• Youth and Spouse Tours are available for Friday, Saturday and Monday, and Sunday.
• On site registration required for all tours at the Hospitality Desk. Keep in mind that space is limited and guests will be accommodated on a first come, first-served basis.
• Guests 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all events and tours.
• Guest ages 10-17 may take tours unaccompanied if a parent signs a release form at time of registration.

* Certain activates have special age restrictions.

Activity for Friday

 Shake-A-Leg Miami

Shake-A-Leg outing Friday June 20th from 11 AM - 4 PM
Please sign up at the host city desk

Shake-A-leg Miami believes in the healing power of water and its ability to heal the body and rejuvenate the soul. Our mission is to empower children & adults with physical, developmental and economic disabilities with year round programs that focus on recreation and education through hands-on activities including sailing, kayaking, swimming, island explorations, science education, art, music, dance, video production, and much more. Shake-A-Leg Miami is known for innovation in education and recreational therapy and has been recognized nationally by the Department of Education, featured on CNN, Oprah’s “Big Give,” and in People Magazine. We invite you to experience this local treasure during your visit to Miami. Click here for more information.

Saturday and Monday Tours

Experience South Florida's outdoors with a trip to the Everglades! In this vast area of marshy land and water you will discover an abundance and variety of wildlife and plants unique to North America. The intriguing beauty of the endless marshes, wet prairies, sloughs and tree islands extending as far as the eye can see awes visitors of the Everglades! Participants will enjoy becoming naturalists while exploring this unusual tropical wilderness.

Guests will take a thrilling airboat ride, skimming through the marshes and sawgrass of the Everglades. Each airboat holds about 40 passengers on bench seating. During the ride, the driver/guide will stop occasionally to let the Alligators swim up to the side of the airboat for pictures and to educate participants on the ecological system of the Everglades.

After the airboat ride, don’t forget to stop and watch the Alligator and Nature Wildlife Show! A truly fun and educational experience! Discover alligators, crocodiles and other exotic creatures. Learn about the conservation and preservation of one of the world's most delicate and vital ecological systems and its inhabitants. Take home a memorable photo holding Snappy, the alligator, for a true personal experience. On Alligator Island, you will view over 100 alligators on their own "Island Resort" basking in the sun, swimming, or just plain hanging-out. Finally, as you stroll around the winding Jungle Trail (have your camera ready) you could spot exotic birds, reptiles and flora. Continuing onto the elevated Observation Platform, you will experience breathtaking views overlooking the Everglades. In addition, visit a replica Cheekee Village and other Exhibits along the way. Panoramic picture postcard settings - a definite must for photographs!

Sunscreen, casual clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour.

You will marvel at the Miami Seaquarium, located on 37 meticulously landscaped acres adjacent to the beautiful Biscayne Bay. As guests stroll through a lush, tropical jungle surrounding mangrove islands and tide pools which are home to native fish, birds and sea turtles. The park contains dozens of aquariums with more than 100 species of marine life, including Atlantic and Caribbean reef fish. Guests can touch and feed a dolphin and see the endangered Florida manatee up close and personal.

While visiting the Miami Seaquarium, participants can choose to view any or all of the following shows;

Top Deck Dolphin Show
Thrill to the high-flying antics of bottlenose dolphins as they perform breathtaking leaps and rolls. Guests thrill to the acrobatics of these agile marine mammals as they brave the “splash zone” for a closer look. The Top Deck dolphins can be viewed anytime throughout the day from above and below the water. Keep your eyes open you might be able to spot a baby dolphin depending on when you visit.

Golden Dome Sea Lion Show
Enjoy the hilarious adventures of Salty the Sea Lion and his unflappable co-stars. This hilarious play let allows the sea lion stars to show off their athletic and comedic abilities. The show also features Salty the Sea Lion and a cameo appearance by Salty’s comical harbor seal friend.

