Things to do in Miami, FL

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.