Top 10 Miami Experiences

Updated: March 19, 2004

From a popular landmark or attraction to a must-visit restaurant or bar, uncover Miami's ultimate top 10 experiences.

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The Top 10

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Joe's Stone Crab
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    11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

    Get messy digging into the signature crab legs and award-winning Key lime pie here--but arrive early unless you're ready to tip big for a table.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Clevelander Hotel
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    1020 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

    Play "spot the celebrity" as your stroll South Beach's trendy Ocean Drive, then grab a rum runner at this outdoor bar.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Everglades National Park
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    40001 State Rd 9336, Homestead, FL 33034 (map)

    Take an airboat ride over the sawgrass and past the lazy gators; if you're daring, inquire about renting a houseboat and explore at your own pace.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Venetian Pool
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    2701 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (map)

    Swim in the chilly spring waters where Esther Williams and Johnny Weissmuller once trained, exploring the submerged coral cavern and refreshing waterfalls.

  5. 5 Miami Jai-Alai
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    3500 NW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33142 (map)

    Enjoy a steak dinner while wagering legally on players snagging "pelotas" in their "cestas" between courses.

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended BILTMORE HOTEL
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    1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (map)

    Enjoy the area's most lavish Independence Day fireworks display while taking in a poolside mojito at this National Historic Landmark.

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Shula's Steak House
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    7601 Miami Lakes Dr, Miami Lakes, FL 33014 (map)

    Order the massive 48-ounce porterhouse steak at the original Shula's; finish it and your name will live forever, engraved on a plaque.

  8. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Rusty Pelican
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    3201 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (map)

    Swim with dolphins at the Miami Seaquarium then enjoy a sunset seafood dinner at this Key Biscayne favorite with sweeping views of the downtown skyline.

  9. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Land Shark Stadium
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    2269 Dan Marino Blvd, Miami, FL 33056 (map)

    Catch the World Series champs at home; tickets range from $6 to top dollar for the two field-level hot tubs.

  10. 10 Maximo Gomez Park
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    801 SW 15th Ave, Miami, FL 33135 (map)

    Take in the flavor of Calle Ocho by sipping a potent Cuban coffee and challenging some elders to a game.

More Miami Favorites

  1. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Clevelander Hotel
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    1020 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

  2. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Little Havana Restaurant Inc
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    12727 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami, FL 33181 (map)

  3. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Everglades National Park
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    40001 State Rd 9336, Homestead, FL 33034 (map)

    Groups visiting Florida can take an airboat ride through the Everglades and see alligators, birds and turtles.

  4. 14 3.5 Star Rating: Average Miami Seaquarium
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    4400 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (map)

    South Florida's largest marine aquarium home of the original Flipper and killer whale, Lolita.

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