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107 ideas for Friday, July 24, 2026

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107 Miami activities · updated July 24, 2026 at 2:20 p.m.

Iconic landmarks

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Drawbridge entrance to the Castillo de San Marcos
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PlaceParks & Nature

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years of cultural intersections.

⌖ Castillo de San Marcos National Monument · 11 South Castillo Drive · Saint Augustine
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The Castillo de San Marcos is open to the public 7 days per week, except Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) and Christmas Day (December 25). A maximum capacity of 100 visitors in the historic fort at any time will be in effect. First admission is at 9:00 a.m. and last admission is at 5:00 p.m. The Castillo closes and visitors must exit at 5:15 p.m. The park grounds are closed from midnight until 5:30 a.m.
Cost
Entrance - Per Person: $15

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Reenactor Bill Boston on his horse Dixie in front of the De Soto Monument.
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De Soto National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting their homelands. De Soto’s quest for glory and gold would be a four year, four thousand mile odyssey of intrigue, warfare, disease, and discovery that would form the history of the United States.

⌖ De Soto National Memorial · 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy · Bradenton
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De Soto National Memorial is open with a Visitor Contact Tent. The park's Visitor Center remains closed due to Hurricane damage. The park cannot offer the movie at this time. Trails are awaiting rehabilitation and access is limited for those who need mobility assistance. There are portable restroom facilities and handwashing stations on site for visitor use.
Cost
Free entry

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Fort Matanzas, a fortified watch tower made form coquina.
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PlaceParks & Nature

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protects approximately 300 acres of Florida coastal environment containing dunes, marsh, maritime forest, and associated flora and fauna, including threatened and endangered species.

⌖ Fort Matanzas National Monument · 8635 A1A South · Saint Augustine
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NO FERRY SERVICE TO FORT MATANZAS ON TUESDAYS OR WEDNESDAYS The outdoor areas at the Fort Matanzas Visitor Center Area are open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Public restrooms, nature trails, fishing access, and basic visitor information and orientation services are available. Fort tours are running Thursday through Monday with limited capacity. Boarding passes are available on a first come, first served basis. Tours may fill up early in the day. No oversized parking is available.
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Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $0

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Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
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PlacePerforming arts

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is a performing arts center located in Miami, Florida. It is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States.

⌖ Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts · Miami
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; the Arsht Center presents artists from around the world, innovative programming from its three resident companies and local arts partners, free community events that reflect Miami's identity and arts education experiences for thousands of Miami children each year. Family Fest, Free Gospel Sundays, CommuniTea LGBTQ+ celebration and Heritage Fest are among dozens of free events the Arsht Center presents to bring together people from all walks of life to celeb

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Coconut Grove Sailing Club
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Coconut Grove Sailing Club

Coconut Grove Sailing Club is a sailing club located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida (United States). CGSC is one of the five members of the Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association, together with Biscayne Bay Yacht Club, Coral Reef Yacht Club, Key Biscayne Yacht Club and Miami Yacht Club.

⌖ Coconut Grove Sailing Club · Miami
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Colony Theatre
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PlacePerforming arts

Colony Theatre

The Colony Theatre is a performing arts venue located on Lincoln Road in Miami, Florida. The theatre first opened as a Paramount Pictures movie house in 1935 with a capacity to sit 1,200 people. From the 1950s - 1990s, it functioned back and forth as a movie house and a live performance space.

⌖ Colony Theatre · Miami
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Coral Castle
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PlaceHistoric landmarks

Coral Castle

Coral Castle is an oolite limestone structure created by the Latvian-American eccentric Edward Leedskalnin (1887–1951). It comprises numerous large stones, each weighing several tons, sculpted into a variety of shapes, including slab walls, tables, chairs, a crescent moon, a water fountain and a sundial.

⌖ Coral Castle · Miami

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Coral Gables City Hall
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Coral Gables City Hall

The Coral Gables City Hall is a historic site in Coral Gables, Florida. It is located at 405 Biltmore Way. On July 24, 1974, it was added to the U.S.

