Things to Do Near PortMiami

Interactive exhibits and creative play at a museum designed for children.

Plan for the day before

Drive time

8 min from port

Time needed

2-3 hours

Cost

$26 general admission; $20 for Florida residents with valid Florida ID. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.

Best for: Consider your group's interests and available time

Pro tip: Check the day’s opening, admission and transport arrangements before setting your itinerary.

A science museum with an aquarium and planetarium in downtown Miami.

Plan for the day before

Drive time

10 min from port

Time needed

2-3 hours

Cost

Explorer Ticket from $29.95 adult and $24.95 ages 4–11; ages 3 and under free. Prices vary by visit date. Includes exhibitions, aquarium and one planetarium show, subject to availability.

Best for: Families with kids who like animals and hands-on learning

Pro tip: Check the day’s opening, admission and transport arrangements before setting your itinerary.

Shopping, dining and entertainment overlooking Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami.

A shorter stop; check your timing

Drive time

4 min from port

Time needed

1-2 hours

Cost

Free to explore

Best for: Consider your group's interests and available time

Pro tip: Check the day’s opening, admission and transport arrangements before setting your itinerary.

A playground at Bayfront Park with climbing features and a marine-themed play sculpture.

A shorter stop; check your timing

Drive time

5 min from port

Time needed

30 min - 1 hour

Cost

Free

Best for: Consider your group's interests and available time

Pro tip: Check the day’s opening, admission and transport arrangements before setting your itinerary.

An elevated people mover serving downtown Miami, Omni and Brickell.

A shorter stop; check your timing

Drive time

Start anywhere downtown

Time needed

Choose a visit length that fits your plans

Cost

Free

Best for: Train-loving kids, tired parents

Pro tip: Check current service alerts and the return route before riding; maintenance can change the normal loops.

A dedicated outdoor street-art museum in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood.

Plan for the day before

Drive time

Check your route to the terminal

Time needed

Choose a visit length that fits your plans

Cost

Check current admission and booking requirements

Best for: Art lovers planning a Wynwood outing.

Pro tip: Check museum tickets separately from a walk around the neighborhood’s public murals.

A historic house museum with gardens on Biscayne Bay.

Plan for the day before

Drive time

Check your route to the terminal

Time needed

Choose a visit length that fits your plans

Cost

Check current admission and booking requirements

Best for: History, architecture and a garden visit.

Pro tip: Check opening days and the access information for both the house and gardens before planning your visit.

Miami Beach park with beach access, a playground and a splash zone.

Plan for the day before

Drive time

Check your route to the terminal

Time needed

Choose a visit length that fits your plans

Cost

Check current admission and booking requirements

Best for: An outdoor stop during a Miami Beach day.

Pro tip: Allow for the return journey from Miami Beach, and check current beach conditions and parking before leaving.

An open-air shopping center in Brickell with shops and a climate-ribbon canopy.

A shorter stop; check your timing

Drive time

10 min from port

Time needed

1-2 hours

Cost

Free to explore

Best for: Teens who want to shop, anyone escaping the heat

Pro tip: Choose your shops in advance and check their hours; this is an open-air center, so plan for the weather.

An art museum with collection areas devoted to Miami, Latin America, the Caribbean and the African diaspora.

Plan for the day before

Drive time

8 min from port

Time needed

1-2 hours

Cost

$18 adults; $14 ages 7–18; ages 6 and under free. Thursday admission after 5pm is free.

Best for: Art lovers, couples, anyone who appreciates architecture

Pro tip: Check the day’s opening, admission and transport arrangements before setting your itinerary.

A Brickell shopping and dining center with a mix of shops, services and restaurants.

A shorter stop; check your timing

Drive time

10 min from port

Time needed

1-2 hours

Cost

Free to explore (shopping/dining costs vary)

Best for: Couples, foodies, anyone wanting a local vibe

Pro tip: Choose a particular shop or restaurant and check its opening time; individual tenant hours vary.

Downtown waterfront park with lawns, a seaside path and performance spaces.

A shorter stop; check your timing

Drive time

5 min from port

Time needed

30 min - 1 hour

Cost

Free

Best for: Anyone wanting fresh air and views without a big commitment

Pro tip: Check the day’s opening, admission and transport arrangements before setting your itinerary.

A Miami district combining designer shopping, art and dining.

Plan for the day before

Drive time

15 min from port

Time needed

1-2 hours

Cost

Free to explore (shopping costs vary)

Best for: Design enthusiasts, shoppers, Instagram fans

Pro tip: Check the day’s opening, admission and transport arrangements before setting your itinerary.