City guide · United States
Miami
Miami is a coastal city in the southeast portion of the U.
4 ready itineraries · 3, 5, 7, 10-day plans
Miami is a coastal city in the southeast portion of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the second-most populous city proper in Florida, with a population of 442,241 at the 2020 census.
The Miami metropolitan area in South Florida has an estimated 6.39 million residents, ranking as the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the Southeast and eighth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Miami has the third-largest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises, 70 of which exceed 492 ft (150 m).
- Best for
- First-time visitors who want Miami without a car. The 3-day plan stays inside walking range of City.
- Skip if
- Skip Miami if you only want a beach week or an airport layover. This cluster is for people who will walk most days.
Pick a trip length
One plan per length — open it and walk the days in order.
- 3days3-day itineraryA long weekend walking Miami.Open plan →
- 5days5-day itineraryPopularA first visit to Miami with room for one extra neighborhood.Open plan →
- 7days7-day itineraryA slower week in Miami, with one day outside town.Open plan →
- 10days10-day itineraryFirst-time visitors who want a full Miami trip with day trips.Open plan →
5-day preview
Skim the walking days, then open the full plan.
- 1
City
Walk City in Miami. Start at Beth David Synagogue, then Saint Sophias Church and Allapattah Mini Park. Stay on foot.
Beth David Synagogue · Saint Sophias Church · Allapattah Mini Park · Saint Francis Xavier Church · …
- 2
City
Walk City in Miami. Start at Saint Jude Melkite Greek Catholic Church, then Broward Circle Park and Highland Circle Mini Park. Stay on foot.
Saint Jude Melkite Greek Catholic Church · Broward Circle Park · Highland Circle Mini Park · Brickell Plaza Mini Park · …
- 3
City
Walk City in Miami. Start at International Community Church, then Iglesia Catolica Santa Barbara and Ukrainian Catholic Church Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Stay on foot.
International Community Church · Iglesia Catolica Santa Barbara · Ukrainian Catholic Church Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary · Saint Bernards Episcopal Church · …
- 4
City
Walk City in Miami. Start at Saint Basil Catholic Church Byzantine Rite, then Saint Dominics Catholic Church and Saint Cecilia Catholic Church. Stay on foot.
Saint Basil Catholic Church Byzantine Rite · Saint Dominics Catholic Church · Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
- 5
Day trip toward Miami Beach
Leave Miami for the day. Come back to the same bed.
Miami Beach · Cruise ships · Biscayne National Park
Where to stay
Bases that fit the walking plan.
The centre
3 to 5 nights
First-time visitors
Stay inside walking range of the first-day stops in Miami.
Getting there & when to go
Lock timing and airport basics early.
Best time
Miami works year-round for a walking trip. Shoulder months are easier on crowds and hills.
- Shoulder months
- High season
- Low season
- Rain days
Airport
Miami International Airport (MIA)
thumb|Metromover Miami's public transit system is the most diverse and extensive of any locality in Florida. If travel time is not a priority, it is possible to travel to all commercial areas and major attractions within Miami without a car. That being said, this approach will involve a lot of walking, which can be unpleasant at many times of year. A map of transit run by Miami-Dade is available at this website.
- Public transit from MIA30 to 60 minutes · Local ticket price. Check the operator the week you fly.
- Taxi or licensed ride hail20 to 45 minutes · Treat any number you see online as an estimate, not a quote.
Practical notes
Short reads before you book.
Understand
Flagler’s railroad sparked a wave of expansion in areas such as Miami Beach, Homestead and Cutler. Soon after the railroad was built, the Overseas Highway was created.
This highway connected the Florida Keys to the mainland. Growth and progress in Miami continued through World War I and into the mid-1920s.
Get in
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The international traffic makes MIA a large and congested place. Be sure to allow extra time when departing MIA, particularly if flying internationally, as you may face an hour-long line just to check your bags.
Get around
thumb|Metromover Miami's public transit system is the most diverse and extensive of any locality in Florida. If travel time is not a priority, it is possible to travel to all commercial areas and major attractions within Miami without a car.
That being said, this approach will involve a lot of walking, which can be unpleasant at many times of year. A map of transit run by Miami-Dade is available at this website.
Stay safe
Miami's crime rate is a routine topic of news media, but the city is only relatively dangerous for the passing tourist in certain areas. Almost all crime is related to the illegal drug trade, owing to Miami's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, which makes it a major transit point for narcotics from South America.
Overtown (next to Liberty City) has the highest violent crime rate in the city and is best avoided altogether. Little Haiti is also best avoided at night.
Related guides
Helpful next pages for Miami.