Miami, Florida: 15 Spectacular Things to do in the City of Magic

Miami

Updated On: November 08, 2023 by   Ahmed SamirAhmed Samir

Miami is located in the United States of America, specifically in the southeastern part of the state of Florida, and it is known for being the largest city in it. Miami is called the Magic City and occupies second place after the city of Jacksonville in Florida in terms of area, where its area is about 139.86 km2. 

The city is considered an important cultural and economic center in America and is considered a pioneer in many fields, including entertainment and public commerce. In 2009, it was ranked as the most expensive city in the United States of America.

The state of Florida was discovered by the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513, it was Spanish and then a British colony. One of the most famous cities next to Miami, which we will talk about in this article, is the city of Orlando and Saint Augustine, which is the oldest European colony.

The city of Miami is characterized by the presence of many beautiful things in it, as it contains many beaches that are featured by its stunning scenery and the most beautiful coasts in the United States of America. There is also wildlife and is home to many animals such as crocodiles and dolphins. It also has many reserves of animals, birds, and plants, the most famous in the city are the Miami Bird Sanctuary and the Miami Butterfly Sanctuary of tropical origin.

The city contains more than 300 skyscrapers and it is the home to the third tallest skyscraper in America. Some of the famous neighborhoods in Miami are Little Havana, Little Haiti, Wine wood, Coconut Grove, and Ironside. One of the most beautiful things that the city is famous for is the Miami Football Club, which considers the famous English player David Beckham one of the main owners of the Miami team.

The Best Time to Visit Miami

It is always recommended to visit the city of Miami in the period from March till May because the temperature is moderate at this time and it is approximately 21 degrees. 

Also, the climate of the area in which Miami is located is semi-tropical, which makes it possible to visit throughout the year, except in the summer months due to the high humidity there. 

Things to do in Miami

Miami is one of the most beautiful cities in America, as it has a very special atmosphere and wonderful climate, tourist resorts are spread all over the city, and millions of tourists come to Miami every year.

The city has many attractions for tourists, for example, you can ride a boat and enjoy the Miami River for more than two hours, and also discover the jungles of Miami to spend a wonderful time. If you are a bird lover, then visit Parrot Forest Island, which is a large park for birds, animals, and also plants. In addition to the monkey forest, this includes all monkeys of all different species.

One of the things that tourists love to do in Miami is to visit its beaches, as they are the best places for nature lovers, and one of its most famous beaches in South Beach. There are also many commercial markets in the city that are suitable for all individuals and all economic levels. Besides all that, you can enjoy recreational water sports such as water skiing, playgrounds, and parks. 

Now let us get to know more about the city, things to do there, and its top attraction that will be useful to you on your trip to one of the most beautiful cities in the United States, so enjoy.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Miami, Florida: 15 Spectacular Things to do in the City of Magic
Miami Vizcaya museum at waterfront

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is one of the important landmarks and historical tourist attractions in Miami, it is set on 28 acres. This place was built in 1916 by James Deering, and it was his winter home.

The museum is designed in the Italian Renaissance style, and it contains 34 rooms filled with an amazing collection of European furniture, decorative arts, and antiques from the 15th to the 19th centuries.

The magnificent Vizcaya Garden took more than 1,100 years to complete, ensuring access to the exquisite European design that distinguished it. Visitors to the park enjoy pools, fountains, beautiful Italian and French sculptures, and ornate sculptures featuring female figures. It is a more than wonderful park and is one of the most beautiful tourist places in Miami.

South Beach

Miami, Florida: 15 Spectacular Things to do in the City of Magic
jet ski and boat sailing next to South Miami Beach

South Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Miami, offering a great opportunity for tourists to enjoy a pioneering and unique swimming experience. The southern beach is called the beach of the rich because many celebrities and artists frequent it.

 South Beach has many restaurants that offer tourists a lot of wonderful food from Arab and international cuisines. The southern beach also offers tourists the opportunity to ride rollerblades, as well as paragliding and kayaking.

Everglades National Park

Miami, Florida: 15 Spectacular Things to do in the City of Magic
Airboat in Everglades Florida Big Cypress National Preserve

Everglades National Park is the perfect place for nature lovers, it is located near Miami, and covers 1.5 million acres, and it includes snakes, birds, and crocodiles. 

When you visit the park, you find an information center to give you all the information you need to know about the park, beside a walking trail and the famous one in the park is Anhinga Trail. You can also try the airboat tour in the park, which is a high-speed boat that makes you discover the wildlife surrounding you. 

Miami Beach

Miami Beach is one of the most famous places to visit in the city, it is located on a barrier island, and you will see that it is connected to the mainland by a couple of bridges and the nice thing about Miami Beach is that it has the mixture of entertainment areas and sandy beaches.

While you are in the Miami Beach area, you can visit the Art Deco Historic District and have a great time and relax at the South Beach. The district contains many shops, restaurants, hotels, and many other things. One of the famous streets that you can visit there is Ocean Drive street, which contains roads located along the oceanfront and also magnificent Art Deco buildings.

Miami Zoo

Miami Zoo is the best place for families for sure, it is the place where you can find more than 3,000 different kinds of wild animals with about 40 endangered species. The place there is amazing, you will see that the animals in the zoo can be grouped with other species and co-exists in the wild and live as they do in their natural habitats.

It is well-known as the only zoo in the United States located in a subtropical climate, containing more than 1,000 species of plants and trees. For children they will love the place, besides seeing the animals and feeding them, they can head to the playing areas and have a great time there. 

