Child Friendly

Fullfill your child's dream with a trip to the famous American Girl store at The Falls in Miami.  Families make the pilgrimage from several counties away to the ONLY store in Florida so that their child can immerse themselves in all things American Girl.  Enjoy shopping, dining, make believe play and special events while at the store.  Surprise your child with a special getaway with friends to the store or host a birthday party there!

Pines Ice Arena in Pembroke Pines is located just west of Flamingo Road in Broward County.  This ice skating rink has public skating times daily as well as times for private lessons.  They offer programs for figure skating from beginner to advanced and frequently host competitions and events. Have a future hockey star in your family?  Pines Ice has youth and adult hockey programs available.  Times and prices vary for public skating depending on the day and time.

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park in Pompano Beach is located in northeast Broward County.  Bring the kids for a bouncing good time to burn off all of that endless energy.  They will love the huge pit full of 10,000 foam cubes to tumble around in.  Sky Zone allows full access to all activities during Open Jump which may be reserved online on busy holidays or weekends.

The Children's Animal Park, known as the Sheriff's Animal Farm, in Key West is located at the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Headquarters building, 5501 College Road.  This wonderful non-profit was created over 20 years ago in an open area underneath the jail facility which was built on stilts.

Kabooms Amusement and Party Center located in western Broward county in the city of Davie offers entertainment for kids and adults.  This indoor amusement facility features bounce houses, laser tag, a new arcade and roller skating.  Online specials and packages for activities and tokens can usually be found on their website.  Kid-friendly food choices are available for purchase as well as adult-friendly fizzy beverages.

The Lowe Art Museum in Coral Gables is part of the esteemed University of Miami campus. The Lowe is the largest collecting art museum in the South Florida region and one of only a few in the entire state with such a far-reaching collection. The Lowe contains about 5,000 years of world art in stimulating exhibits. Bring the kids over to experience what different cultures have created to express themselves all while in the cool comfort of air conditioning.

The Venetian Pool is an aquatic facility unlike any other in the country. It has been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world, and is still one of the main tourist attractions for those visiting the City of Coral Gables.

The pool was created in 1923 from a coral rock quarry, where much of the original coral rock was used to border and further accentuate the pool. It also features two large historic lookout towers, with a view to the City Beautiful.

Crane Point Museum and Nature Center is located in Marathon right on the Overseas highway.  Find some time to explore the peaceful environs of the Keys wile hiking one of the trails on Crane Point.  Explore the Hammock loop with signs helping you to identify the trees you will see on the path or the Butterfly Meadow trail with native plants that attract zebra longwings, gulf fritillaries and swallowtails.  Visit the historic Adderley House which is the oldest house in the Keys outside of Key West.

The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory is located in Key West on Duval street. See over 50 different butterfly species from all over the planet as well as 20+ exotic birds all in the comfort of a glass-enclosed habitat.  See the gorgeous flowering plants that attract these gorgeous flying friends and relax by the cascading waterfalls as you take in the colorful scene.   This indoor paradise will allow you access to observe these wonders with plenty of photo opportunities.

Boondooks Bar & Grille in Ramrod Key also has the southernmost miniature golf course in the United States and the only miniature golf course in the Florida Keys. They offer daily food and drink specials and events like Bingo and Trivia as well as live entertainment--blues, rock, soul, reggae and more!  Boondocks can arrange special party packages and mini golf tournaments.  There is never a cover charge for the entertainment.