Welcome to Miami
Packed with a diverse mix of artsy charisma, second-to-none nightlife, and some of the best beaches in the United States, Miami shines on Florida’s southern shore. But it’s not all beauty and beaches, here. Stray off the beaten boardwalk a bit and discover a vibrant city bursting with tantalizing energy, culture, and cuisine—it truly lives up to its nickname as “The Magic City!”
What to Do in Miami
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Discover Art Deco
Few cities have such a distinct architectural personality as Miami. In fact, the Art Deco Historic District features over 900 buildings—the nation’s largest collection of Art Deco architecture. Peruse the area yourself, enjoy a guided walking tour or visit the Art Deco museum. You won’t be disappointed in this dynamic visual experience.
Discover Art Deco
Few cities have such a distinct architectural personality as Miami. In fact, the Art Deco Historic District features over 900 buildings—the nation’s largest collection of Art Deco architecture. Peruse the area yourself, enjoy a guided walking tour or visit the Art Deco museum. You won’t be disappointed in this dynamic visual experience.
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Discover Wynwood
Once an industrial hub of warehouses, Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood is now a vibrant mix of public art, innovative galleries, bars, boutiques, breweries, and culinary delights. Walk the streets and discover captivating murals before meeting up with friends at a hip hotspot. Or enjoy the Wynwood Art Walk Block Party, a free party in which you can wander around and take in art, food trucks, beverages, music, and more!
Discover Wynwood
Once an industrial hub of warehouses, Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood is now a vibrant mix of public art, innovative galleries, bars, boutiques, breweries, and culinary delights. Walk the streets and discover captivating murals before meeting up with friends at a hip hotspot. Or enjoy the Wynwood Art Walk Block Party, a free party in which you can wander around and take in art, food trucks, beverages, music, and more!
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Big Flavors in Little Havana
Just west of downtown sits Little Havana, Miami’s Cuban neighborhood. The Calle Ocho strip boasts incredible Cuban restaurants, of course, but Little Havana is also a vibrant epicenter of art, culture, and cocktails. You haven’t properly visited Miami unless you’ve toured Little Havana.
Big Flavors in Little Havana
Just west of downtown sits Little Havana, Miami’s Cuban neighborhood. The Calle Ocho strip boasts incredible Cuban restaurants, of course, but Little Havana is also a vibrant epicenter of art, culture, and cocktails. You haven’t properly visited Miami unless you’ve toured Little Havana.
Miami Excursions
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Gateway to the Keys
From Miami, it’s a short hop down to the Florida Keys, the southernmost islands in the U.S. You can drive the dramatic overseas highway or take quick flights down to the island of your choice. Extend your southern Florida adventure with a getaway that’s truly away from it all.
Gateway to the Keys
From Miami, it’s a short hop down to the Florida Keys, the southernmost islands in the U.S. You can drive the dramatic overseas highway or take quick flights down to the island of your choice. Extend your southern Florida adventure with a getaway that’s truly away from it all.
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Everglades National Park
The Everglades are the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. But it’s also a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and a Wetland of International Importance. Those who visit will experience a world unlike any other, where lush tropical plants and mangroves meet sea grass, manatees, alligators, and more. Miami offers many organized tours, or you can explore on your own.
Everglades National Park
The Everglades are the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. But it’s also a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and a Wetland of International Importance. Those who visit will experience a world unlike any other, where lush tropical plants and mangroves meet sea grass, manatees, alligators, and more. Miami offers many organized tours, or you can explore on your own.
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Coral Gables
Just outside of Miami is the “City Beautiful”: Coral Gables. Home of the famed Biltmore Hotel, the Fairchild Tropical Garden, and all the charm of a walkable village. Here, Mediterranean-style buildings, boutiques, cafes, and picturesque pools offer a breath of fresh air from Miami’s energetic pulse.
Coral Gables
Just outside of Miami is the “City Beautiful”: Coral Gables. Home of the famed Biltmore Hotel, the Fairchild Tropical Garden, and all the charm of a walkable village. Here, Mediterranean-style buildings, boutiques, cafes, and picturesque pools offer a breath of fresh air from Miami’s energetic pulse.
Miami’s Best Beaches
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South Beach Sizzles
This stretch of Miami Beach is famous the world-round, and for good reason—a visit to South Beach is unforgettable. Here, gorgeous blue waters meet white sand beaches studded with lounge chairs and umbrellas, bustling bars and café mingle with beautiful Art Deco hotels, the glitz and glamor are palpable. In fact, it’s difficult to say what’s hotter, the South Beach sun or the nightlife. Either way, it’s clear that South Beach is the place to see and be seen in Miami.
