Miami Adventure: 10 Days of Fun in the Sun

Benjamin Tchang

18 Nov 2023

Join me on an exciting 10-day journey through Miami, FL! Explore beautiful beaches, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this amazing city.

Trip to Miami

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$141

$ 13

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$34

5 - 6 min

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Popular island park with protected beach, tennis & amusement centers, eco-tours & concessions.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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8 - 10 min

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Indoor and Outdoor Dining Room are Open for Dinner daily, Lunch Monday through Friday, and Brunch on Saturday & Sunday - Make Your Reservation Today! Takeout and delivery are available. Known as the hottest destination for locals, celebrities, and tourists alike, the Rusty Pelican offers eclecti...

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$51

12 - 15 min

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Mile-long beach near Downtown with wetlands, a boardwalk, hiking trails, picnic areas & concessions.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$10

15 - 18 min

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Shallow water beach offering a dog-friendly area with wide city vistas & watersports gear rentals.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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A Different cut of Steakhouse

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

Day 2

$217

$ 13

A Different cut of Steakhouse

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

12 - 15 min

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Lively complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin rides & experiences.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

10 - 12 min

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An original concept that offers a different dish. Milanezza is a slice of breaded meat (beef, chicken or fish), fried or baked, covered with the essence of pizza (sauces and toppings).

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$64

5 - 6 min

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Park with historic lighthouse drawing weekend crowds for beaches, fishing, cycling & more.

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$10

7 - 9 min

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$55

8 - 10 min

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Built in 1825, this lighthouse offers guided tours up 109 steps to the watch room for scenic views.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$13

Day 3

$188

$ 13

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

5 - 6 min

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Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center

The story of Cuba is told via rotating art, music performances & a bar specializing in rum.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Busy public square with tables under a shelter for dominoes & chess games, busy on Sundays.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$57

4 - 5 min

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One of Miami's oldest cultural landmarks, the theater hosts movies, educational programs & exhibits.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum.

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$28

20 - 24 min

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Poseidon Greek Restaurant & Outdoor Lounge

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$48

3 - 4 min

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The Wolfsonian-Florida International University

Eclectic industrial design collection in a 1927 building, plus lectures, films & arts events.

9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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$15

Day 4

$181

$ 13

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$39

4 - 6 min

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$25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

12 - 15 min

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Self-guided tours at an outdoor Holocaust museum with a memorial wall & a huge human hand sculpture.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$58

8 - 10 min

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Indoor play zone with a climbing wall, VR & arcade games, miniature golf & a trampoline room.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$50

9 - 11 min

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Clothing optional & family-friendly beaches, dog park & picnicking just north of South Beach action.

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Day 5

$223

$ 13

The upscale casual restaurant overlooks scenic Biscayne Bay. They serve the freshest of the sea to Miami.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

8 - 10 min

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Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$44

14 - 17 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$51

4 - 5 min

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Unique outdoor destination featuring huge, colorful street murals by artists from around the globe.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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Contemporary works by emerging & established artists displayed in a repurposed DEA warehouse.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$19

19 - 23 min

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Tucked away in the historic neighborhood of Coconut Grove, steps away from Cocowalk, is Peacock Garden, the beloved restaurant that has been a local hidden gem and go-to dining destination in the Grove for the last 10 years...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

5 - 6 min

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Waterfront park offering an off-leash dog area, outdoor gym, walking path & beach volleyball.

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

$191

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

3 - 4 min

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Paintings, sculpture & multi-media installations showcased in an ultramodern venue with a garden.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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This 8-acre landscaped city green space with water views features walking trails & sport courts.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$48

Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$20

9 - 11 min

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Views of Biscayne Bay & the downtown Miami skyline from climate-controlled glass gondolas.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$25

2 - 3 min

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Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$60

Day 7

$200

$ 10

Our new Restaurant menu feature various cuisines and traditional flavors of Europe's Sun Coast, inclusive of the Mediterranean regions of Spain, Italy, the South of France and Provence.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

4 - 6 min

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Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

20 - 24 min

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Large waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus take-out & sit-down restaurants.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Eatery. Bar room. Purlieu. A collaboration between Executive Chef Brian Nasajon & Bar Manager Ben Potts. 2637 N. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33127. (305) 699-2637.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$60

8 - 12 min

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Sprawling indoor play space featuring arcade games, bumper cars, laser tag & other activities.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$19

14 - 17 min

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Urban green space with a ball field, tennis courts & seasonal water park with movies & a snack bar.

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

5 - 6 min

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9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$52

Day 8

$179

$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

12 - 15 min

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Family-friendly 515-acre park with petting zoo, playground & pony rides plus fishing in 5 lakes.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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31 - 38 min

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Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$52

3 - 4 min

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Founded in 1896, this parish is the oldest in South Florida & the oldest Catholic school in Miami.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Education center with archives, exhibits & area tours exploring Miami's multicultural history.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$19

12 - 15 min

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Lush indoor/outdoor oasis within Peacock Park, offering Euro-style seafood, meat & veggie dishes.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$51

7 - 10 min

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A former Victorian estate, this 5-acre bayfront park hosts a mangrove forest & an Old Florida house.

9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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Day 9

$173

$ 10

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$37

16 - 20 min

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Breezy sheltered beach with a man-made atoll pool that accommodates new swimmers & kiteboarders.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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15 - 18 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$49

12 - 15 min

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Sizable horticultural destination with a guided tour via tram, water features & a butterfly exhibit.

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$31

21 - 26 min

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$43

12 - 18 min

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City park offering miles of paved biking & hiking paths plus boating & fishing in 4 separate lakes.

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Day 10

$219

$ 15

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

17 - 21 min

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Landmark outdoor garden with sculptures handcarved by one man from more than 1,000 tons of coral.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$23

33 - 40 min

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City park with a splash pad & a petting zoo for kids, plus a botanical garden & an outdoor theater.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

18 - 22 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$63

5 - 6 min

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Iconic, spring-water-filled pool built in 1923 boasting waterfalls, grottos & a tropical backdrop.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$25

9 - 11 min

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For the last 25 years, our Latin American restaurant has specialized in serving authentic Nicaraguan and Central American style cuisine to the area. Our house special and most popular dish, the churrasco which is a tenderloin meat filet, is accompanied with our favorite chimichurri sauce, gall...

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$60

8 - 12 min

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