8 days in Miami Itinerary

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Las Olas Beach and Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Get outdoors at Shark Valley Visitor Center and Big Cypress National Preserve. Change things up with these side-trips from Miami: Anhinga Trail (in Everglades National Park), Everglades National Park (in Florida City) and Hollywood Beach (in Hollywood). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, take in the exciting artwork at Britto Central, identify plant and animal life at Green Cay Nature Center and Wetlands, and enjoy the sand and surf at Haulover Beach Park.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Miami online trip itinerary builder.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Palm Beach International Airport. December in Miami sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can travel back home.