6 Things to Do Before Your Cruise Out of Miami

When you plan for a family cruise sailing out of Miami you get the bonus of a world class city to explore. If you can afford to add a day or two to your itinerary, there are plenty of unique attractions and activities that your family will love!

Before embarking on the cruise, consider a visit to these 6 must do activities with the kids.

#6 Bayside Marketplace the Metromover

Situated along Biscayne Bay, Bayfront Park saunters along the palm lined waterfront over to the Bayside Marketplace.  This open air market has delectable food choices, shopping and sometimes live entertainers.  The architecture is designed to give that tropical Caribbean feel.  If you head a little north of the Marketplace you will encounter the Science Barge, Perez Art Museum of Miami with its hanging hammock porch (free to access & has beautiful views), and the future Miami's Frost Science Museum.

 While you are in the area with the kids be sure to take them for a FREE joy ride on the Metromover system. This electric trolley system offers free rides, and connects major destinations all from elevated tracks. Kids will love zipping past the tall buildings so close that at times it feels like you could reach out and touch one.  One Metrtomover line actually goes through the Knight Center building!  They will LOVE the curving and rolling elevated track inside open space cars with huge windows.  Their faces will be pressed against the glass and you will have several adorable photos to take home.

We would be remiss to not mention one of the best ways to see large areas of Miami for FREE.  The city of Miami operates 10 trolley routes that traverse the city and many of its attractions.  Download their app to have access to the routes and schedule.  These rides are not narrated so if you are looking for that check out #5 as an option, Big Bus Tours.  You can pick up one of the routes at Bayfront Park or Bayside Marketplace.  Trolleys have air conditioning and wooden bench seats for their guests.  On a hot or rainy day this can be a fun, free way to spend the day with the kids and see Miami.  Here is the link to their website and schedule.  For other great South Florida Trolley routes see our Trolley Article!