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How to Entertain Yourself While Waiting for Your Cruise in Miami
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If you’re taking a cruise out of Miami, it’s likely that you’re coming from outside the city to get on board. If you’ve never been to Miami before, why not take in what the city has to offer before you board your cruise? Once you’ve taken care of your parking at Miami port, here are some of the top things you can do to entertain yourself while you’re waiting for your cruise to board:
- Miami Children’s Museum
- Gold Coast Railway Museum
- Ocean Drive
- South Beach
- Art Deco District
- Zoo Miami
- Freedom Tower
- Bayside Marketplace
This article will go over what makes each of these locations a must see before your cruise. Also continue reading to learn why Safe Cruise Parking is the only lot to safely and affordably park your car!
“Safe Cruise Parking offers around the clock 24/7 video surveillance on our lot. We provide a fenced and locked area that can only be accessed by other parking customers and lot employees. Our parking costs are less than half of what other nearby parking facilities charge.”
- Miami Children’s Museum
If you have children in your traveling party, then you should make this spot a priority. This museum is full of interactive exhibits that are designed to appeal to children’s interests and creativity. There is a wide range of exhibits focusing on the arts, culture, and communication, so there’s something for everyone here. - Gold Coast Railway Museum
Railway enthusiasts will not miss the chance to see this fantastic museum. Its star attraction is the Ferdinand Magellan, the presidential car used by Roosevelt, Eisenhower, Truman, and Reagan. There’s also an extensive model railroad collection here, which would be the inspiration for you to start your own once you come back home! - Ocean Drive
While you’re in Miami, you’ve got to see Ocean Drive. One of the world most famous strips, it passes South Beach and the famous Art Deco district. If you can, make sure you see it at night. You’ll be amazed at how beautiful it looked when lit up in the distinctive neon lights it’s known for. - South Beach
Speaking of South Beach, why not spend some time on this fantastic beach and soak up some rays? After all, the vacation starts now, right? This popular section of beach features white sands and warm waters, so you can take a dip before you head off on your cruise. If that doesn’t sound appealing, it’s worth going just to see the sights. - Art Deco District
If architecture is your thing, then make sure you make a trip to the Art Deco District after you arrange your Miami port parking. This lovingly restored section of the city evokes a bygone era and looks even better when it’s lit up at night. If you’re heading down Ocean Drive, you won’t miss it. -
Park your car in Safe Cruise Parking while visiting the local Miami sites.
Zoo Miami
Animal lovers need to head to this location if they want to get their animal fix. Zoo Miami features cageless environments that mimic their animals’ natural environments in the wild. This makes the zoo have a great safari feel, as you walk around and see their 2000 animals in a safe yet close manner. The zoo is perfect for children, as there are lots of exhibits and activities that are designed just for them. - Freedom Tower
This ‘wedding cake’ style tower is one of the most striking buildings in all of Miami. It’s one of the oldest skyscrapers in the USA, and the name comes from the time it spent as an immigration center for Cuban immigrants in the 60’s. Now, it’s a tribute to Cuban immigration. - Bayside Marketplace
Want to get a spot of shopping in before you board your cruise? The Bayside Marketplace has you covered. This mall features 150 shops and restaurants, as well as daily live entertainment. Located on the waterfront, there really isn’t a more picturesque place to shop.
“Our shuttle service not only drops you off and picks you back up for free, but they also offer a complimentary luggage service. This means that our driver will help you load and unload all of your baggage onto and off of the shuttle.”
Park Your Car with Safe Cruise Parking
Safe Cruise Parking offers a complimentary shuttle service that drops you off at the port and picks you up when your cruise has ended.
Unlike other nearby parking lots or at port parking, Safe Cruise Parking offers around the clock 24/7 video surveillance on our lot. We provide a fenced and locked area that can only be accessed by other parking customers and lot employees. Our parking costs are less than half of Miami Port’s onsite parking rates and what other nearby parking facilities charge.
Safe Cruise Parking provides you with a free shuttle ride to and from the port ensuring that you are never late for departure. Because of these free shuttle rides, Safe Cruise Parking is able to save you the stress and hassle of having to maneuver through parking structure traffic and the resulting traffic jams that can occur at the port during cruise ship arrival and departures.
Our shuttle service not only drops you off and picks you back up for free, but they also offer a complimentary luggage service. This means that our driver will help you load and unload all of your baggage onto and off of the shuttle. We also offer loading assistance for anyone with a disability. Every shuttle is handicap capable as well. For smaller families this may seem unnecessary, but most adults with children welcome the help. Here at Safe Cruise parking we pride ourselves in providing our customer with the best experience possible.
Once you’ve parked with Safe Cruise Parking, there is no reason to worry about your car anymore! If you have the extra time, there’s plenty to see and do in Miami. Go ahead, take some time and see the sights! You really should get the most out of your visit. After all, you’re now in vacation mode, so why not start it today?
