Things to do in Miami
After hot days on sunny South Beach, mojito cocktails in Little Havana are a great way to cool off. Miami Beach is popular for the pastel shades of the Art Deco Historic District, as well as iconic design pieces at The Wolfsonian museum. In Coral Gables, the scent of flowers fills the air at Fairchild Tropical Garden, while Coconut Grove is home to the Italianate Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Most attractions open daily around 10am-5.30pm.
Museums and Galleries
Expand all1. Bass Museum of Art - Luminous Old Masters
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Flemish tapestries and works by Rubens, Botticelli and Ghirlandaio are displayed in pristine white spaces in the Bass Museum of Art at Miami Beach. New galleries and a sculpture terrace were added by Arata Isozaki in 2002 and complement the original Art Deco building perfectly.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$8; concessions US$6; under 6 yrs free
Opening Hours
Wed-Sun 12pm-5pm
Address
2121, Park Avenue, Miami Beach, Miami FL 33139
Telephone
+1 305 673 7530
2. The Wolfsonian - Homage to decorative arts
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Miami Beach's Wolfsonian is home to an array of North American and European glass, ceramics, furniture and artwork, a great introduction to design over the last century. The symbolic Wrestler, created for the 1932 Olympics, stands proud in the vestibule.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$7; concessions US$5
Opening Hours
Sat-Sun 12pm-6pm; Thu-Fri 12pm-9pm
Address
1001, Washington Avenue, Miami FL 33139
Telephone
+1 305 531 1001
Attractions
Expand all3. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens - Italianate mansion and grounds
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Eccentric James Deering built Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Coconut Grove around 1916 to resemble a slice of Renaissance Italy. The villa's rooms are filled with sumptuous gilt-edge furnishings, while the landscaped estate features 17th-century style formal gardens and sculptures.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$15; concessions US$6-US$10; under 6s free
Opening Hours
Daily 9.30am-4.30pm
Address
3251, South Miami Avenue, Coconut Grove, Miami FL 33129
Telephone
+1 305 250 9133
4. Fairchild Tropical Gardens - Lush botanical gardens
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Fairchild Tropical Garden in Coral Gables is a tranquil oasis with lakes, woods and thousands of plants. Rare palms and orchids flourish in glass conservatories and the tropical Vine Pergola is festooned with dazzling, fluorescent flowers.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$20; concessions US$10-15; under 6s free
Opening Hours
Daily 9.30am-4.30pm
Address
10901, Old Cutler Road, Miami FL 33156
Telephone
+1 305 667 1651
Special Things to do
Expand all5. Tour of Art Deco Historic District - Iconic architecture
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Tours of Miami's Art Deco Historic District leave from the Art Deco Gift Shop and introduce a fantasy landscape of tropical blues and pinks, studded with neon-covered landmark hotels. Highlights include the chic Delano and glistening white Tides hotels.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$20; concessions US$15
Opening Hours
Tours: Fri-Wed 10.30am; Thu 6.30pm
Address
1200, Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Miami FL 33139
Telephone
+1 305 531 3484
6. South Beach - Sunbathing in style
Show more Famous for its crushed-coral sands, pastel-hued lifeguard huts and bejewelled sun-worshippers, South Beach encapsulates Miami's glamorous, self-conscious vibe. For sparkling Atlantic views backed by Ocean Drive's Art Deco architecture, the best part of the beach is around 12th Street.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
24 hours daily
Address
12th Street and corner 1220 Ocean Drive, Miami FL 33139