⌖ Coral Gables City Hall · Miami
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Florida International University
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Florida International University

Florida International University (FIU) is a public research university with its main campus in Westchester, Florida, United States. Founded in 1965 by the Florida Legislature, the school opened to students in 1972. FIU is the third-largest university in Florida and the eighth-largest public university in the United States by enrollment.

⌖ Florida International University · Miami
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; Through FIU's Panther Express Shuttle, current students travel free between campuses.; Through FIU's Panther Express Shuttle, current students travel free between campuses. The Office of Housing and Residential Life also offers optional communities in the residence halls known as Living Learning Communities (LLCs). These communities offer residents the opportunity to live with individuals of the same major or interest; including, Business, Wellness, and Hon
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Until the early 1990s, the runways, parking ramp, and other features of Tamiami Airport were still visible on campus and clearly discernible in aerial photos.; University Park is a heavily vegetated campus, with many lakes, a 15-acre nature preserve, and a palm arboretum, with over 90 buildings. As of 2009, construction at University Park includes the Nursing and Health Sciences Building, the School of International and Public Affairs Building, and a fifth parking garage.

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Freedom Tower (Miami)
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Freedom Tower (Miami)

The Freedom Tower (Spanish: Torre de la Libertad) is a building in Miami, Florida. It was designed by Schultze and Weaver and is currently used as a contemporary art museum and a central office to different disciplines in the arts associated with Miami Dade College. It is located at 600 Biscayne Boulevard on Miami Dade College's Wolfson Campus.

⌖ Freedom Tower (Miami) · Miami
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Hard Rock Stadium
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Hard Rock Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium, temporarily known as Miami Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is a multi-purpose stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The stadium is the home field for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL) and the Miami Hurricanes, the University of Miami's NCAA Division I college football team.

⌖ Hard Rock Stadium · Miami
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To host the tournament, 29 permanent courts (including 11 tournament courts, with one being a 4,993-seat grandstand court) were built on Hard Rock Stadium's south parking lots. The stadium proper serves as center court, using a modified, 13,800-seat configuration with temporary grandstands constructed on the playing surface, placing the court roughly between the two 30-yard lines.; The parking around the stadium takes up 140 acres, featuring parking for 24,137 cars, 171 buses, 90 RVs, 85 limousi

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Jackson Memorial Hospital
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Jackson Memorial Hospital

Jackson Memorial Hospital, also referred to as Jackson or abbreviated JMH, is a non-profit, tertiary care hospital, and the primary teaching hospital of the University of Miami's School of Medicine. As of 2021, it is the largest hospital in the United States by number of beds, according to Becker's Hospital Review.

⌖ Jackson Memorial Hospital · Miami
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Museums & galleries

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Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
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Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, formerly known as the Miami Science Museum or Miami Science Museum and Space Transit Planetarium, is a science museum, planetarium, and aquarium located in Miami, Florida, United States. The museum originally opened its Coconut Grove location across from Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in 1960.

⌖ Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science · Miami
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 09:30–18:00
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Parking & Transportation; Hours and Parking

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Bass Rock
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Bass Rock

The Bass Rock, or simply the Bass ( ), is an island in the outer part of the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland. Approximately 2 km (1 mi) offshore, and 5 km (3 mi) north-east of North Berwick, it is a steep-sided volcanic plug, 107 m (351 ft) at its highest point, and is home to a large colony of gannets.

⌖ Bass Rock · Miami
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FREE ART & A/C IN COLLINS PARK; FREE ADMISSION, OPEN WED – SUN | 12 – 5 PM

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Charles Deering Estate
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Charles Deering Estate

Deering Estate (previously known as Deering Estate at Cutler) is the former Florida home of Charles Deering until 1927 when he died at the estate. The Charles Deering Estate rests on 444 acres and comprises two buildings known as the Richmond Cottage and the Stone House. Both buildings are used as historical museums that center the Deering family.

⌖ Charles Deering Estate · Miami
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0 USD; $190 - $215 USD; $90 USD; $20 USD; $5 USD; $8 USD; $45 USD; $25 USD; $5 - $10 USD; $50 USD; $10-$18 USD; $175-$1,800 USD; $65 USD; $45 per day USD; $8-$16 USD

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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, previously known as Villa Vizcaya, is the former villa and estate of businessman James Deering, of the Deering McCormick-International Harvester fortune, on Biscayne Bay in the present-day Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida.

