52 First-Time Visitor Attractions in Miami

Miami's beloved open-air shopping center with lush waterfalls, tropical foliage, and 100+ stores and restaurants in Kendall

Guided eco-adventures into one of America's most unique underwater national parks, snorkel, kayak, and cruise Biscayne Bay

Award-winning walking and food tours through Little Havana's Calle Ocho, led by local expert guides

Iconic oceanfront park along Ocean Drive with a sandy beach, Art Deco backdrop, and an outdoor gym for locals and visitors alike

Free contemporary art museum in the Design District with rotating exhibitions and a sculpture garden

Pristine white-sand beach in Surfside, a quieter, family-friendly alternative to South Beach with calm Atlantic waters

83 acres of tropical splendor featuring rare palms, a butterfly conservatory, and a free tram tour through Miami's premier botanic garden

Award-winning walking food tours pairing Miami's best bites with the culture and history behind them

Miami's original outdoor street art museum with massive murals from 100+ artists across 21 countries

Nearly 750 acres of tropical habitats with over 3,000 animals, one of the largest zoos in the country

Downtown Miami's upscale open-air shopping mall with flagship stores, chef-driven dining, and a striking climate-ribbon design

Gilded Age Italian Renaissance villa and waterfront gardens on Biscayne Bay, built in 1916

200-foot observation wheel with climate-controlled glass gondolas overlooking Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline

Free museum and info hub inside the Art Deco Historic District, gateway to South Beach's iconic pastel architecture

A seven-story architectural marvel in Miami's Design District where five world-class designers turned a parking garage into public art

Home of the Miami Dolphins and marquee concerts, Super Bowls, and F1 in one massive open-air stadium

America's largest subtropical wilderness, home to alligators, crocodiles, manatees, and endless mangrove wetlands

Miami's largest luxury shopping destination with 300+ designer boutiques, a world-class art collection, and dining galore

Waterfront modern and contemporary art museum with hanging gardens overlooking Biscayne Bay

A 12th-century Spanish monastery, shipped stone by stone from Segovia, now a serene historic landmark and garden retreat in North Miami Beach

Miami's beloved monthly street art festival with galleries, food trucks, live music, and craft beer in the heart of Wynwood

Gateway to Everglades National Park with tram tours, bike trails, and an observation tower over the River of Grass

Contemporary art powerhouse in a repurposed Allapattah warehouse, home to Kusama, Basquiat, and Kehinde Wiley

37-acre tropical botanical garden with over 500 varieties of exotic fruits, spices, and herbs from around the world