10 Best Things to Do Right Now in Miami
One of the most colorful cities in the world is also one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. And it’s one I had the opportunity to live and work in more than a decade ago. Sometimes referred to as the “Capital of Latin America,” 60 percent of Miami’s population was born outside the U.S. It’s a melting pot of different cultures and influences making the Magic City one of the most energetic you’ll find anywhere.
From art-deco masterpieces along Ocean Drive to the Wynwood Walls and Little Havana, this is the list you have to see if you're considering traveling to Miami. In this episode, we’re running down the 10 Best Things to Do in the Greater Miami Area.
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Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach
1933-1945 Meridian Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Admission to the Memorial is free.
It is open to the public 365 days a year beginning at 10:00 am and closing at sunset every day.City metered parking is available at the Memorial; coin change is needed. Additional municipal parking is available on Meridian Avenue between 17th and 18th Streets, next to City Hall.
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266 NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33127
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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
1200 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
6747 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
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16711 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
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Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant
128 S Federal Hwy, Dania Beach, FL 33004
1100 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019
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Clyde Butcher Big Cypress Gallery
52388 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee, FL 34141 -
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
102601 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
36850 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Jaxson’s Serves Up Great Food & the “Kitchen Sink”
Stepping into Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant in Dania Beach is like stepping into a time capsule of Americana.
The rustic interior has been the signature at this South Florida institution since the 1960s. That’s when late owner Monroe Udell started to display his immense collection of antiques and license plates from across the country.
The eclectic decor has only grown in size over the years and it’s one of the reasons families keep coming back.
Another reason is the food.
Jaxson’s is known for delicious ice cream. Dozens of flavors with names like Tropical Coconut, Rum Raisin, and Fudge Ripple are made in-house everyday using the same methods that have been used for decades. While you can order a simple scoop in a dish or cone, most regulars opt for a Colossal Parfait, a Spectacular Goblet, Banana Split, or Hot Fudge Sundae.
Hot fudge sundae with Rocky Road and Mint Chocolate Chip.
Varieties of ice cream and toppings are endless. A fan favorite only available to parties of four or more continues to be Jaxson’s Original Kitchen Sink — a gargantuan sundae topped with sparklers and accompanied by an old-fashioned siren.
The restaurant is also a popular lunch and dinner spot serving up large portions of comfort food. (You can’t go wrong with Jaxson’s Titanic Burger, one of the Hot Diggity Dogs, a hot deli sandwich or a gourmet platter.) The best part of all is that you get a bowl of freshly-popped pop-corn while waiting for your food!
And if you’re looking for that vintage brand of candy you haven’t seen in years, it’s probably at Jaxson’s in the candy shop. You’re guaranteed to take something home. Even hand packed ice cream, which is available by the heaping pint or a heaping quart!
