Ahoy Matey! Did you know there is a pirate themed playground in Altos Del Mar Park in Miami Beach?…read moreGather up the crew and anchors away for the most almost free fun a fledgling pirate can have. You still have to pay for parking. I recommend the parking lot next door. The Pirate Park Playground was built by Superior Playgrounds who was tasked with designing a one-of-a-kind pirate theme play space to spark creative play and provide a safe place for budding buccaneers to play. The playground is made of recycled material like milk jugs and was created to be corrosion resistant so that it would always look good in this salt water coastal ecosystem. Located only 100 feet from the beach, the playground is fenced in for safety. There is a large pirate ship for older children to climb on and slide down and a smaller area for younger privateers. The crows nest with rigging looked especially fun to climb. Other playground play structures include clownfish and blue tang fish spring riders, a custom octopus playhouse, and palm tree shade. There are four triangle sail shades and poured-in-place safety surfacing to protect little knees and bottoms. Bathrooms are nearby. During my visit the playground was filled with kids and their families enjoying the nautical theme. This unique play space fosters imagination and physical movement for the youngest North Beach residents and visitors.

Amazing park next to the beach. It's very clean and enclosed so the kids can not run away…read more Restrooms right next to it. We walked right over to the beach which was amazing. I will return !

Super clean park with filtered water fountains and cute garbage cans. I love that it's gated. It…read morehad only 2 entrances which are the same exists. They have massive slides that my twinsies enjoyed. They have rope climbing that leads to a slide. Rock climbing walls, sea-saw, little picnic areas in between playground. At this moment it is one of the top 3 parks my kids love. I just wish it wasn't so far.

Beautiful clean park w train toddler playground, a 3-5 year old and an amazing 3 story slide (best…read moreI've ever seen!) But I just saw 3 slides now broken

Indoor arcade and entertainment to keep the kids entertained and great for parties…read more Located in Wynwood, Fun Dimension has its own parking lot but also street parking. They have an outdoor enclosed section which includes rock climbing and what looked like axe throwing (for kids). Inside they have plenty of arcade games along with laser tag. They also have some cool new bowling lanes in the back. I didn't get to taste the food or drinks but they did have a pretty wide diversity of options including the usual fair, pizza chicken fingers and more importantly alcohol for the adults but also lomo saltado and chicken and waffles. They also have private room upstairs for parties. The kids had a great time and it's pretty enclosed so not easy to lose track of your kid. Overall it's a solid option to host a party and keep the kids entertained.

I brought my toddler here for a fun afternoon and we did not expect to have this much fun. I think…read moreit's a great place to let your inner child run wild playing games. We played a bunch of arcade games and she had an absolute blast. The place was clean and managed pretty well. We will definitely be back!

This is the first time I come to Jungle Island at this location and it was okay. As soon as you go…read morein, you can still take pictures with parrot. This is a staple of theirs as I remember doing that as a child when it was called Parrot Jungle. However, the place seems to be falling apart and it was evident with red decorations falling off at the entrance. This is something that can easily be fixed. The children's play area is nice and pretty big. The treehouse, trampoline and the Beyhive were unique. The treehouse playground though needs a little bit more of an upkeep as part of the ground is lifting and things are falling apart. Seeing the animals was great. I fed a goat and enjoyed doing that but again some of those animals enclosures need more of an upkeep. The animal show at 11:30 AM is a little outdated. I would recommend changing it to make it more entertaining. Overall, if you come, don't have much expectations. It's a nice thing to do after you have done everything else in Miami.

What's firstly amazing about Jungle Island is how missable it is after driving by it on this island…read moreFOR YEARS. Just makes finally having visiting this venue so much more special with how incredible it is. Secondly, amazing is how big it feels despite its size and location (granted, I visited at night for a special event, so your mileage may vary) - though I admit, the exhibits seem too small for some of their fauna inhabitants. Third and finally, visiting it for said special event, Luminosa, was ABSOLUTELY wondrous. Made the visit absolutely worth it (even if my bus almost missed the stop). Plus, the staff is so kind and accommodating. We as a society need to invest and support spaces and places like this that not only offer incredible experiences, but also give back to all its visitors and urban spaces they inhabit - even if they're on a small, missable island (jajaja).

Took 4 young boys (18 months to 6) to the museum for something new to do. Coming from West Palm,…read morethe Brightline was a great option to get there and is a short walk or car ride away. The primary focus of the museum seemed to be the aquarium. The boys really wanted to see the dinosaurs and the museum houses a small exhibit. there were many options for the kids to interact with throughout the museum and they came away with big smiles. As an adult, I wished the museum were laid out differently to enhance the flow from one exhibit to the next. Easy access both inside and outside. Ramps between floors and elevators made access with wheel chairs and strollers easy. Parking is relatively expensive but leaving the car at home and taking Brightline made that part exciting for the kids and more relaxing for me.

