We Still Love to Visit Our Canes
Let’s face it, these are odd and crazy times! Things look very different at UM this semester but one thing is still for sure; we all still love to visit our Canes and they love visits from us. There are plenty of different food options that offer outside and patio seating, are operating at 50% capacity indoors, and others provide pick up or delivery to adhere to and cater to potential COVID-19 related concerns. Check out some of these places to eat.
Dining
- Bombay Darbar
- Bulla Gastrobar
- Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
- Cibo Wine Bar-Coral Gables
- Garcia’s Seafood Grille & Fish Market
- Havana Harry’s Coral Gables
- Hillstone Restaurant
- Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar
- LoKal
- Perricone’s Marketplace & Café
- Rosa Mexicano
- Seasons 52
- Sports Grill – South Miami
- SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill
- Talavera Cocina Mexicana
- The Butcher Shop
- The Cafe, at Books & Books
- WHISK Gourmet Food & Catering
- Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
- Yard House at the Shops at Merrick Park Mall
- Versailles Restaurant
Outdoor Activities
There are also many outdoor activities to participate in to make memories in a safe and socially distanced manner.
- Everglades National Park — How cool is it that your child attends a school near a national park? Our family has a goal to visit every single park so exploring the Everglades was a must-see for us. In fact, we’ve gone a few times because there are several visitor entrances and each one delivers a different view and experience of the park. And yes, depending on the time of year you go, you are walking alongside hundreds of alligators. There are many park rangers and guides along the trails keeping both the alligators and the tourists safe. At Shark Valley, you can also rent bikes. Bring a picnic lunch.
- Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens — Not far from campus these gorgeous gardens offer a truly unique peek at the indigenous and unique flora and fauna. Fairchild is dedicated to exploring, explaining, and conserving the world of tropical plants. They often have festivals and unique events that are quintessential Miami and a great place to picnic, people watch, and take some great photos.
- Zoo Miami — The Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens, also known as Zoo Miami, is an AZA zoological park and garden in Miami, and the largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida. The only tropical zoo in the continental United States, Zoo Miami houses over 3,000 animals on nearly 750 acres. It is about 3 miles around if walked on the path, and features over 100 exhibits
- Venetian Pool – Located just minutes from campus, this Venetian style lagoon carved out of the coral rock, is a historic landmark and swimming pool that features caves, stone bridges, and waterfalls. A must-see for breathtaking photos and a unique swimming experience.
- Vizcaya Museum and Gardens – a National Historic Landmark and museum and a historic estate with formal gardens and sculptures, grottos, and circa-1914 mansion turned museum. The views of Biscayne Bay from the Gardens is unmatched in all of Miami.
- Wynwood Walls – from the graffiti and street art to restaurants and galleries, this is one of Miami’s hippest neighborhoods.
Regardless of how you choose to visit your student this school year, we hope you make the most of your time with them in their college town by seeing their favorite places (via walking or driving), meeting their friends, and catching up on all the fun times they are having. Pass on these great tips, tell your friends and like us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. Find out more about how to use HaveUHeard as a great resource. Sign up for other great tips at haveuheard.com.
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