Kendall shopping can best be experienced at The Falls, with its lavish boutiques and landscaped grounds, and Dadeland Mall, the largest in the southeastern United States. Adjacent to Miami Metrozoo is the newly refurbished Gold Coast Railroad Museum featuring a collection of railroad cars, memorabilia and train rides for enthusiasts. Past the neighborhoods of Perrine and Cutler Ridge, about 25 miles from Miami, is the city of Homestead. A number of special events and attractions make Homestead ideal for families. Nearby Monkey Jungle turns the table on visitors who find themselves caged while observing the antics of the free-roaming primates, while the recently reopened Weeks Air Museum features a vintage collection of antique aircraft.
Homestead is perfect for the sports fans.
The pulse-quickening action of grand prix auto racing will make a scheduled stop in Homestead within the next two years, at the Homestead Motorsports Complex, which will then become the permanent site for the annual Miami Grand Prix. The city acts as a gateway to Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park and the Florida Keys. Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park afford Greater Miami a distinction unlike any other in the continental United States. One of the most unique ecosystems in the world, the Everglades is recognized as the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, featuring a number of rare and endangered species of wildlife. Snorkeling excursions give nature lovers an up-close look at coral reefs teeming with marine life.