Miami is one of the world's most dynamic and attractive cities. Many move to the city or visit it looking for a more relaxed lifestyle, sunny days year rounds, and over-the-top endless entertainment opportunities. The city has something for everyone, from fun activities for the children to romantic escapes for couples, an eclectic nightlife scene, and a culinary scene that keeps booming. The Magic City has it all, and below, you will find 25 things to do for different occasions, but that is still not enough for what the city has to offer.
The Best Things To Do: At Night | Near The Airport | With Family | For Romance | For A Birthday
Miami has a very dynamic nightlife, and many people come to the city to experience it. In fact, the city should be renamed the city that never sleeps because the fun never seems to end, especially at night. From clubstaurants to 24-hour super clubs, the party never ends.
1111 SW 1st Ave / (786) 717-7512 / Website
This stylish and seductive adult playground in the heart of Brickell is all about slow build-up. Marion, a favorite of Mr. Hospitality, welcomes guests into its cheerful, upmarket environment for a fine-dining experience that doubles as a celebration with plenty of European flairs. On the contemporary menu, new American flavors meet Asian influences, with delicious dishes and shareable snacks to fuel you for a night of fun and live entertainment. Expect the enthusiasm to develop throughout the evening at Marion as the lights drop, the music ramps up, and the party scene takes hold. There's always something for everyone at Marion, whether immersing yourself in a full-fledged party or enjoying the city ambiance on the patio.
401 Biscayne Blvd / (305) 639-8395 / Website
One of the best things you can do in Miami is admire the city's beauty from the water. You can hop on a Miami Sunset Cruise and leave your problems behind as you cruise the tropical waterways of the city in a 90-minute sunset boat excursion that will take you around Biscayne Bay, Flagler Monument, the Miami City skyline, Port of Miami, Star Island, Fisher Island, celebrity residences, Miami Beach, and the world-famous Millionaire's Row. Miami On The Water Boats offers you the best chance to explore the city at night outside of partying, in its double-decker boats and a local tour guide that will share amusing and intriguing facts about all the different places while you enjoy the Miami Sunset Cruise.
4441 Collins Ave / (305) 674-4680 / Website
LIV is a magnet for A-listers, visitors, and residents, with ten years of spectacular parties, confetti, and champagne showers. It's a location where Miamians can rub shoulders with celebs like Bad Bunny, Annuel, Future, and Diplo, and partygoers can escape the city's hustle and bustle to dance the night away. LIV has recently updated state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems for performances that seem to be coming out of your chest, with over 18,000 square feet of area to groove and shake. The Miami Beach venue is the model for all Miami parties.
29 NE 11th St. / (305) 829-2911 / Website
The iconic E11EVEN MIAMI is the world's first and only 24-hour ultra club, where you are guaranteed one of the best experiences in Miami. People have flocked to the unique nightlife experience since it opened its doors in 2014, making it one of the most renowned worldwide. E11EVEN has received numerous awards, including "Best New Nightclub Concept," being named one of the top ten nightclubs in the world regularly, and becoming the world's highest-grossing nightclub per square foot. E11EVEN hosts some of the most amazing live presentations ever performed inside a nightclub with world-class aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, and exotic dancers. E11EVEN is known for offering unforgettable up-close-and-personal performances by some of the biggest stars in the music and entertainment world, choreographed to original music against the backdrop of state-of-the-art sound and lighting technology.
3201 Collins Ave / (786) 655-5600 / Website
One of the most fascinating activities you can do at night in Miami is to experience the Faena Theater's fabulous shows. Not only is the hotel a marvel of its own, the intimate gilded theater, inspired by Europe's vast opera houses and the shimmering allure of Old Hollywood, displays ambitious creative productions as well as Faena's own highly recognized cabaret performances. Immerse in the fabulous Tryst Cabaret and other original productions that will make you want to come back.
Miami is not a big city, and the best entertainment and food options are relatively close. With the city's airport in the center, you can find things to do, like playing golf, going to a casino, or having a delightful bite as soon as you get off the plane without traveling too far.
Play At The Iconic Magic City Casino
450 NW 37th Ave / (305) 649-3000 / Website
Perhaps the closest activity to the Miami airport, who doesn't like gambling before your plane departs or even as soon as you get off? It is not Vegas, but Miami certainly gives Sin City a run for its money with its fabulous Magic City Casino. This casino is the first in Miami to include Las Vegas-style slot machines with only Roulette wheels and Craps tables. It also features 800 of the most popular slot machines. A fun place you can't miss in Miami.
8300 NW 36th St. /(786) 693-1849 / Website
CityPlace Doral is a visually appealing leisure destination that offers a variety of great dining, shopping, wellness, and entertainment experiences. This destination near the Miami airport is a master-planned, mixed-use complex with 250,000 square feet of retail space located in the booming employment center of Doral in the heart of Miami-Dade County. CityPlace Doral features over 40 dining, shopping, and entertainment options for people of all tastes and walks of life. The property's entertainment retail component is anchored by a roster of first-class businesses across the country.
