Day Trips from Miami

Florida is one of the most complete and thrilling destinations in the world, packed with spectacular sights to explore. Discover some of the best day trips from Miami.

Just outside Miami, you can find the Everglades wetlands, the various theme parks of Walt Disney World, the NASA headquarters in Cape Canaveral and of course, the famous Florida Keys.

Day trips from Miami

Everglades

With more than 6,000 square kilometres, the Everglades national park is the wildest part of the United States.

Key West

Historically a refuge for pirates and fishermen, Key West has turned into a stunning tourist getaway.

Disney World Orlando

Walt Disney World Resort, in Orlando, is the most famous theme park complex in the world. Get to know its parks and how to get there from Miami.

Kennedy Space Center

The Kennedy Space Centre is almost a NASA theme park, where you can learn all about the history of space exploration.

Day Trips from Miami

If you want to take in some of the sights near Miami you can either rent a car or check out some of the organized excursions. Renting a car is perhaps the best way to get around the city, as public transport is somewhat limited.

Other Options

If you have enough time, you can take advantage of the fact that Miami is the "cruise capital of the world" and reserve a cruise around the Caribbean. Prices can be so good they're hard to believe, and you can spend four days in the Bahamas for less than 250 (US$ 263.81), with fees and tips included.

If you're interested in taking a cruise, don't miss this section:

Cruises from Miami

Miami is the largest cruise port in the world. Learn about the Bahamas and the various different cruise destinations from Miami.