If you want to get out and enjoy the stunning area around Miami, look no further than Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. With epic views over a beautiful historic lighthouse, hikes around Cape Florida, and loads of history to learn about, this state park is a must-visit while you’re in Miami. Plus, it stays open throughout the winter months!

Perfect for families, the Frost Science Aquarium and Planetarium is one of the best places to visit in Miami in January. The Planetarium is one of the coolest places to learn about outer space in the US. It gives you 360-degree views of the planets and has neat exhibitions about the earth’s core. In the Aquarium, discover local fish or sea life from around the world. There’s a particular emphasis on the fish in the gulf stream, so it’s an excellent way to learn about the water around Florida – life here revolves around the sea, after all!

Key West is the Southernmost city in the United States (only 90 miles from Cuba!) and just a 4-hour drive from Miami on the scenic coastal Overseas Highway. No visit to South Florida is complete without road-tripping from Miami to Key West for a few days. Especially if you like pirates, key lime pie, water-sports, and great live music!

Another must-visit for animal lovers, Jungle Island is a large zoological park that’s home to lots of flora and fauna. Unlike a zoo, the animals aren’t kept in a particular area but instead travel throughout the entire park. You’ll never know what you’ll spot on Jungle Island, but that’s part of the fun!

Miami’s main zoo, which is simply called “Zoo Miami,” accommodates over 500 animal species and more than 3,000 different animals. Loved by kids, but excellent for adults as well, this zoo takes animal welfare into account, with open-air habitats that are as close to their native environments as they can be. It’s possible to see some animals – like giraffes – being fed, and there are also lots of programs offered for children.

Little Havana is essentially a cultural capital for the Cuban-American community! Located right next to downtown Miami, it’s a fun and attractive place packed with activities and curiosities that make it a favorite of tourists to Miami, Florida. One of the main pulls of Little Havana is its food, all authentic and traditionally made with the spice and flavor that makes Cuban delicacies so delicious!

Head to the most Instagrammed location today in Miami, Florida: the Wynwood Walls! This large “museum” of sorts is situated outdoors, where it covers over 80,000 square feet of walls, once belonging to a warehouse that is now abandoned. The Wynwood Walls were founded in 2009, and the positive buzz it generated resulted in over 50 different artists, all hailing from a variety of different countries, leaving their mark on the vibrant and colorful art space!

Catch a Miami Heat game in the Kaseya Center! Located in Downtown Miami on the waterfront of Biscayne Bay, the Kaseya Center is positioned between the skyline of the city, the beautiful beaches and the nightlife of South Beach!