Miami Magic: 10 Days of Sun, Sea, and Adventure

Alejandro Delgado

9 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of Miami. Discover hidden gems, soak up the sun on pristine beaches, and immerse yourself in the city's rich culture. Get ready for 10 days of pure magic!

Trip to Miami

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Exploring the Heart of Miami

$188

$ 30

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

6 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$113

11 - 14 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.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$75

Day 2Gardens, Museums, and Breathtaking Views

$312

$ 45

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$162

14 - 17 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$150

13 - 16 min

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450-ft-long pier popular for fishing & featuring viewing stations & fish-cleaning facilities.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Nature's Delight and Historic Wonders

$263

$ 30

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

24 - 29 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$38

14 - 17 min

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

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$188

Day 4Artistic Marvels and Tropical Escapes

$248

$ 59

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

21 - 26 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

24 - 29 min

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Recreation areas like baseball fields & basketball & tennis courts are found at this urban park.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$75

35 - 42 min

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

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$135

Day 5Parks, Pools, and Cultural Remembrance

$413

$ 45

Large green space featuring a public pool, nature center, playgrounds & hiking trails.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$150

21 - 26 min

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

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$263

24 - 29 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Beaches, Art, and Stunning Skyline

$390

$ 45

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$45

23 - 28 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$150

10 - 12 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$120

16 - 23 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$75

Day 7Beach Bliss and Marine Wonders

$282

$ 15

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$60

11 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$222

12 - 15 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Lighthouses, Parks, and Cultural Treasures

$263

$ 45

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$75

4 - 5 min

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

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$60

39 - 47 min

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The Wolfsonian-Florida International University

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$90

38 - 46 min

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

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$38

Day 9Parks, Street Art, and Interactive Fun

$356

$ 30

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$53

43 - 52 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$78

6 - 9 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$113

6 - 8 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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$113

Day 10Shopping, Water Thrills, and Action-Packed Fun

$75

$ 30

Large shopping center offers more than 240 retail shops, plus a food court, theater & bowling alley.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$75

27 - 33 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

Budget breakdown: $3155 In total

Activities & Food:$2787

Transport:$368