
With 7 days in Miami, you'll have time to experience the city's highlights. This is a city of contrasts, where the meticulously manicured European gardens of the Vizcaya Museum gaze across Biscayne Bay at the ever-evolving skyline. In the Wynwood Arts District, former warehouses are canvases for some of the world's most celebrated street artists, creating a constantly changing outdoor gallery.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & First Impressions
Start your Miami adventure by getting your bearings and exploring the city's most iconic landmarks. Take time to soak in the atmosphere and discover why this destination captures the hearts of millions.
South Beach
Experience South Beach, one of Miami's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into United States's culture and heritage.
💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.
Art Deco District
Experience Art Deco District, one of Miami's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into United States's culture and heritage.
💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.
Day 2: Local Life & Neighborhoods
Experience Miami like a local today. Wander through authentic neighborhoods, discover hidden cafes, and get a taste of everyday life in United States.
Wynwood Walls
Experience Wynwood Walls, one of Miami's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into United States's culture and heritage.
💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.
Little Havana
Experience Little Havana, one of Miami's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into United States's culture and heritage.
💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.
Day 3: Art, History & Discovery
Uncover layers of history that shaped Miami. From ancient remains to modern marvels, today reveals the stories behind the city's evolution.
Vizcaya Museum
Experience Vizcaya Museum, one of Miami's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into United States's culture and heritage.
💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.
Ocean Drive
Experience Ocean Drive, one of Miami's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into United States's culture and heritage.
💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.
Day 4: Explore Wynwood & the Design District
Trade the big landmarks for a neighborhood day in Wynwood & the Design District, one of the best areas to see everyday life in Miami.
Wynwood & the Design District
Adjacent neighborhoods that form Miami's epicenter for contemporary art, fashion, and design. Wynwood is gritty, creative, and covered in breathtaking street art, while the Design District is a polished, luxury-branded open-air museum of high design.
💡 Tip: Don't miss: Wynwood Walls & the surrounding mural-covered streets, The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA), Design District's luxury boutiques & public art installations.
The Ancient Spanish Monastery
A stunning 12th-century Cistercian monastery originally built in Segovia, Spain, that was dismantled and shipped to Miami in the 1920s, then painstakingly reassembled.
💡 Tip: It's an utterly surreal and peaceful piece of medieval Europe tucked away in North Miami Beach, surrounded by lush gardens. It feels completely disconnected from the modern city.
Day 5: Day Trip to Everglades National Park
Leave Miami behind for a day and head to Everglades National Park (45-60 min by car from Downtown Miami).
Everglades National Park
Venture into the vast 'River of Grass,' a unique subtropical wilderness that's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles coexist, and it offers a stunning natural counterpoint to Miami's urban energy.
💡 Tip: Highlights: Airboat tour through sawgrass marshes from operators like Coopertown, Shark Valley Tram Tour for wildlife spotting & observation tower, Anhinga Trail (an easy boardwalk for guaranteed gator sightings), Learning about the fragile ecosystem at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center.
Day 6: Day Trip to Key Biscayne & Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Leave Miami behind for a day and head to Key Biscayne & Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park (30 min by car from South Beach (including causeway)).
Key Biscayne & Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Escape to an island paradise with some of Miami's most beautiful and serene beaches. Key Biscayne feels worlds away, with a relaxed, family-friendly vibe, a historic lighthouse, and pristine parkland.
💡 Tip: Highlights: The historic Cape Florida Lighthouse at Bill Baggs State Park, Relaxing on the quiet, sandy beaches away from crowds, Biking or rollerblading along the park's scenic paths, Fresh seafood at the Rusty Pelican or other waterfront restaurants.
Day 7: Coconut Grove & Coral Gables & Hidden Gems
Spend your last day away from the main sights: slow down in Coconut Grove & Coral Gables and seek out a few places most visitors to Miami never find.
Coconut Grove & Coral Gables
These lush, leafy neighborhoods offer a more relaxed, historic, and upscale side of Miami. Coconut Grove is a bohemian village with a marina and parks, while Coral Gables is known for its Mediterranean Revival architecture, curated landscaping, and upscale vibe.
