Miami
Miami runs on a different frequency than the rest of the US. The Art Deco buildings of South Beach glow in pastel pinks and blues, Little Havana smells like roast pork and strong coffee, and the Everglades stretch out just to the west. It's where Latin America and the US collide, and the result is a city with incredible food, nightlife, and an energy that doesn't quit until the sun comes up.
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How many days do I need in Miami?
3 to 4 days. Day one: South Beach — Ocean Drive's Art Deco buildings, the beach, Lincoln Road Mall, and dinner in the Design District (Wynwood). Day two: Little Havana — Calle Ocho for Cuban coffee ($1-2), Versailles restaurant, and domino games in Máximo Gómez Park. Wynwood Walls for street art. Day three: Vizcaya Museum ($25), Key Biscayne beach, or an Everglades airboat tour ($30-50). Day four: Brickell for brunch, Coral Gables for architecture, or a day trip to Key West.
What should I eat in Miami?
Start with Cuban food — a Cuban sandwich and cortadito (espresso with steamed milk) from La Carreta or Versailles in Little Havana. Stone crabs at Joe's Stone Crab (seasonal, October-May, expect a 2-hour wait) are iconic. Ceviche from places like My Ceviche or La Mar in Brickell. Haitian food in Little Haiti — Chez Le Bebe for griot (fried pork). For a splurge, the Mandolin does incredible Mediterranean food in a garden setting. Budget $15-25 for casual meals, $40+ for nicer spots.
Is Miami only about South Beach?
South Beach is just the start. Wynwood has transformed from a warehouse district into a street art and culinary hotspot — Wynwood Walls is free and impressive. Little Havana is essential for understanding Miami's Cuban roots. The Design District has luxury shopping and contemporary art. Coconut Grove is leafy and bohemian. Coral Gables has the Venetian Pool (a spring-fed pool in a coral rock quarry, $15-20). And the Everglades are genuinely wild — alligators, manatees, and vast wetlands.