Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Older children will appreciate the whimsy of this fairy-tale
mansion.
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Coral Castle
Kids may not appreciate the kitsch, but they still love the weirdness of this
odd structure.
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Miami-Dade Public Library
Flagship library for Miami.
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Miccosukee Village
On Tamiami Trail in the Everglades, this Native American village has
culture shows and alligator wrestling.
RULES OF THE ROAD
Florida car-seat laws require children under three to be in a car seat, and children under
five in at least a booster seat (unless they are over 80lb and 4ft 9in tall, allowing seat belts
to be positioned properly). Rental-car companies are legally required to provide child
seats, but only if you reserve them in advance; they typically charge $10 to $20 extra. You
can also rent them from baby-gear-rental companies.
Planning
If you're a parent, you already know that luck favors the prepared. But in Florida's crazy-
crowded, overbooked high-season tourist spots, planning can make all the difference. Be-
fore you come, plot your trip like a four-star general: make reservations for every place
you might go. Then, arrive, relax and go with the flow.
What to Bring
If you forget something, don't sweat it. Just bring yourself, your kids and any of their
can't-sleep-without items. Florida can supply the rest, from diapers to clothes to sunscreen
to boogie boards.
That said, here are some things to consider:
