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1. Stroll along the South Beach boardwalk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Stroll along the South Beach boardwalk
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2. See endangered animals at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family
See endangered animals at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation
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3. Sip coffee and relax at a cafe in Coconut Grove

Sip coffee and relax at a cafe in Coconut Grove
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4. Take the kids to the petting zoo at Jungle Island

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Take the kids to the petting zoo at Jungle Island
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5. Break out your inner artist at Painting with a Twist

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Break out your inner artist at Painting with a Twist
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6. Interact with sea creatures at Miami Seaquarium

Interact with sea creatures at Miami Seaquarium
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7. Have dinner at Area 31 Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Have dinner at Area 31 Restaurant
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8. See a live performance at Olympia Theater

Category: Entertainment
See a live performance at Olympia Theater
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9. Visit art galleries in the Wynwood Arts District

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Visit art galleries in the Wynwood  Arts District
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10. Stop for a snack at Icebox Cafe

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Stop for a snack at Icebox Cafe
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11. Eat at Bulla Gastrobar

Eat at Bulla Gastrobar
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12. Take a cooking class at Ayesha's Kitchen

Category: Food & Drink
Take a cooking class at Ayesha's Kitchen
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13. Relax outdoors in Bayfront Park

Category: Activities
Relax outdoors in Bayfront Park
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14. Eat lunch at Semilla Eatery and Bar

Category: Food & Drink
Eat lunch at Semilla Eatery and Bar
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15. Go for a morning run in the Alice Wainwright Park

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Go for a morning run in the Alice Wainwright Park
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16. Go fishing with Shallow Tails Fishing Trips

Category: Food & Drink
Go fishing with Shallow Tails Fishing Trips
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17. Go shopping at Bayside Marketplace

Category: Shopping
Go shopping at Bayside Marketplace
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18. Learn about history at the HistoryMiami Museum

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Learn about history at the HistoryMiami Museum
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19. Admire international graffiti art at The Wynwood Walls

Category: Museums & Culture
Admire international graffiti art at The Wynwood Walls
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20. Interact with art installations at SuperBlue Miami

Category: Museums & Culture
Interact with art installations at SuperBlue Miami
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21. Attend the Rum Renaissance Festival

Category: Entertainment
Attend the Rum Renaissance Festival
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22. Watch a planetarium show at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

Category: Kids & Family
Watch a planetarium show at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
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23. Grab a Cuban sandwich at Versailles Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Grab a Cuban sandwich at Versailles Restaurant
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24. Take the kids to Fun Dimension

Take the kids to Fun Dimension
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

From relaxing white-sand beaches and luxurious spas to unique attractions and great restaurants, Miami is an easy weekend getaway, providing couples and families with an array of exciting new experiences. Take a painting class with a twist, explore art-filled areas, see exotic animals, go shopping, sunbathe on the beach, dine on amazing seafood, and discover other fun things to do in Miami.

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