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Miami, Florida

S. state of Florida.

Type CityPopulation 442,241Metro Area Population 6,390,000

Why go

  • City in Florida, United States.
  • Known for partying, nightclubs, EDM, dance music.
  • 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Florida.
  • 6 recommended spots to eat and drink.
  • Served by Miami International Airport (MIA).

History

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). It is the county seat of Miami-Dade County.

Must-see attractions

Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Eat & drink

Restaurant — 50 NW 23rd St #110, Miami, FL 33127
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Restaurant
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Restaurant — 736 1st Street Miami Beach, Fl 33139
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Restaurant — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_HieWfgmW0
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Restaurant — 801 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131
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Airports

Miami International Airport (MIA) 6.1 mi to the centre
Miami, FL, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 43 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 135 destinations incl. Atlanta, London, Paris, Mexico City, Barcelona… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 43 airlines, 135 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 22 mi to the centre
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 25 airlines (Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 97 destinations incl. Atlanta, Tampa, Bogota, Chicago, Denver… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 25 airlines, 97 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) 11 mi to the centre
Miami, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Miami Executive Airport (TMB) 16 mi to the centre
Miami, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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North Perry Airport (HWO) 17 mi to the centre
Hollywood, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Homestead Air Reserve Base (HST) 22 mi to the centre
Homestead, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Getting there by ferry

CruiseTerminal E
Ferry terminal · 2.1 mi from the centre
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Fisher Island Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.2 mi from the centre
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Fisher Island East Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.4 mi from the centre
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Terminal Isle Ferry
Ferry terminal · 3.8 mi from the centre
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Water Taxi Miami - Green route
Ferry route
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Water Taxi Miami - Green
Ferry route
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Water Taxi Miami - Yellow
Ferry route
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Fisher Island Ferry
Ferry route
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Bimini, Bahamas
Ferry route · Baleària Caribbean Fast Ferry
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Miami International Airport (MIA). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MIA has direct flights to 135 destinations on 43 airlines (incl. Atlanta, London, Paris, Mexico City, Barcelona…). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: CruiseTerminal E, 2.1 mi); routes include Water Taxi Miami - Green route, Water Taxi Miami - Green, Water Taxi Miami - Yellow.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Miami, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Metrorail, Metromover, bu · Metrorail, the free downtown Metromover and buses. · Fares: EASY card or contactless · Airport: Metrorail Orange Line from the airport station

Trains & rail

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Private intercity trains Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach–Orlando. · Orlando, Florida guide →
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
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Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Semi-private scheduled · Pilatus PC-12, King Air · Subscription and per-seat regional flights in California, Texas and Hawaii.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Charter, shared flights · Light to large-cabin via partner fleet · Vista Global's on-demand charter and by-the-seat shared flights, app-based.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing