Miami, Florida, is a premier tourist destination for travelers of all ages seeking to have fun in the Sunshine State. The city offers a wide range of activities for tourists and locals to enjoy that encourage a healthy and fun lifestyle. The tropical weather and almost year-round sun make healthy living easy and accessible, from fresh fruit markets to beaches and outdoor attractions.
Underwater Fun
Miami waters are a haven for divers and snorkeling fans and have exploration reefs suitable for all levels of enthusiasts. Emerald Reef is located 10- to 20-feet deep in the water and is home to a variety of underwater life such as pillar and elkhorn coral and even offers access to shipwrecked boats that scuba divers may explore. Other dive sites include the Half Moon Preserve and the Ajax Reef, where divers can see the 345-foot Alicia steamer that crashed in 1905.
Farmers Market
The warm Miami weather makes for great accessibility to fresh fruit. Year-round farmers markets throughout Miami feature locally grown healthy fruits and vegetables as well as an enjoyable way to spend time outdoors. The trendy region of South Beach has a farmers market taking place on Lincoln Road every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and the Upper East Side Green Market takes place every Saturday through the summer months from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Mimo District of the city.
Beaches
The beaches of Miami are internationally recognized as top choices for tourists and locals to visit featuring a range of recreational activities for everyone. The Travel Channel and USA Today are among two of the many institutions that have ranked the Miami Beaches as the top in the world. The South Beach-Miami Beach has many food and concession stands as well as volleyball courts, water sport rental shops and umbrella and chair rental options. The South Point Park beach has on-site lifeguards as well as a fishing site and picnic table area.
Golf
More than 30 private or public golf courses in the Miami area are available for travelers and locals to choose from. Certain courses have special rates for afternoon and midweek golfers. The Crandon Golf Course of Miami is an 18-hole, 72-par course located in Key Biscayne. The 2010 winter rates for a round are $150, and the prices drop to $33 during the hot summer months. There are special twilight rates for $40 after 3 p.m. in the winter.
Historic Miami
Miami has a rich and lively history that can be viewed by walking through the downtown design district or South Beach area. In Downtown Miami alone, there are more than 29 historically recognized landmarks including the Renaissance-style Central Baptist Church and the Chicago-style Huntington Building.
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