Miami, the world’s most popular vacation spot is an amazing scenic city that offers something for everyone who is looking to have a wonderful time as they unwind. From the trendy nightlife of South Beach to the busy streets of the Little Havana to the plush hotels of Miami Beach and the historic corals, there are endless things to do in this city! If you are looking for the most lively city where you can enjoy the best festivals and outdoor food and wine extravaganzas, Miami is the city for you. I have a great list of 10 fantastic things to do in the weekend in Miami, Florida, which I’m sure will make a good activity list for your holiday tour.
1. Visit the gorgeous Morikami Gardens
The Morikami Gardens is an amazing museum for Japanese arts and culture located on the west of Delray Beach. It has two museum buildings where you have the Roji-en Japanese Gardens, gift shop, library, and an award-winning Japanese restaurant. Several rotating exhibits are displayed in both buildings, with demonstrations that include tea ceremonies and classes, are held in the main building. Traditional Japanese festivals are celebrated several times a year so am sure you will not lack something fun to do around this place.
Morikami Gardens
Address: 4000 Morikami Park Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446, USA
Website: Morikami Gardens
Opening hours: 10am - 5pm (closed on Mon)
Price: 15 USD
2. Indulge in the Cuban lifestyle at Little Havana
This is Miami’s buzzing Cuban neighborhood adorned with Latin American art galleries and busy restaurants. The cafes sell Cuban coffee to cigar-smoking patrons on the streets and tourists while locals, on the other hand, discuss politics over dominoes at Maximo Gomez Park, dubbed Domino Park by locals. There is also a movie theatre not forgetting the lively Latin clubs in this place which will give you a great nightlife experience.
Little Havana
Address: 8th St. SW between 14th and 17th Avenues, Miami, Florida
Opening hours: 24/7
Price: Free
3. Wander in a breathtaking garden
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a historic landmark that preserves the Miami estate of agricultural industrialist James Deering and engages the community and its visitors in learning about the arts, history and the environment. This amazing structure was built between 1914 and 1922 and is one of the most well-preserved examples of history in America. Vizcaya features a Main House filled with a decorative art collection, 10 acres of formal gardens, a Rockland hammock, a mangrove shore, and a historic village that tells the full story about Vizcaya.
Vizcaya
Address: 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129, USA
Website: Vizcaya
Opening hours: 9:30am - 4:30pm (closed on Tue)
Price: 22 USD
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4. Have a scenic ride on the famous Miami River
The Miami River is a beautiful river in Florida that runs through the city of Miami, including Downtown. The 5.5-mile (8.9 km) long river flows through Miami and offers a great scenic view of the city if you are doing a boat ride. If you love the excitement of touring a city on a cruise, this is the ideal place to enjoy that. You will be able to see the revolution of the river as you see the new-age development that has been stationed on the banks of the river not forgetting Miami’s scenic skyline.
The Miami River
Address: Miami, FL, USA
Website: The Miami River
Opening hours: 24/7
Price: 30 USD
Miami Tour Guide
Alexander Gorn
I was born in Leningrad, now St. Petersburg, in the Soviet Union, and left for the USA when I was 23 years old, just out of college. Leningrad was and still is a city with great cultural traditions. I fell in love with its world-famous museums, art galleries, theaters, and other attractions. I have been guiding tours for most of my life and began while still in high school. During the summer, Leningrad was visited by numerous youth groups from the UK and USA and English-speaking students were recruited to show them around. That is how I got my first taste of being a tour guide. I continued guiding through college and often worked with young adults. After leaving the USSR, I settled in New York City, went to graduate school, and started my own travel company in 1985. We primarily worked with international visitors showing them famous places of interest all over the country, from coast to coast. Though I had other tour guides working at my company, I continued to guide because it was rewarding and enjoyable. I traveled extensively throughout the country and that's how I first became acquainted with South Florida. I instantly fell in love with this beautiful place and eventually moved to the Miami Beach area. I love South Florida and want my tourists to feel the same way. I am exhilarated by its nature and history and I promise to get you excited as well. See you in Miami!
