Think you’ve exhausted your stock of ideas for weekend entertainment? Here is our selection of activities to make the most of Miami and its region during this time of health crisis due to Covid-19.
Art lovers can rejoice as some museums have reopened their doors to the public. Among the latest in cultural establishments, Artechouse in Miami Beach offers several exhibitions on two floors focusing on new technologies, mixing light, sound and optical effects. Immersive sensory experience guaranteed. 736 Collins Ave, Miami Beach – Info here
In another register, the World Erotic Art Museum, also located in Miami Beach, rhymes art with eroticism, without ever falling into vulgarity. The establishment brings together several thousand objects that belonged to the late Naomi Wilzig, collector of American erotic art and founder of the museum. 1205 Washington Ave, Miami Beach – (305) 532-9336 – Info here
For its part, the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, located in the cultural epicenter of Miami, is a must-see for science and technology enthusiasts. This museum is full of interactive exhibits and allows you to embark on a space journey in front of the giant screen of its planetarium or to explore the marine ecosystem by strolling in the corridors of its aquarium. 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami – (305) 434-9600 – Info here
Nestled near the famous Wynwood Walls in the city’s street art district, the Museum of Graffiti, entirely dedicated to the history of this urban art, one of the most popular artistic movements of the second half of the 20th century, presents paintings, sculptures or even interactive installations to understand how graffiti transformed certain sleepy industrial districts into must-see tourist destinations. 299 NW 25th St, Miami – (786) 580-4678 – Info here
Cinephiles, meanwhile, while waiting to be able to return to theaters, can experiment with drive-in theaters, a concept that emerged in the United States in the 1930s. Several open-air theaters have flourished all over Miami and its surroundings.
In Coconut Grove, Villa Vizcaya, built at the dawn of the Great War by James Deering, has also reopened its doors to the public. Visitors can once again stroll through its formal gardens and admire the beauty of this building which imitates the style of 17th-century Italian Renaissance villas. 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami – Info here
Ideal for a romantic one-to-one stroll, the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables invites relaxation and reverie. One of the largest botanical gardens in Florida is home to a dozen peaceful ponds, a multitude of towering trees, exotic butterflies and colorful flowers scattered over thirty acres. 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables – (305) 667-1651 – Info here
Another green area located nearby, Matheson Hammock Park, the oldest park in Miami-Dade County, covers more than 250 hectares of a peninsula stretching out into Biscayne Bay. This urban oasis offers an idyllic setting for a lazy session or for a swim in its artificial lagoon naturally filled with the rhythm of the tides. 9610 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables – (305) 665-5475 – Info here
A getaway to the Everglades is also a good option for going green. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can explore, on foot or by bike, one of the many hiking trails in the national park or opt for a trip in an airboat to get as close as possible to the owner, the alligator. .
Finally, if you are in desperate need of some pampering, the Miami Spa Months continues until Wednesday, September 30. This annual event offers attractive offers in some twenty of the region’s most luxurious spas, including that of the Biltmore Hotel, a legendary Coral Gables palace inspired by the Giralda in Seville in Spain. Info here
