Visit These Top Miami Attractions

Beautiful beaches and sparkling waters are the superpowers of Greater Miami & Miami Beach, but there are many more must-see attractions and experiences. Zip through the Everglades on an exhilarating airboat ride. Soar high above Miami on an enormous Ferris wheel for unmatched vistas. Check out a library of the future with 3D printers and virtual reality headsets. This list of top attractions will help you plan your best Miami vacation.

Explore Zoo Miami, One Of The Greatest Zoos In The World

Locals know that Zoo Miami in South Dade offers something special with its tropical vibes. Open-air exhibits give the feeling that its mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians are in their natural habitats as you wind through miles of lush walkways, encountering animals from all over the world. It's the largest zoo in Florida, the fifth-largest in the United States and home to over 2,500 animals representing over 400 species. Feed a parrot or a towering giraffe. Learn about conservation efforts and endangered animals. Those who want something even more personal can book a VIP experience to zip around the property in a golf cart with a personal guide or rent a safari cycle for the day.

Gators, Gators, Everywhere at Everglades Alligator Farm

If you've never seen an alligator up close and personal, Everglades Alligator Farm in Homestead offers a rare and exciting opportunity. Visitors rocket through the Everglades on airboats, searching for alligators, turtles, wading birds and other wildlife. Just as thrilling, watch trainers feeding alligators in a heart-pounding show that displays the mighty animals' speed and fight to get a giant chomp of a meal. You can even hold a baby alligator.

Expand Your Learning Horizons At The Cybrarium

A one-of-a-kind public library in Downtown Homestead, the Cybrarium takes a high-tech spin on literacy, education and enrichment. Explore over 34,000 physical items and a robust digital collection spanning multilingual books, audiobooks, DVDs and more. Designed with young learners in mind, the Cybrarium is home to a children's theater, a makerspace with 3D printers, a VR cube with headsets for virtual journeys, quiet study rooms, laptops and computers with high-speed Wi-Fi. There's also a steampunk room with vintage letterpresses and an interactive book mountain sculpture to inspire the joys of reading.

Soar High Above It All At Skyviews Miami

It's all about Miami's incredible views on the Skyviews Miami observation wheel. Soar 176 feet above Bayside Marketplace in a cushy, climate-controlled gondola for breathtaking vistas of Biscayne Bay, Bayfront Park and the Downtown Miami skyline. It's a chance to watch life on the water, from boaters to marine life, from a unique perspective. You can upgrade your experience to a luxury gondola featuring leather bucket seats, a glass-bottom floor and a custom LED light show.

Welcome To The Jungle In Miami … Jungle Island

A fascinating 18-acre zoological park on Watson Island near Downtown Miami, Jungle Island is home to exotic animals and colorful tropical birds. With its informative, hands-on exhibits, you'll have the chance to interact with sloths, lemurs, flamingos and other rare animals amidst a tropical jungle setting with waterfalls and a lush tree canopy. There's also the Treetop Trekking experience, a petting zoo, a playground and VIP tours.

Puttery: Mini Golf For Adults

For a grown-up spin on mini golf – complete with craft cocktails and creative bites – make your way to Puttery in Wynwood. Home to three high-design, nine hole, indoor mini golf courses, it makes for a fun date night or group outing. Each course serves up its own exclusive cocktails inspired by its design, and there are also ample lounges, communal tables and patio seating to enjoy between rounds.

FunDimension: A Gamer’s Paradise

If you're nostalgic for the fun of old-school arcades, look no further than FunDimension in Wynwood for a newfangled, upscale twist on a favorite American pastime. The massive indoor-outdoor space is home to everything from laser tag to bumper cars, duckpin bowling, a rock climbing wall, virtual reality, e-gaming and a state-of-the-art arcade. Catering to both kids and adults, FunDimension boasts a full bar and restaurant, private party rooms and group packages. With so much fun under one roof, all you have to do is decide where to start.

Wynwood Walls: Where Graffiti Is The Artwork

Art enthusiast or not, you'll want to wander the colorful maze of murals that take center stage in Wynwood. At the Wynwood Walls outdoor museum, walls are splashed with murals created by some of the world's top street artists. Old-school graffiti artists and new talent are commissioned yearly, so the walls are ever-changing. Peruse the walls on your own or book a tour for insights into the history of street art, the Wynwood neighborhood and the Walls' featured artists. Have your camera phone ready, as the neighborhood is one of Miami's most Instagrammable.