Explore Downtown

A World of Options Awaits

Dining at that restaurant that perfectly channels your appetite and ambiance desires. A bevy of gala events. An array of invigorating cultural experiences. One of the most desirable nightclub and house music scenes in the Americas. World-class professional sporting events.

From land to sea, from indoor to outdoor, for visitors or Miamians, there’s always something to soak in and celebrate here. And it’s never too far away. Let us be your guide to anything and everything that’s happening in Downtown Miami. With a wealth of enticing sounds, tastes and feels to experience, you’ll never run out of intriguing options in Downtown Miami.

We encourage you to choose your own adventure – and find what lights your soul on fire here. But to help get things started, we’re happy to present you with a handful of ideas on things to do, places to go and experiences to enjoy.

Outdoor Attractions

You didn’t come to Miami to stay inside all day, now did you?

It’s true that Downtown Miami boasts an impressive skyline (among the top three in the United States, and top two in Latin America) and assortment of beautiful buildings, but between and next to our architectural masterpieces are a host of things to do in the great outdoors.

Bayfront Park
301 N Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

The 32-acre urban park on Biscayne Bay is full of lush greenery, paved paths, swaying trees, a small sand beach, children’s playground, and a collection of monuments and statues along with gorgeous waterfront views. Perfect for family fun, a stroll with your dog, or simple relaxation.

Baywalk / Riverwalk

The Baywalk and Riverwalk are two overlapping waterfront paths that form one corridor for walking and biking along Downtown Miami’s two beautiful waterfronts: Biscayne Bay and the Miami River. Each path is nearly 5 miles in length and offers a great place for a walk, stroll, or quiet reflection while enjoying the abundant tropical pleasures of the area.

Brickell Key Park
500 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL 33131

A lovely park for relaxation, restoration, and admiration of the Downtown Miami Skyline.

Mary Brickell Park
501 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131

A lush waterfront park located in Downtown’s Financial District, Brickell. The tree-lined path connects Brickell Avenue to Biscayne Bay and offers ample room for family fun, exercise fanatics, or simple relaxation.

Miami Circle
465 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131

Believed to be one of the most historical archeology sites in the United States, the park is home to a circle formation that is believed to be almost 2000 years old. Recently redeveloped, this archeological hot spot is now a flourishing park.

Maurice A Ferré Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

The 21-acre urban park dedicated to Maurice A Ferré, the late mayor and father of modern Miami is located Downtown and offers breath-taking views alongside Biscayne Bay. Home to the Perez Art Museum Miami and Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, making this is the perfect place for education, exploration and tropical relaxation.

Slide Mantra
Biscayne Blvd and E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33132

In short, this is the most artistic park slides you’ll be likely to find. So curious that kids and adults stop to admire, photograph (selfie anyone), and well…slide! This 29-ton sculpture is carved from marble and wants you to enjoy it.

Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

Bayside Marketplace is a festival marketplace in Downtown Miami. This entertainment (regular shows/live music), shopping, dining, and bar destination also serves as a working marina.

The Underline
1166 SW 1st Ave Miami, FL 33130

Welcome to an outdoor space built in the spirit (and by the designer) of New York City’s ‘High Line.’ The Underline is a handicapped-accessible transportation solution for pedestrians, bicyclists, and our four-legged friends. The Underline is also a linear park and living art destination. While the park will eventually connect Downtown with points south, we are proud to have the inaugural section in the DDA area of Brickell. The DDA portion of the Underline is home to native and ornamental vegetation, butterfly gardens, a basketball court, mini-pitch soccer, and a dog park. There are plenty of locations throughout the park to relax, people watch and take in the park and city that surrounds it. Did we mention that the Underline has free Wi-Fi and a robust events calendar? More info

Indoor Attractions

Sometimes you want to have a day of learning or great entertainment, others you may get tired of the brilliant sunshine that Miami is known for, and some days the brief rain showers that keeps our landscape lush may drive you indoors.

While Downtown Miami boasts plentiful outdoor activities, we also have you covered with top notch indoor activity options as well.

Kaseya Center (Miami HEAT, Concerts)
601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

Kaseya Center is the large capacity venue that welcomes the globe’s largest stars/entertainers and top athletes. We are proud to have this arena and its home team, the Miami HEAT right here in Downtown Miami.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

Designed by Cesar Pelli, the Adrienne Arsht Center is a leader in presenting relevant top programming for its dynamic Miami audience.

The Center is home to close to 400 events each year across its numerous performance spaces. Signature Series include the largest jazz series in South Florida, a Flamenco Festival, and a theatre program that gives ‘On Biscayne’ a brand-new meaning.

Olympia Theater
174 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131

The Olympia Theater opened in 1926 as Downtown Miami’s grandest silent movie palace and Vaudeville house. Today, the Olympia is home to live concerts, theater, films, community events, corporate meetings and social affairs.

CMX BRICKELL CITY CENTRE
701 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33131

CMX is a Downtown Miami movie theater with latest releases with 5-star hotel like service and amenities.

Silverspot Cinema
300 SE 3rd St #100, Miami, FL 33131

Silverspot Cinema is for moviegoers who want the best viewing and lounging experience. The Downtown Miami location features an immersive cinematic experience. Amenities include cutting-edge laser projectors, recliner seats with dining tables, a world-class bar and lounge, offering guests an unrivaled high-tech experience with first-class comforts.

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is a leading science museum dedicated to sharing the power of science, sparking wonder and investigation, and fueling innovation for the future. Frost Science is divided into four buildings: The Frost Planetarium, Aquarium, and North and West Wings. Here, guests can learn about the core science behind living systems, the solar system and known universe, the physics of flight, light and lasers, the biology of the human body and mind, and much more.

HistoryMiami Museum
101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130

HistoryMiami Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate located in downtown Miami, safeguards and shares Miami stories to foster learning, inspire a sense of place, and cultivate an engaged community. Through exhibitions, artistic endeavors, city tours, education, research, collections and publications, HistoryMiami Museum works to help everyone understand the importance of the past in shaping Miami’s future. HistoryMiami Museum connects people by telling the stories of Miami’s communities, individuals, places and events.

MDC Museum of Art and Design
600 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Fl 33132

MDC Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) is Miami Dade College’s flagship institution dedicated to the presentation and exhibition of visual art and design, housed at the National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College in Downtown Miami.

MDC MOAD provides open, critical, and collaborative frameworks for artistic experimentation and interdisciplinary risk-taking that explores the intersections of art, design, and other art forms with cultural action. The Museum advances Miami Dade College’s core values, contributing to the intellectual life of the college, engaging students and audiences from the community and the world beyond.

Skyviews Miami
401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132, USA

Towering almost 200 feet above Bayside Marketplace, Skyviews Miami offers unparalleled views of Biscayne Bay, Bayfront Park, and the iconic Downtown Miami skyline. There are 42 completely enclosed and climate-controlled Gondolas, including one VIP Gondola featuring leather bucket seats, a custom LED light show and a glass-bottom floor.