By: Alexa Shabinsky By: Alexa Shabinsky | September 15, 2021 | Lifestyle
Miami offers so much more than just beach life. With a plethora of activities and national parks at our fingertips, there are so many adventurous and relaxing ways to spend time outdoors. We have rounded up some of the best outdoor activities in Miami.
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Grab your friends and head out to a day at Oleta River State Park. From bike riding, paddle boarding, swimming, picnicking and so much more this state park is one you don’t want to miss. Located only 30 minutes outside of downtown Miami, this is truly nature’s escape as you take in the beautiful forestry, water and weather of sunny South Florida. With 15 miles of off-road bike trails, this state park is like you’ve never seen before.
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Hold on tight and keep your arms in the vehicle! Head over to the Everglades Alligator Farm and hop on an airboat to experience Florida in a new way, while learning all about the impressive wildlife in the Everglades. Containing approximately 2,000 alligators, you’ll be sure to spot one of them on your ride.
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Book a round at one of Miami’s most prestigious 18-hole golf courses. With four golf courses on-site, including the Blue Monster, Red Tiger, Golden Palm and Silver Fox, you will be sure to find your favorite and have plenty of hours out on these impressive greens.
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Explore some of Miami’s most magnificent coral reefs at the largest marine national park. This scuba-diving and snorkeling experience is like no other in the area, with crisp blue water, sealife and mangroves like you’ve never seen before, you will even see one of Miami’s famous shipwrecks as you dive deep underwater.
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Zoo Miami is the largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida, offering some of the best experiences for the whole family. The VIP tours are a must, as you golf-cart around the zoo and experience animals like you have never seen before.
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The Wynwood Walls is most definitely one of the coolest museums in Miami. This outdoor, graffiti museum features work from some of the world’s most acclaimed artists in the most unique setting. Whether you’re looking for an official guided tour, or just walked to walk around the walls yourself, you’ll be sure to have an amazing time as you immerse yourself in Miami’s art scene.
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With a variety of different areas and activities at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, you will be sure to find something for you, your friends, kids and even your dog! Arboretum and Geiger Tropical Flower Garden are a must, with 12-acres of beautiful greenery, featuring 720 different species.
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Vizcaya is a go-to outdoor Miami activity. With 10 acres of beautiful gardens, a mangrove shoreline and Rockland hammock you’ll be sure to have yourself a day. As one the National Historic Landmarks, spending a day here will be filled with history, greenery and relaxation as you learn all about the past, present and future of the museum and gardens.
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