Flipper Dolphin Show
TV Superstar Flipper and his Atlantic bottlenose dolphin friends perform in the lagoon which served as the set for the original Flipper TV show. The Flipper dolphins demonstrate the grace and intelligence of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. The show includes jumps, spins, tail walks and flips, all choreographed to music and accompanied by lively and informative narration. Audience participation segments personalize the performance for park guests.

Killer Whale and Dolphin Show
Be amazed and delighted by Lolita the Killer Whale and exotic Pacific white-sided dolphins as they show off their natural grace, beauty and intelligence through the interaction of animal, trainer and guest. Guests watch as Lolita and her trainer “walk on water.” It’s behavior that must be seen to be believed!

Participants may get wet during shows. Sunscreen, casual clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour.

Located in the heart of Miami, Jungle Island is a contemporary, full-service destination for adults and children alike. The centerpiece of Jungle Island is a theme park offering lush tropical gardens, personal interaction with exotic animals, and a variety of fun-filled shows and educational exhibits.

The park features 1.35 miles (7960 feet) of winding Jungle Trails, with 1,820 feet of covered walkways. Theme Aviaries including the Budgie and Lory Aviaries will be located along the trails throughout the park and feature an expanded breeding collection of tropical birds including Macaws, Cockatoos, Parrots, Toucans Conures, Cockatiels and Parakeets.

Jungle Island’s three entertaining shows feature some of the wildest animals from around the globe. From the world’s most lethal bird to some of the most deadly snakes found anywhere, these are animals you will have to see to believe.

Winged Wonders
Presented in the Pepsi Parrot Bowl, Winged Wonders captivates audiences with some of the most beautiful, playful, and dangerous birds from all over the world. Enjoy some laughs from our feathered chatter boxes, catch the thrill of a huge vulture flying inches above your head, and be amazed as a six-foot tall Cassowary swallows an apple—whole. Before the show, be sure to lookout for Pinky, the iconic cockatoo who has been entertaining audiences for decades by riding his high-wire bicycle.

Reptiles of the Jungle
From rattlesnakes to snapping turtles, the reptiles of the many jungles around the world will be sure to keep guests on the edge of their seats. Volunteers from the audience are invited to hold several of our scaled residents, including baby alligators and enormous snakes.

Tale of the Tiger
Tale of the Tiger is an upclose, uncaged, unbelievable interaction with the world’s rarest big cats & their human companions. This show features many rare and unique varieties of big cats, including four fantastic colors of tigers. Throughout the year, a rotating cast of big cats make appearances in the Jungle Theater from tigers to Black Panthers, Lynx to Spotted Leopards, Cougars to Ligers. And of course, there is always an assortment of cuddly cubs who are sure to bring a smile to your face. Other animals join the cast of Tale of the Tiger including Orangutans, Chimpanzees, Binturongs, Gibbons, Capuchins, Lemurs and more!

Sunscreen, casual clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour.

One of the world's great zoos is right here in Miami-Dade County. Metrozoo houses more than 900 wild animals in a cage less setting that closely approximates the animals' natural habitats and gives the visitor the feeling of embarking on an international safari. Large, open-air exhibits allow visitors to enjoy beautiful and endangered wildlife at a safe yet remarkably close range. With nearly 300 developed acres on a 740-acre parcel of land, Metrozoo is the only zoo in the continental United States located in a subtropical climate. This enables the Zoo to showcase animals that cannot easily be exhibited in colder climates. Trek through Asia and see Asian River Otters, Komodo Dragons, and Bengal Tigers. Hike the African Plains with giraffes, zebras and lions. Walk about Australia with koalas, kangaroos and wallabies.

Sunscreen, casual clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour.

The fun begins as soon as you board your "Duck", a brand new state-of-the-art amphibious vehicle designed for both land and sea travel. You'll cruise down the streets of Downtown Miami and Miami Beach as your Duck Guide provides you with lots of facts and insights about or Magic City. Just when you think you've seen it all, this bus transforms into a boat and splashes down into the waters of Biscayne Bay for breathtaking views of Miami by sea and of Star Island to see the homes of the "Rich & Famous." Along the way, you'll enjoy music, trivia, and lots of interaction from all onboard.

