Vizcaya Museum and Gardens     3251 S. Miami Ave. Ph. 250-9133

European antiques, tapestries, and art fill this 70-room Italianate mansion, surrounded by 10 acres of lush gardens. 

Venetian Pool     2701 De Soto Blvd  Ph. 460-5356

Founded in 1923, drew Hollywood stars like Esther Williams and Johnny Weissmuller back in the day. Waterfalls and Venetian-style architecture dress up this swimming hole. Hours vary in winter and spring.

Holocaust Memorial     1933-45 Meridian Ave.  Ph. 538-1663

Across from the Miami Beach Visitors Center, remembers the 6 million Jews who perished during the Holocaust.

Fairchild Tropical Garden     10901 Old Cutler Rd.  Ph. 667-1651

Covers 83 acres and features 16 elaborate flowers shows per year. 

American Police Hall of Fame and Museum     3801 Biscayne Bl.

 Ph. 573-0070

Exhibits feature grisly execution equipment, the car from "Blade Runner," and "Old Sparky," Florida's famed electric chair.

The Wolfsonian     1001 Washington Ave.  Ph. 535-2602

Examines the art of design from 1885-1945 through over 70,000 objects. Permanent exhibit includes Russian political propaganda and London subway signs. 

Parrot Jungle and Gardens

This all-in-one stop is not just for the birds. Visitors can view a tropical bird sanctuary, wildlife habitat and botanical gardens. As a bonus, there are alligators, baby apes and a trained bird show.

Little Havana 

Take a casual stroll down "calle ocho," as the main artery is called, and stop to sample the Spanish and Cuban food at outdoor cafes and takeout shops. Drop in at the Cuban Museum of Arts & Culture.

Metrozoo     12400 SW 152 Street  Ph. (305) 251-0400

Having nearly 300 developed acres on a 740-acre parcel of land, is the only zoo in the Continental U.S. located in a subtropical climate. It houses more than 700 wild animals in a cageless environment.

Spanish Monastery     16711 West Dixie Highway  Ph. (305) 945 1462

This ancient building was constructed around 1141 in Segovia, Spain. It was purchased by the famous American William Randolph Hearst who had it dismantled, boxed up and shipped to Florida