9420 NW 41st St. / (786) 410-4700 / Website
If you are looking for delicious food but don't know what to choose, Shoma Bazaar is the perfect place. One of Doral's freshest food, beverage, and event destination, features over sixteen vendors led by some of South Florida's finest chefs, including BFF: Burger Franks Fries, a brand new original concept led by Prime One Twelve alum Todd Zimmer and John Hart, Vice President of Development and Operations and former Director of Operations for the Prime Restaurant Group. Here you will find various culinary alternatives, including American, Italian, and Asian cuisine. Shoma Bazaar has a cocktail bar with an extensive drink menu, nightly happy hours, and weekly live music programming. And it is relatively close to Miami airport, so if you are tired of airport food, come here for a quick bite!
140 NE 39th St. /(305) 722-7100 / Website
One of Miami's most popular and exclusive destinations, relatively close to the airport, is the Miami Design District. It is one of the world's most incredible and most eclectic shopping destinations, with over 170 retail stores, including flagship boutiques like Virgil Abloh's Off-White, Italian label Stone Island, the only Louis Vuitton Men's store in the country. Here you will also find over-the-top art galleries, and some of the best restaurants in Miami, including as COTE, Le Jardinier, L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, ZZ's Club, Swan, and informal spots such as Mandolin Aegean Bistro, OTL, Pura Vida, and more.
4400 NW 87th Ave / (305) 592-2000 / Website
The Trump National Doral Miami is a golfer's heaven and is a bucket list golf destination. The resort features four distinctively designed courses, including the Blue Monster, one of golf's most recognizable. It also features amenities completed with a cutting-edge LED practice facility, a True Spec Golf fitting lab, and the Rick Smith Golf Performance Center. Even if you don't like golf, this is a must-visit in the Magic City.
You may think Miami is only a city for adults to enjoy, but the city has some fun activities that anyone in the family can enjoy. Just venture outside the city's party districts, and you will find a zoo, museums, and more.
12400 SW 152nd St. / (305) 251-0400 / Website
Who doesn't like visiting the Zoo? and it's one of the most bonding activities for families to do while admiring the world's most incredible creatures. Located in Kendall, this 750-acre treasure features more than 3,000 species in big open-air exhibits, including koalas, tigers, and elephants. It is frequently considered one of the country's greatest zoos. The little ones will also find several fun activities for an exciting day with the family.
1101 Biscayne Blvd / (305) 434-9600 / Website
The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, located in Downtown Miami, is a cutting-edge science museum dedicated to sharing the power of science, inspiring curiosity and discovery, and fuelling future innovation. The 250,000-square-foot museum is spread across four acres. It is divided into four unique buildings: the Frost Planetarium, Aquarium, and the North and West Wings. Visitors at Frost Science can immerse themselves in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) worlds through interactive displays and one-of-a-kind shows. It is one of the most fun destinations in the city and is for all ages. The museum is also launching
Ultimate Dinosaurs: Meet a New Breed of Beast, a new exhibition that uses state-of-the-art technology bringing to life previously unseen specimens of a previously unknown species of dinosaur that evolved independently in South America, Africa, and Madagascar.
500 Sunny Isles Blvd / Website
Miami is surrounded by water, and the city has an extensive beach line that offers white sand and clear waters all year round. You can choose any beach you want, and Miami Beach's beaches are some of the most visited by tourists. However, if you want a more local experience, explore the fabulous Sunny Isles beaches that tend to be quieter but just as fun. Regardless of your choice, going to the beach is an activity you can't miss in Miami.
266 NW 26th St. / (305) 576-3334 / Website
Wynwood Walls, an outdoor museum of worldwide street art, has become a global sensation to witness prominent street artists' work featuring beautiful murals around Wynwood. The walls include more than 50 brilliant, cutting-edge murals made by respected street artists from Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors year round.
415 NW 26th St. / (305) 851-8450 / Website
We featured Momosan in our list of best restaurants in Wynwood because the food and ambiance are just too good. This is the perfect location to go with the family after exploring the Wynwood Walls and indulge in its delicious and affordable high-quality ramen. Here everyone will find something to eat and share, and you can enjoy one of the most authentic Japanese experiences in Miami.
Miami might be the city of love in the U.S. because its beauty is so inviting for couples that it offers some of the most romantic destinations. From magical gardens and properties that feel like Europe to a mesmerizing courtyard where you will indulge in delicious cuisine, Miami is a city for lovers.
40 Island Ave / (305) 673-1717 / Website
The Standard Spa, a private, bayfront paradise known for holistic rejuvenation and pleasure, features a refurbished Turkish Hammam and a cedar-clad cocoon Sauna that provides cleansing and immunity-boosting advantages and boasts eye-shaped windows with views of Biscayne Bay. Perfect for couples, you can find a cold room, which decreases muscle tension and inflammation, with an ice cream bar sofa. Also, indulge in the spa's new treatments, including Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation, which uses fine needles, microcurrents, and herbs to create remarkable anti-aging benefits (90 min, $250), and Sea Change, which cleanses and exfoliates the mind, body, and soul (60 min, $190), and more.
