Things to do in Miami: Famous for the shopping culture, the american city has things for anyone to do, from zoos and art galleries to nudist beaches 

Miami is famous for its shopping, but the city is also culturally diverse and that is reflected on the different attractions we can find when we look for things to do in Miami, like Little Havana, a small piece of Cuba in the US. 

The grownups can have fun in South Beach parties, in good restaurants at Bayside Marketplace, in NBA basketball games and at Wynwood District, a colorful art center with galleries, theaters and museums. More relaxed people might prefer to stay at North Beach, while the more adventurous ones might prefer the nudist beaches of Haulover Park. 

Miami is also full of attractions for kids, like the Lummus and Flamingo parks. Children can get to know more than 3,000 species of plants in Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, visit the animals of Jungle Park, enjoy the activities of  Miami Children\’s Museum and visit the Miami Seaquarium, which is the oldest oceanarium in the United States, built in 1955. 

In between all these attractions, don’t miss the main shopping spots in the city. One of the best places to visit in Miami, if you are looking for fancy brands, is The Village of Merrick Park and Bal Harbour, but if you don’t have that much money, don\’t worry, you still have a lot of options at Sawgrass Mills, Dolphin Mall, Dadeland Mall and the tradicional Lincoln Road. 

What to Do in Miami 

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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

The fabulous Fairchild Botanic Garden has more than 3 thousand species of plants and offers free tickets daily, where you can see lots of butterflies. 

Biscayne Bay

You can get a boat route that passes through different islands with lots of celebrity houses. 

Bayside Marketplace

The gastronomic center brings cuisines from many countries together. The nice weather also makes this a great spot for walks after dinner. 

Wynwood District

The area was transformed and today it hosts art galleries, museums and theaters, along with graffiti  spread throughout the walls.  

Fort Lauderdale

Known as “North-american Venice”, the city is right beside Miami and is one of the best places to visit in the US. The charming water routes and beaches make the spot a great destination for a quick trip. 

South Beach

One of the most trendy beaches in town, it is another of the best places to visit in Miami Florida. South Point Park became one of the famous places to watch the sundown. 

North Beach 

Even though it is surrounded by hotels and restaurants, it is much calmer than South Beach, because it is farther from the party centers and neighborhoods. 

Haulover Park

A park by the sea with excellent structure for visitors, with parking lots, bathrooms and barbecue grills. It gathers a very varied public, because the water is calm and perfect for kids to play at one point, and a nudist area on the other side of the beach. 

Shopping 

If you are looking for luxury brands, The Village of Merrick Park and Bal Harbor are two good options. But, if your idea is to save money, Sawgrass Mills, Dolphin Mall and Dadeland Mall Ssas are great places to find good prices and lots of options. Lincoln Road is an open-air mall and has dozens of shops.

Other Places to Visit in Miami 

  • Española Way
  • Flamingo Park
  • Little Havana
  • Lummus Park
  • Holocaust Memorial of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation
  • Jungle Island
  • Miami Children’s Museum
  • Miami Beach Botanical Garden
  • Miami Design District
  • Miami Seaquarim
  • Ocean Drive
  • Venetian Pool
  • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

How to Get to Miami 

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By Plane 

The easiest way to get to Miami is by plane, since the city has its own airport and it receives daily flights from a lot of different places.

Best Time to Visit Miami 

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Miami is sunny all year long, but between July and September is hurricane season in the Caribbean, so there are very strong rains in Florida. Despite being known for its hot weather, don’t underestimate the winter, when temperatures can reach 5 degrees. 

The high season in Miami is during the winter, between the months of December and March. This is the time when americans run away from the cold to enjoy the tropical climate of Florida. During these months, the maximum temperatures can reach 24ºC and the weather is usually steady and sunny.    

But the low season is between June and September. These are the months when the temperatures go up to 30º degrees and there might be some storms and even hurricanes. During this period, prices are very low. 

Where to stay in Miami 

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