21 History Buff Attractions in Miami
Preserved estates, heritage sites, and cultural landmarks that reveal the fascinating layers of Miami's past.
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Little Havana Tours
8.7
Walking Tours·Paid·$$$
Miami's #1 cultural walking and food tour through the vibrant heart of Little Havana since 2010
Calle Ocho
Miami Culinary Tours
8.4
Walking Tours·Paid·$$$
Miami's #1-rated walking food and cultural tour experience — from Little Havana to Wynwood to South Beach, daily since 2009
South of Fifth
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
8.2
Historic Site·Paid·$$
Miami's iconic Gilded Age estate — a 1916 Italian Renaissance mansion surrounded by breathtaking formal gardens on Biscayne Bay.
Coconut Grove
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
8.3
Beach·Paid·$
Historic lighthouse, pristine beaches, and endless outdoor adventures at the southern tip of Key Biscayne
Key Biscayne
HistoryMiami Museum
8.4
Museum·Paid·$$
Miami's premier history museum celebrating the Magic City's multicultural story through immersive exhibits, archives, and city tours
Downtown Miami
Domino Park
8.2
Park·Free·$
Little Havana's iconic outdoor park where Cuban dominoes culture, chess, and community spirit have thrived for over 40 years on Calle Ocho
Calle Ocho
Deering Estate
8.2
Historic Site·Paid·$$
A 444-acre historic estate and nature preserve on Biscayne Bay blending Miami's deep past with living ecosystems
Miami Design Preservation League
8.1
Walking Tours·Paid·$$
The guardian of Miami Beach's iconic Art Deco District — offering walking tours, museum exhibits, and a gift shop on Ocean Drive since 1976.
South Beach
The Ancient Spanish Monastery
8.1
Historic Site·Paid·$$
An 880-year-old medieval monastery transported from Spain and rebuilt stone by stone in North Miami Beach
Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU
8.3
Museum·Paid·$$
Florida's only museum dedicated to 250 years of Jewish heritage, housed in two lovingly restored historic synagogues on South Beach.
South of Fifth
CALLE OCHO MIAMI - Eighth Street Miami
8.3
Landmark·Free·$
Miami's most iconic Latin cultural street — live music, Cuban flavors, colorful murals, and the world's largest Hispanic street festival
Calle Ocho
Art Deco Welcome Center
8.0
Historic Site·Paid·$$
The official gateway to Miami Beach's iconic Art Deco Historic District — architecture, history, and walking tours on Ocean Drive
South Beach
The Wolfsonian-Florida International University
8.2
Museum·Paid·$$
Explore the persuasive power of art and design at Miami Beach's premier design museum in a landmark 1927 building.
South Beach
Venetian Pool
7.7
Water Park·Paid·$$
Miami's iconic 1923 spring-fed swimming pool with waterfalls, grottos, and Mediterranean charm in Coral Gables
Coral Gables
Coral Castle
7.7
Historic Site·Paid·$$
South Florida's most mysterious landmark — 1,100 tons of coral rock carved by one man, defying explanation since 1923
Homestead
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
7.7
Beach·Paid·$
Miami's historic civil rights beach: a mile-long waterfront park with wetlands, trails, and breathtaking bay views
Key Biscayne
Coral Gables Museum
7.6
Museum·Paid·$$
Coral Gables' civic museum celebrating architecture, history, and art in a landmark 1939 coral-rock building
Coral Gables
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
7.4
Museum·Paid·$$
Ride the rails of history — Miami's official state railroad museum with 40+ historic train cars and a Presidential rail car
Kendall
World Erotic Art Museum
7.4
Museum·Paid·$$
America's largest collection of erotic art — 4,000+ works spanning 300 BC to today on South Beach
South Beach
Duck Tours South Beach
7.2
Landmark·Paid·$$$
Miami's original land & sea adventure — explore South Beach streets and Biscayne Bay on one thrilling 90-minute amphibious duck boat tour
South Beach
Wings Over Miami Museum
6.6
Museum·Paid·$$
South Florida's flying museum — WWII warbirds, Cold War jets, and classic aircraft at Miami Executive Airport
Kendall