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Overview

Beautiful beaches and art deco delights are just some of Miami's many charms, but don't forget the blazing nightlife, tropical gardens, a lively arts scene and sizzling cuisine.

01 / Attractions

Must-see attractions

Fairchild Tropical Garden
Miami
If you need to escape Miami’s constant motion, consider a green day in one of the country’s largest tropical botanical gardens. A butterfly grove,…
Biltmore Hotel
Miami
In the most opulent neighborhood of one of the showiest cities in the world, the Biltmore is the greatest of the grand hotels of the American Jazz Age. If…
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Miami
If you want to see something that is 'very Miami', this is it – lush, big, over the top, a patchwork of all that a rich US businessman might want to show…
Miami Beach Boardwalk
Miami
Ahhh the Miami Beach Boardwalk! Stretching seven miles from South Point to Surfside, the parade of humanity you'll encounter on any given day will take your…
Wolfsonian-FIU
South Beach
Visit this excellent design museum early in your stay to put the aesthetics of Miami Beach into context. It’s one thing to see how wealth, leisure and the…
Holocaust Memorial
South Beach
Even for a Holocaust piece, this memorial is particularly powerful. With over 100 sculptures, its centerpiece is the Sculpture of Love and Anguish, an…
Ancient Spanish Monastery
Miami
Finding a fully intact medieval monastery in North Miami Beach is yet another reason why the moniker 'Magic City' seems so fitting. Constructed in 1141 in…
The Bass
South Beach
The best art museum in Miami Beach has a playfully futuristic facade, a crisp interplay of lines and a bright, white-walled space – like an Orthodox…

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02 / Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

Miami is fast and slow all at once and such fun to visit, from laid back beach days, to a robust art scene, delicious food and lush gardens.

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Best Time to Visit

Whether you’re into the beach life, sports, festivals or the arts, there's always something to do in the Magic City. Find out the best time to go to Miami.

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Things to Know

If you’re heading to Miami for the first (or the 40th) time, you’ll want to read these tips, tricks and observations from a seasoned local.

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Transportation

Whether you choose to get from A to B by car or by public transit, you have plenty of options in Miami. Here's our guide to getting around the Magic City.

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Free Things to Do

With free museums, free transport and free yoga, there are many great experiences in Miami that don't cost a dime.

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Best Neighborhoods

Discover the best base for you on your Miami vacation with our insider guide to the city's best neighborhoods.

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Day Trips

Alluring and well-known attractions – from island escapes to refined gardens to mysterious swampland – are just a short hop from Miami.

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Money and Costs

Glitzy Miami could easily drain your vacation fund, but there are plenty of ways to save money in the the Magic City and still have a great time.