Best Things To Do On A Budget In South Florida

For most people who live in Miami, it's pretty much too expensive to do anything past paying your monthly bills. Still, there are plenty of places and things to do around South Florida without breaking the bank.

Window Shop On Lincoln Road

While buying may be off the table, you can have a lot of fun just taking a stroll up and down Lincoln Road on Miami Beach and doing some serious window shopping. From some phenomenal jewelry to Victoria's Secret to breathtaking artwork, you can see it all on Lincoln Road. Plus, if you get hungry during the stroll, there's plenty of food, and if you get bored, you can always check out a movie at the theater on the corner of Lincoln Road and Alton Road.

Have A Picnic On Ft. Lauderdale Beach

Ft. Lauderdale Beach has a Spring Break reputation, but nowadays it's lost that image and is instead slowly remaking itself as a family gathering point. From the incredible ocean breeze to the spectacular ocean views, a picnic on Ft. Lauderdale Beach will be something you and your partner/family will enjoy and the best thing about it is that you only have to pay for parking, everything else is free.

Collect Seashells On Miami Beach

So you've hit up Lincoln Road, enjoyed some good food and great atmosphere on South Beach and you're looking for something to do that will be enjoyable for everyone involved. Well, head over to Miami Beach and begin to collect seashells by the seashore. It'll give you a chance to get your feet wet in the cool Atlantic waters and also give you an excuse to take a long walk on the beach.

Drive The Overseas Highway

So if walking on the beach or window-shopping on Lincoln Road isn't your thing; then you need to hop in the family truckster, fill up the gas tank and head down U.S. 1 into the Florida Keys. The drive itself is something you'll never forget. From having the Atlantic on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other to simply driving on a bridge you think will never end, the Overseas Highway has it all. And if you need a quick eat, there are plenty of great hole-in-the-wall restaurants to satisfy your taste buds.

Shark Valley Tram Tours

Shark Valley Loop Road
Miami, FL 33194
(305) 221-8455
www.sharkvalleytramtours.com

You get two choices when you hit up Shark Valley. First, you can go on a two-hour, naturalist led tour through the northern region of Everglades National Park. Or, you can take you bikes and ride the 15 mile loop at your own pace. The prices range from $10.75 to $17.25 depending on age. You can also rent a bicycle if you don't have one and tackle the riding trail.