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Are you planning a getaway? Spend some time getting to know Miami, FL.
Magic City has so much to explore. Whether you are looking to circle the turquoise waters going breakneck speeds on a jet ski, watch a pro football game at Hard Rock Stadium, or even head indoors for the day at the Miami Seaquarium — here’s your guide to a few days in Miami that will have you screaming dalé.
Why go?
- Miami is well known for its nightlife scene. The Magic City has over 85 fun venues + spots to go out. Run, don’t walk to Basement, LIV, E11EVEN, and Space for a top-notch, non-stop, and often celebrity-studded club outing.
- It’s also the hometown of Sidney Poitier, Enrique Iglesias, DJ Khaled, and Gloria Estefan. And you can see the homes of some of these icons by taking a trip around Star Island.
- The largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the US is in Miami, with over 800 retro-looking buildings.
- It’s great for travelers looking to take a swing at the links at the PGA National Championship Course.
- Do we even have to mention the pristine beaches? Take a couple of steps on the bustling and eclectic sands of Miami Beach.
Dear Beach bums and beach babes, Miami rocks.
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Act like a local
- Food: Enjoy all-day brunch at Café Bastille, take in the rooftop views at Watr at the 1 Rooftop, and relax with a farm-to-table meal at Isabelle’s Grill Room and Garden at the Ritz Carlton.
- Drink: Do you like Piña Coladas and getting caught in the rain? Perfect. We’ll take one frosty one with a rum floater from Le Chick Miami. However, if you’re looking for more of a morning brew, head to Aroma for a frozen coffee.
- Outdoors: Spend some time in the Florida sun at Biscayne National Park, snap some pics of the exotic garden Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, swim in the historic grottoes of the Venetian Pool, or surf along Miami’s No. 1 beach — South Beach.
- Learn: If the brief Florida rain keeps you inside, check out the Locust Projects or take a trip back to the Ice Age to view Woolly Mammoths at the Frost Science Museum.
- Listen: Jam out to some underground rock at an intimate show at The Ground or watch the latest movie in Brickell’s CMX Cinemas — which has special high-quality speakers.
- Sports: Watch a game with one of the home teams, like the Dolphins, the Marlins, the Heat, or even the Inter Miami CF.
Where to stay
- Luxury hotel: The Setai Miami Beach — (~$1200/night)
- Historic stay: The Betsy South Beach — (~400/night)
- Downtown views: The Gabriel Miami — (~$200/night)
- Vrbo: South Beach Apartment with Pool — (~$116/night)*
Located in the Decoplage, a luxury condo set in the heart of South beach.
Photo via Vrbo