Sports and Recreation in Miami

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Airboat in Everglades

17696 SW 8th St. Westchester/West Miami

888-893-4443

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Living in a concrete jungle, there are some days when you just want to wild out, wilderness style. Lucky for us, the Everglades is at our doorstep, so there's always an opportunity to get your adventure on. Hitch a ride with Airboat in Everglades, and you'll get up close and personal with birds, gators, fish, mangroves and all kinds of other flora and fauna -- much of it unique to the famous "River of Grass." Semi private rides are more affordable, and you share the flat-bottomed boat with a few new friends. Then there are the private rides, and when the boat's all yours, you can instruct the captain on your riding style. Fast and furious, or slow and steady. It ain't cheap, but the best things never are. Besides, how can you put a price on Mother Nature's wonders?

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Amerant Bank Arena

1 Panther Parkway Plantation/Sunrise/Tamarac

954-835-8000

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Formerly the FLA Live Arena

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American WaterSports

2550 S. Bayshore Dr. Coconut Grove

305-856-6559

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Despite the masses of marinas across Miami, most of us aren't boat owners. Hell, how many of us even own our cars? But it's hard to take advantage of everything this city has to offer without a seaworthy craft. No matter. You can always opt into a watercraft for an hour, an afternoon or an entire day - while avoiding those hefty payments/docking fees/fuel issues. At American WaterSports in Coconut Grove, you can rent eight types of crafts by the hour or half or full day. From pontoon party boats to full-fledged yachts, you can rent whatever you need to take to the seas.

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The Billiard Club

15532 NW 77th Ct. Miami Lakes

305-821-8383

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Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne

6700 Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne

305-361-9129

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Delray Beach Tennis Complex

201 W. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach/Deerfield Beach/Coconut Creek

561-243-7360

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Downtown Soccer

444 NW 5th St. Downtown/Overtown

305-808-9997

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If you're into kicking balls around (in the literal sense) - you can get your kicks at Overtown's Downtown Soccer. They offer six-on-six games on soft synthetic turf, a laid back vibe and organized tourneys. Plus pick up games and a soccer academy, to boot. It's your best bet aside from moving to Europe and trying to be the next David Beckham.

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Eco-Adventures

4000 Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne

305-365-3018

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Miami has some magnificent parks. And little known to most citizens, the parks and rec department showcases their amazing assets via an Eco-Adventures program. For reasonable fees, they offer some awesome options, including Redland bike tours, snorkeling at Crandon Park, moonlight kayaking in Key Biscayne, Everglades camping and swamp field trips to Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve. Besides, what good is living in a tropical paradise if you don't get out and enjoy it?

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La Ley Sports Complex

1601 SE 28th Ave. Homestead/Florida City

305-773-7987

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Land may be scarce in Miami proper, but head towards Homestead and there's all kinds of acreage to get your ballin' on. At La Ley Sports Complex, they've got 90+ acres, a baseball stadium that seats 6,500 fans - plus 8 additional fields. There are practice fields, batting cages, clubhouses, laundry and whirlpool facilities - everything you need to hit balls and take names.

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Homestead-Miami Speedway

1 Speedway Blvd. Homestead/Florida City

305-230-5000

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Many people are surprised to discover South Florida has a race track. Understandably so. We might be South, but we're not exactly Southern - and there's nothing more Southern than Nascar. The Homestead-Miami Speedway is a whopping 640-acre facility that's active more than 280 days a year. They host the annual NASCAR Championship Races during Ford Championship Weekend, plus tons of other daredevil-worthy, rubber burning events throughout the rest of the year. If you've never been, it's a bucket-list, adrenaline-pumping kind of deal.

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Kendall Ice Arena

10355 Hammocks Blvd., Kendall South Dade

305-386-8288

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Since we have to miss out on all the Rockefeller Center-style fun in the wintertime, what with the 75 degree temps, an ice arena is the next best thing. It's our change to dig out those forgotten scarves and fashionable layers for an evening. At the Kendall Ice Arena, you can get your ice skate on every day of the week. They have plenty of public skate hours, plus family day on Sundays, karaoke night on Thursdays and classes for everyone from tots to adults. They school figure skaters and hockey players here, too. It's a an-encompassing ice eden. Better than regular air conditioning, any day.

7 articles
Miami Fly

14005 SW 127th St., Kendall South Dade

305-255-5519

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Being human kinda sucks sometimes, what with the whole lack of airborne ability. Unless you're Superman, Ironman or another superhero, you've probably dreamed of taking flight. Luckily, we've got those handy things called airplanes, and at Kendall's Miami Fly, you can learn how to head towards the heavens in your very own steel bird. Put yourself in the expert hands of owner Eusebio Valdes, and add amateur flier to your resume. For a mere 40-odd hours, you can earn your own pilot certification. So. Worth. It.

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Miami GP Raceway

3990 NW 132nd St., Opa Locka Miami Gardens

305-688-2477

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If you've got a need for speed, but don't want to risk a $300 ticket while sailing down 95, the Miami GP Raceway's got you covered. Their mega outdoor track near the Opa Locka Airport offers super-speedy go karts for rent for anyone looking for a thrill or two. They're available for corporate parties, kid's events, special occasions and any other reason you can think of to get your adrenaline on.

