6-Day Miami Foodie Itinerary

  • Day 1: Cuban Cuisine and Art Deco
    10 minutes (3.5 miles) from Miami International Airport

    Start your Miami food adventure with traditional Cuban cuisine at Versailles Restaurant, a local landmark known for its authentic dishes. Afterward, head to the Art Deco Historic District, a neighborhood rich in colorful architecture and a vibrant cultural experience.

  • Day 2: Seafood and Famous Beach
    20 minutes (8 miles) from Art Deco Historic District

    Indulge in fresh seafood at Garcia's Seafood Grille before hitting the famous Miami Beach. Relax on the white sands, swim in the clear waters, and take a stroll on the iconic boardwalk.

  • Day 3: Little Havana and Wynwood Walls
    20 minutes (6 miles) from Miami Beach

    Travel to the colorful community of Little Havana and taste-test some Cuban food at El Cristo. Then, admire some of Miami's best urban murals at the Wynwood Walls.

  • Day 4: Gourmet Dining and Seaquarium
    20 minutes (8 miles) from Wynwood Walls

    Experience fine dining with street art at Beaker & Gray in Wynwood. Later, visit the Miami Seaquarium and experience marine life up close, including dolphins, seals, and penguins.

  • Day 5: Asian Fusion and Botanic Garden
    25 minutes (12 miles) from Miami Seaquarium

    Enjoy a tasty fusion of Asian cuisine at KyU before exploring the beautiful Miami Beach Botanical Garden. With its lush vegetation and colorful flowers, it's an idyllic spot for a picnic or a leisurely walk.

  • Day 6: Street Food and Outdoor Adventure
    10 minutes (5 miles) from Miami Beach Botanical Garden

    End your Miami food trip with street food at Arbetter Hot Dogs and then go kayaking in Oleta River State Park. Enjoy the lush green scenery and scenic waterways for one last Miami adventure.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Versailles Restaurant (1 hour, $20-30)
  • Art Deco Historic District (2 hours, free)
  • Garcia's Seafood Grille (1 hour, $30-40)
  • Miami Beach (3 hours, free)
  • El Cristo (1 hour, $10-20)
  • Wynwood Walls (2 hours, free)
  • Beaker & Gray (2 hours, $40-60)
  • Miami Seaquarium (3 hours, $50-70)
  • KyU (1 hour, $30-50)
  • Miami Beach Botanical Garden (2 hours, free)
  • Arbetter Hot Dogs (30 minutes, $5-10)
  • Oleta River State Park (2-3 hours, $10-20)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $265-380

Transportation

Most of the locations on this itinerary can be traveled to by car or public transportation, including buses and trains. Miami is also very walkable and bike-friendly, with many bike rental options available. Estimated transportation costs can range from $7-20 per day depending on the mode of transportation chosen.

Useful Tips

If you have additional time, consider adding a visit to the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens or a shopping trip to the Bayside Marketplace. If you have less time, consider removing the Miami Seaquarium or the Oleta River State Park from the itinerary.

Airports

The main airport serving Miami is Miami International Airport (MIA), located approximately 8 miles from downtown Miami. The airport code is MIA. Another airport in the area is the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), located approximately 28 miles from downtown Miami. The airport code is FLL. Both airports offer various ground transportation services to travel to the city center.

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