Best Things to Do in Miami

What Miami is worth your time for

Miami is where Latin America meets the beach — 24 km of white sand, the largest Art Deco district in the world, one of North America's best Latin food scenes, and gateway to the Everglades, Florida Keys and Cuba (for approved travellers). Brightline high-speed rail now connects to Orlando in 3h30.

Best things to do in Miami

• South Beach & Ocean Drive Art Deco

  12-block Art Deco Historic District — best on foot or free trolley.

• Wynwood Walls & galleries

  150+ street-art murals; Second Saturday Art Walk free evenings monthly.

• Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

  Italian Renaissance villa on Biscayne Bay — 1916 estate with garden loop.

• Everglades airboat tour

  45 min west — alligators, cypress swamps, half-day operators from US$65.

• Little Havana / Calle Ocho

  Cuban cigars, domino park, Ball & Chain live music, walking tours from US$25.

Booking tours and experiences

Timed-entry sights and small-group tours in Miami sell out first in peak season. Booking the two or three experiences you care most about before arrival usually costs the same and protects the dates you want.

Fitting it into your days

Plan around 4–6 days. Group sights by neighbourhood rather than by ranking — it saves hours of backtracking.