3-Day Miami Itinerary

Day 1: Art Deco & Design — Miami

Daily cost: $125

10:00 AM — Art Deco Historic District Walking Tour

Explore 800+ preserved Art Deco buildings along Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue.

Category: Architecture · Cost: $15

Tip: Start at the Art Deco Welcome Center for free maps and lesser-known building stories.

2:00 PM — Pérez Art Museum Miami

Contemporary international art in Herzog & de Meuron's stunning bayfront building.

Category: Museum · Cost: $16

Tip: Free admission for Miami-Dade residents on second Saturdays and first Thursdays.

6:00 PM — Wynwood Walls Sunset Stroll

World's largest outdoor street art museum featuring rotating murals by global artists.

Category: Street Art · Cost: $0

Tip: Visit during golden hour when the murals glow and crowds thin out.

breakfast: Yardbird Miami Beach

South Beach · Southern comfort meets Miami chic vibes

Must order: Chicken & watermelon, Bourbon French toast

Cost: $22/person

lunch: Verde at PAMM

Museum Park · Elevated Latin cuisine with bay views

Must order: Ceviche mixto, Arroz con pollo

Cost: $28/person

dinner: KYU

Wynwood · Asian wood-fired cuisine in industrial space

Must order: Smoked fish dip, Roasted cauliflower

Cost: $35/person

Stay: Freehand Miami

Mid Beach · $45-$65/night

Day 2: Cuban Heritage — Miami

Daily cost: $125

10:00 AM — Little Havana Cultural Walk

Immerse in authentic Cuban culture along Calle Ocho with dominoes, cigars, and live music.

Category: Neighborhood Tour · Cost: $0

Tip: Friday nights feature monthly Cultural Friday street festivals with free performances.

3:00 PM — HistoryMiami Museum

Chronicles Miami's evolution from Tequesta settlements to modern multicultural metropolis.

Category: Local History · Cost: $15

Tip: Free admission first Saturday mornings for Miami-Dade residents.

7:00 PM — Ball & Chain Live Music

Historic 1930s venue featuring live salsa bands and authentic Cuban atmosphere.

Category: Cultural Venue · Cost: $10

Tip: Tuesday salsa nights offer free dance lessons before the band starts.

breakfast: Big Pink

South Beach · Retro diner with massive portions

Must order: Miami Vice pancakes, Breakfast burrito

Cost: $16/person

lunch: Versailles

Little Havana · Legendary Cuban institution since nineteen seventies

Must order: Ropa vieja, Tres leches cake

Cost: $18/person

dinner: Coyo Taco

Wynwood · Authentic Mexican street tacos trendy spot

Must order: Al pastor tacos, Elote

Cost: $24/person

Day 3: Grove Arts & Bay — Miami

Daily cost: $125

10:00 AM — Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Gilded Age Italian Renaissance villa with formal gardens overlooking Biscayne Bay.

Category: Historic Estate · Cost: $22

Tip: Third Thursday evenings feature Vizcaya Nights with live jazz and extended hours.

2:30 PM — Coconut Grove Village Exploration

Browse local galleries, boutiques, and street art in Miami's bohemian arts village.

Category: Arts District · Cost: $0

Tip: Peacock Park hosts weekend farmers markets with local artists and live music.

6:00 PM — Bayfront Park Sunset

End your Miami journey watching sunset over Biscayne Bay with downtown skyline views.

Category: Waterfront · Cost: $0

Tip: Climb the Bayside Marketplace parking garage's top level for the best free skyline photos.

