Top 5 Locations to Visit in Miami

Depending on who you ask when getting them to list the best cities to visit as a tourist destination, a range of different answers will likely be given. However, one common location that will likely appear on each list is a visit in Miami.

The city might not be one of the biggest in regards to size and area within the state of Florida, however, it is second in regards to population, with a recent consensus determining that almost 500,000 people live there; Jacksonville boasts approximately 950,000.

Despite having almost half of the residents, it is one of the world’s top tourist destinations and that is down to the locations that Miami has to offer visitors that make the trip to the southern city. Let’s take a look at just five of the best locations that should be visited the next time you head to the location!

Almost everyone around the world likes to visit a museum and an aquarium and fortunately, Miami boasts one that is incredibly huge. Covering an area of 250,000 square feet, the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science has four different buildings just waiting to be explored.

Visitors can go and explore the Aquarium, the Frost Planetarium and the North and West Wings as each of them offer exhibitions that are available all year-round, whilst many of them feature a number of shows and interactive opportunities.

Although it can be great to experience an art gallery online, those that are aware of the Eden Gallery will want to visit it in person when they are in Miami. The establishment is located in the bustling hub of South Beach and is a prominent feature of the vibrant, contemporary art scene that can be found in the area.

Open seven days a week, the gallery will provide visitors with the chance to see some of the very best works that the art industry has to offer, with a range of different modern styles all available to witness and take in, as well as potentially purchase!

An 83-acre garden, the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is a must for those who are looking to visit something different when in the city of Miami. The garden has been named after David Fairchild, who is a renowned botanist and Miami resident, and is filled with a number of tropical elements that truly make this a place that needs to be experienced.

The gardens feature a rainforest that boasts a stream, a sunken garden, a number of different vistas, as well as an enormous vine pergola. It is available between the summer and fall and could be the perfect way to enjoy a romantic experience or a day-out that is unforgettable.

If you go to Miami, then you need to take in Ocean Drive, otherwise you could be missing out on some of the best that the city has to offer. Whilst driving might not be for everyone, the journey will truly bring the region to life.

Thousands of people will be seen walking around in their swimsuits as the easy-going culture comes to life, with a number of vibrant nightclub options available along the road as well as access to some of the best white sand beaches that can be found. Oh, and don’t forget the iconic pathways that are lined with tropical trees and feature a number of roller skaters on the sidewalk; just as they are depicted in a number of films and TV shows.

Walking along the coast is something that many in the world would love to do but can not always experience. When visiting Miami, though, there is no reason not to do this activity as they boast one of the best coastal walks in the world.

The Miami Beach Boardwalk stretches along the coast of Miami Beach and goes for over three miles. Furthermore, it keeps the beach and the coastline within viewing distance for the duration of the journey. Additionally, it remains as vibrant and scenic as possible, as well as lively!

This post is originally published at Florida Independent.