Top 5 Things To Do in Horse Country

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Zoned for agriculture, dining in Horse Country doesn't involve reservations or fancy menus—it starts in the backyard (yours or your neighbors, take your pick!).

Here, residents grow their own mangoes and avocados, among other fruits, and keep hens for fresh eggs (because with a yard that huge, why not?), which takes "farm-to-fork" to another level. 

But the good news is that you won't have to travel far to dine at an actual restaurant, especially when your cravings call for a juicy burger, your favorite mac & cheese, or freshly baked bread! 

Thanks to Horse Country's main arteries, Bird Road and Kendall Drive, you're only minutes from Cuban cafeterias, panaderías, and mom-and-pop eateries, alongside some of Kendall's best contemporary eats! 

Pubs, grill houses, fine-dining, Halal burgers, and more—you name it, you can drive to it! 

How's that for your intro to Horse Country?

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If your idea of shopping doesn't involve spending half a day debating which orchid, palm, or fruit tree to take home from Horse Country's endless nurseries and farms, you're in luck—Kendall's best malls are here to save the day!

While Horse Country itself doubles as an open-air marketplace for plants, landscaping supplies, and even koi fish from the long-standing Neighborhood Fish Farm, it's inevitable to want more than greenery or guppies..

So, when you feel that "itch" to splurge, take it to the nearest retail hubs in Horse Country, Kendall Village, and The Palms at Town & Country!

Kendall Village Center brings dining, shopping, and entertainment under one roof, making it perfect for errands, lunch dates, and quick shopping trips without the mall rats. 

Meanwhile, The Palms at Town & Country adds a scenic touch to your experience with its lakeside restaurants, big-name stores, and vibrant weekend buzz. 

Together, they cover everything Horse Country doesn't offer within its boundaries, and provide so much more in between! 

That's the perk of living in Horse Country—you get the rural charm at home, and the retail fix just down the road.

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Picture getting lost in your next "To-Be-Read" novel, pouring a drink from a pitcher of your favorite iced fruit juice, and lounging around in that comfy (and a bit worn-out) hammock on a slow Saturday afternoon.

Aaahh, yes, that's the life—the Horse Country life.

With properties spread across one-acre lots, residents get the elbow room they need to make their backyards feel like a private park filled with barns, paddocks, and grazing horses walking all around you, something you don't usually see and experience in "beach all day" Miami! 

And if that's not enough ZEN for you, Horse Country puts you just a hop away from some of Kendall's greenest escapes, including Kendall Indian Hammocks Park, with nearly 200 acres of shaded trails, disc golf courses, and picnic spots tucked beneath tall trees. 

For something closer and more straightforward, McMillan Park provides a compact retreat with open playfields and space for casual afternoons outdoors. 

These parks feel like an extension of Horse Country's own backyards, keeping leisure close without leaving the quiet rural-suburban rhythm you've fallen in love with.

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If you're ready to unravel a side of Miami that most people don't know exists, visit Horse Country.

Here, the roads curve past barns, nurseries, and tropical groves, giving it a rural charm that's more in line with the Redlands than Kendall—and locals can't get enough of it!

Where else can you WILLINGLY spend the day shopping for orchids, koi fish, and fruit trees, or practicing your horseback riding skills while feeling like you're in a scene from a countryside postcard?

The good news is, Horse Country's location is surprisingly central, so if you want a break from the equestrian life, you're close enough to Coral Gables, Kendall, and Dadeland to revel in creature comforts!

This balance between rural stillness and city access allows you to discover the character that exists in those quiet corners without losing your connection to the glitz and glamour that Miami has always been known for.

It's not a surprise that locals are proud to keep this rustic gem just a little under the radar!

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Boots, grit, and a little imagination—these are all you need to have a blast across the lush expanse of Horse Country!

Known as one of Kendall's most family-friendly communities, Horse Country offers all sorts of activities for locals and tourists of all ages.

For kids, there's Circle C Youth Ranch, a summer tradition enjoyed by young residents for decades!

We're talking about days of horseback riding, campfires, and even paddle boating on its private pond—it's chaos in the best way possible!

Meanwhile, the adults (and the whole family!) can spend their afternoons wandering the koi ponds at the Neighborhood Fish Farm, a pet shop that serves as a top outdoor attraction, as it is home to the biggest koi garden in Miami.

And while you're there, mark your calendars for one of the county's most highly anticipated traditions, the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds in Tamiami Park, just minutes from Horse Country!

Here, you can join highly anticipated traditions filled with rides, food, and entertainment.

Or, for something more local, just knock on your neighbor's door and ask for a free ride at their backyard riding rings—there's nothing more "Horse Country" than hopping on a saddle just steps from your own fence!