What to do in Miami: Exploring Adventures and Hidden Gems

Highlights

• Miami is one of the most fabulous ports of call in America thanks to its exquisite cuisine and expansive greenscapes.
• Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a chart-topper on everybody’s list when they head south to paradise. 
• Nestled in the heart of downtown, you’ll find theaters, contemporary art museums, children’s museums, and other cultural excursions.
• Once you’ve worked up an appetite, you won’t be disappointed by anything you find in Little Havana, whether that’s a Cuban sandwich or a strong cup of coffee.
• Of course, there are also countless beaches just waiting for you to relax into their sunny shorelines.

If you’re sitting there wondering what to do in Miami, you’re about to venture into some seriously colorful territory. This metropolis is world-renowned for its Latin flair and, without doubt, you’ll dine on some of the most delectable dishes here. 

Interestingly, though, there are also gorgeous greenscapes to dip in and out of as you walk along these city streets. It’s time for a new travel blog! Below, we’ll outline the best adventures as well as a few hidden gems that will live on in your heart forever. 

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Do you have anyone in your party who would roll their eyes at the thought of an afternoon in a museum? Vizcaya Gardens will quickly dissuade them of that notion. 

This gem is the center stone in a 1916 National Historic Landmark. It’s so remarkable, you could never cover it in a day. The gardens span 10 acres and the estate has 32 immaculately-decorated rooms for you to explore. 

Everything here has an Italian Renaissance flair, which is very befitting of a city as colorful as Miami. More specifically, if you’ve ever had Venice on your mind, you’ll appreciate the Venetian flair that dazzles the entire estate. 

When you’re ready for a little sustenance after your exploration, take the seven-minute drive to Bayshore Club for a fantastic meal overlooking the water. 

Little Havana

Cuban culture is one of the brightest colors in an already-vibrant Latin culture. As you step out of Venice, consider cha-cha-ing up to Little Havana. 

Here, you’ll taste Cuban dishes as authentic as the actual streets of Havana. Truthfully, you could walk into any one of these restaurants and walk out of them feeling satisfied. 

If you’re a coffee aficionado, it will come as no surprise that the coffee served within these streets is incomparable. Just be prepared for it to be strong enough for a spoon to stand up and dance in. 

Shortly, we’ll explore what to do in Miami with kids. So, this may be a nice morning pitstop before you wrangle everyone for a fun-filled day in one of America’s best vacation destinations.

If you time it right, swing through Domino Park to watch the masters at play. Friends of all skill levels gather together every day to play a few games. It’s nice to experience such a community feel in an otherwise-crowded American city. 

Bayfront Park

Bayfront Park is to Miami what Central Park is to New York. Of course, Central Park is 25 times the size of Bayfront Park. But, it still poses the same question: how can so many green acres exist amid such a metropolis?

Located in Downtown Miami, you’ll be able to soak up stunning views of Biscayne Bay, as well as the city skylines. Somehow, Miami has managed to beautifully blend the urban and the tropical in this gorgeous greenscape; it’s worth every bit of time spent within its nonexistent walls. 

Which, by the way, if you’re heading north to New York after your Miami marvels, be sure to check out our guide to unforgettable experiences in New York.