⌖ Vizcaya Museum and Gardens · Miami
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Join us at the Vizcaya Village Farmers Market for a free back-to-school celebration featuring storytelling, hands-on activities, educational workshops, and local vendors. Plus, the first 100 guests will receive free backpacks stocked with school supplies!; FREE | Storied Vizcaya at the Market; Honor the educators who make a difference every day during an evening of music, discovery, and connection at Vizcaya. Experience hands-on activities inspired by art, history, and science while meeting orga
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Directions and Parking; : $15 for adults (13+); $5 for children (6–12); FREE for children 5 and under. Includes event access and free parking.

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Festivals & big events

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Miami Law Sunshine Session
11:30 AM · confirmed time
EventInformation Session

Miami Law Sunshine Session

Begin your law school journey with a campus tour and comprehensive admissions workshop. Our admissions team will provide guidance on navigating the law school application cycle, crafting a standout personal statement, building a strong resume, securing meaningful letters of recommendation, and more.

⌖ The Hilarie Bass Bricks · 1311 Miller Drive · Coral Gables
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2026-07-24 11:30–14:30
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Parking & Transportation

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University of Miami Events Calendar

Women's Commission Book Club
12:00 PM · confirmed time
EventCommunity Outreach

Women's Commission Book Club

The Women's Commission Book Club focuses on reading interesting stories of strong, resilient women both actual and fictional. It's a great opportunity to meet members of our University Community from all campuses.

⌖ Richter Library · 1300 Memorial Drive · Coral Gables
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2026-07-24 12:00–13:00
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Parking & Transportation

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Law Centennial Beer on The Bricks: Multiple Dates in 2026
5:30 PM · confirmed time
EventCeremony/Reception

Law Centennial Beer on The Bricks: Multiple Dates in 2026

Running from Feb 11, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026

Beer on the Bricks returns in honor of the University of Miami School of Law’s 100th anniversary—a celebration of legacy, community, and the traditions that helped shape us. Raise a glass with classmates, colleagues, and friends as we bring back this iconic gathering in the heart of the law campus. There will be multiple dates in 2026.

⌖ Hilarie Bass Bricks · 1311 Miller Road · Coral Gables
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2026-08-19 17:30–19:30
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Free
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Parking & Transportation

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8:00 PM · confirmed time
EventSpecial Event

Turtle Watch (Apollo and Playalinda)

<p>MOST FRIDAY AND SATURDAYS IN JULY-“TURTLE WATCH” 8:00 PM - Journey with a Park Ranger and visit Canaveral National Seashore to view a loggerhead sea turtle nesting. Turtle Watch Programs give park visitors an opportunity to learn about sea turtles and the role that the National Park Service plays in their conservation. The program will take place in the Playalinda &amp; Apollo Districts on most Fridays &amp; Saturdays July 10,11,17,18,24 &amp;25. The fee for this program is $25 for ages 16 years and older (ages 8 to 15 years is $10). Children must be 8 years old or older to participate. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation and purchase online tickets visit www.friendsofcanaveral.com/turtle-watch. For more information call 386-428-3384.</p>

⌖ Canaveral National Seashore · Please look at your reservation based off the district you chose the meeting place will be on your reservation. · Miami
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Playalinda and Apollo Districts on most Fridays & Saturdays July 10,11,17,18,24 &25. The fee for this program is $25 for ages 16 years and older (ages 8 to 15 years is $10). Children must be 8 years old or older to participate. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation and purchase online tickets visit www.friendsofcanaveral.com/turtle-watch. For more information call 386-428-3384.

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Shows & concerts

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Pour Minds Podcast: Still Sippin' Tour
7:30 PM · confirmed time
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Pour Minds Podcast: Still Sippin' Tour

Houstonians turned ATL residents, Drea Nicole and Lex P are best friends and cohosts of the Pour Minds podcast, where they share unfiltered conversations on relationships, music, and navigating life in your 30s. Since launching in 2018, the show has grown to nearly 200K subscribers and a fan base of over 500K, fueled by their authenticity and real talk.

