Looking for something interesting to do in Miami's Kendall area? From the zoo to a railroad museum, there's plenty to do in southwest Miami-Dade County! If you'd like to save on admission to over 25 Miami attractions, you may wish to get a Go Miami Card (buy direct)
1. Everglades
National Park Service
With 1.5 million acres of swamps, saw-grass prairies and sub-tropical jungles, Everglades National Park is one of the most unusual public parks in the United States. Located just west of Kendall, the park is home to 14 rare and endangered species, including the American Crocodile, the Florida Panther and the West Indian Manatee. A large portion of the park is primitive, explored only by adventurists and researchers – but visitors have ample opportunity to walk, camp and canoe.
2. Miami Metrozoo
Greater Miami Convention and Visitors' Bureau
Miami MetroZoo is fast becoming one of the best zoos in the nation. Its climate allows it to keep a wide variety of animals from Asia, Australia and Africa like no other zoo in the country. One of the first free-range zoos in the country, the exhibits are entirely cageless. Animals are grouped according to their geographic territory and animals that live together peacefully in the wild are placed in exhibits together.
3. Gold Coast Railroad Museum
Renee Chapple
The Gold Coast Railroad Museum is conveniently located on the grounds of Miami MetroZoo. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the history of railroads and their contributions to our nation.
4. Shop at Dadeland Mall
Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
Dadeland Mall is a great shopping experience for those of us who live and work in the southern part of the county. It's conveniently located between US 1 and SR 826 on North Kendall Drive and features some fantastic stores!
