Things to do in Miami, FL
Looking for the best things to do in Miami? From Biscayne Bay to Little Havana, this vibrant city is bursting with energy, culture, and unforgettable experiences. Take a sightseeing cruise past celebrity homes, book a jet ski or parasailing adventure, or explore iconic neighborhoods on a food or bus tour. With world-class nightlife, art, and attractions for the whole family, Miami is one of the top destinations for things to do in South Florida.
Top Miami Attractions, Tours & Rentals
Featured Miami Activities
Miami: Millionaire's Row Sightseeing Cruise with Cash Bar
Miami Speedboat Tours
Miami: Sport Fishing Excursion departing from Bayside Marketplace
Miami: Everglades Airboat Excursion with Transportation Included
Miami: Biscayne Bay Millionaire's Row Skyline Boat Tour
Miami: Biscayne Bay and Stiltsville Boat Tour
Key West: Day Trip with Glass Bottom Boat Ride with round-trip Transportation from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale Included
Key West: Day Trip & Snorkeling Adventure departing from Miami or Fort Lauderdale
Miami: Biscayne Bay Speedboat Tour
Key West: Day Trip & Conch Train Tour with round-trip Transportation from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale Included
Key West: Day Trip & Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour departing from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale
Key West: Scenic Overnight Trip with Round-Trip Transportation Included departing from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale
Frequently Asked Questions
Miami is considered a safe city for travelers. Like most crowded, metropolitan areas, the biggest concern is pickpocketing and other petty theft. For the safest travel, take extra care when visiting the areas of Overtown, Model City, Downtown Miami, and Little Haiti.
Miami can be an expensive city to visit, but it depends on your itinerary. The average lodging, food, and drink price is slightly higher than other US cities ($8.97 avg price per beer according to MiamiNewTimes.com). On the other hand, tours and activities are very affordable. Popular activities including bike rentals, boat rentals, sightseeing cruises, and attraction tickets are comparable to other Florida beach destinations like Tampa, St. Pete, Destin, and Panama City Beach.
All Miami-Dade County public beaches are free to visit. Like most public beaches in Florida, pets are not allowed and the use of glass is prohibited. The only fee may come with parking, so be sure to bring along cash or card.
Miami is an eclectic city with a lifestyle all-its-own. Miami is perhaps most well-known for the Art Deco architecture of South Beach, year-round beautiful weather, and Latin-American cuisine and culture. Most visitors to Miami come for the beaches, food, art, nightlife, and watersport excursions.
With scorching heat and thick crowds in the spring and summer, many travel enthusiasts consider October through February the best time to visit Miami, FL. October marks the end of the rainy season (May through September), and the city offers plenty of incredible events to celebrate fall and winter holidays.