South Beach Sizzles
This stretch of Miami Beach is famous the world-round, and for good reason—a visit to South Beach is unforgettable. Here, gorgeous blue waters meet white sand beaches studded with lounge chairs and umbrellas, bustling bars and café mingle with beautiful Art Deco hotels, the glitz and glamor are palpable. In fact, it’s difficult to say what’s hotter, the South Beach sun or the nightlife. Either way, it’s clear that South Beach is the place to see and be seen in Miami.
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North Beach is Second to None
While South Beach bustles with its energy and crowds, North Beach boasts a true beachgoing experience—sun, sand, and a spot to escape! The boardwalk is ideal for walkers, runners, and cyclers, and North Shore Oceanside Park offers a fine spot for a picnic. There are even pavilions with grills for a beach day barbecue. You’ll still get the white sands and turquoise waters Miami Beach is famous for, and there is still impressive Art Deco architecture along the coast, making this is a more laid-back to enjoy everything Miami Beach has to offer!
North Beach is Second to None
While South Beach bustles with its energy and crowds, North Beach boasts a true beachgoing experience—sun, sand, and a spot to escape! The boardwalk is ideal for walkers, runners, and cyclers, and North Shore Oceanside Park offers a fine spot for a picnic. There are even pavilions with grills for a beach day barbecue. You’ll still get the white sands and turquoise waters Miami Beach is famous for, and there is still impressive Art Deco architecture along the coast, making this is a more laid-back to enjoy everything Miami Beach has to offer!
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Check Out Surfside
Keep heading north from Miami Beach and you’ll encounter Surfside, a small, retro-inspired coastal town with plenty of charisma. Here, a small, local commercial district has vintage facades and plenty offer families or adult travelers who appreciate quirks and charms. Lavish resorts meet local fare and a beautiful beach, all its own. Surfside is sure to delight!
Check Out Surfside
Keep heading north from Miami Beach and you’ll encounter Surfside, a small, retro-inspired coastal town with plenty of charisma. Here, a small, local commercial district has vintage facades and plenty offer families or adult travelers who appreciate quirks and charms. Lavish resorts meet local fare and a beautiful beach, all its own. Surfside is sure to delight!
Family Activities in Miami
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Wander Wynwood Walls
There are lots of cultural spots for kids in Miami (Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science & the Miami Children’s Museum, to name a few). But Wynwood Walls is a unique experience you won’t find anywhere else! This free outdoor museum offers the best of both worlds—world-class art (murals by the some of the world’s best artists), plus plenty of green space for the kids to run and play.
Wander Wynwood Walls
There are lots of cultural spots for kids in Miami (Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science & the Miami Children’s Museum, to name a few). But Wynwood Walls is a unique experience you won’t find anywhere else! This free outdoor museum offers the best of both worlds—world-class art (murals by the some of the world’s best artists), plus plenty of green space for the kids to run and play.
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Family Fun at Crandon Park
A quick hop down to Key Biscayne brings you to Crandon Park, a perfect outing for adventurous families. Home to a beautiful (and safe) beach, there is also an interactive Nature Center, along with barbecue areas, cabana rentals, hiking trails, and watersport rentals. There’s truly something for everyone here!
Family Fun at Crandon Park
A quick hop down to Key Biscayne brings you to Crandon Park, a perfect outing for adventurous families. Home to a beautiful (and safe) beach, there is also an interactive Nature Center, along with barbecue areas, cabana rentals, hiking trails, and watersport rentals. There’s truly something for everyone here!
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Keep Cool at the Venetian Pool
Over in Coral Gables, the Venetian Pool takes swimming to a whole new level! One of the most beautiful pools in the world, this freshwater spot creates an idyllic swimming setting with waterfalls, grottos, foliage and tropical flowers, and will keep your family cool and entertained, even in Miami’s sizzling heat. Note: only kids over 3 years are allowed, and though it’s open 7 days a week, the pool can get crowded on weekends.
Keep Cool at the Venetian Pool
Over in Coral Gables, the Venetian Pool takes swimming to a whole new level! One of the most beautiful pools in the world, this freshwater spot creates an idyllic swimming setting with waterfalls, grottos, foliage and tropical flowers, and will keep your family cool and entertained, even in Miami’s sizzling heat. Note: only kids over 3 years are allowed, and though it’s open 7 days a week, the pool can get crowded on weekends.
Shopping in Miami
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Dive In and Shop at Dolphin Mall
This large outlet shopping mall is a bargain-hunter’s dream! More than 240 designer brands offer goods at more affordable prices, plus there’s a variety of entertainment venues, plus diverse dining options, from a fully stocked food court to sit-down dining!
Dive In and Shop at Dolphin Mall
This large outlet shopping mall is a bargain-hunter’s dream! More than 240 designer brands offer goods at more affordable prices, plus there’s a variety of entertainment venues, plus diverse dining options, from a fully stocked food court to sit-down dining! -
Design District
Located between Midtown and Wynwood, this cool and creative neighborhood is a blend of luxury shopping, art, and design. Here, you’ll find over 100 designer flagship stores, from Cartier and Louis Vuitton to Hermes, Fendi, and Dior. But if you prefer to window shop, you’ll also find striking architecture, design showrooms, and cultural institutions here.
