Best Places To Take A Date
Miami Science Museum
3280 S Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 646-4200
www.miamisci.org
What could be more romantic than star gazing? How many poems compare a loved ones eyes to stars? Too many to quote here. But for a long gaze of the starry night reserve the first Friday of every month and head over to the museum. That's when officials open the rooftop observatory and a guide explains the celestial show from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The museum also offers a laser light show on the first Friday of every month and and prices range from $8 for adults and $4 children.
Oleta River State Park
3400 NE 163rd St.
Miami, FL 33160
(305) 919-1846
www.floridastateparks.org
Bring your binoculars and observe the wildlife at the award-winning state park that also offers 15 miles of mountain-bike trails for all levels. But if you're looking for a more intimate setting, the park also offers rustic log cabins for campers and according to the website, the cabins offer no televisions or phones for the "guest's relaxation."
South Pointe Park
1 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
web.miamibeachfl.gov/parksandrecreation/
For a stroll after dinner or a day to enjoy the sunshine, South Pointe Park offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and on some days many people just sit back and watch the cruise ships sail by. The 17.5-acre public park recently underwent a $22.4 million renovation that included new pavers, serpentine walkways. Couples can admire the new water features or just sit and watch the sunset.
Saveology Iceplex – Ice Skating Rink
3299 Sportsplex Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 341-9956
www.saveologyiceplex.com
Oh, those romantic scenes of couples on ice skates in the winter time. It's so picturesque, but may be hard to come by in sunny, muggy South Florida. While there are no outdoor ice skating, a la Rockefeller Center, there is a place where you can play out those romantic scenes. Skate across the ice where the Florida Panthers hockey team practices -- the rink is open to the public on Wednesday and Friday nights.