8 days in Miami Itinerary

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

Get some cultural insight at Lincoln Road and Art Deco Historic District. Relax by the water at South Beach and Hollywood Beach. Explore Miami's surroundings by going to Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale Beach & Bonnet House Museum and Gardens), Everglades National Park (Shark Valley Visitor Center, Anhinga Trail, &more) and Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts (WMODA) (in Dania Beach). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, admire the masterpieces at Wynwood Walls, wander the streets of Collins Avenue, and have fun at Lock & Load Miami.

To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Miami route planner.

If you are flying in from Costa Rica, the closest major aiports are Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Palm Beach International Airport. In May, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can travel back home.