Tropical Fun Center Located at 272nd Street & US Highway 1, 305-246-3731, This family attraction is nestled in a lush, tropical setting and offers an array of activities such as adventure miniature golf, paintball, thrilling go carts, raging river kiddie bumper boats, a climbing wall, and an air conditioned arcade. more...

ArtSouth 240 North Krome Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030, 305-247-9406, A cultural arts center and artists' community that lies on over three beautiful acres and includes 28 artists' studios filled with fine arts, crafts, and sculptures. A performance theater, a 24 unit motel, and a 250 seat concert and meeting space are also on site and art classes are available, as well as guided tours of the campus. more... 

Biscayne National Park 9700 Southwest 328th Street, Homestead, FL 33033, 305-230-1100, Beautiful park that features picnic areas, walking trails, fishing, camping facilities, and snorkeling and scuba diving off of a 53 foot glass bottom boat that take adventurers across the southern Biscayne Bay through wilderness, mangrove creeks, and islands out to the tropical coral reefs. more... 

Everglades National Park 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL 33034, 305-242-7700, The third largest national park in the United States, this park covers over one million acres and contains rare and beautiful ecosystems. A full service marina is on site, as well as a visitor center, nature trails, camping facilities, and boat launching ramps. Boat rentals are available. more...

Everglades Alligator Farm 40351 Southwest 192nd Avenue, Homestead, FL 33034, 305-247-2628, "South Florida's Oldest Alligator Farm," this real working alligator farm is home to almost 3,000 alligators of all sizes plus features a great display of local snakes, as well as exotic snakes from around the world. A thrilling airboat tour of the Everglades is included with your visit to this farm and live, informative wildlife shows are presented hourly. more... 

Fruit & Spice Park 24801 Southwest 187th Avenue, Homestead, FL 33031, 305-247-5727, Established in 1944, this lush, tropical paradise 32 acre park is the only garden park of its kind in the United States and features over 500 varieties of exotic fruits, herbs, spices, and nuts. Guided tours are conducted daily. more...