Eden Tours Pesach - Activities & shopping

Holocaust memorial

Seven Mile Bridge, Florida Keys

Miami Seaquarium, Key Biscayne

Jungle Island, Miami Beach

Bill Bagg State Park, Key Biscayne

Metrozoo, Miami

Jungle Queen, Ft. Lauderdale

Vizcaya, Miami

Bayside, Miami

Airboat Tours, Everglades

Helicoptor Tours - Pembroke Pines

Duck Tours, Miami Beach

Bal Harbour Shops

Prime Outlets, Florida City

Dolphin Mall, Miami

Sawgrass Mills, Sunrise

Aventura Mall

Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

Village of Merrick Park, South Miami

Activities & shopping

Ahh – Miami!!! So much to see, so much to do. Where do we begin?

Situated just off the Palmetto Expressway and minutes from the Florida Turnpike, the Doral is a perfect jumping-off point for exploring all that Miami and South Florida have to offer. Our guests will be 15 minutes from Miami Beach to the east, less than an hour from the Florida Keys to the south, a half-hour drive north to Sawgrass Mills, the country’s largest outlet mall, and minutes away from the Everglades to the west, giving you easy access to South Florida’s top tourist attractions and some of the country’s premier shopping destinations:

Tourist Attractions:

Miami Beach – www.miamibeachvisitorscenter.com

The Art Deco District in Miami Beach is a world-famous landmark that attracts visitors literally from around the world. From South Beach’s beautiful Ocean Drive with its unique hotels and architectural gems, to the exciting energy, beautiful tropical landscaping, and array of shopping options on Lincoln Road and lower Collins Avenue, to the breathtaking mansions and estates of Millionaire’s Row and North Bay Road, to the Jewish areas of interest, including the hauntingly dramatic Holocaust Memorial, the fascinating Jewish Museum of South Florida, and the various shuls, Judaica stores, and kosher restaurants of the 41st Street area, Miami Beach is a world-class tourist destination that will surely delight the senses of any of our guests who take a trip to "the Beach".

Florida Keys – floridakeys.com

A short drive away from the Doral is the entrance to the Florida Keys, a tropical paradise with a host of unique recreational opportunities. The closest island, Key Largo, is home to America’s only coral reef, just a short distance offshore. John Pennecamp Coral Reef State park offers snorkeling, scuba diving, and glass bottom tours of the reef, with its spectacular tropical fish and coral formations. Key Largo and the rest of the Keys also offer private, secluded beaches for family swimming. Half an hour down the famed Overseas Highway, itself a breathtaking attraction which hops over dozens of islands, is the Theater-by-the-Sea, which offers opportunities to swim with dolphins and to watch sea lions and many other animal attractions.

Miami Seaquarium – www.miamiseaqarium.com

Across the majestic Rickenbacker Causeway to Key Biscayne, just south of downtown Miami, lies the venerable Miami Seaquarium, a 38- acre tropical paradise that features animal shows and exhibits including whales, sea lions, alligators, dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and aquariums with rare marine life. This is another place where you can arrange to swim with dolphins.

Jungle Island – www.jungleisland.com

Just off Miami Beach, on Biscayne Bay’s Watson Island, is Jungle Island, a delightful combination of first-rate animal entertainment, botanical gardens, and top-notch zoo experiences, including exhibits of tropical birds and monkeys, and a petting zoo. Jungle Island is a perfect Chol Hamoed outing for your family.

Big Baggs State Park/Key Biscayne – www.floridastateparks.com/capeflorida/

Another Key Biscayne attraction is Bill Baggs State Park, consistently rated as one of the most beautiful parks in America. Dramatically situated at the tip of Key Biscayne, with wide views of the Atlantic to the east and Biscayne Bay and Miami to the west, this quiet, secluded park offers ocean kayaking and beachfront family bicycling. Walk along the beach to the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse, dating from 1846, and climb 109 steps to the top for breathtaking views of the entire area, and a video presentation of the history of the lighthouse and Key Biscayne.

MetroZoo Miami – www.metrozoo.com

Consistently rated as one of the top zoos in the country, Metrozoo offers wide open spaces in which rare animals from across the globe roam free in replicas of their natural environments. Exhibits such as The Amazon, African Safari, Polar Icecap, and Exotic Aviary allow visitors to experience a wide range of unusual creatures in their natural habitats. Other features include a Safari Tram, carousel, camel rides, and a large interactive Children’s Zoo including opportunities to feed the giraffes.

Jungle Queen – www.junglequeen.com

Ft. Lauderdale’s premier water attraction, the Jungle Queen, is a historic paddleboat attraction that plies the Intracoastal Waterway, and the various canals and rivers of the "Venice of the South". Highlights of this popular attraction include magnificent waterfront estates and homes of famous residents, plus breathtaking ocean and waterway views, and fascinating tours of the various islands of Ft. Lauderdale.

