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🧗 Outdoor Adventures for Kids in Miami, FL

13 hiking, farms, nature centers, and outdoor adventure spots rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Miami

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden botanical garden in Coral Gables, FL Activity
Photo: Jay Dee
4.8(4,919)$$8 mi · Coral Gables

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden offers families 83 acres of natural wonder with interactive experiences that engage children of all ages. Beyond the beautiful botanical displays, kids can explore a dedicated children's garden, chase butterflies in the Wings of the Tropics conservatory, and participate in hands-on family programs throughout the year.

🕑 3-4 hours

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Pinecrest Gardens botanical garden in Pinecrest, FL🌳 Park
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4.8(3,386)$$9 mi · Pinecrest

Pinecrest Gardens is a stunning 80-acre tropical oasis that perfectly blends nature education with active play for kids. With its combination of a splash pad for cooling off, a hands-on petting farm, multiple playgrounds, and winding paths through exotic botanical collections featuring flamingos and tropical plants, this garden offers something for every family member throughout the day.

🕑 3-4 hours

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Miami Beach Boardwalk route in Miami Beach, FL🧗 Adventure
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4.8(85)Free6 mi · Miami Beach

The Miami Beach Boardwalk offers four miles of smooth, oceanfront pavement that's perfect for families who want to combine fresh air, exercise, and beach fun. With multiple playgrounds dotted along the route, stunning Atlantic Ocean views, and plenty of space for scooters, bikes, and strollers, it's an ideal spot where kids can burn energy while parents enjoy the scenic coastline.

🕑 1-3 hours depending on how much of the boardwalk you cover and how many playground stops you make

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Flamingo Gardens botanical garden in Fort Lauderdale, FL🎨 Museum
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4.7(8,194)$$22 mi · Fort Lauderdale

Flamingo Gardens offers families a delightful combination of botanical beauty and up-close wildlife encounters in a lush 60-acre tropical paradise. Kids will be thrilled to see native Florida animals including alligators, panthers, bears, otters, and of course, the signature flamingos, while parents appreciate the educational value and well-maintained grounds perfect for a leisurely stroll or narrated tram ride.

🕑 3-4 hours

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Deering Estate museum in Miami, FL🧗 Adventure
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4.7(2,062)$

Deering Estate offers an incredible blend of history, nature, and adventure on Miami's stunning waterfront. Kids can explore fossil pits teeming with ancient treasures, paddle through mangrove tunnels on guided canoe tours, and hike scenic nature trails while learning about South Florida's unique ecosystem and the estate's fascinating 1920s history.

🕑 3-4 hours for a full experience including a guided tour, nature trails, and the fossil pit; add 1.5 hours if booking a canoe adventure

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Coconut Grove Sailing Club marina in Coconut Grove, FL🧗 Adventure
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4.7(126)$$4 mi · Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove Sailing Club offers exceptional youth sailing programs that introduce kids to the exciting world of seamanship on beautiful Biscayne Bay. This iconic waterfront destination provides hands-on sailing instruction in a safe, supervised environment where kids can learn nautical skills, build confidence on the water, and experience the thrill of harnessing the wind. It's a fantastic way to get children outdoors, active, and learning a lifelong sport in one of Miami's most picturesque settings.

🕑 2-4 hours per session depending on the program; multi-day camps typically run half-day (3-4 hours) or full-day (6-8 hours) formats

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Knaus Berry Farm farm in Homestead, FL🌾 Farm
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4.6(3,926)$21 mi · Homestead

Knaus Berry Farm is a beloved South Florida institution where families can pick their own strawberries during winter harvest season and indulge in legendary cinnamon rolls that are worth the wait. Kids get hands-on farm experience in the strawberry fields while parents stock up on fresh-baked goods, smooth strawberry milkshakes, and homemade preserves at this charming seasonal destination.

🕑 1-2 hours

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Miami Beach Botanical Garden botanical garden in Miami Beach, FL Activity
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4.6(3,440)Free4 mi · Miami Beach

Escape the Miami Beach bustle at this hidden 2.5-acre tropical paradise where kids can explore winding paths through lush gardens, spot butterflies, and discover fascinating native Florida plants. The Japanese garden provides a peaceful setting for nature exploration, while hands-on educational programs make learning about ecosystems fun and interactive for curious young minds.

🕑 1-2 hours

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The Kampong, National Tropical Botanical Garden botanical garden in Coconut Grove, FL Activity
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4.6(511)$$5 mi · Coconut Grove

The Kampong is a hidden tropical paradise in Coconut Grove where kids can explore exotic fruit trees from around the world, spot colorful parrots, and learn about plants that produce chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla. This 9-acre National Tropical Botanical Garden offers a fascinating outdoor classroom experience that combines nature exploration with hands-on learning, perfect for families who want something more unique than your typical South Florida attraction.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours

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Zoo Miami zoo in Miami, FL🦁 Zoo
Photo: Kisy Portillo
4.5(19,912)$$

Zoo Miami is Florida's largest tropical zoo, home to over 2,000 animals from around the world roaming in spacious, cage-free habitats. Kids can hand-feed giraffes, cool off in splash play areas, and get up close with everything from koalas to komodo dragons across the expansive 750-acre property that doubles as a beautiful botanical garden.

🕑 4-6 hours for a thorough visit, though you could easily spend a full day

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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park amusement park in Miami, FL🎢 Amusement Park
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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park in Kendall is an action-packed indoor playground where kids can literally bounce off the walls. This sprawling adventure park features wall-to-wall trampolines, challenging climbing walls, aerial ropes courses, and multiple attraction zones that keep children active and entertained rain or shine. With its climate-controlled environment, it's the perfect Miami destination when it's too hot outside or when you need to burn off serious energy.

🕑 1.5-2 hours

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Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours and Rides tourist attraction in Miami, FL🧗 Adventure
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Everglades Holiday Park offers an unforgettable airboat adventure through the iconic Florida Everglades where kids can spot real alligators in their natural habitat. The thrilling airboat ride is complemented by an entertaining live alligator show featuring handlers who educate children about these fascinating reptiles up close.

🕑 2-2.5 hours (including 45-minute airboat tour and 20-30 minute gator show)

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