lagoon | 305-532-1445 | tarpoondivecenter.com
300 Alton Road, Miami Beach Marina 33139
Doral Golf Warehouse | 305-772-5918 |www.doralgolfwarehouse.com/
Mad About Soccer | www.madaboutsoccer.net
Doral: 305-477-0414 | Bayside: 305-371+2111 | Dolphin Mall: 305-640-3036
Soccer Locker | soccerlocker.com
South Miami: 305-670-9100 | West Kendall: 305-251-7101
ProTennis World | protennisworld.com | 954-474-1780 | 1-877-776-8369
Tennis Plaza | tennisplaza.com | South Miami: 305-661-7901 | Doral: 305-234-9375
Some organizations and publications with upcoming events and Things to Do ideas
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Miami Herald’s online website for events, things to do, nightlife, dining, movies, Gay lifestyle. In Espanol, too. www.miami.com
Miami New Times online event page
Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) website
Comprehensive collection of happenings, dining, nightlife, performing arts around the downtown area including Bayside, Bayfront Park, Brickell, Design District, and Overtown and Wynwood. www.downtownmiami.com
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