Erika and her colleague, truly made our visit special. She carefully prepared a Starbucks coffee…read morewith oat milk, cinnamon, and sugar-free vanilla, and you could instantly tell how much attention she puts into every detail. Her service was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly, the kind that turns a simple coffee stop after a nice visit to the museum into a cool experience. Every sip was warming, but what stood out most was Erika's a d her colleague welcoming energy and care. It's a wonderful little add-on to an already fantastic day at the museum with your family, friends and even date. Bonus: they also offer food options like fries, hamburgers, and chicken nuggets, making it a great spot to recharge during your visit. Highly recommended! As well as the planetarium show, it is 100% worth the extra add on to the ticket.

It's a fun atmosphere for the kids. It is a bit small but I like it, u can see your child while you…read moresit and eat in the adult area

Lots of clean toys and room for play on a hot or rainy day. Perfect place for my two year old…read moregrandson. Food available for sale

I took my son to the Miami Children's Museum for the first time during the Dr. Seuss Birthday…read moreevent, and we had the best time. The museum has so many engaging sections that encourage both play and creativity. The Dr. Seuss story time and activities were so good. We loved the Green Eggs & Ham show. There's truly so much to do. We spent about 4 hours there, and my son was entertained the entire time. His favorite areas were the music section and the sock skating activity, but every part of the museum was enjoyable. It's a fantastic place for kids and a great way to spend the day together as a family.

My first time visiting Miami Children's Museum today and I loved how they incorporate local…read moreelements into the museum. Most of the upstairs space is centered around the Port of Miami and cruise ships. The first floor has classes, a fishing area, Publix grocery store, building blocks and fire station, among other play spaces. It's easy to spend at least half a day here. There's a Subway on site and I believe that's the only food option. There was a fire alarm while we were there so we had to evacuate the museum wait outside for about half an hour, but the staff were so creative and thoughtful in keeping everyone entertained with games and music. Bathrooms are large and kid friendly. Overall very well designed museum.

The Wynwood Building is recognizable for its varying black & white 'zebra print' facade which has…read morebecome a popular Instagram backdrop. The block-wide, mixed use space features galleries, eateries and office space.

A warehouse of art!…read more I stumbled into this spot when I couldn't park on 2nd Avenue last month and had to dig deeper into the hood. With black and white diagonal striping, the building looks like a cross between an old jail uniform or a WWII ship from the Philadelphia Experiment. Walk in if you're curious, since you'll never know what you'll find. It may be a live DJ playing anything from hipster music to old school hip hop outside. Maybe it's some crochet like your grandma would do (or considering one piece yesterday, maybe not). There are eclectic photomontage pieces (like a table of journalists typing with hellish flames in the background.) Wrap up your visit by noshing on one of the tastiest Brie and cracker spreads in the galleries lately, or some sweet fig crackers.

This experience was on our Miami to-do list, now checked off! We really enjoyed it even though it's…read moreonly about 15 minutes long. Our little gondola can seat 8 people, and it was air-conditioned! The views were beautiful, of course, because it's Miami, Brickell, Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach, and South Beach. It was $46 total for the two of us. Well worth it. Parking is wherever you can find it. This experience involves lots of walking so wear comfortable shoes. There are lots of little restaurants and shops so you can stay hydrated. It's located at the Bayside at approximately Biscayne Blvd and 4th St.

A pretty cool thing to experience once if you are a tourist here, if you live here... eh. It is…read moremore a gimmick if you are visiting Miami and want a stunning view of the skyline and surrounding water. The price is a bit steep in my opinion, running you the cost of $20 for an adult. You can sometimes find Groupon deals for this but it is not too common. The staff is friendly and will help you into the gondolas pretty quickly and efficiently. I like that they take the time to make sure everyone is comfortable with the time they have, since it is continuously spinning. The seats are very comfortable and there is a glass bottom so you truly have a view of everything while you on riding on your journey through the sky! A nice thing to try once, but not something you should drop what you're doing to do in my opinion! I had fun but only because my friend was treating me when I was down there last!

I was so happy to find a kid-centric place in the Design District. I'm new to kid classes and Jam…read morewith Jamie was the perfect introduction for my 8 month old. From the moment we walked in the staff made us feel right at home and showed us the ropes. The space is really lovely! My little LOVED the class, and I was tickled by how involved the parents were. There was tons of enthusiasm which made it awesome. I bought 2 gifts for birthdays on the way out of the store. :) We will be back!

I moved to Miami from NYC earlier this year and was unimpressed with the kids studios. Then, State…read moreof Kid opened! They have classes for kids that are all drop-in which - if you have kids - is so key for all the unexpected things that come up! We've done music, Spanish, yoga, and soccer classes, and all were excellent! The space itself is clean, bright and inviting! The retail items are very curated and I've found many cute pieces here for my son and for gifts. I'm excited for my son to try more classes! Thankful that State of Kid opened!!