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Miami Adventure

Nubia Patricia Basto

7 Jan 2024

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Embark on an 8-day journey through the vibrant city of Miami, exploring its diverse museums, stunning parks, and iconic landmarks. Immerse yourself in art, culture, and natural beauty as you discover the hidden gems of this tropical paradise.

Trip to Miami

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Delights and Urban Oasis

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$113

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$ 15

Rubell Museum

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$56

11 - 14 min

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History Miami Museum

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$56

8 - 10 min

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Bayfront Park

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Bayside Marketplace

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Contemporary Art and Playful Wonders

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$113

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$ 15

de la Cruz Collection

Privately owned contemporary-art museum in a 30,000-square-foot minimalist building.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 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

9 - 11 min

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Miami Children's Museum

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$75

15 - 18 min

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The Bass

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$38

Day 3Beachside Bliss and Artistic Treasures

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$126

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$ 15

Haulover Park

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$26

33 - 40 min

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Wynwood Walls

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$39

12 - 15 min

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Pérez Art Museum Miami

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$60

Day 4Outdoor Escapades and Cultural Exploration

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$195

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$ 15

Amelia Earhart Park

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

27 - 33 min

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Jungle Island

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$131

15 - 18 min

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The Wolfsonian-Florida International University

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$45

Day 5Retail Therapy and Artistic Surprises

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$19

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$ 15

Dolphin Mall

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

15 - 18 min

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Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum

Housed on FIU's campus, museum displaying photos, prints & work by Latin American artists.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Tropical Park

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$19

Day 6Botanical Wonders and Serene Waters

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$113

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$ 8

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$94

12 - 15 min

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Matheson Hammock Park & Marina

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$19

Day 7Artistic Masterpieces and Historic Splendor

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$126

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$ 8

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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$45

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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$81

Day 8Marine Marvels and Natural Serenity

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$141

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$ 8

Miami Seaquarium

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$111

12 - 15 min

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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

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

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $1040 In total

Activities & Food:$944

Transport:$96