Things to do in Miami

Why go to Miami

• South Beach (Ocean Drive & the Art Deco Historic District)

  Iconic pastel buildings, people-watching, and one of the world's most famous stretches of sand, all free to walk and swim.

• Wynwood Walls

  An ever-changing outdoor museum of giant murals by global street artists in Miami's coolest neighborhood.

• Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

  A jaw-dropping Italian Renaissance villa and bay-front gardens that feel like stumbling onto a European film set.

• Little Havana (Calle Ocho)

  Domino Park, hand-rolled cigars, and the scent of café cubano in the air, a living, breathing cultural experience.

• Everglades National Park (day trip)

  Airboat through a UNESCO wilderness teeming with alligators and exotic birds just an hour from downtown.

Good to know in Miami

• Transit: Miami's free Metromover covers Brickell and downtown; use the Metrobus ($2.25/ride) or SunPass Metrorail ($2.25) to reach Miami Beach via the Airport-Flats corridor, avoid rideshares for short hops.
• Tipping: 18-20% is the firm local norm at sit-down restaurants; even counter-service spots in tourist zones will show a tip prompt, 10-15% is fine there.
• Tap water: Miami's tap water is safe and tested, carry a reusable bottle and skip expensive single-use plastic bottles everywhere.
• Free-entry days: Vizcaya Museum is free the second Saturday of each month; the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) offers free admission every first Thursday evening and second Saturday of the month.

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