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Port of Miami

Explore the waterfront in Miami Beach with a trip to Port of Miami. Amble around this vibrant area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Hard Rock Stadium

Catch an event at Hard Rock Stadium during your trip to Miami Gardens. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Ocean Drive

Miami’s famous strip is not only a gathering point for partiers but well worth the visit for lovers of 1920s art deco architecture.

Dolphin Mall

You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Dolphin Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Miami. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.

Miami Beach showing landscape views, a sandy beach and tropical scenes

Collins Avenue Shopping Area

You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to Collins Avenue Shopping Area, a popular shopping spot in Miami Beach. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.

Bayside Marketplace

You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Bayside Marketplace, a popular shopping spot in Miami. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this vibrant area.

Aventura Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Aventura Mall, a popular shopping spot in Aventura. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Fontainebleau

After visiting Fontainebleau, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Miami Beach. Visit the shops and lively bars in this vibrant area.

Dadeland Mall

With a visit to Dadeland Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Miami, you can browse for souvenirs. Wander through the picturesque gardens and beautiful beaches in this vibrant area.

Explore areas of Miami Gardens

Ives Estates

While Ives Estates may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Promenade Shops and Hard Rock Stadium.

Carol City

The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Carol City. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Hard Rock Stadium and Miami Gardens Shopping Plaza, a few notable attractions nearby.

Norland

While Norland isn't home to many top sights, Hard Rock Stadium and Calder Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

Country Club

If you're spending some time in Country Club, NW 57th Avenue Shopping Area and Country Club of Miami are top sights worth seeing.

Andover Lakes Estates

While there might not be top attractions in Andover Lakes Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hard Rock Stadium and Aventura Mall.

Bunche Park

While Bunche Park isn't home to many top sights, Hard Rock Stadium and NW 57th Avenue Shopping Area are some notable places to visit nearby.

Day trip destinations from Miami Gardens

Hollywood

North Miami Beach

Miramar

Opa-Locka

Miami

Deerfield Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and swimming

Fort Lauderdale

Frequently asked questions

Is Miami Gardens worth visiting?

Whether you're here to enjoy the cultural hotspots and local charm or try unique foods and venture into nature, there's no shortage of things to do in Miami Gardens.

How do I spend a day in Miami Gardens?

Begin your day with a visit to Bal Harbour Beach and Sunny Isles Beach Beach. Then, explore other areas of Miami Gardens for a quick bite and a little retail therapy.

What is the top tourist attraction in Miami Gardens?

Don't leave without visiting Bal Harbour Beach, ranked the top tourist attraction in Miami Gardens.

Is three days enough to stay in Miami Gardens?

You can easily enjoy leading attractions like Hard Rock Stadium, Amelia Earhart Park and Cloisters of the Monastery of Saint Bernard de Clairvaux with a three-day getaway in Miami Gardens. On average, many travellers book two days here. There's plenty to explore nearby too, so stay a bit longer and venture to Miami.

Is Miami Gardens a walkable city?

That comes down to what you plan to do and see in Miami Gardens. Several key attractions, such as Hard Rock Stadium and Harry Hurt Building, are reachable on foot. If you're up for a wander through some of Miami Gardens's neighbourhoods, Carol City is 2 kilometres away from downtown, while Norland is 3 kilometres away from the city centre and also within walking distance.

What are some activities to do in Miami Gardens with kids?

If you're searching for sights and activities for all the family, we've got some excellent ideas for what to do in Miami Gardens with kids.

What to do in Miami Gardens for adults?

Whether you're an avid foodie, culture enthusiast or fan of Mother Nature, there's no shortage of things to do in Miami Gardens for adults including Harry Hurt Building and Miami Times.

Are there free things to do in Miami Gardens?

In Miami Gardens, Greynolds Park is a must-see spot for anyone looking to experience the city without reaching for their wallet. Also, wander around the local parks and neighbourhoods, and speak with a local tour guide. It's a great way to find out about the best free things to do in Miami Gardens.

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