Coral Castle – Located near Homestead, the castle is comprised of numerous coral stones, each weighing several tons. Many of the castle structures are notable, including machines to tell time, home-made air conditioners, and a nine-ton revolving door. Psychic Day is the first Saturday of every month. Coral Castle is located at 28655 South Dixie Hwy., [...]

Charles Deering Estate — The estate covers a 440-acre property and mansion. The grounds have the largest coastal tropical hardwood hammock in the United States. Guided day and moonlight canoe tours are available by appointment.Charles Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami; (Map); Phone (305) 235-1668.

Swim in the Venetian Pool — Formed from a rock quarry in 1923, this is the only swimming pool on the National Register of Historic Places. This chlorine-free pool is fed with cool spring water, and features two waterfalls, a three-story observation tower, coral rock caves, and a palm-fringed island. The pool ranges in depth [...]

Skydiving Over the Everglades – Located at Homestead Airport, Skydiving Miami has the closest dropzone to Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale. They offer solo skydives and tandem parachute jumps where the instructor remains attached to the student during free fall. Skydivers accelerate to a speed of 120 mph, and open the shoot at 6,000 feet. Jumps [...]

16th-century Italian Renaissance-style villa and 10 acres of formal gardens on Biscyane Bay. The house has 34 rooms of 15th – 19th century antique furnishings and decorative arts. Guided tours, cafe/gift shop, climate-controlled. Open 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily except Christmas. 3251 South Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33129 (305)250-9133

Discover a culture centuries old. Experience how the Miccosukee Indian Tribe existed and still exists in the heart of the Florida Everglades. Airboats, shopping, museum, guides and dining. Open daily 9 a.m. – dusk. 25 miles west of Miami on Hwy. 41, P.O. Box 440021, Miami, FL 33144 (305)223-8380

Miami MetroZoo — Just 20 miles from downtown Miami, you’ll find the largest zoological preserve in South Florida. The zoo houses over 900 wild animals and is the only subtropical zoo in the United States. From October to March, the zoo offers nighttime tours that start with a pizza dinner and last 2 hours. MetroZoo is located [...]

Miami Seaquarium — Tucked away on Key Biscayne, the Seaquarium was the first marine park attraction in South Florida. In addition to marine mammals, they house fish, sharks, sea turtles, reptiles and manatees. Seaquarium is located at 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy., Key Biscayne; (Map); Phone (305) 365-2507.