On your walk back to the hotel you will have some leisure time at Lincoln Road Mall, an open-air pedestrian-only street mall in South Beach, with specialty shops featuring jewelry, electronics, clothing and art, plus an assortment of restaurants.

Sunscreen, casual clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour.

The world famous Villa Vizcaya, a 16th century Italian Renaissance-styled villa nestled in ten acres of beautifully manicured gardens sits directly on Biscayne Bay. This 70-room palace features fine period furniture, textiles, sculpture and architectural elements from the 15th through the early 19th centuries. This gives the impression of a great country estate continuously occupied and redecorated over a period of 400 years. Formerly the winter home of James Deering, co-founder of International Harvester Company, its 1914 construction employed 1,000 artisans and took two years to complete. Today the splendid Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and neoclassical rooms have been restored to their original splendor. The superb formal gardens feature many grottos, pools, fountains, and sculptures. Enjoy a unique glimpse of a vanished lifestyle in America, which included extravagant furnishings, lush gardens and exquisite views. Upon arrival at Villa Vizcaya Museum and Garden, guests will enjoy a 30-minute docent led tour of the Villa, followed by an additional 30 minutes of leisure time. Guests will then be transferred to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.

Opened in 1938, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, an 83-acre tropical garden paradise, showcases exotic plants and trees from around the world set in a landscape masterpiece designed by William Lyman Phyllips. Other designs by Phillips include Central Park in New York and Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales. Orchids, heliconias, breadfruit, red sesaling wax palms and tree ferns are just some of the Gardens’ luscious plant life. The Hurricane Exhibit intrigues visitors, as they are able to visualize how different plants respond and are recovering from the forces of a hurricane. Upon arrival, guests will enjoy a narrated thirty-minute tram to tour of the grounds where they will see unusual and exotic plant species.

Sunscreen, casual clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour.

Enjoy yourself aboard the Bayside Blaster while cruising along Biscayne Bay! The Bayside Blaster is a one-of-a-kind 65-foot speedboat. Allow the cool breeze to relax you as you cruise along Miami’s spectacular sites. Amongst these sites are the Miami Skyline, the Port of Miami, Fisher Island and “Millionaire’s Row” – the homes of the rich and famous.

The Bayside Blaster is Coast Guard certified for a maximum of 70 people. This tour departs from Bayside and is a less than 1/2-mile, scenic walk from the InterContinental. The Bayside Blaster is only available on Saturday and Sunday.

Sunscreen, casual clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour.

Enjoy a beautiful day out on Biscayne Bay. You will be transferred to Bayside to begin your waterway tour of Miami’s mansions and marinas. You'll pass by Fisher Island, which is only accessible by boat or air, where the condos start at a ½ million dollars. Past and present residents have included Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise, Sophia Loren, Ivana Trump and Boris Becker. You'll also see the beautiful homes of Star Island where Gloria Estefan and Julio Iglesias are residents. Hibiscus and Palm Island will also be viewed, where previous residents have included Al Capone, Hugh Hefner and Don Johnson. During the 1980's, most of the Miami Vice filming was done around these areas. At the end of the cruise, you will be given the opportunity to shop at Bayside Marketplace.

The vessel is Coast Guard certified for a maximum of 40 people. This tour departs from Bayside and is a less than 1/2-mile, scenic walk from the InterContinental.

Sunscreen, casual clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour.

Learn how to dance salsa! A professional dance couple can teach Latin style dance classes. Dance options include basic Latin dance steps as: Salsa, Merengue, Line Dances such as Mambo #5, Macarena, and the Cha Cha Cha.