⌖ Wells Hall at The Parker · 707 NE 8th Street · Ft Lauderdale
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2026-07-24 19:30

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Outdoors & active

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A small alligator basking on top of dry vegetation.
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Big Cypress National Preserve

The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida's southwest coast. Conserving over 729,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to diverse wildlife, including the Endangered Florida panther.

⌖ Big Cypress National Preserve · 33100 Tamiami Trail East · Ochopee
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The preserve is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The Oasis Visitor Center and the Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center are closed on December 25th. No fee is charged for access to the preserve.
Cost
Free entry

Sources checked Jul 24, 2026

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Coral reef with two snorkelers diving below the surface
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Biscayne National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here too; from prehistoric tribes to shipwrecks, and pineapple farmers to presidents. For many, the park is a boating, fishing, and diving destination, while others enjoy a warm breeze and peaceful scenery.

⌖ Biscayne National Park · 9700 SW 328th Street · Homestead
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Launch your own canoe or kayak from the ramp near the parking area, enjoy a picnic on the lawn, or stroll along the jetty trail.
Cost
Free entry

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Dune plants, beach, and ocean.
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Canaveral National Seashore

Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself in a protected sanctuary where diverse plants and wildlife thrive—making Canaveral National Seashore a place where nature, history, and discovery come together.

⌖ Canaveral National Seashore · Apollo Visitor Center, · New Smyrna Beach
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Canaveral National Seashore is open 7 days a week. Visitor hours are 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. Last entry into the seashore is at 7:00 pm.
Cost
Entrance - Private Vehicle: $25

Sources checked Jul 24, 2026

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A few of the stars at night with a view of Fort Jefferson.
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Dry Tortugas National Park

Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known the world over as the home of magnificent Fort Jefferson, picturesque blue waters, superlative coral reefs and marine life, and the vast assortment of bird life that frequents the area.

⌖ Dry Tortugas National Park · 40001 SR-9336 · Homestead
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The Dry Tortugas is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. This includes holidays.
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Entrance - Per Person: $15

Sources checked Jul 24, 2026

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A sunset creates a silhouette of a cypress tree with needle-like leaves that is shaped like an 'N'.
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Everglades National Park

Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of wetland, forest, and marine habitats and the native plants and animals that call it home. With several international designations, the park provides a major source of drinking water for local residents of South Florida and recreational opportunities for all.

⌖ Everglades National Park · 40001 State Road 9336 · Homestead
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Everglades National Park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Park entrance is always open but staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Entrance - Private Vehicle: $35

Sources checked Jul 24, 2026

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Ferry in the Pensacola Bay
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Gulf Islands National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with us today!

⌖ Gulf Islands National Seashore · 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway · Gulf Breeze
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The Davis Bayou Area is located south of U. S. Hwy. 90 east of downtown Ocean Springs, Mississippi and offers many recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, birdwatching, picnicking, kayaking and ranger-led programs. There are no swimming beaches in the Davis Bayou Area. Visitor Center hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday.
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Entrance - Private Vehicle: $25

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slave cabins made of tabby with wooden roofs
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Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

Visit one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast. Discover 6,000 years of human history and experience the beauty of salt marshes, coastal dunes, and hardwood hammocks. The Timucuan Preserve includes Fort Caroline and Kingsley Plantation.

⌖ Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve · 12713 Fort Caroline Road · Jacksonville
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The grounds for Fort Caroline and Kingsley Plantation are open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday; closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The preserve headquarters is open 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday; closed on all government holidays. Cedar Point and the Theodore Roosevelt Area are open sunrise - sunset.
Cost
Free entry

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Alice Wainwright Park
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PlaceParks and open space

Alice Wainwright Park

Alice Wainwright Park is a 28-acre (11 ha) waterfront park and nature preserve located in northern Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida, United States, on the southern border of Brickell. It is named for Alice C. Wainwright, who was the first woman elected to serve on the City of Miami Commission.

