Here’s what you need to do in Miami besides go to the Super Bowl parties
We know you’re here for the big game and all the parties and activities surrounding it. There are plenty of parties and activities to keep you busy.
But sometimes, you need a break.
You can (and should) go to the beach. But there’s more to do in South Florida than work on your tan, and some of it is actually pretty entertaining even if you can’t bet on it.
Here are a few of our favorite things to do in and around Miami.
Visit Perez Art Museum Miami
This museum features 20th and 21st century international works, but it’s also got great outdoor space on Museum Park, with views of the cruise ships, Biscayne Bay and Verde, a popular restaurant now under the stewardship of dessert master Hedy Goldsmith.
1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
Dance at Ball & Chain
Head to Calle Ocho in Little Havana and drink and dance at this live music venue.
1513 SW Eighth St., Miami
Brunch at The Palace
The weekend drag brunch is legendary at this Ocean Drive icon.
1052 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach
Live the tropics at Mango’s Tropical Cafe
Locals will act like they don’t go here, but don’t let them fool you. They’ve all out-of-town guests there for tropical drinks and live Latin music.
900 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach
Sip a cocktail at Sugar rooftop bar
The rooftop bar at East, Miami hotel has some of the best views in the city.
788 Brickell Plaza #40, Miami
Time travel at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Travel back in time for a morning or an afternoon at this waterfront villa.
3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami; closed Tuesdays
Take photos at Wynwood Walls
All visitors to Miami are required to take photos at this free outdoor venue that celebrates street art.
2520 NW Second Ave., Miami
Get a breath of fresh air at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Stroll around the 83 acre garden to see rare and not-so-rare tropical plants and see what Florida looked like before we ruined it.
10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables
Watch the Miami Heat
You must like sports, and the Miami Heat provides the best show in town. And you’re in luck: the Heat play the Orlando Magic Jan. 27 at AmericanAirlines Arena.
601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; tickets at nba.com/heat
Explore the Everglades
There are a couple of different ways to do this. Head to Shark Valley and ride a bike or take a tram tour or head to the Homestead entrance and walk the Anhinga Trail. Either choice will result in gators,
Shark Valle entrance: 36000 SW Eighth St., Miami
Homestead entrance: Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center, 40001 State Hwy 9336
Test your luck at Hard Rock Hollywood
Feeling lucky? Check out the casino at Hard Rock Hollywood. If you win, celebrate at one of the many bars and restaurants on the property (like Abiaka, which features a wood-fired grill, or Kuro, a lively Japanese restaurant). I you lose? Drown your sorrows over craft cocktails at the Oculus Bar. Here’s everything you need to know about what you can do at the property.
1 Seminole Way, Hollywood
This story was originally published January 23, 2020 at 6:00 AM.