Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Biscayne Bay

"They call Miami the Magic City, and if it is, this Italian villa, the housing equivalent of a Fabergé egg, is its most fairy-tale residence. In 1916 industrialist James Deering started a Miami tradition by making a ton of money and building ridiculously grandiose digs. He employed 1000 people (then 10% of the local population) and stuffed his home with 15th- to 19th-century furniture, tapestries, paintings and decorative arts; today the grounds are used for rotating contemporary-art exhibitions."

"Constructed in 1916 for industrialist James Deering, this Italianate palace is often referred to as the Hearst Castle of the East. Intended to appear centuries-old at completion, it is absolutely rife with architectural detail and elaborate accents. In fact, more than a thousand artisans took five-plus years to complete the ornate flourishes."

"The Wynwood Walls was conceived by the renowned community revitalizer and placemaker, the late Tony Goldman in 2009. He was looking for something big to transform the warehouse district of Wynwood, and he arrived at a simple idea:. “Wynwood’s large stock of warehouse buildings, all with no windows, would be my giant canvases to bring to them the greatest street art ever seen in one place."

"2520 NW 2nd Ave, This is also a huge stop for Instagrammers!. This neighborhood showcases vibrant and colorful murals on the walls of many of the buildings. Get lost in the art and stay for the great restaurants and shopping."

"South Point Park is the best place in Miami to enjoy the sunset. Bring your camera for a late afternoon photo shoot. It‘s a picturesque spot, with walkways, benches, and green spaces that look out over the Gulf."

"Finish your trip with a relaxing day in Bayside. With its colorful garden, its colonial architecture and its history, Villa Vizcaya is beautiful and really worth the trip. You can easily spend half a day there. Try and spot the multicolored giant lizards outside."

"401 Biscayne Blvd R106 Bayside Marketplace is a farmers marketplace in Downtown Miami. It has a lot of tourist attractions and you can even go on boat tours to get even better images of the area. There is a cost to ride the boats."

"The American alligator is one of Florida’s most iconic symbols, and the state’s swamps, rivers, and lakes are full of these impressive creatures that can grow to over 15 feet and weight more than 1,000 pounds. Located on SW 192nd Avenue in nearby Florida City, Everglades Alligator Farm gives guests a fascinating, up-close look into the lives of these toothy reptiles. The farm is home to thousands of gators, and though it’s not the cheapest attraction you’ll visit on your trip, it’s well worth it, especially for those traveling with kids who are into animals."

"Feel the thrill of the Everglades with an airboat ride and animal shows in South Florida's oldest gator farm. A Great Gator Adventure"

"A mere 21 years after Miami was officially incorporated as a city, the mission-style "coral rock" building of the Plymouth Congregational Church was constructed in Miami's oldest neighborhood, Coconut Grove."

"As I stand outside and walk into this beautiful old church feelings coming to mind are; beauty, old, history, planning, stories, Spanish, love, unique,… read more ». Rating: 5 based on 5 reviews"

"Created by renowned Italian artist Claudio Ciaravolo to launch the SoBe is Love public art project a few Art Basels ago, this sculpture symbolizes the project’s message of love and community unity in light of post-election political divide and an epidemic of national gun violence and highlights intercultural principles of hope and faith. The SOBE sculpturer pays tribute to the late artist Robert Indiana, whose sculptures are universally recognized as symbolic of these same messages, and looks totally cute in pink."

"Starbucks Description Iconic Seattle-based coffeehouse chain. Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability. Address: 5711 NW 7th St, Miami, FL 33126, United States Phone: +1 305-265-8418 Website: http://www.starbucks.com/store/10575/ Store Hours: Sunday: 7am-9pm| Monday: 6am-9pm| Tuesday: 6am-9pm| Wednesday: 6am-9pm| Thursday: 6am-9pm| Friday: 6am-9pm| Saturday: 6:30am-9pm"

"Employees were working hard during a extremely busy morning when I visited. It's a small store and was packed but they all hussled hard to get our d..."

"A millennial-pink cafe in Downtown Miami filled with tropical plants, neon signs, and pastel-pink vintage goods for purchase. Grab a "heladito" iced cortado and snap an Insta-worthy pic for the feed. 69 SE 1st St Miami, FL 33131"

"Known for the spirit, freshness, and French flare they put into every dish, L'Edito French Restaurant is the place to go for a full-on French meal. Start your night with a glass of wine then move onto an appetizer. Favorites include the French onion soup, escargot in flaky puff pastry, and pan-seared foie gras."

"Definitely a place worth trying, the food is excellent and well prepared, the cost is convenient and it is regularly clean in here."

"Villa Azur is an elegant gourmet restaurant in South Beach that serves exotic French Mediterranean dishes prepared with an Italian twist. Featuring romantic décor with antique drop chandeliers and vintage motifs, the restaurant has a menu reflecting that same style. Villa Azur has a raw oyster and caviar bar, tartare and carpaccio, cold and warm appetizers, and a range of fresh seafood, meat, and pasta dishes."

"Villa Azur rewrites South Beach’s uncurbed allure in bold, cursive italics, guided by quill feather and inkwell. The chic French-Mediterranean restaurant offers an escape to plush sofa seating and ornate fineries—away from what you’d expect out of Miami Beach. It was designed to emulate European elegance: a French Villa."

"This French-Riviera-inspired spot is as jetsetting as the actual destination, attracting Miami’s Euro crowd with its chic, Belle Époque vibes."

"If people watching is your thing, grab a cup of coffee, a newspaper and an outdoor seat at Miami Beach’s News Café. This SoBe institution is the American Rivera’s most famous coffee shop and, the best part is, this place is open 24/7. Originally opened as a small news stand and bookstore, that also happened to sell coffee, News Café has quickly grown to accommodate an ever-changing group of customers and tourists."

"A Miami Beach standby, News Cafe offers casual outdoor dining and excellent people-watching. Situated in the Art Deco District, the cafe is located across the street from the beach. The menu is mind-boggling with dishes for every taste: seafood, steak, pasta, panini, pizza, and more."

"News Cafe is one of the places that helped define the South Beach renaissance. Originally opened in 1988 as an oasis for the ever-present production … […]"