Things to Do in Brickell Miami: 7 Easy Picks

1. Ride the free Metromover for a skyline loop

The Metromover is a free raised train that runs through Downtown Miami, Omni and Brickell. Miami-Dade County's Metromover page says it runs from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Cars come about every 90 seconds at rush hour and about every 3 minutes at other times.

The system has three loops, called Omni, Inner and Brickell. The Brickell loop is the one that matters here. This loop gives you a high view of the towers and the river for no cost.

Brickell and downtown are easy to pair on foot. The Miami Downtown Development Authority says the 5-mile Downtown Baywalk is 89% complete, and one section links Icon Brickell to 701 Brickell Ave. No official page compares how walkable the two areas are. The Metromover fills the gaps in both.

Check the county page before you go. The Financial District station in Brickell is closed for about five weeks starting October 24, and Brickell loop trips start and end at Brickell station during that time.

Pro Tip Ride the Metromover once end to end for free, then use it between sights instead of a taxi, especially in the afternoon heat.

2. Shop and eat at Brickell City Centre

Brickell City Centre is the main stop for shopping, food and a break from the heat. The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau says Brickell City Centre offers three levels of shopping, dining and entertainment, with a Saks Fifth Avenue as its anchor. The board's Downtown and Brickell guide calls it an upscale open-air mall. It names Saks Fifth Avenue, Apple and Sephora among the shops. For food, it names Casa Tua Cucina, Tacology and Pubbelly Sushi. For fun, it has the indoor Puttshack mini golf course and the CMX movie theater with reclining chairs and dining. The full list of shops is not published there, so check the mall's own directory. Nearby, the board names Brickell restaurants such as Osaka Nikkei Miami, Coyo Taco and MAMO Restaurant Miami.

The mall sits right in Brickell, so you can combine it with a stay. EAST Miami is inside the complex, and Fortune House Hotel is an apartment-style option off Brickell Avenue.

We could not confirm current mall hours from an official page we could open, so check the mall's own site before a special trip. Restaurants and the cinema can keep different hours from the shops.

3. Walk part of the Underline park trail

The Underline is a 10-mile linear park and trail that runs from Brickell to Dadeland, according to the Underline's own site. It covers 120 acres. You do not need to walk all of it. The Brickell end is the most useful for visitors.

Near the Miami River, the River Room has butterfly gardens, open lawns and a sculpture called Duality. Further along, the Urban Gym has a running track, a fenced court and fitness equipment. The Oolite Room has a 90-foot mural called The Allegory.

The site lists more than 250 free events, and some programs, such as Saturday yoga from 9 to 10 a.m., are free. It does not publish opening hours or an entry fee, so treat the trail as a public path and check the site for events.

The trail has little shade in places, so bring water. The site does not list shade or water stops.

Brickell has other green spots too. Simpson Park, at 55 SW 17 Road, is a natural forest preserve with walking trails. The City of Miami says it is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day, but it is closed October 10 to 26, 2026, for Halloween event preparations. Alice C. Wainwright Park sits on the water at 2651 Brickell Ave. For the bay itself, walk the Baywalk by Brickell Presbyterian Church.

4. See the Brickell skyline from the water

A short cruise shows the towers better than the street does. Best Things to Do in Miami's count of GetYourGuide listings in October 2026 found 5 tours that mention Brickell, from €17 per person. Most pass through it on a city tour, and none is a Brickell-only trip.

The Biscayne Bay sightseeing cruise is the simplest water option, from €18 per person. It runs 1.5 hours with Bayride Tours, leaves from 401 Biscayne Blvd and takes up to 100 people. Its listing does not name Brickell. It passes Star Island and the Venetian Islands and shows the skyline, so treat it as a skyline cruise. It is rated 4.5 from 9,431 reviews and has free cancellation. We checked these on its listing on 23 October 2026. You get a live guide with bilingual commentary. Food, drinks and tips are not included.

If you would rather stay on land, skip this one. The Metromover gives a similar high view for free.

5. Go out for dinner or drinks

Dinner and bars are a real reason to come to Brickell. The tourism board's Brickell page lists restaurants such as UVA Restaurant & Bar, Amazonico and Drake's Bar. It describes Amazonico as a three-story dining and nightlife place.

The board does not publish prices or dress codes, so look at each menu first. Book ahead for a weekend night.

A neighborhood is easiest to enjoy when you stay a little past sunset.

6. Take a city tour that passes through Brickell

Brickell is rarely a tour on its own, but a city tour is the easiest way to see it with other districts. The 3.5-hour city sights tour is run by Sunny Miami Tours, from €25 per person. Its listing mentions Brickell, Little Havana, Wynwood and Downtown. It has pickup in the South Beach area, a group of up to 14 people and free cancellation. It is rated 4.5 from 210 reviews. You get a van ride, a guide, a Cuban coffee tasting, a Biscayne Bay photo stop and a bottle of water. For Brickell alone, skip it and ride the free Metromover. Book it only if you also want Little Havana and Wynwood in one morning without a car.

Gratuities, meals and drinks are not included, and it does not include Wynwood Walls entry. If you like to choose your own pace, a hop-on hop-off option may suit you better. Our guide to bus tours Miami FL compares the routes. We could not confirm that a given bus stops in Brickell, so check its stop list.

7. Go on to Little Havana for food and music

Little Havana is the best next neighborhood after Brickell if you want a change of mood. Domino Park is on SW 8th Street at 15th Avenue and, per the City of Miami, is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. The street has Cuban cafes, cigar shops and music.

The Little Havana Cuban food and culture walking tour is run by Bobby's Bike, Hike & Food Tours, from €62 per person. It takes 3 hours, has up to 15 people and starts at El Cristo Restaurant, 1543 SW 8th St. It includes empanadas, a Cuban sandwich, a guava pastry and sugarcane juice, and it has free cancellation. It is rated 4.8 from 350 reviews. Gratuity and the optional mojito package are extra. Prices were checked on 23 October 2026.

For more on the neighborhood, see our page on a Little Havana tour.

How to choose things to do in Brickell, Miami

Pick by time and by weather. A short visit fits the Metromover and the mall, a longer one adds the Underline and dinner, and a hot afternoon suits the mall or a cruise.

Key Takeaway Brickell has no single must-see, so plan one free train ride, one trail walk and one meal, and add a tour only if you want other districts.

Brickell Key is a small island just off Brickell in Biscayne Bay. Per the tourism board, a walking trail circles it and links to the River Walk trail. The Downtown Development Authority lists Brickell Key Park at 500 Brickell Key Dr for skyline views. Add it if you want a quiet walk by the water. Its park hours are not published.

Brickell is a poor choice if you want a beach or a lot of sights in one stop. It is mainly a business and residential area, so it has fewer classic sights. If you are choosing where to stay in Miami, our guide to where to stay compares the areas, and our page on getting around Miami covers transit passes.