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South Miami Outdoors: 1 Place for a More Scenic Miami Day

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An outdoors-first way to experience South Miami, emphasizing waterfronts, parks, gardens and open-air places already mapped by Miami Beautiful.

This Miami Beautiful guide is built around published local places so you can move from inspiration to a real map, a real neighborhood and the next stop nearby.

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Places to start in South Miami

Doc Thomas House and Steinberg Nature Center

Explore Tropical Audubon Society's historic Doc Thomas House setting and native habitat in the South Miami area.

Where: 5530 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL 33143

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Official visitor information for Doc Thomas House and Steinberg Nature Center

Build the rest of the day around the neighborhood

Miami works best when a visit is not reduced to one stop. Use the surrounding neighborhood, waterfront, public spaces and nearby cultural places to turn the main destination into a fuller local experience.

Before you go

Hours, admission policies, reservations, parking and event schedules can change. Check the destination’s official information before making a time-sensitive plan.

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