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Miami Magic: 10 Days of Art, Culture, and Culinary Delights

Diego Ureña Mora

Diego Ureña Mora

21 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Miami's vibrant art scene, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's rich cultural heritage. This 10-day itinerary is packed with exciting attractions and hidden gems that will leave you spellbound.

Trip to Miami

Day 1Artistic Marvels and Cuban Delights
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$306

Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center
The story of Cuba is told via rotating art, music performances & a bar specializing in rum.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Tower Theater Miami
One of Miami's oldest cultural landmarks, the theater hosts movies, educational programs & exhibits.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$50
7 - 10 min

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Bay of Pigs Museum & Library
Documents & artifacts about the failed Cuban invasion are displayed in a house staffed by veterans.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Lung Yai Thai Tapas
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$144
4 - 6 min

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Old's Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$112
Day 2Art, Shopping, and Gastronomic Bliss
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$252

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$ 10

Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum
Housed on FIU's campus, museum displaying photos, prints & work by Latin American artists.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Dolphin Mall
Large shopping center offers more than 240 retail shops, plus a food court, theater & bowling alley.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Texas de Brazil
Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$112
1 - 2 min

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The Cheesecake Factory
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$140
Day 3Enchanting Festivities and Artistic Wonders
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$465

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$ 30

Santa's Enchanted Forest
Seasonal amusement park with rides, acrobats & magic shows, plus traditional carnival food.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$150
27 - 33 min

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Rubell Museum
Contemporary works by emerging & established artists displayed in a repurposed DEA warehouse.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$75
8 - 10 min

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Plaza Seafood Market
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$128
7 - 9 min

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Doya
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$112
Day 4Immersive Museums and Gourmet Delights
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$324

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$ 10

Miami Children's Museum
$25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$100
15 - 18 min

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David Castillo
5,000-sq.-ft. gallery in a former warehouse showcasing the works of mid-career & emerging artists.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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de la Cruz Collection
Privately owned contemporary-art museum in a 30,000-square-foot minimalist building.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Harry's Pizzeria - Design District
Harry’s Pizzeria is James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Schwartz's neighborhood American pizzeria first opened in 2011, a hip, casual joint for people who love pizza, but who also crave and gather around innovative, genuine cooking...
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$116
4 - 5 min

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Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$108
Day 5Graffiti Galore and Contemporary Treasures
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$345

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$ 20

Museum of Graffiti
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$75
7 - 9 min

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Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami
Paintings, sculpture & multi-media installations showcased in an ultramodern venue with a garden.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Habitat
At Habitat, the sophisticated service is as warm as the atmosphere and five-star cuisine is delivered family-style because great meals are meant to be shared. It’s just more fun that way.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$116
6 - 9 min

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The Bass
Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$50
8 - 11 min

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Casa Tua Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$104
Day 6Island Adventures and Scenic Dining
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$212

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$ 30

Bayside Marketplace
Large waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus take-out & sit-down restaurants.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Venetian Islands
Chain of artificial islands in Biscayne Bay that's connected to the mainland via a causeway.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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The Deck at Island Gardens
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$104
13 - 16 min

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Lucali
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$108
Day 7Memorable Memorials and Artistic Enclaves
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$380

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$ 20

Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach
Self-guided tours at an outdoor Holocaust museum with a memorial wall & a huge human hand sculpture.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Pérez Art Museum Miami
Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$80
11 - 14 min

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Mandolin Aegean Bistro
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$116
4 - 6 min

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Haitian Heritage Museum
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$40
4 - 5 min

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COTE Miami
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$144
Day 8Cultural Exploration and Gastronomic Delights
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$478

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$ 20

The Wolfsonian-Florida International University
Eclectic industrial design collection in a 1927 building, plus lectures, films & arts events.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$60
21 - 26 min

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History Miami Museum
Education center with archives, exhibits & area tours exploring Miami's multicultural history.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$75
11 - 14 min

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Love Life Cafe
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$144
4 - 5 min

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The Margulies Collection at the WAREhOUSE
Contemporary & vintage photography, video & sculpture displayed in a huge converted-warehouse space.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$75
5 - 8 min

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Zak the Baker
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$124
Day 9Ancient Marvels and Tropical Gardens
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$463

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$ 20

Coral Castle
Landmark outdoor garden with sculptures handcarved by one man from more than 1,000 tons of coral.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$90
40 - 48 min

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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Sizable horticultural destination with a guided tour via tram, water features & a butterfly exhibit.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$125
11 - 14 min

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Whisk Gourmet
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$124
5 - 8 min

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Fiola
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$124
Day 10Artistic Gems and Serene Gardens
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$442

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$ 10

Lowe Art Museum
At UM campus, small museum showcasing art from ancient & baroque to American, with special events.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$60
15 - 18 min

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Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$110
16 - 23 min

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Doggi's Arepa Bar
Venezuelan Cuisine /Latin American/ Arepas / fast food / burger / Salads.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$132
10 - 15 min

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El Carajo International Tapas & Wines
Combining old world charm with a fresh face, Miami's secret gem, EL CARAJO proudly serves tapas with a variety of traditional and modern flavors. We boast a selection of over 1500 wines, 150 beers and 40 sakes from every corner of the globe. ¡Del carajo se ve lo mejor!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$140

Budget breakdown: $3834 In total

Activities & Food:$3667
Transport:$167