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  Miami is a diverse city with many amazing attractions for tourists and locals alike. Because of its subtropical location, Miami offers the visitor a unique experience. So in addition to enjoying the sun and the nightlife, you can visit and explore everything from primate reserves to island jungles that you won't find anywhere else.
  
  

The Miami Seaquarium

• The Miami Seaquarium showcases eight marine shows. Located on 38 acres in the heart of Key Biscayne, the Miami Seaquarium gives visitors the chance to watch many marine animals live, play and eat, swim with dolphins and explore the stunning natural habitats there animals inhabit.
  
  The Miami Seaquarium
  
  4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
  
  Key Biscayne, FL 33149
  
  Phone: (305) 361-5705
  
  

Monkey Jungle

• Started in 1933 by the animal behaviorist Joseph DuMond, Monkey Jungle has become one of the premiere attractions in the Miami area. A primatological reserve, Monkey Jungle is home to roughly 400 primates. Monkey Jungle allows the majority of its primates to run free on its 30-acre reserve and it is the only such reserve in the United States that allows entry to the public.
  
  14805 Southwest 216th St.
  
  Miami, FL 33170-2299
  
  (305) 235-1611
  
  

Jungle Island

• Formerly known as Parrot Jungle, Jungle Island is now home to all types of birds, primates, other mammals, reptiles and fish. Jungle Island sits on 18 acres, has an extensive horticulture program and is open 365 days a year. The island also has a priivate beach called La Playa that is open to visitors on a seasonal basis.
  
  111 Parrot Jungle Trail
  
  Miami, FL 33132
  
  (305) 400 -7000
  
  

The Art Deco District

• The Art Deco District offers you the chance to see the cutting edge of Art Deco design and architecture. With its uniquely shaped and colorful buildings, the district has been designated a historical preservation area. There are several tours available, including ones that will take you to visit Al Capone's former south Florida home.
  
  The Art Deco Welcome Center
  
  1200 Ocean Dr.
  
  Miami, FL 33139
  
  (305) 531-3484
  
  

South Beach

• There's no visiting Miami without hitting South Beach, the center of Miami's nightlife. South Beach offers many opportunities for entertainment, including great shopping, trendy nightclubs and some of the city's best restaurants, or you can just enjoy the beach, go swimming, lie in the sun, join in a game or go skating along the boardwalk.