Start your Miami experience with a visit to Star Island. Take a guided boat tour to see Miami's stunning waterfront mansions, including the homes of Gloria Estefan and Shaquille O'Neal. Then head to Lincoln Road Mall for lunch. This open-air pedestrian mall features a mix of shops, restaurants and art galleries. You can even spot some famous faces at the sidewalk cafes. After lunch, take a stroll on the palm-lined streets, admire the art deco architecture, or do some people-watching in this buzzing Miami spot.
Experience Miami's Art Deco District by taking a walking tour along the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. This collection of pastel-colored buildings features 800+ structures built between 1923 and 1943. You will see many interesting structures including the Colony Theatre, the Carlyle and the Victor Hotels. In the evening, head to Ocean Drive for a perfect Miami nightlife experience. Lined with hotels, restaurants, clubs and bars, this strip is both classy and cosmopolitan. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music on the beachfront.
Spend the morning at Brickell City Centre and discover the best shopping Miami has to offer. This huge complex with a dozen stores and a giant movie theater also provides an enjoyable atmosphere for visitors to hang out. In the afternoon, head to Wynwood Walls, a block-long open-air museum in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District. This institution showcases some of the world's most creative street art. You can also take part in graffiti workshops, enjoy indie art galleries, and chill out in trendy cafes and bars.
Start the day with a visit to Miami Design District. You'll find unique home decor stores and luxury brands and designer shops are aplenty. Then head to the colorful and lively spot that is Little Havana. This Cuban neighborhood is filled with Latin culture, art and music. Enjoy a mojito and a well-made Cuban sandwich while listening to live salsa music. You can also check out the famous walk of the stars, play a round of dominos with locals at Máximo Gómez Park, or learn to roll your own cigar at a local cigar factory.
If you have more time, take a day trip to the Florida Everglades for some gator-watching and airboat tours, or visit the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens for a stunning century old home and garden. If you have less time, consider skipping Brickell City Centre for a night time bike ride at South Pointe Park and more time to explore Little Havana and its surroundings.