⌖ Alice Wainwright Park · Miami
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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. Street parking is available and the road is also part of a popular for biking, where two popular routes converge, including the; known as Brickell Hammock. The park was once considered partially responsible for some of the blight in the secluded neighborhood, which has long been home to many wealthy residents, including celebrities. This led to contention over the street parking as higher enforcement and private security were on the rise.

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Bayfront Park
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Bayfront Park

Bayfront Park is a 32-acre (13 ha) public, urban park in Downtown Miami, Florida on Biscayne Bay.

⌖ Bayfront Park · Miami
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, which attracted over 60,000 visitors in 2011. The park also hosts the city's official New Year's Eve party that annually hosts over 70,000 visitors. Visitors are encouraged to take public transport for events at Bayfront Park as parking can be scarce and expensive. The nearest

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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
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PlaceParks and open space

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area occupies approximately the southern third of the island of Key Biscayne, at coordinates 25°40′25″N 80°09′34″W. This park includes the Cape Florida Light, the oldest standing structure in Greater Miami.

⌖ Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park · Miami
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Tours & experiences

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Ship Island Excursions Ferry Service to Ship Island
9:00 AM · confirmed time
EventRegular Event

Ship Island Excursions Ferry Service to Ship Island

<p>Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. </p> <p>The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing pier. There is very little shade on the island and no transportation. Food and umbrellas are for purchase at an additional cost on the swim beach. </p> <p>No pets are allowed on the ferry. Fishing is only permitted on the sound side beach.</p>

⌖ Gulf Islands National Seashore · Port of Gulfport ferry pier. · Miami
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Ferry departs Gulfport at 9 a.m. and noon for Ship Island. It departs from Ship Island at 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. from the island to return to Gulfport. It takes one hour to travel across the Mississippi Sound to Ship Island.
Cost
Visit website.

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Coastal Curiosities
10:00 AM · confirmed time
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Coastal Curiosities

<p>Discover the web of life on the northern Gulf Coast with this drop-in activity! Join a guide during this hands-on activity to see, touch, and learn how plants, animals, and humans have continuously adapted to the coastal environment.</p> <p><em>Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances</em>.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

⌖ Gulf Islands National Seashore · Meet at Langdon Beach Pavilion before Fort Pickens. Parking lot 16A on the mobile app. · Miami
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Free

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NPS/Wade

10:00 AM · confirmed time
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Ranger Talk at Fort Caroline National Memorial

<p>Join a ranger at the Fort Caroline National Memorial for a 20 minute talk related to the preserve. Topics vary by ranger and are appropriate for all ages. Locations will vary so please call 904-641-7155 or ask at the visitor center desk. <br /><br /><em>Ranger talks are subject to to weather and staffing changes.</em></p>

⌖ Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve · Meet at the Fort Caroline National Memorial Visitor Center · Miami
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Free

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Ranger Talk at Kingsley Plantation

<p>Join a park ranger for 20 minute talk related to the history of Kingsley Plantation. Talks are 20 minutes long, appropriate for all ages and free. Topics vary by ranger. Location will vary so please call 904-251-3537 or ask at the visitor center desk. <br /><br /><em>Ranger talks are subject to to weather and staffing changes.</em></p>

⌖ Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve · Meet at the Kingsley Plantation Visitor Center · Miami
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Free

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Guardian on the Sound
10:15 AM · confirmed time
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Guardian on the Sound

<p>Join us for a 45-minute walk through Fort Massachusetts located on Ship Island. Meet at the entrance to Fort Massachusetts. Ship Island is a barrier island located off the coast of Mississippi.</p>

⌖ Gulf Islands National Seashore · Miami
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Free

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NPS/Dutton

10:30 AM · confirmed time
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Open House at Kingsley Plantation

<p>The Planter's House at Kingsley Planatation will be open 10:30-11:30am and 2:30-3:30pm Friday, Saturday. and Sunday staff and weather permitting. Open house are self-guided walkthroughs, however a ranger or volunteer will be available at the house to answer questions. Access to the Planter's House is through the south porch entrance.</p>

⌖ Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve · Miami
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Free

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Ranger's Choice 11a
11:00 AM · confirmed time
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Ranger's Choice 11a