Bayside Marketplace

Miami, Florida: 15 Spectacular Things to do in the City of Magic

Bayside Marketplace is like an outdoor mall, with more than 150 shops, cafes, restaurants, and entertainment shows also held there. The mall is located in a perfect location along Miami’s waterfront with a lovely view over the dock, and seeing boats spread everywhere around you, and giving you much relaxation and a nice time.

After having your tour at the place, you can have another tour but this time is on a boat from the dock beside the mall and you will see many locations around Biscayne Bay.

Coral Castle

Miami, Florida: 15 Spectacular Things to do in the City of Magic
Coral Castle at night

The Coral Castle is a man’s creation made of limestone from more than 28 years and it was built by Edward Leedskalnin between 1923 and 1951 with his homemade tools. No one knew how he did all of his work and he didn’t allow anyone to see it. 

But now you go inside there, see all of his famous structures, and discover the place, and don’t forget to see the giant gate that is opened by touching a figure and besides that the carving stone tables, chairs, and many other things. 

Miami Children’s Museum

Miami, Florida: 15 Spectacular Things to do in the City of Magic
Aerial drone photo of the Miami Children’s Museum

It is a suitable place for children where you can find many entertaining and educational exhibits located in a beautiful and colorful designed building with more than 56,000 square feet.

The exhibits are made to attract the children’s creativity and curiosity, also when you are at the museum you will be able to see about 14 themed galleries that include things about art, community, and culture with other 4 outdoor exhibits that give the chance for kids to play and have a great time.

Little Havana and Calle Ocho

Little Havana is considered as the Cuban district of Miami, it is well-known more for its culture with restaurants, food shops that are specialists in Latin foods and you can hear Latin music in all the district. While walking in the streets, you will murals that are decorated on the walls of the buildings the scenes of daily life. 

Calle Ocho is the main road in the neighborhood and there are many things to do there, but the Little Havana District is spread in a larger place than just in this road and the place offers you many entertainment things, besides the restaurants that offer you some lovely Cuban foods.

If you are visiting Miami in March, then don’t forget to attend the Calle Ocho Festival, which is made for the celebration of the Cuban culture and it is known as the largest of its kind in the world and it includes not only Cuban culture but also Latin American cultures.

Art Deco Historic District

The Art Deco Historic District is famous in Miami, it is well-known for its architectural style buildings which were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. The buildings were designed in pastel colors with large neon signs and all that was built after the hurricane that happened in 1926, and many hotels and restaurants were restored.

Two main streets pass through the districts which are Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue, and many of the beautiful buildings located in the district are now hotels that you can stay in.

Jungle Island

Jungle Island is a great place for nature lovers, where it is a bird sanctuary, botanical garden, and wildlife habitat, and also with many birds like parrots. When you visit the place, you can see many animals like tigers, monkeys, and much more.

Besides that, it also includes in its garden more than 2,000 different types of plants like orchids, bromeliads, and more. After seeing all that, you can have some fun with kids in the playground area, wall climbing, and a tree walk village.

Freedom Tower

The Freedom Tower was built in 1925, it looks like a wedding-cake style and it is one of the most famous buildings on Biscayne Boulevard. It is known as one of the oldest skyscrapers in the southeastern of the United States of America and besides that, it was the headquarters of the Miami Daily News in the old days.

The name of the places came after playing an important role in being the center of immigration-processing that many of the Cubans refugees arrived there in the 1960s.

Deering Estate at Cutler

Miami, Florida: 15 Spectacular Things to do in the City of Magic
Aerial image of Deering Estate Miami Florida Biscayne Bay

Deering Estate is the former home of Charles Deering, who was an art collector with his brother James, and it is a 444-acre estate. The place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and it was served as a hotel before.

The place became an important cultural center, where you can see some of Charles Deering’s works are displayed there and also art and artists programs are held there too.

Key Biscayne and Crandon Park

Miami, Florida: 15 Spectacular Things to do in the City of Magic
Beautiful Crandon Park Beach located in Key Biscayne in Miami, Florida, USA. Palms, white sand and security house.

Key Biscayne is located beyond Miami Beach in the south of the city of Miami, it includes magnificent beaches and lovely parks and there is the Crandon Park with reefs that protect the shore from big waves and you can swim there for sure. Also, when you are at the park there is a Family Amusement Center which is famous with Nature Center, and many other facilities.

American Airlines Arena

The American Airlines Arena is the home of the NBA’s Miami Heat, it was opened in 1999, and it also held many concerts and events performed by famous singers and it can hold more than 19,000 people. The arena is located on Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami.

Places to stay in Miami 

  • Four Seasons Hotel Miami: It is one of the popular hotels in Miami for families and it is located in downtown Miami. The resort includes 221 rooms, and suites, besides that spa with 10 treatment rooms, a sauna, and a large terrace with two swimming pools.
  • The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove: The hotel is located between Miami’s downtown and the Biscayne Bay, with many shops surrounding it. It contains about 115 rooms and suites, with a wonderful view of the city, also restaurants, spa, and swimming pools are included and it is near from many attractions in the city.
  • 1 Hotel South Beach: The hotel is set on 600 feet of sandy shoreline, with lovely rooms that give you a wonderful view of the beach and the city. Also, the place includes a rooftop swimming pool that has a beautiful view of Miami and the ocean.
  • The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables: It is one of the oldest hotels in the city and it is open since 1926. The hotel includes a big spa, fitness center, and golf course, besides that a large swimming pool that is considered as the largest in the United States of America. It includes 273 rooms that are decorated with Egyptian cotton duvet covers and bedding. 
  • Carillon Miami Wellness Resort: It is a 5-stars hotel, overlooking 750-feet of beachfront, and the best thing about the hotel is that it offers everything you need to stay in shape. With a great fitness center and it hosts more than 200 exercise classes each week and there are swimming pools available for adults and also for kids.

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