Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County
County in United States

Miami Dade County is the county in Florida states (divided into 67 counties) of USA.

There are many cities, towns and villages in Miami-Dade county has the same name "Miami". So not to be confused, see the names below.

Cities: Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Miami Springs, North Miami, North Miami Beach, South Miami, West Miami.
Town: Miami Lakes.
Village: Miami Shores.

Miami-Dade County is divided into 19 cities, 6 towns and 9 villages.

How to Reach Miami-Dade County

Miami International Airport (IATA code-MIA) is the main international airport in Miami, about 13 km northwest from Downtown Miami.
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Hotels in Miami-Dade County

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Transportation in Miami-Dade County

There are many public transport systems in Miami and the interesting is that few of them are totally free. Such as Metromover (overhead metro) and Trolley (one kind of bus). Budget traveler need to know the roots well. I have tried to write details at end of this post. It will help you to minimize your transport cost.

You can also choose hop-on, hop-off Miami Bus tours, Big Bus Miami. They have Day Tour (Red loop) and Night Tour (Blue loop).
Classic Ticket: $50 for adult and $40 for child. 1 Day Hop on, Hop off.
Premium Ticket: $70 for adult and $60 for child. 2 Day Hop on, Hop off + Night Tour or Boat Cruise.
Deluxe Ticket: $80 for adult and $70 for child. 3 Day Hop on, Hop off + Millionaire's Row Boat Cruise + Miami Night Tour.
Big Bus Everglades Experience: $55 for adult and 50 for child. Return coach journey to Everglades + Free Picture with Baby Alligator + Holiday Park Air boat Ride + Holiday Park Wildlife show.
Night Tour: $39 for adult and $39 for child. With 1 free drinks.

Online Ticket: Book online and skip the line for Big Bus Open Top Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour.

Tourist Places in Miami-Dade County

I have described 131 Best Places to Visit in Miami-Dade County. Those are Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Miami-Dade County. Among them some are Must-Visit Attractions in Miami-Dade County. Also described The Best Things to Do in Miami-Dade County and Fun Things to Do in Miami-Dade County.
So that you can able to know the Famous Miami-Dade County Tourist sights and Attractions and make your itinerary for Miami-Dade County Attractions & Sightseeing.
You need approximately USD 532 to visit all the places listed below + Food cost + Transport cost + Accommodation cost.

Day-1&2: Miami City

Visit the city of Miami Day 1 and 2. 

Day-3: Miami Shores
Miami Shores is a village in Miami-dade county of Florida. It is located north side of Miami city and El Portal village.

Miami Shores Village Bayfront Park

Park

94th to 96th Street bayfront park
Visiting Time: Sunrise to 10 PM every day.
How to go: It is about 5.5 km from Morningside Park towards north through Biscayne Boulevard and turn east from 94th street intersection.

Miami Shores Aquatic Center

Water Park

Center open for Miami Shores Village residents and their guests.
How to go: It is located about 1 km from Miami Shores Village Bayfront Park towards north at 10200 Biscayne Boulevard.

Day-4: North Miami
North Miami is a city in Miami-dade county of Florida. It is located north side of Miami Shores village.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Musuem

Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Entry Fee: $10 for adult. $3 for stucent and senior. Free for child age below 12 and North Miami Residents.
How to go: About 2.75 km from Miami Shores Aquatic Center towards northwest at Joan Lehman Building, 770 NE 125th street in North Miami.

North Bayshore Park

Park

How to go: About 3.7 km from Miami Shores Aquatic Center towards northeast through Biscayne Boulevard and turn left at the intersection of NE 123rd street.

Dezerland Park Miami

Indoor Sports

Visiting Time: Monday to Thursday - 2 PM to 10 PM. Friday - 2 PM to 11 PM. Saturday - 11 AM to 11 PM. Sunday - 11 AM to 10 PM.
How to go: It is located at 3.3 km from North Bayshore Park towards north at 14401 NE 19th Avenue in North Miami.
Attractions: Karting Miami, UVR Miami, Bazooka Ball, Bumper cars, VR Miami Coaster, Drive in Theater.
Ninja Lounge: Harness Free Ropes Course, Rock Climbing, Bouldering Course, Dual Ninja Courses, Foam Pit, Soft Play Area for Toddlers, Leap of Faith, Dodge Ball, Super Slam, & Trampoline Courts.
Miami Arcade: Home to over 200 Redemption, Skill, Rhythm, Nostalgia, Classic Pinball, Toddler Riding Games and Video Games.

