Unique And Unusual Things To Do in Miami

In a destination as diverse as Greater Miami & Miami Beach, there is no shortage of unique places to explore. Often, the most memorable experiences happen when you venture off the beaten path to find Miami’s hidden gems. Dive into these extraordinary and otherworldly attractions.

Try The World’s First Avocado Wine At Schnebly Redland’s Winery & Brewery

Wine lovers, take your sommelier training to the next level at Schnebly Redland's Winery & Brewery, where you can sample exotic wines crafted from tropical fruits instead of grapes. Try the avocado wine, the first of its kind. Smooth with refreshing notes of grapefruit, it has a citrus-pear aroma. Sip other one-of-a-kind tropical wines while overlooking natural coral waterfalls and a koi pond in the middle of Homestead’s farmland.

Dive Or Snorkel Neptune Memorial Reef

Scuba dive or snorkel at Neptune Memorial Reef, where you’ll swim with barracudas, parrotfish, porcupine fish and other marine life among the 14 species of reef-building coral thriving in this artificial reef ecosystem about 40 feet below the surface. Just a few miles off the coast of Key Biscayne, it was mindfully engineered by a marine biologist to create an ecosystem that attracts, supports and promotes the growth of corals and other marine life. With structures designed after the Lost City of Atlantis, Neptune Memorial Reef is an active memorial where remains are molded and secured within the various artistic structures.

See Monkeys Roam Free At Monkey Jungle

Back in 1933, animal behaviorist Joseph DuMond released six Java monkeys into a forest in South Dade. Today, you can watch their offspring, plus hundreds of other exotic monkeys, running free at Monkey Jungle. The 30-acre jungle park offers a rare opportunity to see them up close as they play in an environment that mimics their natural habitats. You’ll also get to see one of the largest concentrations of fossils in Miami, with more than 5,000 specimens dating back over 10,000 years.

Experience One Of Miami’s Unique Tours

VIP Animal Tour

Tap into your wild side with Jungle Island’s interactive VIP Tour – Go Wild! You’ll encounter wallabies, flamingos, lemurs and your choice of exotic parrots, reptiles or giant tortoises.

Wynwood Buggies

Take in the Wynwood Art District from an electric buggy with Wynwood Buggies. Enjoy a private tour led by an urban artist and learn the stories behind the Wynwood Walls.

Full Moon Kayak Tours

Experience the Intracoastal waterway under the light of the full moon on a Full Moon Kayak Tour from Oleta River Outdoor Center in Oleta River State Park. You’ll paddle to Sandspur Island’s beach cove and enjoy s’mores around a campfire.

Classic Car Tour

Cruise through Miami in an antique convertible on a three-hour private tour of Miami Beach, Wynwood and Little Havana. It’s a unique introduction to the destination for first-time visitors.

Segway Tour

Skip the walking and zip through Miami Beach on a two-hour Segway Tour. These user-friendly vehicles allow you to cover a lot more ground and see more of the local sights and highlights.

Duck Tours

See land and sea from a 40-feet long amphibious bus with Duck Tours South Beach. View South Beach’s landmarks, such as the Art Deco District, before splashing into beautiful Biscayne Bay for a boat ride past the homes of the rich and famous on Star Island.

Watch Jai Alai, The Fastest Ball Game On Earth

Jai alai holds the Guinness World Record for being the fastest ball sport, with speeds upward of 190 mph as players fling a hard “pelota” (ball) off a three-walled court using a hand-held wicker “cesta” (basket). There aren’t many places in the United States where you can still watch the sport, but the World Jai-alai League plays seasonal matches at Magic City Casino, not far from Miami International Airport. You can wager on the action, too.

Float In A Historic Coral Rock Quarry At The Venetian Pool

During spring and summer, go for an energizing swim at the Venetian Pool, a spring-fed swimming pool with two picturesque waterfalls, stone bridges with scenic backdrops and cave-like grottos for you to dive into. First created in 1923 from a coral rock quarry, the historic 820,000-gallon pool in Coral Gables is fed with spring water from an underground aquifer. Float around in the brisk 77-degree water as you soak in the 1923 colonial Spanish-style architecture of loggias and porticos, surrounded by palm trees.

A Sexy Art Gallery That Will Titillate Your Imagination

Celebrate the art of human sexuality from cultures across the globe at the Wilzig Erotic Art Museum in South Beach. With more than 4,000 pieces of erotic fine art, its collection boasts 20 rooms of paintings, statues and folk art from North America, Europe, Asia and Africa arranged in a tasteful historic timeline from 300 B.C. to the present. Stroll through the gallery to explore erotica that celebrates LGBTQ+ experiences, elderly communities and eye-opening risqué art.

Unwind At The Kampong’s Magical Bayfront Oasis

Enter through the grand red gates of The Kampong and the sweet aroma of exotic fruits and flowers immediately delights your senses. Nestled in a lush, tropical jungle in Coconut Grove with expansive views of Biscayne Bay, The Kampong is a nine-acre, one-of-a-kind botanical garden that was once the former estate of esteemed botanist Dr. David Fairchild. Marvel at an 80-year-old baobab tree from Tanzania while surrounded by an array of vibrant flora from Southeast Asia, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Visit A Prehistoric Structure In Downtown Miami

Unearth your inner archaeologist at the Miami Circle, where you can visit the earliest known evidence of the oldest settlement in the eastern United States. Discovered in 1998, the 38-foot Miami Circle astonished scientists with its perfect circumference and its many holes cut into the limestone bedrock. It’s believed to have been built by the Tequesta Native Americans 1,700 to 2,000 years ago. Tucked amid Brickell’s high-rises at the mouth of the Miami River, the historic landmark may have been the foundation of the tribe’s capital, a ceremonial gathering space or – some believe – the site of something otherworldly.

Attend Mass At A 900-Year-Old Church

Teleport back to 1133 A.D. while sitting in the pews of the beautiful Ancient Spanish Monastery in North Miami Beach. Not your average house of worship, it’s home to a medieval church that was built in northern Spain nearly 1,000 years ago, The church was purchased by William Randolph Hearst in 1925, dismantled stone by stone then shipped to the United States. Revel in the angelic splendor of the Church of St. Bernard de Clairvaux, wander through the arched hallways and soak in the captivating views of a pristine garden with huge banyan trees as you walk through its labyrinth.

Have An Adventurous Insect Meal At KoKo

Visit KoKo in the heart of Coconut Grove for a sophisticated Mexican culinary experience. Enjoy a meal that revolves around nixtamal, mezcal and wood fire. The restaurant features an eye-catching wall displaying over 400 tequilas and mezcals. Feeling adventurous? Taste one of Koko’s four insect dishes – featuring ants, agave worms and crispy grasshoppers – for a truly unique meal.