14 Sites to See in Miami Miami is a cultural and urban hub known for its beaches, art, food, nightlife and Latin influence. It is often referred to as a “magic city”, and it is not hard to see why. With the mix of impeccable weather, beautiful beaches, art, food and Latin culture, Miami is packed with things to explore and do. This popular vacation destination has everything you need for fun from a luxury beach getaway to thriving art scene to outdoorsy sports in a nearby national park.
1. Miami Beach
When you think of Miami, an image of the ever-famous Miami Beach probably comes to mind. This island city sits just East of downtown and is connected to mainland Miami by bridges. With its beautiful turquoise waters ripe for instabragging, …show more content…
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Southwest of downtown Miami is a town called Coral Gables where you can visit the beautiful Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. This place is not your typical veggie patch- it is 83-acres of tropical plants ranging from rare to ubiquitous flora that can be explored on a self guided tour or in a tram that moves around the garden.
8. Key Biscayne
Located south of the city just over the Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne is an island town with beautiful beaches and parks. Grab a bike, go for a run or test your kayaking skills on a beautiful beach or in nearby Crandon Park to the north or Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park to the south.
9. Wynwood Walls Art Museum
If you find art museums stuffy and boring, shake things up with Wynwood Walls. This outdoor street museum is made up of colorful wall murals and graffiti painted by a variety of artists from around the world. You won’t think of a canvas in the same way again!
10. Bayside Marketplace
Grab 2 for 1 mojito and stroll around Bayside Marketplace. The downtown area has a variety of shops, restaurants and live music to keep you entertained. Don’t be weirded out by people openly dancing to live music- it is optional but encouraged. Hire a boat ride to see the city from a different
1. Miami Beach
When you think of Miami, an image of the ever-famous Miami Beach probably comes to mind. This island city sits just East of downtown and is connected to mainland Miami by bridges. With its beautiful turquoise waters ripe for instabragging, …show more content…
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Southwest of downtown Miami is a town called Coral Gables where you can visit the beautiful Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. This place is not your typical veggie patch- it is 83-acres of tropical plants ranging from rare to ubiquitous flora that can be explored on a self guided tour or in a tram that moves around the garden.
8. Key Biscayne
Located south of the city just over the Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne is an island town with beautiful beaches and parks. Grab a bike, go for a run or test your kayaking skills on a beautiful beach or in nearby Crandon Park to the north or Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park to the south.
9. Wynwood Walls Art Museum
If you find art museums stuffy and boring, shake things up with Wynwood Walls. This outdoor street museum is made up of colorful wall murals and graffiti painted by a variety of artists from around the world. You won’t think of a canvas in the same way again!
10. Bayside Marketplace
Grab 2 for 1 mojito and stroll around Bayside Marketplace. The downtown area has a variety of shops, restaurants and live music to keep you entertained. Don’t be weirded out by people openly dancing to live music- it is optional but encouraged. Hire a boat ride to see the city from a different