Miami-Dade County
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Take a Sunrise Stroll around Matheson Hammock
Coral Gables, Florida
5.0
Matheson Hammock is a beautiful park in the heart of one of the oldest sections of Miami, just off of Old Culter Road. This is far off the tourist map which is mostly confined to South Beach. However, it is just 20 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from Downtown. The park is enjoyed by many locals during the day, due to the mossy oaks in its interior, intimate mangroves, and breezy palms ...
Fairchild Tropical Gardens
Miami, Florida
1.82 mi
/ 52 ft gain
Fairchild Tropical Gardens is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Miami, Florida.
Explore Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Coral Gables, Florida
There are few places as beautiful and serene as Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden! Located right in Coral Gables, near Miami, this garden boasts an extensive amount of well-groomed acres with hundreds of different tropical flowers and species of plants. When exploring the gardens, it is likely that you will come across small smoothie stands using the fruit grown right there. The gardens are als...
Watch the Sunrise at the Deering Estate People's Dock
Palmetto Bay, Florida
The Deering Estate is a magnificent and historic property with a home built in 1900. To see the house and check out its immediate property, you will need to pay to enter the gates. However, just 50 yards south of the entry to the Estate is a small service road that leads down to the "People's Dock" on Biscayne Bay.
After you park in the main Deering parking area, you will walk down this ser...
Wander through the Wynwood Walls
Miami, Florida
There is so much to do in Wynwood, however, this adventure highlights the famous street art. Bonus for Covid times, most of it can be done outdoors! There are some indoor features, but that is definitely not the main attraction in my opinion.
The late Tony Goldman, a real estate developer who saw potential in neglected areas and made them more attractive and popular, is responsible for Wyn...
Virginia Key Trail
Miami, Florida
4.12 mi
/ 249 ft gain
Virginia Key Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Miami, Florida.
Mountain Bike or Kayak at the Virginia Key North Point Trails
Miami, Florida
5.0
8.2 mi
/ 36.5 ft gain
Virginia Key North Point Trails offers 8.2 of mountain bike trails ranging from novice to advanced and expert. There is a variety of cool features and bridges to ride on, overlooking the beach and Downtown Miami. The trails are constantly maintained as there are volunteers every weekend. Virginia Key Outdoor Center offers rentals and classes for mountain bikes, kayaks, and paddle boards. Next t...
Bill Baggs State Park Lighthouse
Key Biscayne, Florida
3.01 mi
/ 121 ft gain
Bill Baggs State Park Lighthouse is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Key Biscayne, Florida.
Amelia Earhart Park Mountain Biking Trail
Opa-locka, Florida
3.97 mi
/ 203 ft gain
Amelia Earhart Park Mountain Biking Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Hialeah, Florida.
Escape to the Sunshine
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Places to stay
Ochopee, Florida
Pinecrest Group Campground
Overview
Pinecrest Campground offers four group campsites that provide a nice, quiet and relaxing atmosphere. This is a wonderful locatio...
Ochopee, Florida
Midway Campground (Fl)
Overview
Midway Campground is a beautiful place where visitors can enjoy the surrounding preserve while sitting at their picnic table. Vi...
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