Exploring Miami with Family in 3 Days

  • Day 1: Miami Beach
    10 minutes (3 miles) from Downtown Miami

    Miami Beach is a world-famous destination and a must-visit spot for families. The beach's turquoise water and white sand provide spectacular scenery for sightseeing, sunbathing or swimming. Kids will enjoy playing in the sand, building sandcastles, and jogging along the beach, while adults can explore the stunning Art Deco district or go shopping. With plenty of options for restaurants and cafes, Miami Beach offers an excellent dining experience for all.

  • Day 2: Jungle Island
    15 minutes (5.2 miles) from Miami Beach

    Jungle Island offers an exciting, hands-on opportunity to interact with exotic animals from all over the world. The park offers a range of programs built to educate and entertain all ages. Attend the entertaining zipline or aerial adventure course, where guests can swoop through the park's highest points with the bird's eye view. The park also offers an excellent range of food and shopping options that are perfect for families.

  • Day 3: Miami Children's Museum
    15 minutes (5.5 miles) from Jungle Island

    Miami Children's Museum is a perfect learning and exploration opportunity for kids, where they can have fun while learning new things. This museum features interactive exhibits and play areas that focus on art, culture, community, and communication. Children can explore the world's different cultures, habitats, and get inspired to be little scientists, all while having fun. Furthermore, kids can create, experiment, play, and build using everything from water to light, and even some recycled materials.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Miami Beach (3 hours, Free Entry)
  • Jungle Island (4 hours, $50/adult; $40/child)
  • Miami Children's Museum (3 hours, $22/adult; $18/child)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $130/adult; $98/child

Transportation

When you land at Miami International Airport, you can choose to take a taxi, Uber or Lyft to get to your hotel. Public transport such as buses or metro rail is also available but will take more time. To explore the city, you can take a taxi, or you can rent a car. Expect traffic to be heavy at times, so be sure to plan accordingly.

Travel Costs: Taxi from Miami International Airport to Downtown Miami costs $25-30 and takes 20-25 minutes. Rental cars cost $40-50 per day, and Uber costs $15-20 to move between locations.

Useful Tips

Suppose you have more time on your trip. In that case, you can visit other attractions like Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Zoo Miami, or the Everglades National Park. If you plan to visit Miami during the summer, remember to bring sunscreen, hats, and drink plenty of water as it can get hot and humid. Miami is an expensive city, and traveling outside peak seasons or using budget-friendly accommodation options can help save costs.

Airports

Miami International Airport (MIA) is the primary airport for travelers visiting Miami. It is located 8 miles northwest of Downtown Miami and serves millions of passengers annually. Another airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), is about 27 miles north of Miami and is also an alternative for visitors.

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