PlanoPlanoMiami is where Latin American, Caribbean, and North American cultures converge in a subtropical setting of beaches, mangroves, and Art Deco architecture. Things to do in Miami extend from world-class art collections and Cuban-American food traditions to Everglades adventures and a nightlife scene that runs until sunrise.
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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
A 1916 Italian Renaissance-style villa on Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove with 10 acres of formal gardens, baroque statuary, and waterfront grottos.
The Bass Museum of Art
A 1930s Art Deco building in South Beach expanded by Arata Isozaki holds European paintings, contemporary photography, and rotating exhibitions of Miami-based artists.
Institute of Contemporary Art Miami
A free museum in the Design District opened in 2017 with a focus on emerging and mid-career artists, a sculpture garden, and a facade by Aranguren + Gallegos.
Versailles Restaurant breakfast window
The iconic Cuban restaurant on Calle Ocho has a walk-up window serving cafecito (Cuban espresso), croquetas, and pastelitos de guayaba from 08:00 daily.
Virginia Key Beach and paddleboarding
The barrier island accessible by the Rickenbacker Causeway has a historic beach, mangrove kayaking, and paddleboard rentals with views of the downtown skyline.
Coconut Grove neighbourhood
Miami's oldest continuously inhabited neighbourhood has banyan-tree-lined streets, the CocoWalk outdoor mall, and the Barnacle Historic State Park on the bayfront.
Edgewater and Midtown
The fast-developing corridor between Wynwood and the bay has waterfront parks, the Shops at Midtown, and a growing roster of chef-driven restaurants.
Biscayne National Park snorkelling day trip
A 45-minute boat ride from Homestead reaches the northernmost living coral reef in the continental US, with snorkelling over shipwrecks and mangrove-island trails.
Lincoln Road Mall
The pedestrianised open-air mall on South Beach, designed by Morris Lapidus, mixes chain retailers with independent galleries, a Sunday farmers' market, and sidewalk dining.
Ball & Chain on Calle Ocho
A restored 1935 jazz club in Little Havana with live salsa bands, a tropical patio, and cocktails served from a converted Airstream, open until 03:00 on weekends.
The best months to enjoy things to do in Miami are November, December, January, February, March. Plan around these months for the best weather and fewer crowds.
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