<p>Join us for a variety of rotating staff led activities, cool topics, and hands-on learning programs such as guided walks, science labs, nature journaling, and history presentations that encourage connection with Biscayne's resources.</p> <p>Drop-ins and the entire family are welcome. Programming is free. </p> <p>For program specifics, please visit or call the visitor center at 786-335-3620.</p>

⌖ Biscayne National Park · 9700 SW 328th St Sir Lancelot Jones Way Homestead. FL 33033 · Miami
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Free

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11:00 AM · confirmed time
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The Spanish Are Coming! (FL Program)

<p><span data-teams="true">The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. </span></p> <p><span data-teams="true"><em>Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances</em>.</span></p>

⌖ Gulf Islands National Seashore · Meet inside Fort Pickens · Miami
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Free

Sources checked Jul 24, 2026

Seashells (and a Murder Mystery) on Ship Island
12:00 PM · confirmed time
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Seashells (and a Murder Mystery) on Ship Island

<p>Join a ranger for a guided beach walk and presentation on Ship Island in Mississippi and learn about what marine life reside in your favorite seashells and help solve the murder mystery of how the empty shells you collect came to be unoccupied. This is a walk up style event on Ship Island swim beach.</p>

⌖ Gulf Islands National Seashore · Meet on Ship Island swim beach on Ship Island in Mississippi. Only accessible by boat. · Miami
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Aventura Mall
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Aventura Mall

Aventura Mall is a large enclosed shopping mall located in Aventura, Florida. It is the fifth-largest mall in the United States by total square feet of retail space, and the largest mall in Florida and the Miami metropolitan area. The mall features JCPenney, Macy's, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale's, in addition to a 24-screen AMC Theatres.

⌖ Aventura Mall · Miami
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2 with partial third floors (3 in both Macy's locations, Bloomingdale's, Treats Food Hall, 4 in the Nordstrom parking garage, 6 in the Macy's Men and Bloomingdale's parking garages as well as the 2017 wing parking garage, 7 in the Macy's women garage); Part of the new development were two three-story parking garages surrounding the new anchor stores' southeast facades.

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Aventura, Florida
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Aventura, Florida

Aventura is a planned suburban city in northeastern Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, 15 miles (24 km) north of Miami and part of the Miami metropolitan area. The city is especially known for Aventura Mall, the fifth largest mall in the United States by total square feet of retail space and the largest mall in Florida.

⌖ Aventura, Florida · Miami
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; Aventura's partnership with Freebee offers free, on-demand, electric ride-sharing for anyone who wants to get around the city. The service runs from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.; The Aventura Express shuttle bus is a city-run public bus service, free to anyone in Aventura. The service runs three routes (North, Central, and South).; and Biscayne Boulevard was constructed to facilitate westbound travel leadin

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Bal Harbour Shops
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Bal Harbour Shops

Bal Harbour Shops is an open-air shopping mall in Bal Harbour, Florida, an affluent suburb of Miami Beach. With Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue as anchors, the mall had sales of $3,000 per square foot in 2015, ranked among the highest-grossing retail centers in the world.

⌖ Bal Harbour Shops · Miami
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; Overall sales at the shopping center rose from $1,000 per square foot in 1997, five times the national average, to $1,350 per square foot in 2002, $2,000 per square foot in 2008, $2,730 per square foot in 2012, and $3,000 per square foot in 2015.

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Bayside Marketplace
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Bayside Marketplace

Bayside Marketplace (or simply Bayside) is an open-air shopping center and entertainment complex in Greater Downtown Miami, Florida, United States consisting of two retail structures: North Pavilion and South Pavilion. The complex is situated on the banks of Biscayne Bay, with the City of Miami marina on one side.

⌖ Bayside Marketplace · Miami

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Brickell
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Brickell

Brickell ( BRIK-əl) is a neighborhood in Miami, Florida, historically referred to as Southside, located directly east of Interstate 95, north of Coconut Grove, and directly south of the Central Business District and the Miami River.

