It's way up north in Hialeah, but this park has lots of distractions for children that make it well worth the trip, including several lakes, a farm village with petting zoo,...

Sesame Street Live - featuring Muppets singing and dancing against amazing backdrops - is held at this venue, as are stage versions of other American television shows, such as...

The name says it all: a laid-back atmosphere and fresh seafood in a hut beside the bay. It is, however, hard to find - take the road that parallels the old Marine Stadium and...

This 30-acre park and nature centre, located half a mile west of Old Cutler Road, has nature trails and organises birdwatching tours. It's also an observatory site for the...

Pristine sand, calm shallow water, a winding boardwalk and convenient parking. And aside from being home to one of the best (and safest) beaches in the county, Crandon has a...

Honest burgers, lots of neon and noise - you can't go wrong. Kids like the Oreo shakes and rootbeer floats, not to mention the sundaes and fudge brownies.

In 2001, this long-time attraction moved from its suburban South Miami location to the more accessible Watson Island, bringing the same popular parrot and wildlife shows and...

This picturesque park has an artificial atoll pool flushed by the tidal action of Biscayne Bay that's good for safe, quiet bathing. For lunching, the Red Fish Grill is housed...

Across the causeway from the Jungle Island, the Miami Children's museum turns as many heads as the parrots, with its futuristic design by the stellar architecture firm...

Performances here are produced, acted and choreographed by children. The audience is also underage, but watch out for the occasional PG rating. Call or check the website for...

Skip the pricey stone crab restaurant upstairs and head directly to the casual bayside seafood house downstairs. On weekends, order a basket of fried seafood and a pitcher of...

Not strictly an attraction but a working halfway house for seabirds rescued after being injured by fish hooks or nets. Staff are available to show visitors around 9am-noon and...

Tucked away in Downtown Miami, Perricone's Marketplace is popular among the area's working professionals, but is also a favourite for families. In addition to a sprawling...

Though housed in an art deco building and staging children's classics such as The Steadfast Tin Soldier and Alice in Wonderland, the Playground is not pure nostalgia: there are...