5 Things to do with kids in Miami

Miami is a place that is usually known for its beaches, bars, luxurious hotels, and nightlife. However, when you're traveling with kids, visiting Miami is a little different than that. Believe it or not, there's plenty of things to do in Miami with kids.

The last time we visited Miami we stayed at Hotel Croydon, the hotel was charming and had a 24/7 restaurant downstairs it was perfect! 

These are some of the top 5 in my list, to do in Miami with kids!

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1. Zoo Miami: Zoo Miami is filled with fun things to do for kids! There’s, of course, the animals. There’s playgrounds, a giraffe feeding station, parrot feeding adventure, water play areas, and a lot more! Zoo Miami should definitely be on your list of things to do with kids in Miami. You can buy tickets here. ⇨  Zoo Miami Site. 

2. Miami Seaquarium: The Miami Seaquarium is like a small version of SeaWorld. This place has it all! They have shows, dolphin encounter, you also have the option to see Miami Seaquarium up close and personal on a VIP tour, swim with the seals, and there is so much more. 

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3. Little Havana: Family-owned businesses can be found in Little Havana. Latin restaurants, art galleries, bodegas, There's also a Mcdonalds ( My son is so picky, so this was a big deal lol)!  You can walk around and listen to the sounds of Latin music, take pictures with giant colorful rooster statues. While it does not cater specifically to kids, Little Havana provides plenty to see and do that young ones are sure to find enjoyable. 

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4. Wynwood Walls: Wynwood is a great place to start exploring the area. Wynwood Walls, an open-air gallery where you can find works by very well-renowned street artists such as Shepard Fairey, and It is full of creativity and inspiring pieces. It's not too hard on the kids either as this place is so much fun that it feels like a playground to them. It can be a bit boring for them outside Wynwood Walls, so make sure you bring something to keep them entertained, so they aren't bored while you're walking around outside of the museum.  

Miami Wynwood Walls 

2520 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127

 

5. Miami Beach: The beach is beautiful and the best place to go with children.  If you’re tired out of attractions, you can always go to the beach! Make sure you’re fully prepared for the South Florida sunshine ( It is very hot in summer) and have all of your family beach essentials packed.

Weekend Trip to Kansas City- Sept 2018

Country Club Plaza

Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas. Apparently, these are the twin cities in the Mid-West. This city is beautiful and so clean, even though it rained the entire time we were there we all still had a good time site seeing. The flight time was 3 hours, and with two little ones, I had to make sure I was prepared! For the flight, I made sure to pack some activities I purchased from dollar tree, and of course, snacks. For the most part, the kids were very well behaved and slept the whole plane ride, so the snacks and activities were never used.

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We drove to the Country Club Plaza, 3 tantrums and maybe 10 minutes of looking for parking later we were able to explore this charming town. There's tons of shopping malls, beautiful scenery and of course water fountains, very Instagram worthy shots. Did you know Kansas City is known as the "City of Fountains" and is said to have more fountains than Rome?  Unfortunately, my phone crashed, and most of the photos from our trip were not backed up, and I lost most of them. 

Walks in the rain

Barney Allis Plaza

Apparently, it was "Red Friday" in Kansas city which means the Red Chiefs were playing that same weekend. To support the team, the fountains were turned red. It was kind of odd, but amazing to see at the same time. 

Pork Ribs smothered in BBQ Sauce (of course) with Mac n Cheese and fries.

Moving on! We had lunch at Plowboys BBQ in downtown Kansas City click on the link for location and food choices! The food was amazing they aren't an award-winning restaurant for nothing, and after a 3-hour flight, it definitely hit the spot. 

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The next day we visited the National WWI Museum, and Memorial general admission was $23.00, children under 6 are free. We decided to just explore the outside area (which was free) of the main gallery and the main outdoor deck. You can also experience the best view from the 217-foot tower.  You can take an elevator, followed by 45 stairs, to the open-air observation deck at the top of the Liberty Memorial Tower for a breathtaking 360° view of the Kansas City skyline. Tower Admission is discounted if you also purchase General Admission. Combo ticket here

       Liberty Memorial Tower

Right across is the Union Station, here you can visit the science city, which is excellent for all ages. Starting at 13.00 dollars. And we can't forget the Legoland Discovery Center which also across from the Union Station(walking distance), we didn't get to try these activities but it is definitely recommended! 

 ‎Busy River Market       

Our last day was spent at the ‎Busy River Market. Every weekend locals come here for gourmet grocery stores, indie boutiques, and fantastic food. We picked up some local spices, fruits and stopped at the DragonFly for some boba tea and Crepes! The kids loved it. 

In the end, for the most part, Kansas City is the perfect little getaway with small children. I would recommend planning for chilly or cloudy weather if you are visiting in September!       

        Thanks for reading! ♡

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My name is Priscilla, and I have two little humans. Saying that they are a handful is an understatement, but I wouldn’t change it for anything. So here I am 29 years old married and two kids later, I decided I needed a creative outlet. I have always thought about being a blogger, but I never had the time, nor did I even know where to begin. So tons of google searches and brainstorming ideas later here I am! I wanted to create this blog to share my journey on raising my little ones and how my husband and I manage to make our traveling adventures enjoyable. There’s a first time for everything.