An Active Traveler’s Guide to Miami

Join us as we explore Miami-Dade County and surrounding areas. Come to Miami with me. Art Deco hotels and trendy restaurants dot the city’s golden coastline, attracting visitors to this vibrant metropolis. Thanks to a vibrant entertainment and drinks culture that caters to all musical tastes, the days are hot and the nights are hotter.

But Miami is essentially a beach town where you can enjoy water sports, sand sports and all sorts of other busy things. Here you will find the action you are looking for on vacation. Here are some things we think you’ll love doing on your next vacation to Florida, from hitting up some world-famous golf courses to working up a sweat at an outdoor fitness facility.

Biltmore Estate Book

Choosing the right accommodation is the first step to enjoying your trip to the fullest. Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables is ideal for adventurers and thrill-seekers due to its extensive menu of on-site dining options, entertainment opportunities and other offerings.

This property is perfect for golfers as it features an 18-hole course created by famous Scottish golfer Donald Ross in 1925. The course is 6,800 yards long and has a par of 71. If you like pants racquets, 10 courts available for both singles and doubles matches, well lit and kept in good condition.

Take a dip in the hotel’s pool, one of the largest in the US at more than 23,000 square feet, after working out in the Miami heat. Take your swimming seriously or rent a private cabana to relax.

Exercise at the beach

Muscle Beach in Lummus Park, located at the intersection of Ocean Drive and Route 9, is a great place to work out like a local. The beach is equipped with exercise equipment that is neglected all year round. Popular equipment includes squat racks, ropes, and pull-up bars. Additional amenities include bike paths, walking paths, and 18 volleyball courts.

Engage in a little friendly confrontation

There are more than two hundred parks, gardens, recreational spaces and playgrounds in Miami-Dade County that would be perfect for a group outing. You can find soccer fields, basketball courts, handball/lacrosse courts and other fitness activities at Flamingo Park in South Beach. The Miami Beach Tennis Center, located on North Beach, is a popular spot for swinging.