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Miami with a day in Everglades

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  1. Miami5 nights

Trip format: Single base + day trip · One city hotel for every night

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

Trip stats

Trip days
6
Nights
5
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
36

Days by place

Miami
5
Everglades
1

Hotels and other stays

Hampton Inn & Suites Miami/Brickell-Downtown
5 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
15
Activity
12
Ground transport
7
Lodging
2
Day 1 Miami
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop your bags Hampton Inn & Suites Miami/Brickell-Downtown
  2. to · Activity Walk the Brickell side of the Miami River Miami Riverwalk, Miami

    Use open public sections and keep the walk optional on a late arrival.

  3. to · Activity Explore the blocks around Brickell City Centre Brickell City Centre, Miami

    Use this as an indoor alternative when afternoon weather makes the river walk impractical.

  4. to · Meal Dinner in Brickell Brickell, Miami
Day 2 Miami
  1. to · Meal Breakfast in Brickell Brickell, Miami
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to South Beach Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

    Build in a traffic buffer and check the current bus route or ride time.

  3. to · Activity Walk the Art Deco Historic District Art Deco Historic District, Miami Beach

    Start near the Art Deco Welcome Center. Walk Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue, then compare facade details and the scale of the streets.

  4. to · Meal Lunch in South Beach South Beach, Miami Beach
  5. to · Activity Walk the beachfront paths near Lummus Park Lummus Park, Miami Beach

    Use the shaded route during hot weather and check conditions before swimming.

  6. to · Activity Browse Española Way and nearby blocks Española Way, Miami Beach
  7. to · Meal Dinner in Miami Beach South Beach, Miami Beach

    Return to Brickell when you are ready rather than pairing dinner with another timed stop.

Day 3 Miami
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Brickell Brickell, Miami
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Calle Ocho Calle Ocho, Miami

    Pick a route that leaves you near Maximo Gomez Park.

  3. to · Meal Stop at a Calle Ocho coffee window Calle Ocho, Miami

    Pick a ventanita and order one small coffee before the lunch block.

  4. to · Activity Walk Calle Ocho and see Domino Park Maximo Gomez Park, Miami

    Observe games from public areas and follow posted park rules.

  5. to · Meal Sit down for a Cuban lunch Little Havana, Miami

    Choose a place close to the route and leave time for service.

  6. to · Activity Explore public storefronts and murals near Calle Ocho Little Havana, Miami

    Choose a small stretch and make storefront stops only during posted hours.

  7. to · Ground transport Return to Brickell and take a hotel break Brickell, Miami
  8. to · Meal Dinner near Brickell Brickell, Miami
Day 4 Everglades
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Brickell, Miami
  2. to · Ground transport Drive to the Shark Valley visitor area Shark Valley Visitor Center, Everglades National Park

    Check National Park Service alerts, road access, and current operating conditions. Bring water and confirm the return ride.

  3. to · Activity Use an open Shark Valley route or reserve a tram Shark Valley Visitor Center, Everglades National Park

    Confirm accessible options and actual departure times. Follow park guidance and keep clear of wildlife.

  4. to · Meal Eat a packed lunch at a permitted stop Shark Valley, Everglades National Park

    Verify services before relying on food near the park.

  5. to · Ground transport Return to Miami Brickell, Miami
  6. to · Activity Take a short river walk or rest at the hotel Miami Riverwalk, Miami
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Brickell, Miami
Day 5 Miami
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Brickell Brickell, Miami
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Museum Park Museum Park, Miami
  3. to · Activity Visit Pérez Art Museum Miami Pérez Art Museum Miami, Miami

    Check opening days and the time of any gallery program before settling on the morning slot.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the museum or in downtown Miami Downtown Miami
  5. to · Ground transport Travel to Wynwood Wynwood, Miami
  6. to · Activity Choose a Wynwood mural walk or gallery visit Wynwood, Miami

    Public murals work as the default. Confirm hours and tickets for any gallery or enclosed attraction.

  7. to · Meal Dinner in Wynwood Wynwood, Miami
Day 6 Miami
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Brickell, Miami
  2. to · Activity Take a last walk along the Brickell waterfront Brickell Bay Drive, Miami

    Skip the walk for an early departure.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags Hampton Inn & Suites Miami/Brickell-Downtown

    Confirm checkout and leave time to reach your departure point.