Vizcaya Estate – www.vizcaya.com
One of Miami’s most famous landmarks, Vizcaya is a glorious Italianate mansion on Biscayne Bay. Built in great luxury by Henry Flagler, it features beautiful European antiques, magnificent gardens, and classic Italian architecture. Visitors from around the world are drawn to Vizcaya for its unusual atmosphere and classic beauty.

Bayside Marketplace – www.bayside.com
Miami’s marquee visitors’ destination, Bayside is a delight to the senses. Facing sparkling Biscayne Bay downtown near the Port of Miami, Bayside has a range of boating options, unique shopping, exotic bird shows, a historic carousel, and roving performers. One of our planned Chol Hamoed trips will be to Bayside, where we plan to rent a tour boat to take our guests on a breathtaking tour of Biscayne Bay and beautiful Miami Beach.

Everglades Airboat Tours – www.coopertownairboats.com
Just 20 minutes west of the Doral, but deep in the Florida Everglades, lies a quintessential "Old Florida" experience. Coopertown Airboat Tours takes excited visitors on boats that skim the waterways of Everglades National Park at high speeds, taking in the breathtaking natural beauty of the unique "river of grass". Sightings of crocodiles, alligators, unusual birds, and dramatic fauna are a regular occurrence in this vast, undeveloped natural wilderness. Back at the lodge, you will enjoy exhibits of alligators, birds, and unusual animals, as well as an old-fashioned alligator wrestling match!

Helicopter Rides – www.globalairgroup.net
For a thrill of a lifetime, drive a half-hour north to North Perry Airport, just west of Hollywood, where you can take a helicopter tour of a variety of stunning South Florida locations, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami Beach, and many other locales. See our beautiful area from an angle that most people never get to experience.

Miami Beach Duck Tours – www.miamiducktours.com
One of Miami's favorite tourist attractions, the Miami Beach Duck Tour takes visitors on a wild and crazy ride through South Beach with one of their zany actor/tour guides. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the amphibious "Duck" bus plunges into Biscayne Bay for a delightful boat ride, taking in all of the sites of Miami and Miami Beach. This is a ride you won't forget!

Shopping:

Bal Harbour Shops – www.balharbourshops.com
Anchored by Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbor Shops is a shopping legend in the Miami area, known for its ultra-chic, exclusive shops, and magnificent tropical atmosphere. If you want something special, this is the place to go. From Cartier to Chanel, from Tiffany’s to Tourneau, Bal Harbor has it all.

Prime Factory Outlets- Florida City www.primeoutlets.com/locations/florida-city.aspx
More than 50 factory outlet stores, including Guess, Aeropostale, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, and many more, await you 40 minutes south, just off Florida’s Turnpike, on the way to the Florida Keys. Prices 50% to 70% off rack rate are a sure thing at Prime Outlet’s stores.

Dolphin Mall – www.shopdolphinmall.com
Just minutes from the Doral, the Dolphin Mall – South Florida’s newest mall and one of its biggest – features 240 stores, including Ross, Marshall’s, Borders, Sports Authority, and Old Navy. One of its unique attractions is Strike Miami, the newest trendy spot for upscale bowling entertainment.

Sawgrass Mills – www. Sawgrassmills.com
The largest outlet mall in Florida, this is a shopping haven for savvy tourists who want to have it all, at a discount. From Nordstroms Rack to Off Fifth to Last Call! Neiman Marcus, and everything in between, more than 300 stores make Sawgrass a tourist destination in and of itself. Don’t miss Wannado City, a special attraction that delights children with future career-related experiences that can occupy them for hours.

Dania Antique District - www.visitdaniabeach.com
South Florida’s center for antique shopping, this charming enclave of high-end and eclectic shops is sure to delight any antique shopping buff. A half-hour away, just south of Fort Lauderdale, Dania is a wonderful place to spend the day if you are an antique lover.

Aventura Mall – www.aventuramall.com
Perhaps the most popular retail destination in South Florida, Aventura Mall is a shopper’s dream come true. Spectacularly designed and decorated, the mall’s 280 stores, including anchor stores Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, and Macy’s, is sure to have something for everyone. Less than a half-hour away, if you are only going shopping once, this may be the place to go.

Lincoln Road Mall - www.lincolnroad.org
Miami Beach’s iconic pedestrian mall, Lincoln Road Mall is a refreshing tourist destination, in addition to being a unique shopping experience. An eclectic collection of idiosyncratic shops and brand-name stores including Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma, Lincoln Road also boasts beautiful landscaping, unusual tropical trees (including a huge breadfruit tree), and breathtaking Art Deco architecture.

Village of Merrick Park – www.villageofmerrickpark.com
Miami’s newest shopping experience, Merrick Park is a quaint village in the Old European tradition. This Coral Gables enclave offers shoppers delightful fountains, lush tropical foliage, and serene gardens, in addition to some of the most exclusive shops in Florida, including Burberry, Artefacto, and Diane von Furstenberg. Merrick Park has perhaps the area’s most complete selection of upscale shops, all in a charming tropical atmosphere.