9 days in Miami, Orlando & Key West 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 outdoors at South Beach and Gumbo Limbo Trail. Venture out of the city with trips to Everglades National Park (Shark Valley Visitor Center, Anhinga Trail, &more). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, get a taste of the local shopping with Village of Merrick Park, and browse the different shops at Bayside Marketplace.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Miami vacation planning website.

Washington DC to Miami is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Washington DC in January, expect Miami to be much hotter, temps between 77°F and 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Mon): find something for the whole family at Discovery Cove. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: discover the magic at Walt Disney World Resort.

For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Orlando online travel route planner.

Fly from Miami to Orlando in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Miami in January; daily highs in Orlando reach 71°F and lows reach 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can travel to Key West.

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

Get outdoors at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory and Fort Zachary Taylor. Museum-lovers will get to explore The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum. There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Truman Little White House, add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, walk around Mallory Square, and make a trip to Duval Street.

Start your trip to Key West by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.

You can fly from Orlando to Key West in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Orlando in January, Key West is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 66°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can travel back home.