Lonely PlanetJul 30, 2026
The top 14 things to do in Miami
Miami is fast and slow all at once and such fun to visit, from laid back beach days, to a robust art scene, delicious food and lush gardens.
25 things in this story
- LoweMuseumArt museum at the University of Miami.
- Elsewhere
- Calle OchoNeighborhoodMiami, United StatesStreet in Little Havana known for Cuban culture and food.
- WynwoodNeighborhoodMiami, United StatesArea known for art galleries, murals, and graffiti.
- Wynwood WallsSightMiami, United StatesOutdoor museum of graffiti art in Wynwood.
- Bayside MarketplaceMarketMiami, United StatesShopping and dining hotspot in Downtown Miami.
- South BeachNeighborhoodMiami, United StatesFamous Miami destination for beaches and people-watching.
- Coconut GroveNeighborhoodMiami, United StatesNeighborhood with Old Florida charm.
- Frost Museum of ScienceMuseumMiami, United StatesScience museum worth a visit.
- EvergladesSightMiami, United StatesSubtropical wilderness with gators, birds, and airboat rides.
- Betsy HotelHotelMiami, United StatesHotel located in South Beach.
- Crandon ParkParkMiami, United StatesIt is connected to mainland Miami via the Rickenbacker Causeway.
- Bill Baggs Cape Florida State ParkParkMiami, United StatesBill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area occupies approximately the southern third of the island of Key Biscayne,…
- StiltsvilleSightMiami, United StatesThe structures stand on wood or reinforced concrete pilings, generally ten feet above the shallow water, which varies…
- Biscayne National ParkNature reserveMiami, United StatesThe park preserves Biscayne Bay and its offshore barrier reefs.
- Bakehouse Art ComplexMuseumMiami, United StatesArt complex in Wynwood.
- VersaillesRestaurantMiami, United StatesPopular spot for Cuban coffee and snacks.
- Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA NoMi)MuseumMiami, United StatesArt museum in North Miami.
- Bass Museum of ArtMuseumMiami, United StatesOne of the city's oldest art museums in Miami Beach.
- FrostMuseumSweetwater, United StatesArt museum at Florida International University.
- Pérez Art MuseumMuseumMiami, United StatesMuseum with an impressive collection of Latin American art.
- Everglades Safari ParkZooMiami, United StatesOffers airboat rides along the river of grass.
- Shark Valley Visitor CenterSightMiami, United StatesEntrance to Everglades National Park.
- Kaseya CenterSightMiami, United StatesHome of the Miami Heat basketball team.
- LoanDepot ParkSightMiami, United StatesStadium for the Miami Marlins baseball team.
- Margulies CollectionMuseumMiami, United States