Five ways into Miami, without getting lost in endless lists. The Cuban food and the stone crabs, the beaches and the Art Deco, the hidden bars and the day trips just beyond the city, cut down to the five that matter in each.
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EatThe five classic Miami foods, the Cuban sandwich, stone crabs, café cubano, croquetas, and the frita cubana.
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SipThe five best rooftop bars in Miami, Sugar at EAST Miami, Serena in Wynwood, Rosa Sky in Brickell, Juvia in South Beach, and Watr at the 1 Hotel.
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ExploreFive Miami neighborhoods that reward an afternoon, Wynwood, Little Havana, the Design District, Coconut Grove, and Coral Gables.
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EscapeThe five best beaches in Miami, South Beach, Mid-Beach, Bal Harbour, Crandon Park on Key Biscayne, and Matheson Hammock.
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ExperienceThe five best museums in Miami, the Pérez Art Museum (PAMM), the Frost Science Museum, the Rubell Museum, the Bass, and the ICA Miami.
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ExperienceFive Miami experiences that cost nothing, the beach, the Art Deco District, the Wynwood street murals, Little Havana's Calle Ocho, and the free ICA Miami.
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DiscoverFive Miami hidden gems, the Ancient Spanish Monastery, the Venetian Pool, Vizcaya, Coral Castle, and the Barnacle in Coconut Grove.
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DiscoverThe five best places to shop in Miami, the Design District, Lincoln Road, the Bal Harbour Shops, Wynwood's boutiques, and Aventura Mall.
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StayFive iconic Miami hotels worth a stay or a drink, the Fontainebleau, the Biltmore, the Delano, the Setai, and the Betsy.
Read Free Five →The classic Miami base, sand, Deco and nightlife.
Best for: First-timers who want it all in walking distanceExplore picks →Chic and calmer, still right on the sand.
Best for: A beach trip with more calm and polishExplore picks →The city base, dining, rooftops and transit.
Best for: A city-break trip, foodies, and easy transitExplore picks →Art, luxury shopping and standout restaurants.
Best for: Design lovers, shoppers and foodiesExplore picks →Leafy, calm and local, by the bay.
Best for: A relaxed, local-feeling, away-from-the-scene tripExplore picks →Ready-to-use plans with timing, reservations, insider tips, an interactive map, and a printable PDF.
First-Timer's
A first trip to Miami, cut to the five things to nail: the beach and Art Deco, Wynwood, Little Havana, the water, and getting around a spread-out city.
Date Night
Five complete Miami evenings, dinner, an after-spot, a step-by-step plan, and the detail that makes the night land.
Brunch
Five Miami brunches, each with a different reason to go, a lush garden, a Cuban classic, a waterfront patio, a see-and-be-seen scene, and a laid-back Grove morning.
Hidden Bars
Five hidden Miami bars worth the hunt, a secret door behind a taquería, an award-winning hotel garden, a jewel-box hotel lounge, a Wynwood back room, and a Downtown cellar.
Special Occasion Dining
Five Miami restaurants worth a milestone, a two-Michelin-star French counter, a starred Korean steakhouse, a personal chef's flagship, a coveted insider table, and an approachable tasting menu. With how to book.
Day Trips
Five day trips from Miami worth the ride, from the River of Grass and the overseas highway to the islands to a car-free beach city, a glamorous mansion town, and an underwater national park. With how to get to each and how long it takes.
Where to Stay
Where to stay in Miami, the five best areas to base yourself, matched to the trip: South Beach, Mid-Beach, Brickell/Downtown, the Design District, and Coconut Grove. With the honest trade-off for each.
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Tours and experiences that pair perfectly with our Miami recommendations.
Biscayne Bay, the islands, and the skyline from the water.
Browse →Gators and sawgrass, an easy trip from the city.
Browse →Pastel facades, Cuban coffee, and Little Havana.
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