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Miami is one of the most important cities in the United States and a famous holiday epicentre in the south of the country, but it's also an ideal place to enjoy a wide range of cultural activities and to explore the country's history. In this definitive guide, I'll show you the best places to go to discover Miami beyond the beach.
From visiting the Vizcaya Museum to immersing yourself in the permanent interactive experience of the Superblue exhibit, to a tour of the monumental Miami Zoo and the famous Miami Tobacco Factory, here are the highlights of Magic City.
1. Tickets for the Vizcaya Museum Miami
The Vizcaya Museum is one of Miami's historic landmarks and in addition to its Mediterranean and Italian Renaissance style architecture, it also has several rooms with objects that explore the relationship between the city and the early 20th century European buildings that dot the Florida coastline. In addition, with these tickets you can also visit the palace's gardens, greenhouse and stables.
The Vizcaya Museum is located in Coconut Grove, which is one of Miami's most opulent and oldest neighbourhoods, making the building stand out in an area of stately buildings. European art is also on display in the exhibition halls that line the sides of the gardens. You can visit the museum on your own or take the alternative of the audio guide, which is available in several languages.
2. Tickets for Zoo Miami
If you are looking for a different option during your trip to Miami you can choose to visit the city's Zoo, a natural complex which is the largest in Florida and which will allow you to immerse yourself in the different natural habitats of Africa, Asia, the Amazon and Australia and where you can meet more than 3000 animals of different species.
In this ecosystem you can see rhinos, jaguars, kangaroos, bats and hawks up close, as well as tour a huge aquarium and aviary, which contains more than 260 different species. During your purchase you can opt for skip-the-line tickets and also add food and drinks, which you can enjoy in the complex's restaurant. Without a doubt, Zoo Miami is one of the best alternatives if you plan to travel with children.
3. Tickets for the famous Miami Tobacco Factory
Miami has many things in common with Cuba, not only because of the constant exchange of citizens, but also because of the tradition of making Havana cigars. In the city's tobacco factory you can take a tour with a sensory experience that will help you learn about the step-by-step history of cigar making, from planting to the manufacture of the cigar.
This factory will help you understand the beginnings of Cuban immigration to Miami, since the first tobacco production in Florida began in the 1830s, so the tradition between the two countries predates the Cuban Revolution. With the tickets you will have the chance to taste a Havana cigar and close the visit drinking delicious Cuban coffee.
4. Tickets for the Superblue Museum
The Superblue is an indecipherable museum in Miami that is characterised by the immersive experiences of its exhibitions, in which you can find works by artists from all over the world such as the mirror maze by Es Devlin or the Ganzfeld light installations by James Turrell. During the tour you will be able to interact with these works for a different activity in the city.
Superblue is a museum suitable for all ages and is even an ideal activity if you plan to visit Miami with children, as most of the installations are characterised by colours, sounds and sensory experience, making it the perfect date for the whole family and children get a discount on tickets.
5. Don't want to miss out, get the Miami All Inclusive Pass!
Miami has many more attractions to offer than just beaches and nightlife, but all those activities can be overwhelming, so if you don't want to miss out on anything you can opt for the Miami All Inclusive Pass, a pass that allows you to explore the city at your own pace and save money on 1, 2, 3 and 5 day options that allow you entry to the city's best attractions.
With the Miami All Inclusive Pass you can take a cruise tour of South Beach, visit the local Zoo, take the city's hop on-hop off bus to tour the Keys, sail a yacht through Florida's most prestigious areas, opt for Segway tours, visit the Pérez Art Museum and many more activities that will allow you to get to know one of the most important cities in the United States in depth.
Keep in mind that the pass is activated once you use it for the first time and that you will also have at your disposal an app with all the options available for its use.