Miami Adventure: 9 Days of Fun in the Sunshine State

Andres Garcia

16 Nov 2023

Join me on an exciting 9-day journey through Miami, Florida. Explore stunning parks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and discover the vibrant culture of this coastal city.

Trip to Miami

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Viator

Day 1

$146

$ 20

Coral way

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

36 - 54 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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$50

36 - 44 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$18

12 - 15 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$36

7 - 10 min

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

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$26

Day 2

$256

$ 25

Coral way

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

7 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$50

13 - 20 min

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Spacious waterside park featuring a sand beach, large amphitheater & a playground.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

8 - 10 min

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$88

15 - 18 min

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$38

11 - 16 min

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

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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

10:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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$26

Day 3

$146

$ 30

Coral way

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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The Daily Food Co, located on 20th and Biscayne Blvd serves the best sandwiches and salads Miami has to offer

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$40

16 - 20 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

15 - 18 min

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$20

16 - 20 min

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From the creators of Dolores, but you can call me Lolita this new concept in Brickell area with smart and fresh cuisine and a great bay view. Full bar and specials every day at the new culinary gem you don't want to miss.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

9 - 11 min

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

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

$199

$ 30

Coral way

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

10 - 12 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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$75

23 - 28 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$36

4 - 5 min

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Hot spot & restaurant on the beach offering seafood amid chic decor.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$26

8 - 11 min

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

9:30 PM - 11:30 PM

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$38

Day 5

$201

$ 25

Coral way

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Bayshore Landing

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$55

11 - 14 min

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Tucked under the Neo Lofts in the historic Miami River hood just west of I-95, and helmed by chef Felipe from old-school Miami landmark Casa Juancho, Pata Negra rocks an evolving menu of regional Spanish faves bolstered by hard-to-get hog, and feels like a shadowy basement spot in Barcelona.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$48

11 - 16 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$38

10 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

1 - 2 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.

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$148

$ 35

Coral way

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

8 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

20 - 24 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$40

3 - 4 min

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$48

6 - 8 min

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

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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$25

19 - 23 min

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

11:30 PM - 12:30 AM

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Free

Day 7

$174

$ 30

Coral way

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

10 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$63

12 - 15 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$34

15 - 18 min

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$13

21 - 26 min

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Coconut Grove's premiere seen and be seen restaurant founded 23 years ago. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. Sit for a glass of wine, take a break from your dog walk, have a business meeting, a baby shower... or simply relax on a sofa, for a late night amongst friends.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$34

4 - 6 min

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

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$13

Day 8

$220

$ 40

Coral way

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

9 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

37 - 45 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$45

58 - 70 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

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.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$25

14 - 17 min

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

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$15

21 - 26 min

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We’re a Belgian bakery and restaurant serving simple, wholesome and seasonal food. Le Pain Quotidien means the daily bread in French, and like our name suggests, we’re bakers at heart. Although our handmade, organic bread is how we got our start, we serve a variety of healthy options like organ...

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$44

5 - 8 min

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

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM

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Free

Day 9

$183

$ 35

Coral way

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

5 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$20

44 - 53 min

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Chipotle is a restaurant that prepares burritos and tacos at reasonable prices. Our Food With Integrity philosophy includes unprocessed, sustainable, nutritious, responsibly raised, and organic foods where possible.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$42

10 - 12 min

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