Stiltsville in Biscayne National Park
Things to Do
Edited by Virginia Gil
timeout.com/miami/things-to-do @virginwrites Out to sea
The good times in Miami don’t stop at the shoreline. By Virginia Gil
MIAMI’S BEACH SCENE is like none other, but so much of what we love about our shoreline happens away from the sand. Head out a few miles into Biscayne Bay and the surrounding waterfront areas, and you’ll find incredible homes, a great national park and fancy yacht clubs. Want to get off the beach but still enjoy Miami’s coastline? Set your sights on these marine pursuits.
Play “I spy” One thing is certain of Miami’s waterfront
neighborhoods: If you build it, celebrities will come. We’re talking multimillion-dollar mansions and beachfront abodes that the average person could only dream of—but are totally welcome to gawk at. Board the Millionaire’s Row cruise to see homes owned by the likes of Gloria Estefan, Matt Damon and Jennifer Lopez. Check out Star Island,
sail past Flagler Monument Island, and spend the afternoon house hunting—even if it’s just for pretend. à 401 Biscayne Blvd (
baysidemarketplace.com). Daily at various times and prices.
Get to know Miami’s history Every other month, HistoryMiami (101
W Flagler St) organizes a two-hour cruise, Moon Over Miami, down the Miami River. Led by in-house historian Dr. Paul George, the voyage aboard the Island Queen covers the city’s first developments, cruises past old drug-trafficking sites and down to Tequesta Native American settlements. Peer into hidden neighborhoods you never knew existed while sipping wine and watching the sun set (and the moon rise) over the city. à 401 Biscayne Blvd (305-375-1492,
historymiami.org). Mar 12 6–8pm; $60.
Chill at a yacht club Pass the rosé, please. In Miami,
Millionaire’s Row cruise
it’s chilled-wine season all year, and the best place to enjoy a glass is at one of our many yacht clubs. River Yacht Club (401 SW Third Ave; 305-200-5716,
riveryachtclub.com) in Brickell offers clear views of the Miami River, while the Deck at Island Gardens (888 MacArthur Cswy; 305-531-3747, islandgardens .com) on Watson Island is where
41 The Deck at Island Gardens
you’ll want to park yourself to see a side of downtown Miami only cruise ships usually have access to. Later this year, the Deck offers a special catering menu to those who arrive by boat. Better start saving for a cruiser!
Explore a national park If you’re into getting a little sweaty, Miami
water sports are a great way to get off the beach and do some sightseeing at Biscayne National Park (
nps.gov/bisc). Rent a canoe or kayak on-site and explore the seven-mile stretch, including Shallow Jones Lagoon, where sharks and jellyfish hang. And do not miss Stiltsville, the small community of above-water homes that is unique to Key Biscayne and can only be accessed by boat. Ocean Force Adventures (300 Alton Rd, Pier E, Miami Beach; 305-372-3388,
oceanforceadventures.com) offers daily tours.
February 9–May 17, 2017 Time Out Miami
Things to Do
PHOTOGRAPHS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP): COURTESY CC/FLICKR/RON WIECKI; COURTESY THE DECK AT ISLAND GARDENS; COURTESY CC/FLICKR/ED WEBSTER
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