3251 S Miami Ave / (305) 250-9133 / Website
Nothing is more romantic in Miami than exploring the Vizcaya Mansion's beautiful European gardens that will make you question whether you are in Italy or the Magic City. Vizcaya is a living museum dedicated to the early days of Miami's growth as a destination and old-school European style. Here you will find more than 2,500 antique art artifacts and furnishings; 10 acres of meticulously groomed gardens, including 2,000 orchids; and 25 acres of endangered forest lands are among the many treasures at the waterfront home. There are many corners to explore and furniture to peruse; you won't want to miss a single inch of the mansion as you explore with your loved one.
1513 SW 8th St. / (305) 643-7820 / Website
If you want to eat delicious food and dance the night away with your partner, Ball & Chain is the perfect destination. Opened in 1935, on The Trail, a historic thoroughfare in Miami's prosperous and bustling Little Havana district today known as "Calle Ocho," this spot is known for its music, live entertainment, salsa dancing, authentic Cuban dishes, and cocktails in South Florida.
4441 Collins Ave / (800) 548-8886 / Website
Escape with your partner to one of Miami's most iconic and historic destinations, the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. At this spectacular resort, design, modern art, music, fashion, and technology come together to create a lively new type of guest experience. You are invited to explore a world of limitless possibilities, where the hotel will define your ideal stay. It features opulent luxury and facilities, a beautiful Atlantic Ocean beach, cutting-edge conference and event facilities, one stylish nightlife destination, LIV, and the 40,000-square-foot Lapis spa. It has 12 fine dining and casual restaurants, bars, and lounges under the leadership of culinary talents worldwide.
1700 James Ave / (305) 673-1010 / Website
Casa Tua in Miami Beach is a lovely Italian sanctuary perfect for couples. Here you can indulge in sensual sights, sounds, smells, and tastes, whether within the home or outside in its picturesque courtyard. From grilled octopus to branzino and pappardelle Bolognese, the menu at the boutique bistro offers the ultimate gastronomic adventure that is both tasty and intimate.
You probably already know that the fun never ends in Miami, which is why it is one of the most magical places to celebrate your birthday. Regardless of budget or interests, the city offers some of the best shopping, food, and entertainment options for you and your friends to party all day and make special memories.
1101 NW 23rd St. / Website
Superblue is a breakthrough, first-of-its-kind art attraction in Miami's Allapattah neighborhood, specializing in large-scale installations that provide transforming experiences for visitors of all ages. Superblue Miami, which represents artists working throughout the spectrum of experience art, provides guests with a unique opportunity to be transported to various worlds in a single visit. Every Wall is a Door, its ground-breaking first exhibition, including a new immersive environment by Es Devlin, a transcendent digital experience produced by teamLab, and a brilliant light-based Ganzfeld work by James Turrell. Undoubtedly, a fabulous place to celebrate your birthday.
1666 Lenox Ave. #1664 / (305) 690-0743 / Website
Transport to the Peruvian Jungle at Chotto Matte's new brunch, perfect for celebrating your birthday and eating delicious food. Upon entering, the sound of a live DJ will greet you establishing the tropical scene in Chotto Matte's beautiful dining room, flushed with modern stylings against a backdrop of rich florals and vegetation, perfect for photo ops. You will enjoy the all-new Bottomless Drink Package and appetizers at Chotto Matte's enormous bar. After sipping a unique variety of jungle-themed drinks and Veuve Clicquot Brut, you'll make your way to your seat for one of the new sharing-style brunch menus: regular or vegetarian. Additionally, a portion of all Jungle Brunch sales will benefit the South Florida Wildlife Center.
3900 NE 2nd Ave / (305) 434-4668 / Website
One of Miami's most iconic restaurants, COTE is the perfect spot to celebrate your birthday with your loved ones and indulge in an exclusive Korean Barbecue. The result is a one-of-a-kind and friendly environment that infuses a great dining experience with world-class ingredients and service, complemented by a show-stopping beverage program. With smokeless state-of-the-art tabletop grills at each table, the sleek 100+ seat dining area is designed to create an intimate, participatory experience for visitors.
2901 Collins Ave / (786) 257-4600 / Website
Basement Bowl is a four-lane bowling alley with visually stunning lighting effects and a 2,000-square-foot indoor ice skating rink with a surface that glows with dynamic, color-changing illuminations. Not only is this the perfect spot to celebrate your birthday, but you can also indulge in delightful dining and a fully-stocked bar making it one of the most fun experiences in Miami.
9700 Collins Ave / (305) 866-0311 / Website
Everyone loves splurging on our birthdays and going shopping. In Miami, one of the most exclusive spots to go shopping is the Bal Harbour Shops. This stunning mix of upscale boutiques and restaurants set in a tropical garden setting is a popular hangout for socialites, fashionistas, and celebrities. Here you will find fabulous stores, including Chanel, Gucci, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Saint Laurent, Balmain, and some of the best restaurants in Miami to have the best birthday ever.
Photography by: Courtesy Simon Art Wager/Getty, Hare, Luis Gomez, irvingnsaperstein/Getty, Creatas/Getty, Chotto Matte Miami
