Jungle Island

Built for kids, with a cruise ship to explore, a walk-through piggy bank, a two-story sand castle and an outdoor playground.

Shaded playground for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, with slides, climbers and tot, youth and accessible swings.

A modern art museum on Biscayne Bay with hanging gardens, a waterfront terrace and a restaurant on site.

A three-level aquarium where kids touch stingrays, plus a planetarium and a hands-on body exhibit even toddlers can manage.

A boat to climb and a wave wall with sea creatures set into it, right on the bay in the middle of downtown.

A waterfront Italian restaurant with a dressy atmosphere and a popular brunch, for a special-occasion meal.