1. Gold Coast Railroad Museum
City: Kendall, FL
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (305) 253-0063
Address: 12450 SW 152nd St.
Description: Those who love all train-related things: Look no further for the perfect museum stop. Exhibitions here detail the history of South Florida’s railroads as well as showcase other notable railroad equipment including President Franklin Roosevelt’s private railroad car. Get on board with model-train building, taking place on weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on weekdays (excluding Mon) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out special deals: hop a free ride on the museum’s Edwin Link 2-foot gauge train on Wed at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. or visit the museum free of charge on the first Sat of every month. Open Sat and Sun from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tues, Wed, and Fri from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thurs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Mon.
2. Gold Coast Railroad Museum
City: Kendall, FL
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (305) 253-0063
Address: 12450 SW 152nd St.
Description: Kids love this hands-on museum, which gives visitors the opportunity to ride historic trains as part of the educational offerings. In addition to riding the link train, caboose, coach, or cab, visitors can participate in model-train building throughout the week. Take advantage of free admission on the first Saturday of the month; reduced admission is available for children up to 12 and is free for children under 3.
3. One Stop Fun Drop
City: Kendall, FL
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 7297 SW 88th St. in Dadeland Mall
Description: This kid-friendly, family owned arcade opened in January 2009 and caters to family fun and activities as well as a babysitting service for parents who choose to drop their children off while utilizing the mall. There are games (i.e., children-size skee-ball), arcade games, a mini rock-climbing wall and arts and crafts. Weekly specials include Power Play Day on Monday, which offers an unlimited hour of games for $15, Double Down Day on Wednesday, which allows players to double their tickets, and Parents on the Loose Thursday, which offers free child care services with a game card purchase.