Gardens
Fairchild Tropical Garden
Yes, this place is truly beautiful, lush, incredibly well maintained, serene and spectacular. However, the cost simply made it out of reach for my family of five. Luckily, it has a set your own admission (which can mean no admission) every first Wednesday of the month.
Following a maze of narrow, shaded corridors that led… »
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
The serene, quaint and lush tropical gardens is a showcase for orchids, tropical trees, a Japanese garden and a “living wall” vertical landscape. A hidden gem that allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. One of my favorite places to spend a relaxing afternoon.
Open Tuesday – Sunday from 9 – 5.
Free… »
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Built in 1891, this historic home was the residence of Ralph Middleton Munroe, and is Miami’s oldest house. This is a true oasis from the 21st century. Sit on the porch and you may see the dolphins swim by. Stroll through the tropical hardwood hammock, that probably hasn’t changed much since the 1920s, and get… »