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Sightseeing Sightseeing arrangements for guests of our South Florida resort can be made through The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club's concierge.
Surrounding Area Tours Tour the popular South Beach / Art Deco district area in South Florida, visit the financial district on Brickell Ave., Coconut Grove, Miami Beach by sightseeing tour bus. Or see the Island Port. Biscayne Bay and the houses of Al Capone, Howard Hughes, Elizabeth Taylor, Don Johnson, Julio Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, etc. by sightseeing boat.
MUSEUMS, GARDENS, NATIONAL PARKS
Everglades National Park Explore this national park aboard a modern airboat. See alligators, turtles and other exotic wildlife in their natural habitat. Telephone: (305) 242-7700
Fairchild Tropical Garden A green paradise of palm and colorful tropical plants from around the world in this 83 acres botanical garden. 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, Telephone: (305) 667-1651
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Italian Renaissance style palace nestles in 10 acres of formal gardens on Biscayne Bay. 3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami, Telephone: (305) 250-9133
Museum of Contemporary Art Known for its provocative and innovative exhibitions, and for seeking a fresh approach to examining art. 770 NE 125th St, North Miami Telephone: (305) 893-6211
Wynwood District Home to more than 40 galleries, art studios and performance spaces, featuring contemporary art from well-known artists.
CULTURAL CENTERS
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts This world-class, state-of-the-art facility is the second largest performing arts center in the United States, featuring a vast array of music and theater performances from around the world. 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami Telephone: (305) 949-6722
The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater Recently renovated, this beautiful theatre features shows straight from Broadway, dancers from classical ballet to modern, and international musicians. Located in South Beach, with a multitude of nearby dining options. 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach Telephone: (305) 673-7300
Broward Center of the Performing Arts The state-of-the-art Broward Center welcomes a new era of theatre, music and dancing along the banks of the New River. Featuring the Florida Philharmonic and Miami City Ballet. 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Telephone: (954) 462-0222
Hollywood Art & Culture Center Always-changing exhibits by international artists and Sunday jazz concerts highlight this eclectic art center. 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood 33020 Telephone: (954) 921-3274
Bass Museum Collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets the visual arts for the residents and visitors of the City, the County and the region as well as an international community of scholars and art connoisseurs. 2121 Park Avenue Miami Beach, FL Telephone: (305) 673-7530
SPORTS VENUES
Dolphin Stadium Home of the Major League Baseballs World Series Champions the Florida Marlins & NFL's Miami Dolphins football team. 2269 Dan Marino Blvd Miami, FL 33056 Telephone: (305) 350-5050
American Airlines Arena Home of basketball's Miami Heat. 601 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132
BankAtlantic Center Home of NHL's Florida Panthers. Telephone: (954) 835-8000
Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino One of the nation's top race courses, and its racing season includes numerous stakes races. Four clubhouse restaurants. 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Telephone: (954) 454-7000
Calder Race Courses 21001 N.W. 27th Avenue Miami, FL. 33056 Dade Telephone: (305) 625-1311
Miami Jai-Alai Miami Jai-Alai is considered a worldwide brand name in jai-alai. It has a 75-year history of providing the most intense level of competition in the sport of jai alai. 3500 N.W. 37th Avenue, Miami
Dania Jai-Alai Dania Jai-Alai opened over 50 years ago (in 1953) as the second jai-alai fronton in the United States. 301 E Dania Beach Blvd, Dania
Tennis Center at Crandon Park Home to the Sony Ericsson Open. An annual 12-day event and earning its place in the world as the fifth largest tennis ournament, surpassed only by the Grand Slams. Crandon Park, Key Biscayne Telephone: (800) 421-5759.
Hollywood Dog Track The Hollywood Greyhound Dog Track opened its doors on December 01, 1934. Located one mile east of I-95 at US-1 and Pembroke Rd in Hallandale Beach.
Flager Dog Track Flagler Dog Track is open year 'round for betting and simulcast racing. Live Greyhound racing and high stakes. Telephone: (305) 649-3000
JUST FOR KIDS
Miami Seaquarium Non-stop entertainment with famous sea stars. Television's Flipper, Lotita the Killer Whale and Magical Sea Lions. 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne Telephone: (305) 361-5705
Metrozoo Metrozoo is a modern cage less zoo, animals in natural habitats. 12400 SW 152nd Street, Southwest Miami Telephone: (305) 251-0400
Miami Children's Museum Dedicated to enriching the lives of children and fostering a love of learning. 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami Telephone: (305) 373-5437
Planetarium & Science Museum The planets and science's world. 3280 S. Miami Avenue, Miami Telephone: (305) 646-4200
Monkey Jungle Escape on a jungle safari, delve into the lush, tropical Amazonian Rainforest filled with hundred of exotic monkeys. 14805 SW 216th Street, Miami Telephone: (305) 235-1611
Parrot Jungle Island Macaws fly free and perform in the parrot shows in the garden section around the Flamingo Lake. 75 vivid Pink Flamingos live. 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami Telephone: (305) 258-6453
Museum of Discovery and Science/Blockbuster IMAX Theater Hands-on exhibits that make learning fun for all ages, 3-D Theater. 401 S.W 2ns St, Fort Lauderdale Telephone: (954) 467-6637
Butterfly World Stroll among hummingbirds and thousands of brilliantly colored butterflies in a lush, tropical garden setting. 3600 W. Sample Rd, Coconut Creek Telephone: (954) 977-4400
Dave & Buster's Game Arcades, Videos Games and Restaurant 3000 Oakland Blvd, Hollywood Telephone: (954) 923-5505
Boomers Family Entertainment Center Bumper cars-baseball cages, mini-golf, bumper boats 1700 NW 1st Street, Davie Telephone: (954) 921-1411
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