59 days in Miami & Seattle Itinerary

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

You'll explore and learn at Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens and Bonnet House Museum and Gardens. Coral Castle and Wynwood are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore Miami's surroundings by going to Everglades National Park (Shark Valley & Anhinga Trail), Fort Lauderdale (Las Olas Beach, Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, & more) and Butterfly World (in Coconut Creek). Spend the 16th (Wed) exploring nature at Everglades National Park. And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Haulover Beach Park, appreciate the extensive heritage of Art Deco Tours, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Life Pointe Church, and look for all kinds of wild species at Green Cay Nature Center and Wetlands.

For where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Miami trip maker .

Melbourne, Australia to Miami is an approximately 23.5-hour combination of flight and tram. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of flight, bus, and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 15 hours traveling from Melbourne to Miami. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Melbourne in May: high temperatures in Miami hover around 36°C and lows are around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Sat) to allow time for travel to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

LeMay - America's Car Museum and Blue Whole Gallery will appeal to museum buffs. Visiting Alki Beach and Snoqualmie Falls will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Seattle side-trips: Port Townsend (Fort Worden State Park, EarthenWorks Gallery, & more), Schack Art Center (in Everett) and Tacoma (Museum of Glass, Point Defiance Park, & more). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Seattle Art Museum, learn about winemaking at Finnriver, visit a coastal fixture at Point No Point Lighthouse & Park, and engage your brain at Pacific Science Center.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read Seattle trip planner .

Getting from Miami to Seattle by combination of tram and flight takes about 8 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Miami to Seattle. When traveling from Miami in June, plan for slightly colder days in Seattle, with highs around 27°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.