Design District
Located between Midtown and Wynwood, this cool and creative neighborhood is a blend of luxury shopping, art, and design. Here, you’ll find over 100 designer flagship stores, from Cartier and Louis Vuitton to Hermes, Fendi, and Dior. But if you prefer to window shop, you’ll also find striking architecture, design showrooms, and cultural institutions here.
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Lincoln Road
Just minutes from Ocean Drive lives Lincoln Road, a pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare with plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment! The historic Lincoln Theatre has since been converted into a shopping mall, and there’s also an abundance of independent boutiques and even a few outlets here.
Lincoln Road
Just minutes from Ocean Drive lives Lincoln Road, a pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare with plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment! The historic Lincoln Theatre has since been converted into a shopping mall, and there’s also an abundance of independent boutiques and even a few outlets here.
Miami Cuisine
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Fresh and Fine Dining
Miami is a culinary hotspot that does not disappoint. When you need a break from quick Cuban meals or beachfront cafes, get a taste of the finer things in life at one of the city’s top-notch eateries. The food at Palme d’Or is surpassed only, perhaps, by its setting in the architectural lobby of the Biltmore Hotel. While famed Nobu Miami shines on Miami Beach. There are so many acclaimed eateries here, you could spend an entire trip sampling them all.
Fresh and Fine Dining
Miami is a culinary hotspot that does not disappoint. When you need a break from quick Cuban meals or beachfront cafes, get a taste of the finer things in life at one of the city’s top-notch eateries. The food at Palme d’Or is surpassed only, perhaps, by its setting in the architectural lobby of the Biltmore Hotel. While famed Nobu Miami shines on Miami Beach. There are so many acclaimed eateries here, you could spend an entire trip sampling them all. -
Seafood, Seafood, Seafood
Miami’s coastal location makes it one of the best places in the world for fresh seafood, and you’ll find no shortage of shellfish and catches of the day. Year-round, you will see fresh, local seafood on nearly every menu in the city, meaning you can treat yourself to summery ceviche or fresh fish tacos any day of your visit.
Seafood, Seafood, Seafood
Miami’s coastal location makes it one of the best places in the world for fresh seafood, and you’ll find no shortage of shellfish and catches of the day. Year-round, you will see fresh, local seafood on nearly every menu in the city, meaning you can treat yourself to summery ceviche or fresh fish tacos any day of your visit. -
A Love of Latin Food
Miami is known for its Latin American cultural roots, and food is the first place to look if you want to experience it all. Of course, Cuban is king in Little Havana, but the city also offers Caribbean, Central and South American dining options to give you a true taste of the city’s diverse roots.
A Love of Latin Food
Miami is known for its Latin American cultural roots, and food is the first place to look if you want to experience it all. Of course, Cuban is king in Little Havana, but the city also offers Caribbean, Central and South American dining options to give you a true taste of the city’s diverse roots.
Nightlife & Entertainment in Miami
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Bars & Cocktails
There’s plenty to toast to on a Miami vacation, and the city is teeming with cool cocktail lounges, craft beer breweries, beachside bars, and everything in between. Eclectic lounges with low lighting, al fresco Latin bars, high-end cocktail spots—you won’t go thirsty in the Magic City! Every neighborhood offers its own mix of local spots for your to raise your glass.
Bars & Cocktails
There’s plenty to toast to on a Miami vacation, and the city is teeming with cool cocktail lounges, craft beer breweries, beachside bars, and everything in between. Eclectic lounges with low lighting, al fresco Latin bars, high-end cocktail spots—you won’t go thirsty in the Magic City! Every neighborhood offers its own mix of local spots for your to raise your glass. -
Velvet Ropes and the Nightclub Scene
South Beach is the spot for clubs and nightlife, but every neighborhood has its place to party! When the sun goes down, the music heats up around the city, and a night owl can find a spot to dance, jam, sway, or groove until sunup the next day!
Velvet Ropes and the Nightclub Scene
South Beach is the spot for clubs and nightlife, but every neighborhood has its place to party! When the sun goes down, the music heats up around the city, and a night owl can find a spot to dance, jam, sway, or groove until sunup the next day! -
Happy Hour
Just because you’re on vacation doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy Happy Hour! Many beachside cafes in Miami Beach offer late afternoon deals and snacks at discounted prices. Plus —BONUS—most of these bites and brews come with beachside views!
Happy Hour
Just because you’re on vacation doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy Happy Hour! Many beachside cafes in Miami Beach offer late afternoon deals and snacks at discounted prices. Plus —BONUS—most of these bites and brews come with beachside views!