See the Miami you know and love from the movies in the iconic South Beach neighborhood. One of three neighborhoods on a nine-mile stretch of island, South Beach is the most famous with stretches of white sand beach and swaying palm trees — and pastel Art Deco buildings. Keep your camera handy as you explore Ocean Drive, stroll through one of the public parks, kick back and relax on one of the pristine beaches in Miami or grab a bite to eat at the famous Joe's Stone Crab where you can savor the succulent stone crab delicacy.

Calling all art lovers! Get some fresh air and sunshine and soak in this one-of-a-kind outdoor art museum. Wynwood Walls includes over 35 hand-sprayed murals that paint the streets in vibrant colors. Take a tour (which is free for kids under 12) to learn all about the street murals and the two street-art galleries — or try your hand at street art with the official experience. You’ll get a can of spray paint and instructions on how to create street art from a local artist, and you can keep your can when you’re done as the perfect souvenir.

Step into history and one of the most beautiful Miami landmarks at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. See the Mediterranean-style Main House with original furnishings in 34 rooms and ten acres of meticulously landscaped gardens reminiscent of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Italy and France. Check out the 1916 Vizcaya Village that features 11 architecturally significant buildings on 12 acres.

Venture into the heart of Miami’s Cuban diaspora and get a taste of Hispanic culture in Little Havana. This neighborhood is packed full of restaurants, bakeries, fruit stands, cigar shops, rum bars, art galleries and music venues. Walk through Domino Park to see locals gather, enjoying conversation over a competitive game of dominoes and sample some of the best Cuban cuisine at Versailles — a family-owned staple known for its croquetas and vaca frita. If you’re an art fan, check out the Futurama 1637 Art Building and other local galleries to see Little Havana’s vibrant art scene.

Shop until you drop in Miami’s luxury Design District. This vibrant, creative neighborhood is dedicated to innovative fashion, design, art, architecture and dining. You’ll love the high-end shops including Balenciaga, Bvlgari, Chanel and Amiri and then taste premier food at Tablé by Antonio Bachour where you can dine on Parisian and Lebanese flavors. If you’re looking for something lighter, head to Tacombi to try world-famous tacos, guacamole and margaritas. Explore the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), a free museum packed full of local art and special exhibits.

Crocodiles, manatees and panthers, oh my! Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States that’s home to magnificent and endangered wildlife. See it all from an airboat where you can float through the lily-covered rivers to spot alligators and manatees. Or hit the trails like the family-friendly Mahogany Hammock Trail and the popular boardwalk on Snake Bight Trail.

Channel your cosmopolitan side and stroll the Bayside Marketplace — a hub for shopping, dining and entertainment. Hit the shops and then grab a delicious ice cream cone at Skoops or a slice at Ben’s Pizza. Head to Kuba Cabana for an unforgettable dining experience with mouthwatering food and the beautiful traditions of Cuban music, dancing and culture. Looking for a little night life? Try the Black Market Bar & Grill where you can sip on a drink and watch the game.

​The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a premier institution for modern and contemporary art right in Downtown Miami's Museum Park along the beautiful Biscayne Bay. The museum’s building is a site to behold with a distinctive canopy and hanging gardens. Inside, you’ll find PAMM's collection of 20th and 21st-century art, with a focus on works from the Americas, the Caribbean and the African diaspora. Soak in the art and some waterfront views.

Can’t decide if you want to spend the day at a planetarium, natural history museum or aquarium? Don’t choose and visit the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science where you can see all three! See the stars in the 250-seat Frost Planetarium, watch an array of colorful reef fish in the aquarium and see towering dinosaur skeletons all in one museum. This museum is fun for the whole family.

Check something off the bucket list and swim with dolphins while you’re in Miami. At the Miami Seaquarium you can spend the day in the water with dolphins and learn to perform a few hand signals and training techniques with them, including kiss, handshake and touch. It’ll be an unforgettable moment to connect with these beautiful marine creatures. Then dry off and check out the exhibits to see sea turtles and Florida’s own manatees.