💡 Tip: Don't miss: Vizcaya Museum and Gardens' European-style estate, The Venetian Pool (a historic public swimming pool), Coconut Grove's CocoWalk & waterfront dining.
Oleta River State Park
Florida's largest urban park, located on Biscayne Bay, offering a wild escape with miles of mountain biking trails, kayak rentals through mangrove forests, and quiet picnic areas.
💡 Tip: It provides a genuine outdoor adventure just minutes from the skyscrapers. You can kayak to a secluded island or spot manatees, offering a side of Miami most tourists never see.
Coral Castle
A mysterious stone structure in Homestead built single-handedly over 28 years by the eccentric Latvian-American Edward Leedskalnin as a monument to his lost love.
💡 Tip: The engineering feat is baffling—how one man moved and carved multi-ton blocks of coral rock with primitive tools is an unsolved mystery. It's quirky, romantic, and uniquely Floridian.
Top tours and experiences in Miami
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Miami Biscayne Bay rich and famous Sightseeing Boat Tour
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Why Visit Miami
World-Class Beaches & Iconic Art Deco Architecture: South Beach isn't just sand and surf; it's the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world. Stroll along Ocean Drive to admire the pastel facades, neon signs, and streamlined curves of historic hotels like The Colony and The Carlyle, then hit the famous white-sand beach itself.
A Culinary Capital of Cuban & Latin Flavors: Experience an authentic taste of Cuba without a passport. In Little Havana, queue for a Cuban sandwich at Versailles Restaurant, watch master torcedores roll cigars at El Titan de Bronze, and savor a potent cortadito while listening to live salsa music on Calle Ocho.
A Global Epicenter for Street Art & Contemporary Culture: The Wynwood Walls transformed an industrial district into an international street art destination. Explore massive murals by artists like Shepard Fairey and Kenny Scharf, then browse the independent galleries, breweries, and chic boutiques that fill the surrounding blocks.
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How much do 7 days in Miami cost?
Plan on roughly €910 on a budget, €1,981 mid-range or €3,570 for a comfortable trip, per person and excluding travel to Miami.
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (per night) | €90 | €200 | €350 |
| Food and drinks (per day) | €28 | €55 | €100 |
| Sightseeing and activities (per day) | €12 | €28 | €60 |
| Total per day | €130 | €283 | €510 |
| Total for 7 days | €910 | €1,981 | €3,570 |
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Where to stay in Miami
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Travel Tips
- 1Book accommodation in the city center for easy access to attractions. Miami is best explored by combining walking with public transport.
- 2The best time to visit Miami is November to April. Shoulder seasons offer fewer crowds and pleasant weather.
- 3The local currency is US Dollar ($). Carry some cash for small vendors and markets.
- 4A few words in English go a long way with locals. Even "please" and "thank you" will earn smiles.
- 5Download offline maps and translation apps before your trip. WiFi can be spotty in historic areas.
- 6With 7 days, consider a day trip outside Miami to experience more of United States.
Must-Try Food in Miami
💡 Don't just stay on the beach! The mainland neighborhoods like Little Havana, Wynwood, and Coconut Grove offer the richest cultural experiences and often better food values.
Neighborhoods to Explore in Miami
South Beach & the Art Deco Historic District
The iconic, high-energy heart of Miami Beach, famous for its stunning shoreline, vibrant nightlife, and the world's largest concentration of pastel-colored Art Deco architecture from the 1930s and 40s.
Little Havana
The cultural and emotional center of Miami's Cuban exile community.
Day Trip Ideas
With 7 days in Miami, you have time for a memorable day trip. Here are some great options nearby:
Fort Lauderdale
Known as the 'Venice of America' for its extensive canal system, Fort Lauderdale offers a slightly more laid-back coastal vibe with a fantastic beachfront promenade, upscale shopping on Las Olas Boulevard, and scenic water taxi tours.
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