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is also relatively inexpensive with adult tickets priced at $6, and children under twelve priced at $4. Children under the age of 3 are admitted for free!

8) The Barnacle State Historic Site
www.floridastateparks.org/ TheBarnacle/
3485 Main Highway
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
(305) 442-6866

The Barnacle was once the home of Commodore Ralph Middleton Monroe, one of the pioneer founders of the Coconut Grove area of Miami, which today houses upscale shops and boutiques, numerous restaurants, and a strip of laid back bars catering to the college students that hail from the nearby University of Miami and Florida International University campuses. The Barnacle house and its boathouse were built in the nineteenth century and the grounds have been preserved through the years with the dedication of volunteers and invaluable contributions from generous locals. Tours of the house offer visitors a glimpse into the distant South Florida past, when Miami was barely on the map and mangroves overtook the area. The guided tours are available throughout the day at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, and 2:30pm. Otherwise, visitors can also enjoy a gorgeous view of the bay on one of the numerous rocking chairs situated on the sprawling porch or browse the tropical hardwood hammock surrounding the home. The Barnacle is closed on Tuesdays and various holidays throughout the year, but is open every other day from 9am to 5pm. Tickets are measly $1 per person and children under 6 are admitted for free.

7) Miami Children's Museum
www.miamichildrensmuseum .org
980 Macarthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 373-5437

Without a doubt, the Miami Children's Museum is one of the most spectacular places in Miami and should certainly be designated as a "must-see" for Miami visitors with kids. The museum offers interactive exhibits from a mini cruise ship to a bank that allows them to role-play and step into the shoes of various professionals in a wide range of careers. The museum's exhibits, programs, and other learning materials are all designed to emphasize the importance of arts, culture, communication, and community. Open daily from 10am to 6pm, all visitors are admitted for $15. However, children under the age of 1 are free and Florida residents do receive a discounted ticket price of $12 per person.

6) The Bass Museum of Art
www.bassmuseum.org
2121 Park Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-7530

Founded in 1963, The Bass Museum of Art houses some of the finest art from around the world. The museum's main building proudly

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