USA · 3 days · 16 stops
3 days in Miami – a ready-made itinerary
Miami is a beach city, an art city and the heart of the Cuban community in the US. Day one is for Miami Beach and its Art Deco façades, day two for the mainland neighbourhoods from downtown to Wynwood, day three for the bay with Vizcaya, Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne. Each day stays in one part of the city; in between you take the bus, the train or a taxi.
In short
- Length
- 3 days, 16 stops
- Highlights
- Art Deco District on Ocean Drive, Freedom Tower, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, South Beach, Lincoln Road
- Where to stay
- South Beach, Brickell and Downtown, Coconut Grove
- Getting around
- Miami is spread out, and the neighbourhoods are far apart.
- Best time to go
- Miami is most pleasant from December to April: dry, warm and mostly sunny.
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Top things to do in Miami
13 places you should not miss in Miami – each one is in the plan below with a time and the way there.
Art Deco District on Ocean DriveHundreds of 1930s hotels and apartment buildings in pastel colours, with neon lettering and rounded corners. The morning light is softest for photos.Day 1
South BeachWide, pale sand with the colourful lifeguard towers. The sun is still bearable in the morning.Day 1- Lincoln RoadA pedestrian mall with shops and cafés, laid out by the architect Morris Lapidus. The trees and shade canopies make the midday heat bearable.Day 1
The BassA contemporary art museum in an Art Deco building, set in a park. A cool break in the afternoon – check opening hours first.Day 1
South Pointe ParkA park and pier at the southern tip of Miami Beach. In the early evening cruise ships often sail out through the harbour entrance.Day 1
Freedom TowerIn the 1960s this Spanish-style tower was the reception centre for hundreds of thousands of refugees from Cuba. It is seen as a symbol of the city's Cuban community.Day 2
Pérez Art Museum MiamiModern and contemporary art right on Biscayne Bay. On the terrace, plants hang from the ceiling like curtains.Day 2- Máximo Gómez ParkThe little park is known as Domino Park: older men play dominoes at stone tables. Feel free to watch, but ask before taking photos.Day 2
- Wynwood WallsLarge murals by international street artists in a former warehouse district. In the streets around it almost every wall is painted too.Day 2
- Vizcaya Museum and GardensAn Italian Renaissance-style villa from the 1910s with formal gardens right on the bay. Allow about 2 hours.Day 3
- The BarnacleAn 1891 wooden house under old trees by the water, one of the oldest houses in the Miami area still on its original site.Day 3
- Bill Baggs Cape Florida State ParkBeach and trails at the southern tip of Key Biscayne, plus the 19th-century Cape Florida lighthouse. From the causeway you look back at the skyline.Day 3
- Crandon ParkA long, quiet beach on the way back, with shallow water behind a sandbar. A relaxed end before heading back into the city.Day 3
Day 1
South Beach and Art Deco
Art Deco District on Ocean Drive
Hundreds of 1930s hotels and apartment buildings in pastel colours, with neon lettering and rounded corners. The morning light is softest for photos.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Art Deco District on Ocean Driveabout 10 min on foot
South Beach
Wide, pale sand with the colourful lifeguard towers. The sun is still bearable in the morning.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): South Beachright next door
Española Way
A short pedestrian lane styled like a Spanish village, full of restaurants with outdoor tables. Good for a relaxed lunch.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Española Wayabout 15 min on foot
Lincoln Road
A pedestrian mall with shops and cafés, laid out by the architect Morris Lapidus. The trees and shade canopies make the midday heat bearable.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Lincoln Roadabout 15 min on foot
The Bass
A contemporary art museum in an Art Deco building, set in a park. A cool break in the afternoon – check opening hours first.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): The Bassabout 3.5 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
South Pointe Park
A park and pier at the southern tip of Miami Beach. In the early evening cruise ships often sail out through the harbour entrance.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): South Pointe Park
Day 2
Downtown, Little Havana and Wynwood
Freedom Tower
In the 1960s this Spanish-style tower was the reception centre for hundreds of thousands of refugees from Cuba. It is seen as a symbol of the city's Cuban community.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Freedom Towerabout 10 min on foot
Pérez Art Museum Miami
Modern and contemporary art right on Biscayne Bay. On the terrace, plants hang from the ceiling like curtains.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Pérez Art Museum Miamiabout 3.2 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Calle Ocho in Little Havana
Along Calle Ocho you get Cuban sandwiches, empanadas and tiny cups of cafecito from the street windows of the cafés.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Calle Ocho in Little Havanaabout 15 min on foot
Máximo Gómez Park
The little park is known as Domino Park: older men play dominoes at stone tables. Feel free to watch, but ask before taking photos.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Máximo Gómez Parkabout 4.4 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Wynwood Walls
Large murals by international street artists in a former warehouse district. In the streets around it almost every wall is painted too.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Wynwood Walls
Day 3
Vizcaya, Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
An Italian Renaissance-style villa from the 1910s with formal gardens right on the bay. Allow about 2 hours.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Vizcaya Museum and Gardensabout 3.8 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
The Barnacle
An 1891 wooden house under old trees by the water, one of the oldest houses in the Miami area still on its original site.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): The Barnacleabout 20 min on foot
Coconut Grove
The leafy bayside neighbourhood has plenty of cafés and restaurants around Main Highway. Good for lunch in the shade.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Coconut Groveabout 10.3 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Beach and trails at the southern tip of Key Biscayne, plus the 19th-century Cape Florida lighthouse. From the causeway you look back at the skyline.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Parkabout 4.1 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Crandon Park
A long, quiet beach on the way back, with shallow water behind a sandbar. A relaxed end before heading back into the city.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Crandon Park
Good to know
Best time to go
Miami is most pleasant from December to April: dry, warm and mostly sunny. June to November is hurricane season – hot and humid, with frequent short, heavy afternoon showers. The city is busiest in winter and spring.
Getting around
Miami is spread out, and the neighbourhoods are far apart. Downtown has the free Metromover, and Metrorail links the airport with downtown and Coconut Grove. In Miami Beach you get around well on foot, by trolley or by hire bike. To reach Key Biscayne take the bus or a taxi over the Rickenbacker Causeway.
Where to stay
South Beach
Art Deco hotels near the beach, with lots of restaurants and bars in the evening. Loud and lively, especially on Ocean Drive.
Brickell and Downtown
High-rise hotels close to the Metromover and Metrorail. Handy for the mainland days; to reach the beach you cross the bay.
Coconut Grove
Quieter and greener, with cafés by the bay. Good if you prefer an evening stroll to a night out.
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Miami: frequently asked questions
What are the must-see sights in Miami?
The must-see sights in Miami are Art Deco District on Ocean Drive, South Beach, Lincoln Road, The Bass, South Pointe Park and Freedom Tower. This plan links 13 of them into short walks over 3 days – with times, a map and tips.
Are 3 days enough for Miami?
For Miami Beach, the best-known neighbourhoods and a day on the bay, yes. With more time you can add a trip into the Everglades or a drive down to the Florida Keys.
Do I need a car in Miami?
Not necessarily for this plan: trains, buses, taxis and ride-hailing are enough. For the Everglades or the Keys a hire car or a guided tour is easier.
How do I deal with the sun and heat?
Plan beach time for the morning or late afternoon, drink plenty and use the museums for the hottest hours. You need sun protection all year round.
What should I sort out before the trip?
Check entry requirements with your government's travel advice before you go – many visitors need an authorisation before flying to the US. If you travel between June and November, keep an eye on the weather forecasts before you leave.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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