⌖ Brickell · Miami
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; train system runs 3 lines throughout Downtown (the Downtown Loop, the Omni Loop, and the Brickell Loop). The Metromover connects with Metrorail and is free. Metromover stations can be found at roughly every two blocks in Brickell.; ) is one of the areas in Miami where a car-free lifestyle is commonplace. Many Brickellites get around by foot, bicycle, scooter,; , taxi, or ride share app. The Metromover is a popular alternative to walking in the area, especia
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The City of Miami, along with the Downtown Development Authority, has begun bicycle initiatives promoting citywide bike parking and

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Brickell City Centre
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Brickell City Centre

Brickell City Centre is a large mixed-use complex consisting of two residential high-rise towers, two office buildings, a high-rise hotel, and an interconnected five-story shopping mall and lifestyle center covering 9 acres (36,000 m2) located in the Brickell district of Downtown Miami, Florida.

⌖ Brickell City Centre · Miami
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The project also contains two levels of underground parking, covered sidewalks, and interconnectivity between all the buildings.; Underground parking in South Florida; with just under 50 floors, as well as over 700 additional parking spaces than the several as part of the current underground garage.

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Coconut Grove
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Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove, also known colloquially as "The Grove", is the oldest continuously inhabited neighborhood of Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is roughly bounded by North Prospect Drive to the south, LeJeune Road to the west, South Dixie Highway (US 1) and Rickenbacker Causeway to the north, and Biscayne Bay to the east.

⌖ Coconut Grove · Miami
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The Village Center, the three blocks radiating from the intersection of Main, McFarland, and Grand Avenues, home to most of the Grove's retail and restaurant businesses, is also home to three gyms, a multiplex movie house in CocoWalk, several parking garages, a state historic site, an elementary school, a City of Miami fire station, several large condos and residential rental towers, the Coconut Grove Post Office, and two sizable parks. Development and redevelopment continue to redefine and tran

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CocoWalk
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CocoWalk

CocoWalk is an open-air shopping mall in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida, in the United States. The development and planning of CocoWalk goes as far back as 1984 in the city of Miami. It was developed by Constructa Properties and designed by John Clark of Maryland.

⌖ CocoWalk · Miami
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Coral Gables, Florida
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Coral Gables, Florida

Coral Gables is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The city is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida and is located 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Downtown Miami. As of the 2020 U.S.

⌖ Coral Gables, Florida · Miami
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; but now a new free circulator; Coral Gables provides a free trolley service.

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Dadeland Mall
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Dadeland Mall

Dadeland Mall is a large enclosed shopping mall located in Kendall, Florida, in the Dadeland district. The mall, originally developed by the Joseph Meyerhoff Company of Baltimore, opened October 1, 1962 as a 535,000-square-foot (49,700 m2), open-air complex of 60 stores and services.

⌖ Dadeland Mall · Miami
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Dolphin Mall
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Dolphin Mall

Dolphin Mall is a super-regional outlet mall in Sweetwater, Florida, United States. Opened in 2001, it consists of over 1,400,000 square feet (130,000 m2) of retail space. The mall is owned and managed by Simon Property Group, which was formerly Taubman Realty Group (previously branded as Taubman Centers), one of the original developers for the mall.

⌖ Dolphin Mall · Miami
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of space and had 7,800 parking spaces. Beame Architectural Partnership was the architect. Building costs were estimated at $290,000,000.; parking garage; "Dolphin Mall to Add 1,210 Parking Spots and Five New Restaurants"

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Homestead, Florida
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Homestead, Florida

Homestead is a city within Miami-Dade County in the U.S. state of Florida, between Biscayne National Park to the east and Everglades National Park to the west. Homestead is primarily a Miami suburb and a major agricultural area.

⌖ Homestead, Florida · Miami
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; This free service operates daily and transits principal residential, business and commercial areas, as well as the historic downtown district and; . The free Homestead National Parks Trolley; National Park Service (ENP): Free Homestead National Parks Trolley to Launch at January 4 Celebration, 12/31/13; National Park Service (BNP): Celebration of the Launch of the Free Homestead Trolley to Biscayne National Park, 12/31/13; "Keys Gate Charter School - A tuit

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