# Miami with a day in Everglades

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/north-america/single-base-plus-day-trip/miami-with-a-day-in-everglades-z0364/>)

Add a nearby city or landscape while keeping one overnight base

- Region: North America
- Trip format: Single base + day trip
- Nights: 5
- Interests: Design, Food & Drink, Nature, Arts & Theatre

## Route and nights

- Miami · 5 night(s)

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

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Miami

- 14:30 to 15:20 · Check in or drop your bags · Hampton Inn & Suites Miami/Brickell-Downtown
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Walk the Brickell side of the Miami River · Miami Riverwalk, Miami. Use open public sections and keep the walk optional on a late arrival.
- 17:10 to 18:00 · 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.
- 18:10 to 19:30 · Dinner in Brickell · Brickell, Miami
Overnight: [Hampton Inn & Suites Miami/Brickell-Downtown](<https://www.hotels.com/ho387800/hampton-inn-suites-miami-brickell-downtown-fl-miami-united-states-of-america/>) · Miami

### Day 2 · Miami

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast in Brickell · Brickell, Miami
- 09:25 to 10:20 · Travel to South Beach · Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Build in a traffic buffer and check the current bus route or ride time.
- 10:30 to 12:20 · 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.
- 12:30 to 13:45 · Lunch in South Beach · South Beach, Miami Beach
- 14:00 to 15:30 · Walk the beachfront paths near Lummus Park · Lummus Park, Miami Beach. Use the shaded route during hot weather and check conditions before swimming.
- 15:45 to 16:45 · Browse Española Way and nearby blocks · Española Way, Miami Beach
- 17:30 to 19:00 · Dinner in Miami Beach · South Beach, Miami Beach. Return to Brickell when you are ready rather than pairing dinner with another timed stop.
Overnight: [Hampton Inn & Suites Miami/Brickell-Downtown](<https://www.hotels.com/ho387800/hampton-inn-suites-miami-brickell-downtown-fl-miami-united-states-of-america/>) · Miami

### Day 3 · Miami

- 08:45 to 09:35 · Breakfast near Brickell · Brickell, Miami
- 09:45 to 10:20 · Travel to Calle Ocho · Calle Ocho, Miami. Pick a route that leaves you near Maximo Gomez Park.
- 10:25 to 11:10 · Stop at a Calle Ocho coffee window · Calle Ocho, Miami. Pick a ventanita and order one small coffee before the lunch block.
- 11:15 to 12:30 · Walk Calle Ocho and see Domino Park · Maximo Gomez Park, Miami. Observe games from public areas and follow posted park rules.
- 12:40 to 14:05 · Sit down for a Cuban lunch · Little Havana, Miami. Choose a place close to the route and leave time for service.
- 14:20 to 15:40 · Explore public storefronts and murals near Calle Ocho · Little Havana, Miami. Choose a small stretch and make storefront stops only during posted hours.
- 16:00 to 17:00 · Return to Brickell and take a hotel break · Brickell, Miami
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near Brickell · Brickell, Miami
Overnight: [Hampton Inn & Suites Miami/Brickell-Downtown](<https://www.hotels.com/ho387800/hampton-inn-suites-miami-brickell-downtown-fl-miami-united-states-of-america/>) · Miami

### Day 4 · Everglades

- 07:45 to 08:30 · Breakfast near the hotel · Brickell, Miami
- 08:40 to 10:00 · 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.
- 10:10 to 12:40 · 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.
- 12:45 to 13:35 · Eat a packed lunch at a permitted stop · Shark Valley, Everglades National Park. Verify services before relying on food near the park.
- 13:45 to 15:15 · Return to Miami · Brickell, Miami
- 15:45 to 17:00 · Take a short river walk or rest at the hotel · Miami Riverwalk, Miami
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Brickell, Miami
Overnight: [Hampton Inn & Suites Miami/Brickell-Downtown](<https://www.hotels.com/ho387800/hampton-inn-suites-miami-brickell-downtown-fl-miami-united-states-of-america/>) · Miami

### Day 5 · Miami

- 08:45 to 09:35 · Breakfast near Brickell · Brickell, Miami
- 09:45 to 10:30 · Travel to Museum Park · Museum Park, Miami
- 11:00 to 13:10 · 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.
- 13:20 to 14:20 · Lunch near the museum or in downtown Miami · Downtown Miami
- 14:35 to 15:15 · Travel to Wynwood · Wynwood, Miami
- 15:20 to 17:20 · 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.
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner in Wynwood · Wynwood, Miami
Overnight: [Hampton Inn & Suites Miami/Brickell-Downtown](<https://www.hotels.com/ho387800/hampton-inn-suites-miami-brickell-downtown-fl-miami-united-states-of-america/>) · Miami

### Day 6 · Miami

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Brickell, Miami
- 09:25 to 10:10 · Take a last walk along the Brickell waterfront · Brickell Bay Drive, Miami. Skip the walk for an early departure.
- 10:20 to 10:50 · Check out and collect bags · Hampton Inn & Suites Miami/Brickell-Downtown. Confirm checkout and leave time to reach your departure point.