Tours by Alexander
5. Savour the famous Hamburger House Party
Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing
This restaurant is located in the Magic City Casino. There are ample parking spaces. Upon walking to the place you start soaking in the history of Miami’s oldest fast-food restaurants, as well as the new ones such as McDonald’s, Burger King just to mention but a few. If you’re lucky enough to catch the Burger Beast himself while you’re there, feel free to ask him any questions about how he started collecting the artifacts and also attend his hamburger house party that draws out masses of burger lovers.
Hamburger House Party
Address: Casino, 450 NW 37th Ave @, Miami, FL 33125, United States
Website: Burger Beast
6. Take a trip down the memory lane with one of the Supremes
Posted by Mary Wilson on Friday, 12 February 2016
The Supremes were an American pop-soul vocal group which consisted of the most successful performers of the 1960s and the flagship act of Motown Records. The group had a great musical crowd following which gave them a great name across America. The lead singer, Diana Ross, gave the group its popularity that stuck since time immemorial. At present, Mary Wilson (one of the group’s members) still performs in Miami and you can catch her at various events across the city. It will give you a historical taste of great music and vocals.
Miami Design District Performance Series
Address: Palm Court - 140 NE 39th Street, Miami, Florida
7. Embark on an fun-filled everglades tour (from USD 42.49)
Enjoy the convenience of a pick-up at Miami Beach or Downtown Miami and explore the Everglades National Park on a thrilling and narrated airboat tour. Here, you’ll get to learn all about the Everglades, touch and hold a baby alligator at the educational alligator show, enjoy some free time to walk through the National Park, and see the many alligator exhibits. You will be blown away by the things you’ll learn about these interesting reptiles! If you have time and an extra budget, you can upgrade the tour and visit Indian Reservation, Museum & Village, where you can know more about their local culture.
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Everglades: Airboat Tour and Wildlife Show
Duration: 30 to 5 minute
8. Wine and dine in a stylish restaurant
Make sure to check out this amazing restaurant with a spacious sitting area and a wide menu section to enjoy! The decor is very modern and everything is big and open with big windows facing the street. There are a variety of tables, from picnic-style to your standard chair and table arrangement to booths. Even better, this restaurant also has a pretty large bar area and the service is always great, fast, and attentive. Oh, don’t forget to try their crispy calamari or the glazed wings, you will want to come back again!
Lauderdale’s Township bar
Address: 219 S Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Website: Lauderdale’s Township bar
Opening hours: Sun: 10am - 10pm; Mon - Tue: 11am - 11pm; Wed - Sat: 11:30am - 2am
Price: 5 - 20 USD
9. Go back in time at Café la Trova’s '80s-themed bar
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Walk in through the doors of this fancy restaurant and you’ll transport back in time to the nostalgic era of Cuba’s golden days. This retro-Cuban restaurant comes with authentic Cuban-style cuisine with every drink referencing to the original taste, the recipe used making every sip authentically robust and flavorful. The nights are usually filled with live music as the highlight of their entertainment where you can join in and break a leg to some amazing Cuban tunes.
Café la Trova
Address: 971 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33130, USA
Website: Café la Trova
Opening hours: Mon - Wed : 11am - 12am; Thu: 11am - 2am; Sun: 4pm - 12am
Price: 10 - 30 USD
10. Sample over 100 beers at the Sprung Beer Festival
Catch the sunset while drinking 100+ samples of delicious and unique beers with us? Tickets are selling fast ? grab yours today at www.sprungbeerfest.com ‼️
Posted by Sprung - Spring Beer Festival on Wednesday, 3 April 2019
This is a festival that celebrates the craft beer lifestyle where you have the chance to sample more than 100 Breweries, experience live wrestling and find innovative vendors all in one place! For in-town tourists, this is the perfect place to spend a day in Miami’s perfect weather as you mingle with the warm-welcoming people of this city. Even better, you will get to understand more about the different styles that are used to craft beer that the various breweries use.
Sprung! Spring Beer Festival
Address: 4854, 2250 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127, United States
Website: Sprung! Spring Beer Festival
Opening hours: April
Price: 45 - 95 USD
Visit Miami Florida if you are looking for a time of your life
You know Miami for its great beach life, fine weather, and great events that give this place a perfect holiday mood. Make sure to pin this city in your travel bucket list which I’m you’ll really love so head out Miami, Florida for one of the most amazing holiday experiences.
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