Are you planning a getaway? Spend some time getting to know Miami, FL.
Magic City has so much to explore. Whether you are looking to circle the turquoise waters going breakneck speeds on a jet ski, watch a pro football game at Hard Rock Stadium , or even head indoors for the day at the Miami Seaquarium — here’s your guide to a few days in Miami that will have you screaming dalé.
Why go?
- Miami is well known for its nightlife scene. The Magic City has over 85 fun venues + spots to go out. Run, don’t walk to Basement , LIV , E11EVEN , and Space for a top-notch, non-stop, and often celebrity-studded club outing.
- It’s also the hometown of Sidney Poitier, Enrique Iglesias, DJ Khaled, and Gloria Estefan. And you can see the homes of some of these icons by taking a trip around Star Island .
- The largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the US is in Miami, with over 800 retro-looking buildings.
- It’s great for travelers looking to take a swing at the links at the PGA National Championship Course .
- Do we even have to mention the pristine beaches? Take a couple of steps on the bustling and eclectic sands of Miami Beach .
Dear Beach bums and beach babes, Miami rocks.
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Act like a local
- Food: Enjoy all-day brunch at Café Bastille , take in the rooftop views at Watr at the 1 Rooftop , and relax with a farm-to-table meal at Isabelle’s Grill Room and Garden at the Ritz Carlton .
- Drink: Do you like Piña Coladas and getting caught in the rain? Perfect. We’ll take one frosty one with a rum floater from Le Chick Miami. However, if you’re looking for more of a morning brew, head to Aroma for a frozen coffee.
- Outdoors: Spend some time in the Florida sun at Biscayne National Park , snap some pics of the exotic garden Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden , swim in the historic grottoes of the Venetian Pool , or surf along Miami’s No. 1 beach — South Beach .
- Learn: If the brief Florida rain keeps you inside, check out the Locust Projects or take a trip back to the Ice Age to view Woolly Mammoths at the Frost Science Museum .
- Listen: Jam out to some underground rock at an intimate show at The Ground or watch the latest movie in Brickell’s CMX Cinemas — which has special high-quality speakers.
- Sports: Watch a game with one of the home teams, like the Dolphins , the Marlins , the Heat , or even the Inter Miami CF .
Is it hot in here, or is it just the Miami Heat?
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Where to stay
- Luxury hotel: The Setai Miami Beach — (~$1200/night)
- Historic stay: The Betsy South Beach — (~400/night)
- Downtown views: The Gabriel Miami — (~$200/night)
- Vrbo: South Beach Apartment with Pool — (~$116/night)*
Located in the Decoplage, a luxury condo set in the heart of South beach.
Photo via Vrbo