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!

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).

I spent $20 on parking, $200 on tickets, and 45 minutes signing waivers just to walk into the…read moresaddest, most depressing animal facility I've ever seen. They promised an 11:30 "show" and even texted me to be on time. The show was a skunk that immediately ran away three times, and a snake that looked dead and never moved. The conditions were shocking: birds crammed into tiny cages stacked next to each other, kangaroos trapped in small empty pens, and the largest tortoise I've ever seen stuck in an enclosure the size of my living room -- with another tortoise. Every animal looked stressed, sad, or neglected. My kids were so upset we left early. I'm ashamed I spent money here, but I'm glad I saw it so I can warn others. This place is cruel, depressing, and should not be allowed to operate.

This is a planetarium, museum, aquarium all in one!…read more Place is very close to the Miami port. We had several hours to kill in Miami but had four large carryon bags. They luckily hold onto the bags while we explore the museum and this worked perfectly for us. In addition to the 4-5 floors and two buildings worth of area to explore, there are amazing view of Miami from most of the floors. Kids thoroughly enjoyed seeing the Florida gators and other reptiles. The aquarium has shark and a huge turtle in addition to several other varieties of sea life. Kids spent several hours in the flight museum and the interactive universe simulator model as well. We also caught one of the shows in the planetarium, make sure to reserve a spot during a time slot of your choice well before hand. Perfect stop if you have a few hours in Miami.

My husband and I visited this museum as part of our day trip to Miami. I wish parking wasn't so…read moreexpensive ($18 flat rate). It took us about 2.5 hours to explore the entire place including the planetarium show. The show that worked out best with timing was called "How to Die in Space: An Interactive Adventure Through the Cosmos." The girl leading it was wonderful but as you may figure by its name, the show was not a peaceful experience. There were a number of explosions that I think scared some of the kids in attendance. The other exhibits included one about flight, the human body/mind, an aquarium, dinosaurs, and general Florida wildlife. I can't say I learned a terrible amount of new information but it was fine. I appreciate the museum's mission and it probably would be cool for toddlers-little kids.

I came here over the weekend and it was okay. They have a play area where they have a playground…read moreand trampoline for the children to play in. However, it is mostly toys. The food and drink selection was limited. I did not purchase anything to eat and drink because I was underwhelmed with the choices and the items were pricey. Since the word Cafe was in the name, I was expecting more. Essentially, this is a place to bring children if you want them to play without making a mess in your home.

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 fun things for the littles to do! Not bad for the adults accompanying them either! Love all…read morethe different themed sections for them to explore and play in. Personally, putt-putt was my favorite section. The kids enjoyed coloring fish and sea creatures to scan in and see on the screen. The outdoor play/soccer area was fun for them, but even with the shade in place, it's too hot to spend much time out there! Clean, well maintained and well staffed place. Gift shop is on the smaller end for a museum. Friends go here frequently with their kids, but this was my first visit.

The Miami Children's Museum was really cute but unfortunately when we went yesterday 7/22 it was…read morealso very dirty. Both the exhibits and bathrooms. A lot of the areas are dated and could use some updating. For $20 per person I felt you could get better value elsewhere. This $20 charge also applied to my 1.5 year old who couldn't really participate in half the exhibits. The staff member at the front was really pleasant as well as the ladies in the gift shop. However we encountered many other staff members that were standing around socializing. Parking is an extra charge.

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.

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 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 am trying to get on all the skyview ferris wheel wherever I go and I finally got to go on this…read moreone in Miami. It was nice and clean. The view was amazing. I just wished they played better music. It was a repeat of the same song. But oh well. I was happy I was able to take my cocktail in their with me. One place to check off my list.

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!!

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!