Oleta River State Park

Park

1,043-acre Park is the largest park in Florida is a Florida State Park.
Visiting Time: 8 AM to sundown every day.
Activities: Bicycling, Birding, Boat Tours, Boating, Camping, Camping Boat, Camping Equestrian, Camping Primitive, Camping, Devel. Group, Camping, Primitive Group, Canoeing and Kayaking, Fishing, Geo-Seeking, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Paddling, Picnicking, Reunions and Gatherings, Roller Blading, Scuba Diving, Shelling, Snorkeling, Star Gazing, Surfing, Swimming, Tours, Tubing, Walking and Running, Weddings, Wildlife Viewing.
Camping Cost: Campsites - $16 to $42. Cabins - $30 to $160. Reservation fee - $6.70.
How to go: 3400 NE 163rd street North Miami.

Day-5: North Miami Beach
North Miami Beach is a city in Miami-dade county of Florida. It is located north side of North Miami city.

The Ancient Spanish Monastery

Organization

Also called St Bernard De Clairvaux, was first built in the Sacramenia town in Spain in 1133–1141. In 1926, it shipped to New York City and were stored in a warehouse in Brooklyn, New York till 1952. Assembling work started in North Miami Beach city at the present place in 1964 and completed after 19 months.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 4 PM.
Entry Fee: $10 for adult. $5 for student, senior. Parking is free for all visitors.
How to go: It is located southeast corner of North Miami Beach city at 16711 West Dixie Highway in North Miami Beach.

Fulford-by-the-Sea Monument

Monument

It was built in 1925 by "Fulford-by-the-Sea" Company.
How to go: It i located about 650 meters from the Ancient Spanish Monastery towards north through NE 23rd avenue at intersection of NE 172nd street.

Greynolds Park

Park

265-acre park.
Visiting Time: Sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset.
Entry Fee: Free. Parking Fee - $7.
How to go: About 300 meters from Fulford-by-the-Sea Monument towards north.

* You can also visit Maule Lake eastern end of Greynolds Park.

Day-6: Aventura
Aventura is a city in Miami-dade county of Florida. It is located northeat side of North Miami Beach city.

Founders Park

Park

Founders Park is suitable for children.
Visiting Time: 8 AM to 8 PM every day.
Entry Fee: $5 for adult and $3 for child. Free for Aventura residents.
How to go: About 2.8 km from Greynolds Park of North Miami Beach city towards north through Biscayne Boulevard and turn east from William Lehman Causeway at 3105 NE 190th street 3158 in Aventura.

Tidal Cove Waterpark

Water Park

With the purchase of a Resort Day Membership, guests receive admission to Tidal Cove Water park, lounge chairs, towels, and poolside service. Admission to the water park is complimentary for guests of JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 7 PM every day.
Resort Day Membership Cost: Monday to Thursday - $65. Friday to Sunday - $150. Free for child age 3 or below.
How to go: About 950 meters from Founders Park towards north through West Country Club Drive street at 19999 W Country Club Drive in Aventura.
Attractions: Aqua Drop, Boomerango, Constrictor, Master Blaster, Whizzard, FlowRider Triple, Lazy River, Laguna Pool, Oasis Pool, Kids Cove.

Don Soffer Exercise Trail

Trail

About 5 km street for walking, cycling.
How to go: Near from Tidal Cove Water park.

Day-7: Sunny Isles Beach
Sunny Isles Beach is a city in Miami-Dade country of Florida is located south of Golden Beach town.

Collins Avenue

Road

About 21.1 km north-south street.
How to go: It starts from north end of Sunny Isles Beach city (north end) to near south end of Miami Beach city (south end).

Heritage Park

Park

How to go: It is located north end of Sunny Isles Beach city. About 200 meter from Tweddle Park in Golden Beach city towards south.

Trump Palace

Landmark

168 meters high residential building contains 43 floors.
How to go: About 1.1 km from Heritage Park towards south at 18101 Collins Avenue.

Samson Oceanfront Park

Beach Park

Beautiful Park near Sunny Isles Beach.
How to go: About 800 meters from Trump Palace towards south.

Sunny Isles Beach

Beach

How to go: It is located south side of Golden Beach in Golden Beach city.

* You also can visit Golden Beach town from Sunny Isles Beach city towards north. Golden Beach is a small town of about 2 km long in Miami-Dade county. It is surrounded by the cities of Aventura to the west, Sunny Isles Beach to the south, and Hallandale Beach to the north.
Golden Beach town is not far from the city "Hollywood" in Florida. Many of its houses are worth over a million dollars. Several celebrities, including Bill Gates, maintain homes there. High-rise construction and commercial development are not permitted in this town.
Entry to Golden Beach town is restricted. Need permits with fee.
Permit to use Beach Pavilion - $ 500.
Permit to use Town Parks (North and South Park) - $ 100.
Permit to use Tweddle Park - $ 250.