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Miami Marine Stadium

3601 Rickenbacker Cswy. Key Biscayne

305-361-3316

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Miami Marine Stadium is one of those rare, one-of-a-kind landmarks you'd only find in the 305. This stunning Modernist creation was originally built on Virginia Key as the first purpose-built venue for powerboat racing in the U.S. In the years following, the bayfront Ley Biscayne locale hosted rock stars, presidents, major sporting events and earned itself a place in the history books. Sadly, it fell into disrepair, but the good news is, a restoration plan has been approved and Friends of Miami Marine Stadium are spearheading fundraising and refurbishment efforts. A bright future is ahead for one of Miami's most remarkable assets, and we can't wait for the final product.

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Miami Shores Country Club

10000 Biscayne Blvd. Miami Shores/Biscayne Park

305-795-2363

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If you need a northerly spot to do some driving (of balls, that is), Miami Shores Country Club is an excellent option. They've got an 18-hole championship course, a lighted driving range that's open late (score!), a clubhouse with a bar that overlooks the greens and a pro shop. Rates won't break your recreational budget, and they're all about making you feel at home. So you can rock those novelty Family Guy head covers and still feel comfortable.

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Miccosukee Golf and Country Club

6401 Kenale Lakes Dr., Kendale Lakes South Dade

305-382-3930

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Deep in the heart of Kendale Lakes lies one of South Florida's best courses. The three-course, 27-hole Miccosukee Golf and Country Club has hosted plenty of PGA and LPGA events - plus their annual Miccosukee Championship. The tribal-owned club also has an Olympic-size swimming pool, a huge driving range, banquet facilities, a sports bar and restaurant a golf shop and all the other amenities you need to get better at your golf game.

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Sky Zone Miami

5450 NW 82nd Ave. Doral

305-640-5424

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Trail Glades Gun Range

17650 SW Eighth St., West Dade Westchester/West Miami

305-226-1823

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Shooting inanimate targets is the best use of any firearm, in our humble opinion. And at the Trail Glades Gun Range, there are a whole host of options for sport shooters to fire away. They've got ranges in a whole host of lengths for pistols, rifles and the like - plus six trap-and-skeet fields. They also offer safe shooter classes (always a wise choice) and field rentals for law enforcement officials to stay on top of their game. There are few pastimes more stress-relieving than target practice.

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Watsco Center

1245 Dauer Dr. Coral Gables/S. Miami

855-925-6027

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Formerly the BankUnited Center.

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X-treme Rock Climbing

13972 SW 139th Court, Kendall South Dade

305-233-6623

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When it comes to terrain, Miami's as flat as they come. A major bummer for anyone into climbing rocks. But luckily, there's X-treme Rock Climbing, where you can scale some serious walls in the comfort of A/C. This facility offers a whopping 14,000 square feet of climbing, so you'll hardly miss the mountains. Beginners can take an intro course where they'll learn the ins and outs of belaying - plus other optional classes like rock yoga, adventure racing and anchors 101. Private lessons are an option, too. And no need to go crazy buying all kinds of gear - you can rent everything you need. It's nice to get a little upward mobility in a town that's all about sea level.

4 articles
Alfresco Fun

16801 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura/North Miami Beach

786-651-5822

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Aquaknots Dive Center

140 Red Rd. Westchester/West Miami

305-545-9000

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If you're looking to make like Ariel and spend some serious time underwater, it's tough to choose a dive shop from the multitudes across Miami. But Aquaknots Dive Center is a shining beacon. This small, locally-owned shop has gear for any and every budget, from masks to spear guns to fins and everything else under the sea. They also offer dive classes in English and Spanish, so you've got options whatever your language of comfort.

3 articles
AutoNation Sports Field

1350 NW 55th St. Fort Lauderdale

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Axe Habits

9228 SW 156th St. Cutler Bay/Palmetto Bay

786-800-9228

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Axe Habits

540 N. Miami Ave., Second Floor Downtown/Overtown

786-708-5811

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The Biltmore Golf Course

1210 Anastasia Ave. Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-460-5364

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Bird Bowl

9275 Bird Rd. Central Dade

305-221-1221

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Before cell phones and the Internet, there was Bird Bowl. This old-fashioned, Big Lebowski-style bowling alley has been open for 52 years. Besides the lanes, there's a billiard room with 18 newly re-covered tables, an arcade with tons of videogames, and a lounge area with nightly drink specials. Next to the lounge is Perky's Pizza, which serves piping-hot slices.

9 articles
Bowlero Miami

11401 12th St. Doral

305-594-0200

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Bowlero Tamarac

8501 N. University Dr. Plantation/Sunrise/Tamarac

954-722-2700

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Brickell Soccer Rooftop

444 Brickell Ave. Brickell

305-967-3512

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2 articles
Calusa Park

6702 Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne

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Cape Florida State Recreation

1200 Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne

305-361-5811

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Key Biscayne is one of those places where none of us spend enough time. This breathtaking little island offers all kinds of wonders, of which Cape Florida State Recreation is one. This lighthouse, part of Bill Baggs State Park, stands 95-feet-tall as a throwback to Miami's days gone by. Built in 1825, it's the oldest structure still standing in Miami-Dade. Climb the spiral stairs for an unsurpassed 360 degree view of, well, everything. The 305 and beyond.

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Centennial Olympic Park

265 Park Ave W NW, Atlanta Outside South Florida

404-223-4000

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Centennial Olympic Park is a 21-acre public park located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia owned and operated by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority.

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