1. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Originally built in 1916 for industrial magnate James Deering, this Mediterranean Revival estate is now a historical landmark that offers the public a glimpse into the 20th century with 34 rooms, 10 acres of gardens and a grotto pool. 3251 S. Miami Ave.
2. The Webster More like a fashionable friend’s luxury closet, this boutique is overflowing with designer brands such as Miu Miu, Gucci, Versace and more. Shop for the latest couture in men’s and women’s clothing, beauty products and home decor. 1220 Collins Ave. 
3. The Biltmore Hotel This 271-room, four-star hotel is approaching its centennial. Opened in January 1926, the property has seen its fair share of Old Hollywood elites, served as an Army Air Forces hospital and was once the location for the University of Miami’s School of Medicine. 1200 Anastasia Ave. 
4. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Local live entertainment takes center stage at this performance venue. It’s home to three companies: the Florida Grand Opera, the Miami City Ballet and the New World Symphony. 1300 Biscayne Blvd. 
5. Books & Books Founded by Mitchell Kaplan, this independent bookstore is a local literary landmark with five locations. Browse the shelves for new and notable titles, purchase autographed limited editions of your favorite novels and attend readings by authors like Carl Hiaasen. 265 Aragon Ave. 
6. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park This seaside park was once a stop on the Underground Railroad, where runaway slaves escaped to the Bahamas. Now, it’s home to the Cape Florida Lighthouse, a mile-long stretch of beach and a boat camping harbor. 1200 S. Crandon Blvd. 
7. Carbone This Italian-American eatery is helmed by James Beard-nominated Chef Mario Carbone and staffed by tuxedo-clad serving captains. Dress to impress and make sure to order their lobster ravioli with ricotta. 49 Collins Ave. 
8. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Leave the concrete jungle behind for 83 acres of fabulous flora, including orchids, heliconias and hibiscuses. Take a summer stroll past more than 740 species or snap a picture with the 16-inch waterlilies. 10901 Old Cutler Road
9. Carillon Miami Wellness Resort Transform into a state of physical wellness with treatments like salt float gravity therapy, crystal steam rooms and an herbal laconium. Plus, the Carillon has Miami’s only igloo—a cooling room with mint and eucalyptus. 6801 Collins Ave. 
10. Pérez Art Museum Miami Overlooking Biscayne Bay, this cultural hub displays modern and contemporary art from Latin America and Africa. Their collection currently includes pieces from Widline Cadet, Anna Bella Geiger, Mary Sibande and more. 1103 Biscayne Blvd.
11. El Rey De Las Fritas The frita, a Cuban hamburger with chorizo and shoestring fries, became a Miami sensation in 1979 when the Gonzalez family first opened this culinary institution. Forty-six years later, the family-owned biz still serves their original sandwiches with cheesy twists. 1821 S.W. 8th St. 
12. Rusty Pelican Savor seared scallops with yuzu kosho while overlooking the waterfront skyline. This modern eatery is the first stop on a Magic City night out with live DJs, exotic fire dancers and creative dishes. French fries with caviar, anyone? 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway
13. Freedom Tower Built in 1925, this 289-foot-tall tower was first home to the Miami Daily News, then served as headquarters for the Cuban Refugee Center and is now the site of Miami Dade College’s Museum of Art and Design. 600 Biscayne Blvd.
14. Faena Hotel Miami Beach Lounge beachside under a red and white striped umbrella and attend a cabaret performance all in one day at this glamorous stay—and don’t forget to stop by Damien Hirst’s golden mammoth sculpture, Gone but not Forgotten. 3201 Collins Ave.
15. Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Touch stingrays and explore galaxies at this aquarium and planetarium. Learn about South Florida’s aquatic ecosystems, watch paleontologists work on fossils and embark on visual odysseys through the Milky Way. 1101 Biscayne Blvd.
16. Joe’s Stone Crab One of the first American restaurants to serve stone crab, this fourth-generation family-owned eatery is a crustacean cornerstone in South Florida. Beyond the seafood fare, try their crispy fried chicken and Key lime pie. 11 Washington Ave. 
17. Romero Britto Fine Art Gallery Walk into a world of neon colors and cubism from Brazilian artist Romero Britto. Shop for works in his playful pop-art style and spot several of Britto’s sculptures scattered throughout Miami’s public spaces.
    1102 Lincoln Road
18. Zak the Baker Miami native Zak Stern keeps it kosher with his butter croissants, nova bagels and babka. Each baked good is naturally leavened and made from scratch with high-quality ingredients, which earned Stern a James Beard Award nomination in 2018. 295 N.W. 26th St.

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