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The Perfect 5 Days in Miami

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A balanced 5-day plan for Miami, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. Villa Vizcaya

    Morning

    Villa Vizcaya

    A breathtaking Gilded Age mansion with lush gardens and art treasures overlooking Biscayne Bay.

    10 min drive · 2.2 km to the next stop
  2. Simpson Park

    Afternoon

    Simpson Park

    A rare urban hardwood hammock offering shaded trails and tropical tranquility in the heart of Miami.

    10 min drive · 2 km to the next stop
  3. The Congress Building

    Evening

    The Congress Building

    Historic building landmark representing architectural heritage in the downtown area.

Where to eat: Versailles Restaurant — Cuban — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Culture & Icons

  1. Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College

    Morning

    Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College

    A stunning Moorish-revival tower that served as a beacon of hope for Cuban exiles—Miami's proud symbol.

    10 min walk · 0.7 km to the next stop
  2. Pérez Art Museum Miami

    Afternoon

    Pérez Art Museum Miami

    World-class modern and contemporary art meets stunning Biscayne Bay views in Miami's premier cultural landmark.

    16 min walk · 1.2 km to the next stop
  3. The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater

    Evening

    The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater

    A celebrated Black cultural landmark preserving Miami's rich history through theater, art, and community events.

Where to eat: 11th Street Diner — American — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. Holocaust Memorial

    Morning

    Holocaust Memorial

    A haunting sculpture garden honoring Holocaust victims, offering a profound and moving experience in Miami Beach.

    19 min walk · 1.4 km to the next stop
  2. World Erotic Art Museum

    Afternoon

    World Erotic Art Museum

    A daring and playful museum celebrating erotic art from ancient cultures to contemporary masterpieces.

    4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
  3. Lummus Park

    Evening

    Lummus Park

    Sun-soaked park along South Beach with playgrounds, picnic spots, and ocean breezes for everyone.

Where to eat: Aguasal by José Andrés Group — Mediterranean — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 4

Culture & Icons

  1. South Beach

    Morning

    South Beach

    Legendary shoreline of neon Art Deco glamour, dazzling beaches, and Miami's most electric nightlife scene.

  2. Cape Florida Light

    Afternoon

    Cape Florida Light

    Miami's oldest standing structure offers stunning bay views from a beautifully restored 19th-century lighthouse.

    37 min drive · 10.9 km to the next stop
  3. The Barnacle Historic State Park

    Evening

    The Barnacle Historic State Park

    Step inside Miami's oldest home, a Victorian pioneer retreat nestled amid lush bayfront grounds.

Where to eat: Al Basha Grill Kebab — Chicken — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 5

Culture & Icons

  1. Venetian Pool

    Morning

    Venetian Pool

    Swim in a stunning 1920s coral rock lagoon pool listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

    27 min drive · 7.7 km to the next stop
  2. Matheson Hammock Park

    Afternoon

    Matheson Hammock Park

    Lush tropical hammock meets calm Biscayne Bay waters for stunning sunsets and serene waterfront walks.

  3. Hialeah Park Race Track

    Evening

    Hialeah Park Race Track

    A legendary Art Deco racetrack famed for its flamingos, lush grounds, and storied thoroughbred racing history.

Where to eat: Amazonico — International — a well-loved local spot.

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