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Miami travel guides
Plain answers to the questions visitors ask before a Miami trip: where to go, how to get there, what it costs and which tours are worth the money.
Miami Heat Tickets: Where and How to Buy
Miami Heat tickets are sold on Ticketmaster, the team's official marketplace, and the price changes with every game.
Everglades National Park FL: A Step-by-Step Guide
Everglades National Park, FL, is a 1.5-million-acre park in South Florida that you can visit on your own by car or with a tour from Miami.
Vizcaya Museum: Hours, Tickets and Getting There
Vizcaya Museum is open every day except Tuesday, from 9:30 a.m.
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Fort Lauderdale to Miami: Train, Rideshare or Car
The train is the easiest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Miami, with Brightline as the fast choice and Tri-Rail as the cheap one.
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Parking Garage in Miami Beach: Rates and Where to Park
A parking garage in Miami Beach costs $2 for the first hour at most of the city's South Beach garages, and a full day tops out at $20.
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South Pointe Beach Miami: Hours, Parking and Getting There
South Pointe Beach in Miami is the calm, family-friendly end of South Beach, next to a park with a pier, a playground and a dog park.
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Miami to Key West: Drive, Bus or Tour
Miami to Key West is about 159 miles, and you can drive it in under four hours if you do not stop.
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Miami Zoo Tickets: Prices for Seven Attractions
Miami zoo tickets cost $30 for adults and $26 for children ages 3 to 12, and parking at Zoo Miami is free.
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Miami Nightlife: 6 Areas Compared
Miami nightlife is spread over six areas: South Beach, Mid Beach, Wynwood, Downtown and Brickell, Little Havana, and the gay clubs around Lincoln Road.
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Restaurants in Miami South Beach: Seven Places to Eat
The best restaurants in Miami South Beach are Joe's Stone Crab for a splurge, Havana 1957 for Cuban food and Playa Cafe for a cheap meal.
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Cruise Port Parking in Miami: Rates, Garages and Rides
Cruise port parking in Miami costs $28 a day at the port's Garages C, D and G, and $35 a day at Garages AA and B.
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Miami Airport to South Beach: Bus, Taxi or Uber
The cheapest way from Miami airport to South Beach is the Route 150 bus, which costs $2.25 and takes about 45 minutes to the south end of the beach.
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Water Taxi Miami: Free Boats, Fares and Alternatives
Miami has a free water taxi between Miami Beach and downtown, but it runs on weekdays only and a ride takes about 20 minutes.
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South Beach Miami Weather: A Month-by-Month Guide
South Beach Miami weather is warm all year, with a drier season from November to April and a hot, rainy season from May to October.
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7 Free Things to Do in Miami: Costs and Rules
The best free things to do in Miami are the beach, the Art Deco streets, ICA Miami, Wynwood's murals, Bayfront Park and the free trolley and Metromover.
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Family Things to Do in Miami: 8 Picks by Age
The best family things to do in Miami are Zoo Miami, the Frost Science museum, an Everglades airboat ride and a bay cruise.
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Brightline Miami to Orlando Prices: Train vs Bus vs Car
Brightline Miami to Orlando prices change with the date and the fare class, so the train has no single fare, while the Greyhound bus starts at $29.98.
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South Beach Miami Stores: Seven Places to Shop
The best South Beach Miami stores are on Lincoln Road for chain stores and local boutiques, and on Collins Avenue for streetwear.
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Miami Itinerary: 1, 3 and 7-Day Plans
A good Miami itinerary puts South Beach, Wynwood and Little Havana in your first three days and saves the Everglades and Key West for the days when you can give up a whole morning or more.
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Things to Do in Miami for Couples: 7 Picks by Budget
The best things to do in Miami couples can share are a free sunrise walk at South Pointe, a sunset cruise and one splurge on a private boat.
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Miami Nassau Ferry: What Sails and What Doesn't
No Miami Nassau ferry runs today, but a high-speed ferry from Fort Lauderdale does sail to Bimini and to Freeport in the Bahamas.
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Things to Do in Miami Downtown: 6 Stops on One Walk
The best things to do in Miami downtown are close together along Biscayne Boulevard.
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Things to Do in Brickell Miami: 7 Easy Picks
The best things to do in Brickell, Miami, are a free Metromover ride, a walk on the Underline park trail, a stop at Brickell City Centre, a bay cruise and dinner out.
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Things to Do in Coconut Grove Miami: Six Top Picks
The best things to do in Coconut Grove, Miami are gardens, parks and the bay.
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Is Miami South Beach Safe? A 5-Step Guide
Miami South Beach is safe for most visitors, especially by day, on the sand near a lifeguard and on busy streets.
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Things to Do in Miami Inside: 8 Stops for Rainy Days
The best things to do in Miami inside are Frost Science, the Museum of Ice Cream, the Wolfsonian, the Bass and the free ICA Miami, which all keep you dry when a storm rolls in.
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Things to Do Alone in Miami: 7 Picks for Solo Travelers
The best things to do alone in Miami are small-group tours, free museums, mural walks and a beach day near a lifeguard tower.
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Things to Do in Miami Design District: 5 Neighborhoods
Things to do in Miami Design District include free public art, the free ICA Miami museum and luxury shops on and around NE 39th and NE 41st Streets.