Experience the African safari, the rainforests of the Amazon and the Australian Outback all within 4 miles of walkways at Zoo Miami. Zoo Miami has more than 2,000 animals across 375 species, including the towering giraffes, the Florida crocodiles and an array of colorful dart frogs. If you're looking for the best things to do in Miami with kids, they’ll love the interactive exhibits, where you can climb through a python to learn all about these giant snakes.

Walk along Miami’s most iconic stretch of street: Coral Gables’ Miracle Mile. This half-mile east-west road runs right down the Central Business District with Art Deco buildings and high-end shops. In fact, it’s a world-famous spot for bridal shops, and brides come from all over to try on wedding gowns. Stop and enjoy a coffee in one of the picturesque cafes where you can sit outside under a palm tree.

Step into a peaceful paradise located just outside the hustle and bustle of Miami when you visit the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. It’s an 83-acre haven of lush tropical beauty that showcases the extensive collection of rare palms, cycads, flowering trees and vines. Don’t miss the Wings of the Tropics butterfly exhibit where you can see a rainbow of butterflies flying overhead. There are also art installations as you meander the serene walking paths.

When Ponce de León first came to Florida in 1513, he named this scenic spot Cape Florida, and now it’s home to an 1825 lighthouse. Historically, Cape Florida was a beacon to escaping slaves and Seminole Native Americans on their journeys to the British Bahamas. The beach surrounding the lighthouse is considered one of the best beaches in the country — where you can enjoy sunwarmed sand and turquoise waters. Don’t miss watching a sunset from this stunning beach as the sun dips behind the azure ocean.

Walk right along the stunning Miami coastline for 7 miles at the Miami Beach Boardwalk, an oceanfront promenade stretching from South Pointe Park to the Surfside border. This pathway offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and Miami Beach’s iconic Art Deco architecture on the other. At any point, you can use one of the beach access points to walk down to the shore and spread out on the sand. Or stop at an ice cream shop to help cool off and stroll around a nearby park. It’s a must-see way to experience the highlights of Miami.

If you want to step into 1920s Miami, look no further than the Art Deco Historic District. This neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979 and is home to around 800 designated historic buildings. Take an Art Deco walking tour to learn all about the most important buildings — and don’t forget your camera because these buildings are beautiful. Stop in at the Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center to learn all about the signature elements of Art Deco, including the symmetry, neon lighting, bright colors and curved edges.

Have you ever wanted to feed a capybara? Pet a sloth? Hold a lemur? Then you’ll want to visit Jungle Island because this unique venue gives you the chance to have an up-close-and-personal encounter with your favorite jungle creatures, including lemurs, sloths, capybaras, giant tortoises, bunnies and flamingos. Then get your heart racing by trying out the treetops ropes course — which is the only aerial adventure park in Florida.

Swaying palm trees, blue skies and bright blue seas await you in ​Crandon Park, located on Key Biscayne, Florida. This 808-acre urban park has a two-mile beach with pristine sand and calm waters and various ecosystems, including dunes, mangroves, coastal hammocks and seagrass beds. Keep an eye out for the variety of wildlife such as herons, ospreys and sea turtles. This park is also home to a championship 18-hole golf course, a tennis center with 27 courts, a marina and facilities for kayaking and kiteboarding.

See a spot that can’t be seen anywhere else in the United States: the Fruit & Spice Park. This park houses over 500 varieties of fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs and nuts. You can see 150 varieties of mango, 75 varieties of bananas and 70 bamboo varieties. The best part is that you can sample these fruits at the tasting counter or you can take any fallen fruit you find along the paths.

Historically, Virginia Key Beach Park was established in 1945 as Miami’s only “colored-only” beach during segregation, and it was a popular gathering place for the Black community. It was restored and reopened as a historic park in 2008, and you can see the landmarks like the vintage carousel and miniature train. It’s also a beautiful park where you can explore mangrove wetlands, bike trails and scenic beaches.