breakfast: GreenStreet Cafe

Coconut Grove · European-style sidewalk cafe with people-watching

Must order: Eggs Benedict, Fresh fruit bowl

Cost: $19/person

lunch: Lulu

Coconut Grove · Mediterranean flavors in charming courtyard setting

Must order: Grilled branzino, Hummus platter

Cost: $26/person

dinner: Zuma

Brickell · Upscale Japanese robatayaki with bay views

Must order: Miso black cod, Sake selection

Cost: $45/person

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Trip Overview

Hotel

Day 1

Miami

$125

Est. daily spend

Art Deco & Design · 30°C, humid, afternoon thunderstorms possible

September brings afternoon thunderstorms - plan indoor backup activities

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breakfast· South Beach

Yardbird Miami Beach

Southern comfort meets Miami chic vibes

Chicken & watermelonBourbon French toast

Reservations recommended for groups

~$22

/person

Explore 800+ preserved Art Deco buildings along Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue.
Start at the Art Deco Welcome Center for free maps and lesser-known building stories.
Self-guided map
Contemporary international art in Herzog & de Meuron's stunning bayfront building.
Free admission for Miami-Dade residents on second Saturdays and first Thursdays.
Book tickets
General admission
lunch· Museum Park
Verde at PAMM
Elevated Latin cuisine with bay views
Ceviche mixtoArroz con pollo
Perfect post-museum spot
~$28
/person
World's largest outdoor street art museum featuring rotating murals by global artists.
Visit during golden hour when the murals glow and crowds thin out.
Free entry
dinner· Wynwood
KYU
Asian wood-fired cuisine in industrial space
Smoked fish dipRoasted cauliflower
Book ahead, gets packed
~$35
/person

While you're here

Miami Beach Boardwalk

5 min walkFree

Perfect pre-dinner beach walk with Art Deco skyline views.

Your stay

3 nights

Freehand Miami

Mid Beach · $45–$65/night

Stylish hostel with private rooms perfect for friend groups seeking local vibes.

Book on Expedia →

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Next up

Day 2 → Cuban culture in Little Havana→

Day 2

Miami

$125

Est. daily spend

Cuban Heritage · 31°C, high humidity, brief afternoon showers

breakfast· South Beach

Big Pink

Retro diner with massive portions

Miami Vice pancakesBreakfast burrito

Cash friendly, no reservations

~$16

/person

Immerse in authentic Cuban culture along Calle Ocho with dominoes, cigars, and live music.
Friday nights feature monthly Cultural Friday street festivals with free performances.
Self-guided
Chronicles Miami's evolution from Tequesta settlements to modern multicultural metropolis.
Free admission first Saturday mornings for Miami-Dade residents.
General admission
lunch· Little Havana
Versailles
Legendary Cuban institution since nineteen seventies
Ropa viejaTres leches cake
Get ventanita coffee to-go
~$18
/person
Historic 1930s venue featuring live salsa bands and authentic Cuban atmosphere.
Tuesday salsa nights offer free dance lessons before the band starts.
Cover charge
dinner· Wynwood
Coyo Taco
Authentic Mexican street tacos trendy spot
Al pastor tacosElote
Great for sharing with friends
~$24
/person

While you're here

Domino Park

2 min walkFree

Watch Cuban men play dominoes under shade trees - pure Miami authenticity.

Next up

Day 3 → Coconut Grove arts & waterfront→

Day 3

Miami

$125

Est. daily spend

Grove Arts & Bay · 29°C, partly cloudy, less humid

Book your ride to the airport

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breakfast· Coconut Grove

GreenStreet Cafe

European-style sidewalk cafe with people-watching

Eggs BenedictFresh fruit bowl

Perfect for lingering over coffee

~$19

/person

Gilded Age Italian Renaissance villa with formal gardens overlooking Biscayne Bay.
Third Thursday evenings feature Vizcaya Nights with live jazz and extended hours.
Book tickets
General admission
Browse local galleries, boutiques, and street art in Miami's bohemian arts village.
Peacock Park hosts weekend farmers markets with local artists and live music.
Free walking
lunch· Coconut Grove
Lulu
Mediterranean flavors in charming courtyard setting
Grilled branzinoHummus platter
Shaded outdoor seating available
~$26
/person
End your Miami journey watching sunset over Biscayne Bay with downtown skyline views.
Climb the Bayside Marketplace parking garage's top level for the best free skyline photos.
Free entry
dinner· Brickell
Zuma
Upscale Japanese robatayaki with bay views
Miso black codSake selection
Splurge meal, book sunset time
~$45
/person

While you're here

The Barnacle Historic State Park

4 min walk$3

Miami's oldest home offers glimpse into pioneer-era Coconut Grove life.

$375

$240 – $450 range

~$125/day · mid-range

Budget pace83% of max

Accommodation$180

Food$135

Activities$45

Transport$15

Day 1 Miami$125

Day 2 Miami$125

Day 3 Miami$125

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