Attractions: Malls, Museums, Historic Estates and Things to Do

This section covers the places people actually plan a day around in South Florida, from the outlet racks at Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise to the art and restaurants at Aventura Mall and the crowds at Dolphin Mall off the Turnpike. It also goes beyond shopping to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens on Biscayne Bay, the story behind Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, and the zoos, gardens and family outings that fill a weekend when the beach is too hot.

Each guide opens with the answer you came for, then covers the practical parts like parking, timing and what to bring. Hours, ticket prices and access rules change often, so we point you to each venue's own website to confirm before you drive over.

If your plans lean outdoors, our beaches and parks guides pick up where the malls and museums leave off. For a meal or a festival to round out the day, see food and local events.