As Miami-Dade County continues reopening, the list of attractions you can now visit keeps growing. Social distancing and masks are required and, at some locations, not all areas may be open. Call or visit the website before venturing out to ensure the best experience. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami […]
Attractions & Museums
Deering adds limited guided access of museums, plus news on popular Miami spots
Slowly, and taking every precaution mandated by the county, a few of Miami-Dade’s most popular attractions have opened to the public, with limitations. This post will be updated as other attractions begin reopening. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and […]
Vizcaya offers orchid-care class online (plus a deals alert!)
First, Vizcaya Museum reopened its gardens. Now we’ve learned it is offering gardening workshops online. The good news just keeps on coming for garden-lovers! Vizcaya is offering “Orchid Care 102” from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6. Its orchid specialist, Axel Cahiz, will discuss best practices for four of South Florida’s most popular orchids: […]
Hard Rock Stadium turning into drive-in!
Hard Rock Stadium is joining the drive-in trend! Now that drive-in theaters are re-emerging as entertainment destinations, the Miami Gardens stadium will be welcoming us – cars and all – onto the field to watch classics. That’s classic as in classic Miami Dolphins content from the team’s 54-year history and classic movies. To keep up […]
Get cultured: Visit museums, galleries and attractions, experience theater online
Miami’s cultural venues and attractions have adjusted to the current situation by going virtual. That means, visitors may not be able to physically walk through their doors but they can do so electronically. Here’s a list we’ve compiled of places that are offering virtual tours and activities for kids and adults alike. We encourage […]
Updated: Fairchild opens to public, with limitations
Are you ready to once again stroll through Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden? You can now do that – provided you abide by the new rules. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter. Here is how it will function: […]
Vizcaya gardens has reopened to the public
Need some fresh air? And beautiful scenery, perhaps? Now you can roam Vizcaya Museum’s 10 acres of gardens – all while maintaining social distance, of course – and peruse the Italian-style landscaping. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. Please keep in mind: This doesn’t mean you can enter the Main House. […]
Robert is Here is back with new drive-through service
Good news for fans of Robert is Here! The family owned and operated fruit stand in Homestead has launched a drive-through service that’s the perfect answer for these trying times. So now you can get your fruit, veggies and that yummy milkshake you’ve been craving. Here’s Robert himself, taking the necessary precautions with his mask […]
Free things to do at Disney World (from home)
While you can’t visit the theme parks in Orlando — Disney is bringing the magic to you. Disney Parks has developed a variety of tools for you to create #DisneyMagicMoments at home. We curated this list of our favorite FREE things to do at Disney World (from home). You can go for a virtual ride on some of your […]
Romero Britto can entertain your kids with his art
We know it’s getting increasingly more difficult to entertain your kids at home. So we will keep providing you with fun online ideas you can try! This one comes from the Miami Children’s Museum and its “Museum At Home” program. The museum has partnered with Miami’s own Romero Britto for a special activity to give […]
Create your own Youth Fair experience
With the annual Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo postponed, the organizers have created a virtual experience on their website to appease the loyal fans that attend every year. Although it’s not the same as being there, of course, the virtual rides on their YouTube page are the next best thing to the drops, spins and […]
