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Best Things To Do For A Miami Weekend Getaway

12/29/2017

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by Gino Evangelista
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I now understand why people go to Miami in December. While everyone is freezing, one can enjoy that Sunny skies with a high of 75 degrees in the pristine white sand of Miami Beach. My wife and I visited the Magic City to escape the Winter blues and here are the top things I recommend for a fun, short stay.
1. Stroll the interesting Ocean Drive
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Ocean Drive in Miami Beach is the best place I think to people watch. Everyone is just so diverse and the place is so vibrant with bright lights, loud music and exotic cars. I used to play Grand Theft Auto when I was younger and walking down this street felt like I was in GTA. There were a few crazies we encountered and things got creepy real fast, but that’s what made it fun ‘coz we can just talk and share a good laugh out of it.
 

 
2. Enjoy the famous South Beach in Miami Beach
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Whatever you like, you will find something that will interest you in South Beach. Whether you’re into night life, water activities, dining in restaurants or just relaxing in the long stretch of white sand while sipping on a cocktail, there’s something for everyone here.
 
 

3. Shop at Lincoln Road Mall
Shopping is not something I really do when on vacation especially that I try as much as possible to only pack a carry on, and also because I live in Southern California where shopping centers are literally everywhere. But this open mall here is such a nice area even if you just want a nice stroll.
 

 
4. Ride or drive your dream exotic car
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Renting out exotic and luxury cars is a big business in Miami. I’m not a fan of flashy things so I didn’t rent one, but if you’re into this, Miami is just the perfect city to drive that dream car of yours. During our stay here, we didn’t rent a car and just opted to utilize Uber. We always use UberX, the cheapest option, and I don’t know if most residents here really own luxury cars or it was just a coincidence when we were in Miami because we were mostly riding in BMWs, Lexus, Range Rovers and the like and that was really nice.
 
 

5. Appreciate art in Wynwood Walls
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Going to Wynwood Art District I think is my favorite part in our quick Miami trip. Whenever we’re in a new city, I always take Kristine to an art gallery or exhibit, whenever the time permits. This Miami neighborhood has one of the largest and diverse mural art collections I have seen.
 
 

6. Try Latin Cuisine Particularly Cuban Food
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My wife and I love Cuban food and if you haven’t tried it yet, you’re definitely missing out. The best place to sample this flavorful cuisine is none other than in Miami, Florida. The best part is, there’s always a restaurant nearby that will suit any budget. 

I’m sure there’s so much more you can do in Miami especially if you’re staying longer. We went there for a weekend and stayed at the beach mostly. The things I’ve mentioned above are more than enough activities for us to have a very relaxing visit. Have you ever been to Miami? What’s your favorite spot in that city?
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16 Comments
Gabriela@IamFoodieTraveler link
1/28/2018 09:53:56 am

This is such a great post! I used to live in Miami for a year and I loved every single place you mentioned, but unfortunately that is gone and now I live in a very cold place. Enjoy every day in Florida

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MY NEXT FLIGHT HOME
2/9/2018 01:48:41 pm

That's cool Gabriela, I bet you miss the warm weather. :)

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Kavita Favelle link
1/29/2018 03:42:09 am

Great set of things to do in Miami. I used to visit a lot in the 70s, 80s and 90s as I have family there but not so often in recent years. I need to go back!

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2/9/2018 01:49:16 pm

I need to go back too, there are more places I want to see in Miami. :)

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amit link
1/29/2018 10:54:14 am

Although I've not been to Miami before, I've heard of most of the things you've mentioned here however I've not heard of Wynwood walls before, but the art work looks so cool, and definitely well worth the visit when I eventually get to Miami

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MY NEXT FLIGHT HOME
2/26/2018 10:52:08 am

Hi Amit, I highly recommend Wynwood Walls when you get to Miami. :)

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Kumamonjeng link
2/4/2018 12:37:49 am

I love the pictures in Miami. The colorful wall made a great picture for you guys. Latin Cuisine look delicious. May be I should rent a flashy car next time when I visit America. Only rented a conservative Nissan during my visit last Dec to California. Anyway, great tips for me when I visit next time..

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MY NEXT FLIGHT HOME
2/26/2018 10:53:06 am

Thank you Kumamonjeng for stopping by. :)

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Edith link
2/4/2018 02:15:13 am

These are all things I want to do! I hope to visit Miami one day, almost did once and went to Cancun instead. I mostly want to stroll through Ocean Drive, go to Miami Beach, and the obvious-eat food. Did you try Ropa Vieja? And seriously, I want to be picked up in one of those nice Ubers too!

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MY NEXT FLIGHT HOME
4/27/2018 03:12:13 pm

Hi Edith, Ropa Vieja is one of my favorite dishes. Hope you can see Miami soon. :)

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Marquita link
2/4/2018 07:36:16 am

I love Miami! It’s one of my favorite US cities to vacation in! And don’t worry, I took an Uber in Miami last year and it was not a luxury vehicle lol!

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MY NEXT FLIGHT HOME
4/27/2018 03:13:31 pm

Haha I was really wondering why all ubers we had in Miami are luxury vehicles. It appears it was just a coincidence lol

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Jithin link
2/5/2018 05:18:49 am

Great pictures. Miami is such a beautful place, one of my favourite. Thanks for sharing such an informative post.

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MY NEXT FLIGHT HOME
5/15/2018 06:52:00 pm

You're welcome Jithin. Thanks for stopping by.

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Nathan link
2/5/2018 06:04:49 pm

The artwork at Wynwood Walls is stunning and seems to act as a great backdrop for photos! I would love to pay it a visit when I visit Miami :)

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MY NEXT FLIGHT HOME
5/15/2018 06:52:22 pm

You're gonna love it there.

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