Things to Do
COTE Miami
3900 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami (Design District)
COTE, the Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-nominated Korean steakhouse and vision of proprietor Simon Kim, unveiled in Miami’s Design District in February 2021. The 5,892-square-foot restaurant emulates its flagship, high-energy New York City-based locale synonymous with marrying the fun and fire of Korean barbecue with the hallmarks of a classic, regal American steakhouse.
Versailles Restaurant
3555 Southwest 8th Street, Miami
You can't leave Miami without eating Cuban food at Versailles. Head there during the day for a sandwich or for dinner in their ornate dining room!
Joe's Stone Crab
11 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
For more than 100 years, Joe's Stone Crab has been a Miami institution. Stop by and try their legendary crabs and Key Lime Pie.
Casa Tua
1700 James Avenue, Miami Beach
Casa Tua offers the perfect dining experience by blending elements of the five senses. Inside this handsome Mediterranean villa or outdoors in their inviting garden, guests indulge in sensuous sights, sounds, smells, textures and of course, tastes.
Byblos Miami
1545 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Byblos represents a marriage of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine with strong influences from both traditional and local ingredients. Using time-honored classic techniques and modern methods, their dishes showcase the regionally specific spices and flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean seaboard. The menu is a true coastal and cultural mosaic, served family style in a convivial atmosphere.
La Sandwicherie
Locations in Miami Beach, Brickell, Wynwood and Coral Gables
Serving heavenly sandwiches in their Miami Beach location since 1988, La Sandwicherie uses daily fresh ingredients, crisp baguettes or soft croissants to create delicious sandwiches offered at a reasonable price point.
Zak the Baker
295 NW 26th Street, Miami (Wynwood)
Zak the Baker is a well-known, laid-back cafe with a hip vibe specializing in gourmet fresh-baked goods & light fare like salads, soups and sandwiches.
Lido Restaurant at The Surf Club
9011 Collins Avenue, Surfside (Located in the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club)
At Lido Restaurant, Michael White, the chef behind Michelin-starred spots in New York City, brings his stylized and sophisticated coastal Italian cuisine to an iconic Miami hotel.
Art Deco Historic District
1001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
The Miami Beach Architectural District is a U.S. historic district located in the South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach. Bring your camera!
Lincoln Road
Lincoln Road Mall is a pedestrian road running east-west parallel between 16th Street and 17th Street in Miami Beach. There are tons of shops, restaurants and bars, plus plenty of people-watching!
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens has been a Miami landmark for more than 100 years. Visitors from all over the world travel to Vizcaya to admire its gorgeous architecture and lush gardens. A popular photoshoot and film location, you might recognize it from various movies and television shows, including Bad Boys II and Iron Man 3.
Wynwood Walls Street Art
2520 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami
In the warehouse district of Wynwood, the formerly drab exterior warehouse walls have been transformed into colorful pieces of art. The murals of The Wynwood Walls have brought new life to this area. Brought about by Tony Goldman in 2009, the district has attracted big names in the world of street art from around the world. Be sure to venture beyond the official Wynwood Walls and check out the unique galleries, shops and restaurants located throughout Wynwood. Local favorites include Panther Coffee, Zak the Baker, Coyo Taco and The Salty Donut.
Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park, just a short drive from Miami, protects one of Florida's most unique natural features. These swamplands, covering about 1.5 million acres, are home to alligators, crocodiles, snakes and all kinds of birds. This whole area is essentially a shallow river flowing out to the ocean. Within the park you'll find the informative Visitors Center, as well as walking trails and boardwalks for wildlife viewing. One of the most enjoyable ways for tourists to experience the Everglades is on an airboat tour. These high-speed boat trips take visitors out into the marshes and streams to see some South Florida wildlife up close. There are several airboat tour operators in the area that are located just outside the official park.
Little Havana
Little Havana—the heart of Miami’s Cuban diaspora—is part of what makes Miami such a dynamic cultural destination. The neighborhood is centered around Calle Ocho (Southwest Eighth Street), a vibrant thoroughfare lined with Latin-inspired restaurants, bakeries, fruit stands, cigar shops, rum bars, art galleries and music venues. It’s also where you’ll find the famed Máximo Gómez Park (known as Domino Park),where locals gather to talk politics over heated games of dominoes.
The Design District
The Miami Design District is a creative neighborhood with unmatched access to world-class dining, shopping, art, events, and inspiration. The district is rooted in retail and includes more than 170 brands, including flagship stores for Chanel, Balenciaga, Hermès, Fendi, Dior, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, and more – making it the ultimate destination for fashion fanatics. There are also plenty of delicious restaurants in the district, including Cote Miami, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, and Le Jardinier.
Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour
As an open-air luxury shopping mall, Bal Harbour Shops was designed to celebrate the balmy beauty of South Florida. Here you’ll find local boutiques like The Webster scattered amongst major brands like Alexander McQueen, Versace and Chanel. Be sure to stop for lunch at Aba or Makoto once you finish shopping.