Miami is most known for being a hub of Latin American culture with beautiful beaches and a 24/7 party atmosphere, and that’s not wrong. But as one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country, the city clearly has even more to offer every sort of traveler, whether staying for a day, a long weekend or longer.
So how do you choose where to spend your time and money in Miami? Yes, there are beaches, nightclubs and bars a-plenty. But there are also world-class museums, literary events, all kinds of sports, theater and more Latin cuisine than you ever even knew existed. No matter your interests, these are the best things to do in Miami.
1. Order a cafecito from a ventanita
Cuban coffee is king in Miami, and there’s no better way to enjoy some than by ordering it from a ventanita – that is, a cafe window. Ventanitas serve not only as convenient coffee and snack spots, but also as spaces to have conversations and catch up on news and life. Versailles is a popular spot both for locals and visitors alike, but drive around Miami enough, and you’ll likely encounter several of these on-the-go coffee spots.
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Local tip: Learn about the different types of coffee drinks ahead of time. Cafe con leche is akin to a sweet hot latte. A colada is more like several shots of sugary supercharged espresso served in a styrofoam cup, and it’s meant to be shared.
2. Make time for a beach day
You can’t visit Miami without dipping your toes in the warm Atlantic waters at least once. The best family-friendly beaches are Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park – both great for barbecuing, biking and swimming. For more action and prime people-watching, stretch out on South Beach, Miami’s most famous destination. Mid-beach all the way through Bal Harbour tends to have less public access, meaning slightly fewer crowds. If you hate tan lines and don’t blush easily, Haulover Beach (the city’s only nude beach) might pique your interest.
Local tip: If you can’t stand the heat and humidity but still want to check out Miami’s beaches, walk onto the sand anywhere from South to North Beach after dark and spend some quiet beach time under the stars.
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3. Actually, hop on a boat while you’re at it
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