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  1. Day 1

    Miami

    America/New_York Open map for Miami
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop your bags Hampton Inn & Suites Miami/Brickell-Downtown
    2. to · Activity Walk the Brickell side of the Miami River Miami Riverwalk, Miami

      Use open public sections and keep the walk optional on a late arrival.

    3. to · Activity Explore the blocks around Brickell City Centre Brickell City Centre, Miami

      Use this as an indoor alternative when afternoon weather makes the river walk impractical.

    4. to · Meal Dinner in Brickell Brickell, Miami
  2. Day 2

    Miami

    America/New_York Open map for Miami
    1. to · Meal Breakfast in Brickell Brickell, Miami
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to South Beach Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

      Build in a traffic buffer and check the current bus route or ride time.

    3. to · Activity Walk the Art Deco Historic District Art Deco Historic District, Miami Beach

      Start near the Art Deco Welcome Center. Walk Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue, then compare facade details and the scale of the streets.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in South Beach South Beach, Miami Beach
    5. to · Activity Walk the beachfront paths near Lummus Park Lummus Park, Miami Beach

      Use the shaded route during hot weather and check conditions before swimming.

    6. to · Activity Browse Española Way and nearby blocks Española Way, Miami Beach
    7. to · Meal Dinner in Miami Beach South Beach, Miami Beach

      Return to Brickell when you are ready rather than pairing dinner with another timed stop.

  3. Day 3

    Miami

    America/New_York Open map for Miami
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Brickell Brickell, Miami
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Calle Ocho Calle Ocho, Miami

      Pick a route that leaves you near Maximo Gomez Park.

    3. to · Meal Stop at a Calle Ocho coffee window Calle Ocho, Miami

      Pick a ventanita and order one small coffee before the lunch block.

    4. to · Activity Walk Calle Ocho and see Domino Park Maximo Gomez Park, Miami

      Observe games from public areas and follow posted park rules.

    5. to · Meal Sit down for a Cuban lunch Little Havana, Miami

      Choose a place close to the route and leave time for service.

    6. to · Activity Explore public storefronts and murals near Calle Ocho Little Havana, Miami

      Choose a small stretch and make storefront stops only during posted hours.

    7. to · Ground transport Return to Brickell and take a hotel break Brickell, Miami
    8. to · Meal Dinner near Brickell Brickell, Miami
  4. Day 4

    Everglades

    America/New_York Open map for Everglades
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Brickell, Miami
    2. to · Ground transport Drive to the Shark Valley visitor area Shark Valley Visitor Center, Everglades National Park

      Check National Park Service alerts, road access, and current operating conditions. Bring water and confirm the return ride.

    3. to · Activity Use an open Shark Valley route or reserve a tram Shark Valley Visitor Center, Everglades National Park

      Confirm accessible options and actual departure times. Follow park guidance and keep clear of wildlife.

    4. to · Meal Eat a packed lunch at a permitted stop Shark Valley, Everglades National Park

      Verify services before relying on food near the park.

    5. to · Ground transport Return to Miami Brickell, Miami
    6. to · Activity Take a short river walk or rest at the hotel Miami Riverwalk, Miami
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Brickell, Miami
  5. Day 5

    Miami

    America/New_York Open map for Miami
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Brickell Brickell, Miami
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Museum Park Museum Park, Miami
    3. to · Activity Visit Pérez Art Museum Miami Pérez Art Museum Miami, Miami

      Check opening days and the time of any gallery program before settling on the morning slot.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the museum or in downtown Miami Downtown Miami
    5. to · Ground transport Travel to Wynwood Wynwood, Miami
    6. to · Activity Choose a Wynwood mural walk or gallery visit Wynwood, Miami

      Public murals work as the default. Confirm hours and tickets for any gallery or enclosed attraction.

    7. to · Meal Dinner in Wynwood Wynwood, Miami
  6. Day 6

    Miami

    America/New_York Open map for Miami
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Brickell, Miami
    2. to · Activity Take a last walk along the Brickell waterfront Brickell Bay Drive, Miami

      Skip the walk for an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags Hampton Inn & Suites Miami/Brickell-Downtown

      Confirm checkout and leave time to reach your departure point.