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Miami

One full day covers South Beach's Art Deco strip, Wynwood's murals and a Cuban meal in Little Havana before heading south. This guide pulls together 4 sights, 1 activity and 1 outdoor spot from our curated routes.

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Miami, Florida, United States
Places
9

4 See · 1 Do · 1 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Drink

Curated routes
1

Florida Keys Adventure

Best season
Dec – May

from our route notes

Warmest month
August

30°C / 86°F avg high

Coolest month
January

23°C / 73°F avg high

Wettest month
June

about 191 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Miami

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

4 sights worth building a day around across Wynwood, Downtown and Coconut Grove.

  • Wynwood Walls in MiamiPhoto: Ánn Geless · Google
    See

    Wynwood Walls

    Outdoor gallery of large murals by international street artists.

    Tip Go at opening on a weekday; surrounding streets are free to wander.

    • Wynwood
    • $$
    • 60 min
    • Weekday morning
  • Pérez Art Museum Miami in MiamiPhoto: Kim Peebles · Google
    See

    Pérez Art Museum Miami

    Modern and contemporary art on Biscayne Bay, with hanging gardens on the terrace.

    Tip The bayfront terrace is a good stop even without a ticket.

    • Downtown
    • $$
    • 2 hr
    • Afternoon
  • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in MiamiPhoto: Averette · CC BY 3.0
    See

    Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

    1916 Italian Renaissance-style villa with formal gardens on Biscayne Bay.

    Tip Closed Tuesdays; buy timed tickets online.

    • Coconut Grove
    • $$$
    • 2 hr
    • Morning
  • Máximo Gómez Park (Domino Park) in MiamiPhoto: Brent Gifford · Google
    See

    Máximo Gómez Park (Domino Park)

    Calle Ocho park where older Cuban men play dominoes all day.

    Tip Watch quietly; ask before photographing players.

    • Little Havana
    • Free
    • 20 min
    • Afternoon

Do

1 activity for when the group wants to do more than look in South Beach.

  • Art Deco Welcome Center in MiamiPhoto: Rafael Ochoteco · Google
    Do

    Art Deco Welcome Center

    Base for guided walking tours of the 1930s pastel hotels along Ocean Drive.

    Tip Daily 90-minute tours start mid-morning; book online.

    • South Beach
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Morning

Outdoors

1 outdoor spot for fresh air in South Beach.

  • Lummus Park Beach in MiamiPhoto: Daniel di Palma · CC BY-SA 2.5
    Outdoors

    Lummus Park Beach

    South Beach's main stretch of sand, backed by Ocean Drive's Art Deco hotels.

    Tip Swim early; lifeguard towers mark the safest zones.

    • South Beach
    • Free
    • 2 hr
    • Morning

Eat

Where we would book a table in Miami across South of Fifth and Little Havana.

  • Joe's Stone Crab in MiamiPhoto: Cullen328 · CC BY-SA 3.0
    Eat

    Joe's Stone Crab

    South Beach institution since 1913, famous for stone crab claws and key lime pie.

    Tip Open mid-Oct to May; the takeaway counter skips the long wait.

    • South of Fifth
    • $$$$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Oct–May
  • Versailles Restaurant in MiamiPhoto: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0
    Eat

    Versailles Restaurant

    Landmark Cuban restaurant on Calle Ocho since 1971.

    Tip Grab a cafecito and croqueta at the walk-up ventanita.

    • Little Havana
    • $$
    • 60 min
    • Lunch

Drink

Our picks for a drink in Miami in Little Havana.

  • Ball & Chain in MiamiPhoto: BALL & CHAIN · Google
    Drink

    Ball & Chain

    Revived 1935 Calle Ocho bar with live Latin music and a pineapple-shaped stage.

    Tip Free salsa lessons some nights; check the schedule.

    • Little Havana
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Evening

How to fit Miami into a trip

Miami is stop 1 of 3 on our Florida Keys Adventure route. Follow it as-is or lift Miami into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Miami month by month

Average daily highs run from 23°C / 73°F in January to 30°C / 86°F in August. June is the wettest month, with about 191 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Miami weather and the best time to visit →

Near Miami

8 other destinations from our guides within about 350 km (217 mi), measured in a straight line.

Miami questions, answered

How many days do you need in Miami?

Our route notes suggest 1 day in Miami. On our Florida Keys Adventure route it is stop 1 of 3 in a 4-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 13 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Miami best known for?

One full day covers South Beach's Art Deco strip, Wynwood's murals and a Cuban meal in Little Havana before heading south. Standouts on our list: Wynwood Walls (Outdoor gallery of large murals by international street artists); Pérez Art Museum Miami (Modern and contemporary art on Biscayne Bay, with hanging gardens on the terrace); Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (1916 Italian Renaissance-style villa with formal gardens on Biscayne Bay).

When is the best time to visit Miami?

Our Florida Keys Adventure route is best Dec – May. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in August (30°C / 86°F), the coolest in January (23°C / 73°F) and the most rain in June (about 191 mm).

What are the best things to do in Miami?

Start with Lummus Park Beach, Art Deco Welcome Center, Wynwood Walls, Pérez Art Museum Miami and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 4 sights, 1 activity, 1 outdoor spot, 2 places to eat and 1 bar or café.

Where should a group eat in Miami?

Our picks: Joe's Stone Crab (South of Fifth); Versailles Restaurant (Little Havana). Open mid-Oct to May; the takeaway counter skips the long wait (Joe's Stone Crab).

What is near Miami?

The closest destinations in our guides are Downtown Miami & Bayfront (about 2 km / 1 mi), South Beach (about 6 km / 4 mi) and Key Largo (about 79 km / 49 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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