After Salsa Lessons, enjoy Authentic Spanish Cuisine at Casa Juancho, followed by a tour of Little Havana. Little Havana, an area west of Brickell Avenue with Calle Ocho (SW 8 Street) as its thoroughfare, offers visitors more than a taste of Cuba. With nearly as many Nicaraguans, Hondurans, Guatemalans and Puerto Ricans as Cubans in the neighborhood, Little Havana is a melting pot for many Hispanics. Walk along Calle Ocho and savor its sights, sounds and smells; tobacco stores with hand-rolled cigars; botanicas, offering herbal cures and potions; men wearing cotton guayabera shirts playing dominoes; toe tapping salsa and merengue music; and the irresistible fragrance of Latin cuisine from restaurants and cafes.

There is a maximum capacity of 40 people for this activity. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended.

A fabulous way to get a feel for the unique atmosphere of Miami is to take a tour stopping at some of the most popular destinations in our beautiful and vibrant city. Your tour will include the following destinations:

The Arsht Center, formerly the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts is the second largest theatre in the United States and is truly unique. Opened in October 2006, it is already transforming Miami into one of the great cultural capitals of the Americas. Designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli of Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects to incorporate forms, colors and materials familiar to South Florida and the Americas, Arsht Center is wrapped in large expanses of granite and glass and is already to become an iconic addition to the Miami skyline. The 1929 Art Deco Tower, an architectural landmark which is now part of the Center complex, has been preserved from what used to be one of the first and largest art deco buildings in South Florida. Participants will enjoy a stimulating tour that guides them through the state-of-the-art Arsht Center, view the historical Art Deco Tower, as well as see and learn about the various commissioned original works of art that can be found integrated throughout the Center.

The Freedom Tower was constructed in 1924 and opened the following year. The tower was home to The Miami News until 1957. In the early 60’s the tower was a center for Cuban exiles, where they were processed after fleeing Communist Cuba. The tower has recently been renovated as the new Cuban-exile museum.

Nestled on Biscayne Bay, Coconut Grove is a quaint historic village just south of the downtown area, loved by tourists and residents alike. The tour will take your guests to the Barnacle house (home of Commodore Monroe), Plymouth Church, Admirals Row, and the Gables. Its charming tree-lined streets, brick sidewalks, gas lampposts and outdoor cafes are just some of the reasons why people from around the world are attracted to Coconut Grove. It is alive with boutiques, art galleries and restaurants.

Coral Gables is one of the oldest towns in Miami-Dade County. The town was originally settled by the Merrick family. George Merrick, the son of a preacher, designed and built most of Coral Gables. His influence is found throughout this community. Participants will take an informative, guided tour through one of Miami's most stylish communities. Its streets are alive with boutiques, art galleries and restaurants as well as historic sights and splendid architecture. Our tour guide will describe highlights such as the Venetian Pool, City Hall and quaint neighborhoods with Mediterranean style architecture.

Light, comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended.

Your guests will have the opportunity to swim with the dolphins and meet these incredible creatures with Miami Seaquarium’s Dolphin Encounter program. First, they will be given a brief classroom presentation with one the park’s dolphin trainers. Then, they will change into a wet suit and into the lagoon where they will swim with the dolphins for approximately 30 minutes In this ‘hands on’ experience, they will have a chance to feed and touch a dolphin and learn about dolphin training techniques.

Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy the park itself. Shows feature Seaquarium’s spectacular permanent residents, a 10,000-pound killer whale, shark feeding, sea lions and popular high-jumping dolphins. Treat your guests to the entertaining antics of television’s “Flipper” in the same lagoon that was the original set for the famous 1960’s television series, a tropical reef aquarium 17 feet deep and 50 feet wide! You will love this day of fun and surprises!

This program is available daily at 12:15 PM and 3:15 PM with a minimum of 14 and a maximum of 24 participants per session. Please note that this activity is not available for expectant mothers, or children under the age of 5.

Sunscreen, bathing suit, casual clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour.

