Miami
United States of America · Florida · 2 m
Description
Miami is a vibrant metropolis in the sun-drenched south of Florida and an international hub for culture, lifestyle, and entertainment. The city is known for its sweeping sandy beaches, the colorful Art Deco architecture of Miami Beach, lively South Beach, and neighborhoods such as Little Havana and Wynwood, with their Cuban influences, street art, music, and diverse culinary scene. Miami blends Latin American and Caribbean influences with modern architecture, art, nightlife, and international flair. Set between Biscayne Bay and the Everglades, this cosmopolitan metropolis also serves as an important gateway to South Florida and the Florida Keys farther south.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 6 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – April
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- South Beach & Ocean Drive
- Art Deco Historic District
- Little Havana & Calle Ocho
- Wynwood Walls
- Everglades National Park(Day trip)
- Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
- South Beach Nightlife
- Bayside Marketplace & Bayfront Park
- Wynwood Arts District
- Key Biscayne
- Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Lighthouse
- Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
- Miami Design District
- Brickell
- Star Island & Biscayne Bay Boat Tour
- Lincoln Road
- Española Way
- Coral Gables
- Venetian Pool
- Coconut Grove
- Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
- Crandon Park Beach
- South Pointe Park & Pier
- Miami Beach Boardwalk
- Miami Beach Botanical Garden
- Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach
- The Bass
- New World Center
- Lummus Park
- Mid Beach
- Surfside
- Bal Harbour
- Bal Harbour Shops
- Haulover Beach Park
- Oleta River State Park
- Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
- Matheson Hammock Park
- Deering Estate
- Biltmore Hotel
- Miracle Mile
- Coral Gables Merrick House
- Barnacle Historic State Park
- CocoWalk
- Biscayne Bay
- Virginia Key
- Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
- Miami Seaquarium
- Jungle Island
- Museum of Graffiti
- Rubell Museum
- Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami
- Freedom Tower
- HistoryMiami Museum
- Gesu Church
- Downtown Miami
- Brickell City Centre
- Miami Riverwalk
- Kaseya Center
- Adrienne Arsht Center
- Calle Ocho Walk of Fame
- Domino Park
- Cuban Cuisine in Little Havana
- Little Haiti
- Little Haiti Cultural Complex
- Historic Overtown
- Ancient Spanish Monastery
- Biscayne National Park(Day trip)
- Everglades Shark Valley(Day trip)
- Everglades Airboat Tour(Day trip)
- Everglades Anhinga Trail(Day trip)
- Everglades Royal Palm(Day trip)
- Big Cypress National Preserve(Day trip)
- Florida Keys Scenic Highway(Day trip)
- Key Largo(Day trip)
- John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- MIA, FLL
- Train stations:
- Miami Central, Miami Avenue, Miami Intermodal Center
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry