Free things to do · Miami · United States
7 free things to do in Miami
Miami without the ticket prices: sights, walks and views that cost nothing.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
You can fill at least 2 days in Miami without paying an entry fee: South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana and Calle Ocho and Lincoln Road are all free. Use the free Metromover and trolleys, which cover Downtown, Brickell and much of Miami Beach.
Key facts
- Free sights in this guide
- 7
- Low-cost extras
- 4
- Cost level
- Expensive
- Lowest hotel prices
- August–September
Free sights and experiences
Beach · South Beach
1.South Beach
For a calmer stretch, walk south to South Pointe Park, where the pier looks out at cruise ships heading to sea.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Architecture · South Beach
2.Art Deco Historic District
Walk Ocean Drive by day, then Collins and Washington Avenues after dark, when the neon signs are lit.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · Little Havana
3.Little Havana and Calle Ocho
Visit on the last Friday of the month for Viernes Culturales, a street festival of music, art and food.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- History
- Free
- After dark
Street · South Beach
4.Lincoln Road
Check the New World Symphony's schedule for free WALLCAST screenings and bring a picnic blanket.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
- Free
- Architecture
Neighbourhood · Design District
5.Miami Design District
Visit the free ICA Miami and its sculpture garden, then walk through Palm Court for the architecture.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Art
- Architecture
- Free
Park · South Beach
6.South Pointe Park
Come in the late afternoon, when cruise ships often depart and the light falls on the water.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
Historic site · South Beach
7.Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach
Afterwards, walk next door into the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, a quiet green space.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
Free sights by area
| Area | Free sights | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| South Beach | South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Lincoln Road, South Pointe Park and Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach | Half a day + 2 hours + 1–2 hours + 1 hour + 45 minutes |
| Little Havana | Little Havana and Calle Ocho | 2–3 hours |
| Design District | Miami Design District | 2 hours |
Worth a small ticket
Gallery · Wynwood
Wynwood Walls
The walls inside the ticketed garden are the best known, but the surrounding streets are free; come in the late afternoon and stay for dinner.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Photo spot
- Iconic
- Food
Park · Key Biscayne
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Ask at the park about guided lighthouse climbs, then rent a bike and ride the island's trails.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- History
- Views
- Kids
- Nature
Historic site · Coral Gables
Venetian Pool
Check the age and height rules before you go; very young children are not admitted.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Homestead
Coral Castle
Combine it with Biscayne National Park or the Everglades entrance near Homestead.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
More ways to save
- Use the free Metromover and trolleys, which cover Downtown, Brickell and much of Miami Beach.
- Visit in May or November for warm weather at lower prices than the December to April peak.
- Check bills for automatic service charges before adding a tip, especially on Miami Beach.
- Eat at Cuban cafés and ventanitas, where coffee and pastries cost a fraction of beachfront café prices.
- Ask the price before ordering Ocean Drive's oversized 'specials' and giant cocktails, which can be very expensive.
- Summer brings deep hotel discounts and Miami Spice set menus, if you can handle the heat and storm risk.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Miami expensive to visit?
Miami is expensive for most visitors, but 7 of its best-known sights are free, which makes a tight budget workable.
+What is the best free thing to do in Miami?
South Beach: For a calmer stretch, walk south to South Pointe Park, where the pier looks out at cruise ships heading to sea.