Do These Things With Your Family When Visiting Miami

One of the cunning aspects of addiction is the fact that the disease rarely ever only affects the person that is struggling with it. A consequence of addiction is the toll that it takes on family members of the person that is suffering from the disease. In many cases, your addiction plays a negative impact on your connection with your family members. They may notice that something is not right, even if you don’t admit your addiction, and begin to distance themselves from you simply because they are not sure of the right way to help you and to reduce their own heartache.  

If you or a loved on is struggling with additciton, call today 888.534.2295.  Our intake specialists are standing by 24/7 to help you find the answers you need.  

When you enroll in a treatment plan at the Legacy Healing Center, you will take part in various forms of therapy. During the course of your recovery, you will have the option to ask your family to take part in a family therapy session. If you have not spoken to your family as a result of your addiction or you are looking to begin the healing process with them, utilizing this form of therapy is an excellent way to begin to rebuild your relationships.  

Once you are done with treatment, we always encourage you to take the opportunity to plan family fun activities with the members of your family. Whether you live in Miami or you are interested in visiting the area, there is an abundance of entertaining places that you can see when exploring the city.  

Looking For Things to Do? Try These.

Planning time to visit the sites and sounds of Miami can be a fun family adventure. If you are looking for places in the area to see, we recommend that you take the following options into considerations when you are making your traveling plans.  

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Sometimes, one of the best things that you can do to reconnect with your family is to take a walk around a beautiful garden. There is no shortage of beauty at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. The museum was originally built in 1916 as a winter hideaway and has since become home to incredible artwork, lovely furnishing, and a breathtaking garden. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens are open to visitors from Wednesday through Monday between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM.  

3251 S Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33129

The Miami Heat

Do you love basketball? Miami is home to the professional basketball team, the Miami Heat. This team is wildly popular in the NBA. Any time you go to a game, you are sure to experience the excitement associated with watching this team play. The arena also routinely hosts other activities throughout the year, so be sure to check and see what is going on in the arena during your visit.  Heat games take place at American Airlines Arena.

601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Florida 33132

Zoo Miami

Zoo Miami is a must-see attraction for any animal lover. This 750-acre piece of property is home to over 3,000 animals. What is even more impressive is that Zoo Miami houses more than 40 species of endangered animals. When you aren’t looking at the different animals, pay attention to the lovely scenery. The zoo is designed with over 1,000 species of trees which adds a unique touch to the venue. Zoo Miami is open seven days a week between 10 AM and 5 PM.  

12400 SW 152nd Street, Miami, Florida 33177

Bayside Marketplace

Bayside Marketplace is a leading shopping destination in the Miami area. The site features a great mix of well-known stores which means that you can shop till you drop. The Bayside Marketplace also has numerous restaurants including ones that offer a beautiful waterfront view. It’s important to note that the majority of these restaurants do serve alcohol so before you visit, be sure that you feel comfortable eating at one of the restaurant options. The marketplace is open seven days a week between 10 AM and 11 PM, however, individual store hours may vary.  

401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Florida 33132

The Miami Children’s Museum

Are you traveling with little ones? The Miami Children’s Museum should be one of the attractions you visit. The museum is filled with a mix of exhibits that children of all ages can play with or on. The vision of the Miami Children’s Museum is to provide a place where children can learn about different facets of the world by taking part in various programs and interacting with the educational exhibits. The museum is open seven days a week between 10 AM and 6 PM.  

980 Macarthur Cswy, Miami, Florida, 33132

Whether you are looking to begin down your own road toward sobriety or you need some extra reinforcement in your recovery journey, the Legacy Healing Team is here to help you. We work personally with each patient to develop their own individualized form of treatment. Our program choices include both inpatient and outpatient options which incorporate various forms of therapy. When you are ready to learn more about our treatment options, please reach out to one of our intake specialists. He or she can supply you with the insight you need to take this first important step in your life.  

Give us a call today at (888) 534-2295. Remember, every call is 100% confidential.