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Miami

Miami is a subtropical port city where Latin American and Caribbean culture blends with Art Deco architecture, turquoise beaches, and a skyline of glass towers along Biscayne Bay. It's one of the busiest cruise and international gateway cities in the United States, known as much for its nightlife and food scene as for its stretch of sand along South Beach.

Getting thereMost visitors arrive via Miami International Airport (MIA); from there, the free MIA Mover links to the Miami Intermodal Center, where the Metrorail Orange Line runs directly into Downtown Miami and Brickell in roughly ~20-30 minutes. Taxis, rideshares, and rental cars are also readily available at the airport for the ~15-20 minute drive downtown.
How long to stayPlan on ~3-4 days to cover South Beach, Downtown/Brickell, and a couple of the city's distinct neighborhoods like Wynwood or Little Havana.

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Frequently asked questions about Miami

How do I get to Miami?

Most visitors arrive via Miami International Airport (MIA); from there, the free MIA Mover links to the Miami Intermodal Center, where the Metrorail Orange Line runs directly into Downtown Miami and Brickell in roughly ~20-30 minutes. Taxis, rideshares, and rental cars are also readily available at the airport for the ~15-20 minute drive downtown.

How many days should I spend in Miami?

Plan on ~3-4 days to cover South Beach, Downtown/Brickell, and a couple of the city's distinct neighborhoods like Wynwood or Little Havana.

What is Miami known for?

Miami is a subtropical port city where Latin American and Caribbean culture blends with Art Deco architecture, turquoise beaches, and a skyline of glass towers along Biscayne Bay. It's one of the busiest cruise and international gateway cities in the United States, known as much for its nightlife and food scene as for its stretch of sand along South Beach.

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