Arts, History and Nature Near Acqualina
For more information about any of these destinations near our resort please consult the Concierge staff.
Oleta State Park
Drive past the ranger station and through the gates of Oleta River State Park and a feeling of tranquility washes over you as you enter a quiet world of tangled, tidal mangroves in this protected river estuary. Considered Florida’s largest urban park, it encompasses 1,033 acres of green space set against Biscayne Bay, ideal for kayaking, biking, hiking, swimming and camping. Oleta River State Park also hosts events throughout the year that showcase South Florida’s love of nature.
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
The Miami Beach Botanical Garden is a 2.6‐acre urban greenspace in Miami Beach, Florida founded in 1962. It was transformed in 2011 with a $1.2 million landscape renovation designed by South Florida landscape architect Raymond Jungles.
This urban oasis features subtropical plants from all around the
world, unusual palms and South Florida native plants.
Admission is free so stop by and see what’s in bloom! They offer frequent tours, events and educational programs.
31 Minutes from Acqualina
Jungle Island
Jungle Island, Miami’s premier entertainment destination, combines the beauty of Miami’s tropical landscape with a jungle full of extraordinary animals from around the globe. Building upon its rich 75‐year history, today’s Jungle Island is a contemporary theme park, featuring extremely rare twin orangutans and over 300 vibrant birds, including the world’s only trained Cassowary.
34 Minutes from Acqualina
Lion Country Safari
Lion Country Safari is a drive‐through safari park and walk‐ through amusement park located on over 600 acres in Loxahatchee, in Palm Beach County, Florida. Founded in 1967, it claims to be the first ‘cageless zoo’ in the United States. In 2009, USA Travel Guide named Lion Country the 3rd best zoo in the nation.
1 Hour and 34 minutes from Acqualina
New World Symphony
The New World Symphony performs at the New World Center, a concert hall designed by Frank Gehry and located on Miami Beach. Enjoy an afternoon or evening of chamber music, orchestra concerts and special events. As an Acqualina hotel guest, the New World Symphony is delighted to extend a special discount on select show tickets. Inquire with the concierge for more information.
Zoo Miami
The Miami‐Dade Zoological Park and Gardens, also known as Zoo Miami, is a zoological park and garden near Miami, and the largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida.
1 Hour and 30 minutes from Acqualina
Vizcaya Museum
The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, previously known as Villa Vizcaya, is the former villa and estate of businessman James Deering, of the Deering McCormick‐International Harvester fortune, on Biscayne Bay in the present day Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida.
33 Minute drive from Acqualina
The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is a leading science museum dedicated to sharing the power of science, sparking wonder and investigation, and fueling innovation for the future. Located in Downtown Miami’s waterfront Museum Park, Frost Science is divided into four buildings: the Frost Planetarium, Aquarium, and North and West Wings. Here, guests can learn about the core science behind living systems, the solar system and known universe, the physics of flight, light and lasers, the biology of the human body and mind, and much more. Guests can explore the world of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in an experiential setting with interactive exhibitions and unique shows. Frost Science is also dedicated to education, earning national awards for its summer camps and after‐school programs.
32 Minutes from Acqualina
Perez Art Museum
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries.
31 Minutes from Acqualina
The Bass Museum
An international contemporary art museum in Miami Beach showcasing established artists who incorporate the local culture into their work. Much of the focus of the museum is education, and The Bass offers a special program teaching young children about creativity and personal growth through art. It opened its doors in 1964 and was the first public art exhibition space in South Florida. The facility is composed of a store, café, educational facility, and multiple galleries, which include temporary exhibits from artists from around the world, as well as a portion of the original Bass collection.
30 Minutes from Acqualina
Museum of Contemporary Art
The facility presents work from newly discovered artists, examines the influence of masters in the space, and educates the public on the area’s culture. Eight to 10 exhibits come to the museum each year, including three galleries or multi‐media presentations from up‐and‐coming or experimental artists. MOCA showcases these temporary exhibits throughout the year, as well as about 600 permanent works that live at the museum full time.
10 Minutes from Acqualina
Institute of Contemporary Art(ICA Miami)
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami is dedicated to promoting continuous experimentation in contemporary art, and to the exchange of art and ideas throughout the Miami region and internationally. Through an energetic calendar of exhibitions and programs, and its collections, ICA Miami provides an important international platform for the work of local, emerging, and under‐ recognized artists, and advances the public appreciation and understanding of the most innovative art of our time. The museum is deeply committed to providing open, public access to artistic excellence by offering year‐round free admission.
35 Minutes from Acqualina
Wynwood Walls
Wynwood has become a haven for aspiring painters, graffiti artists, creatives and young innovators alike. Just minutes from Downtown Miami, near Midtown and the Miami Design District, this thriving neighborhood centers around Wynwood Walls. A collection of giant walls from six buildings, Wynwood Walls has since become a blank canvas for famed artists from across the globe.
40 Minutes from Acqualina