Day-8: Miami Beach

See Miami Beach Day-1.

Day-9: Bal Harbour and Surfside
Bal Harbour is a village in Miami-Dade country of Florida is located north side of Surfside town.
Surfside is a town in Miami-Dade country of Florida is located south of Bal Harbour village.

Bal Harbour Beach

Beach

How to go: Beach in Bal Harbour village.

Surfside Beach

Beach

How to go: It is located south of Bal Harbour Beach in Surfside town.

Day 10-16: Miami Beach City

Visit Miami Beach Day-2-8.

Day 17-21: Miami City

Visit Miami Day 3-7.

Day-22: Coral Gables
Coral Gables is a city in Miami-dade county of Florida. It is the adjacent city of Miami city.

Coral Gables' Granada Entrance

Entry Gate

In 1920s, Eight welcoming entrances were planned to build. But later four were built. Granada Entrance is one of four entrances was completed in 1922. 40 feet high arched structure.
How to go: It is located at Granada Boulevard in Coral Gables.

Alhambra Water Tower

Water Tower

It was the City’s domestic water supply system until 1931.
How to go: It is located about 2 km from Granada Entrance towards south at 2000 Alhambra Cir in Coral Gables.

Church of the Little Flower

Church

The church was built in 1951.
How to go: About 1.1 km from Alhambra Water Tower towards south.

DeSoto Plaza

Landmark

Built in spanish style. Later added fountain in 1925.
How to go: It is located about 600 meters from Church of the Little Flower towards east at 2799 Granada Boulevard in Coral Gables.

Venetian Pool

Pool

The pool was built in 1924.
How to go: It is located 100 meters from DeSoto Plaza at 2701 De Soto Boulevard in Coral Gables.

Coral Gables Merrick House

House

Visiting Time: Tours: 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM.
Entry Fee: $5.
How to go: About 450 meters from Venetian Pool towards north at 907 Coral Way in Coral Gables.

Coral Gables City Hall

Town Hall

It was completed in 1928.
How to go: About 950 meters from Merrick House towards east at 405 Biltmore Way in Coral Gables.

Miracle Mile

Street

810 meters east-west road.
How to go: Starts from LeJeune Road near town hall (west end) and ends at Douglas Road (east end).

Coral Gables Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: 12 PM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: $10 for adult. $5 for child age 6-12. Free for child age below 6.
How to go: About 400 meters from the City Hall towards northeast at 285 Aragon avenue in Coral Gables.

Coral Gate Drive

Street

850 meters north-south road.
How to go: Starts from SW 22nd street, 240 meters from the east end of Miracle Mile street (south end). The road ends at SW 16th street (north end).

Day-23:

Lowe Art Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 10 AM to 4 PM. Sunday - 12 PM to 4 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: $12.50 for adult. $8 for child age 12 and over, student, senior. Free for child age below 12.
How to go: It is about 4 km from Coral Gables City Hall towards south at 1301 Stanford Drive.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Botanical Garden

83-acre park with huge collections of cycads, flowering trees, palms and vines.
Visiting Time: 9.30 AM to 4.30 PM every day.
Entry Fee: $25 for adult. $18 for senior. $12 for kid age 6-17.
How to go: It is located about 5.6 km from Lowe Art Museum towards south at 10901 Old Cutler road in Coral Gables.

Matheson Hammock Park

Park

630-acre park.
Visiting Time: Sunrise to sunset every day.
How to go: It is located east side of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden at 9610 Old Cutler Road.
Parking Fee: $5 (weekday) and $7 (weekend and holiday) for cars. $13 (weekday) and $17 (weekend) for Boat ramp launch trailers. $15 for Bus/RV.

Free Transports in Miami-Dade County

Metromover:

Metromover in Miami is a over head Metro consists of 3 loops and 21 stations and totally free.

Inner Loop: Wilkie D. Ferguson (90 NW 5 Street) - Government Center (101 NW First Street) - Miami Avenue (90 South Miami Avenue) - Knight Center (100 SE Second Street) - Bayfront Park (150 S Biscayne Boulevard) - First Street (225 NE First Street) - College/Bayside (225 NE 3 Street).

Brickell Loop: It covers Inner loop and goes south till Financial district.

Omni Loop: It covers Inner loop and goes north till School Board.

Trolley:

Trolley is a free bus transport covers wider area than Metromover. You can click here to see the all roots map of trolley

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