Founded in 1983, the Miami Children’s Museum is located on Watson Island and opened its new building to the public on September 7, 2003. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to play together, learn, imagine and create. The 56,500 square-foot facility includes 12 galleries, classrooms, parent/teacher resource center, Kid Smart educational gift shop, 200-seat auditorium and Subway restaurant. The museum offers hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits; programs and classes and learning materials related to arts, culture, community and communication.
Some Exhibits Include:

Castle of Dreams
Climb through a two-story sandcastle and see sands from around the world.

Bank
Walk through a six-foot piggy bank, design your own bills, and learn how to save, spend and earn money.

Health & Wellness Center
Discover how healthy habits such as good nutrition and exercise keep our minds and bodies fit.

Pet Central
Learn how pets should be cared for at home and at the vet clinic. You can even pick the perfect pet for your family.

Safety Zone
See what life is like for real-life heroes. Dress in costume, cruise on a police motorcycle or steer a fire truck to the rescue.

Supermarket
Join the express line to fun. Harvest your favorite Florida fruits and shop for ingredients to make a delicacy from one of Miami’s diverse neighborhoods.

Television Studio
Ever dreamed of being on TV? Become a camera operator, news anchor or weather reporter.

Meet Miami
Imagine living in a different neighborhood or time period as you explore Miami’s different cultures.

The Sea and Me
Dive into a sea of wonder in this gallery especially for children under five years of age. Enjoy water play and marvel at the wall of bubbles.

Ocean Odyssey
Investigate the mysteries of the deep and take a look inside a 900-gallon marine tank.

Everglades Park
Explore the Everglades, discover where an alligator lives and soar like an Osprey.

Light comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended.

The Miami Museum of Science is an interactive museum of hands-on exhibits that are powerful learning tools for young people. They constantly have rotating temporary exhibits, and have permanent exhibits and a planetarium.

By 1960, the first building of the community's new science museum opened its doors. The facility was located on three acres of the historic Vizcaya complex, and was built and furnished rent-free by the County. Late 1966 saw the construction of a Space Transit Planetarium which soon became the leading facility of its kind in the world. Its activities now include international television programming. During the last decade, the Museum has expanded to provide space for 4,000 member families, over 250,000 annual visitors, and countless additional exhibits collections, and activities. With its featured exhibit, The Dinosaurs of China, The Miami Science Museum has joined with the venerable Beijing Museum of Natural History to bring you the finest collection of Chinese dinosaur fossils ever seen in the United States. The exhibit features 14 enormous articulated dinosaur skeletons and 52 spectacular individual specimens, including 8 of the most rare feathered dinosaurs and birds from the fossil beds at Liaoning. Together with unique fully-sculpted models, interactive and multimedia experiences, and a children's paleo-discovery area, these magnificent creatures will come alive for South Florida families at this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Light comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended.

Activity for Sunday

It’s your free afternoon to discover Miami !

• Shake A Leg has a fun filled afternoon planned.
• Explore South Beach…A limited amount of shuttles will depart from the Hotel to South Beach starting at 1:30 pm and 2: 30pm…Departures from South Beach to InterContinental Hotel will resume service at 4:15pm and 5:15pm from the same drop off location .
  
  
  

The only transportation provided on Sunday will be for South Beach.

 Shake-A-Leg Miami

Shake-A-Leg outing Sunday June 22th from 1 PM - 4 PM (after the host city lunch)
Please sign up at the host city desk.

Shake-A-leg Miami believes in the healing power of water and its ability to heal the body and rejuvenate the soul. Our mission is to empower children & adults with physical, developmental and economic disabilities with year round programs that focus on recreation and education through hands-on activities including sailing, kayaking, swimming, island explorations, science education, art, music, dance, video production, and much more. Shake-A-Leg Miami is known for innovation in education and recreational therapy and has been recognized nationally by the Department of Education, featured on CNN, Oprah’s “Big Give,” and in People Magazine. We invite you to experience this local treasure during your visit to Miami. Click here for more information.