Fun Things to do in Miami as a Minor
Miami is known for its vibrant nightlife and warm sunny beaches, but besides going clubbing on Ocean Drive and tanning on South Beach, there are various quality activities offered to us by this city. Here, I present to you 18 of them.
Museums
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Gold Coast Railroad Museum
Price for Admission: $8 General Admission and $5 to $12 a train rice.
Free admission on the first Saturday of every month!
Location: 12450 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177 (right next to the Zoo!)
The Gold Coast Railroad Museum features over 40 historic rail cars and various exhibitions and models. On weekends, they even offer train rides with advanced booking!
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Vizcaya
Price for Admission: $18 for Adults
Location: 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129
A house featuring historic Italian architecture and modern Floridian neighborhoods, full of history, expansive gardens, and exhaustive photo opportunities.
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Deering Estate
Price for Admission: $15 for Adults
Location: 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33157
A beautiful natural setting housing art exhibits, historical homes, and outdoor events such as kayaking and canoe tours.
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Institute of Contemporary Art
Price for Admission: Free of charge!
Location: 61 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137
A contemporary art museum located in the Miami Design District featuring sculpture gardens and modern exhibitions.
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Frost Museum Laser Shows
Price for Admission: $10 for Adults
Location: 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Bimonthly laser shows hosted in the Frost Science Museum’s Planetarium. Dazzling lights complete with themed music featured on the first and third Friday of every month. Themes range from Queen to Stranger Things.
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Artech House
Price for Admission: $24
Location: 736 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139
An art exhibition featuring abstract and technological pieces perfect for both witnessing in person and taking and posting pictures of.
Outdoors
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Venetian Pools
Price for Admission: $15 from February to May, $20 from May to September
Location: 2701 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Historic outdoor pools opened in 1924 featuring its own waterfall and cave and cool waters.
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Miami Beach Paddle Board
Price for Admission: $30 for 1 hour, $50 for 2 hours
Location: 1416 18th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Paddle through sunset island channels all while viewing the Miami skyline and glamorous beach houses. They even offer neon tours aboard led equipped paddle boards by night.
Escape Rooms
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PanIQ Room
Price for Admission: $28 per person
Location: 388 NW 27th St, Miami, FL 33127
Develop your team-building and logical thinking skills while working alongside up to 6 friends to escape your choice of three rooms: Pirate’s Den, Haunted Hospital, or SpyLab.
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Fox in a Box
Price for Admission: $35-$40 per person
Location: 28 SE 1st St, Miami, FL 33131
Work towards beating the clock with up to 7 friends in one of five themed rooms: Nuclear Bunker, Prison Break, Zombie Lab, Bank Robbery, and Zodiac Killer.
Shopping
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Bayside Marketplace
Location: 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Stroll through a waterside outdoor mall featuring various stores and restaurants, as well as frequent weekend concerts and Star Island boat tours.
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Miami Design District
Location: 3841 NE 2ND AVENUE
A neighborhood perfect for window shopping, with stores such as Balenciaga and Christian Louboutin, and browsing various contemporary art galleries.
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Brickell City Center
Location: 701 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33131
A relatively recent mall in the heart of Brickell featuring a mix of luxury and affordable stores and restaurants from organic boutique cafes to classic burgers.
Miscellaneous Entertainment
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Microtheatre
Price of Admission:
Location: 1490 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
A unique venue where mostly spanish-speaking fifteen minute plays are performed in intimate shipping containers, allowing audience members to rotate through various plays in one night.
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iFly
Price of Admission: $80 for 2 flights
Location: 11690 W State Rd 84, Davie, FL 33325
An indoor skydiving experience meant to give you the feeling of flight in a simulated, secure environment.
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Knaus Berry Farm
Location: 15980 SW 248th St, Homestead, FL 33031
A family owned farm in Homestead featuring delicious treats such as to die for cinnamon rolls and delectable milkshakes and activities such as strawberry picking. Closed for the summer but be sure to stay tuned for their fall opening!
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Painting with a Twist
Price of Admission: Depends on painting. Usually about $30 per person.
Location: 1566 SW 22nd St Miami, FL 33145
Group painting sessions allowing you to follow step-by-step instructions towards creating your own masterpiece.