BeachSouth Beach
Pastel lifeguard towers, white sand and Ocean Drive.
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Miami at a glance
- Country
- United States
- Airports
- Miami International (MIA)
- Search code
MIA- Money
- US dollar (USD)
Discover Miami
Art Deco hotels, turquoise beaches, Cuban coffee and nightlife until sunrise. Miami feels part American, part Caribbean, part Latin America.
What it's called
- Magic Cityfor how fast it grew
- The 305after its area code
- Gateway to the Americasfor its Latin American ties
Things to do in Miami
Beach
HistoryArt Deco Historic District
Hundreds of pastel 1930s buildings to see on foot.
CultureLittle Havana
Calle Ocho, domino games, cigars and Cuban coffee.
CultureWynwood Walls
Huge colorful murals by artists from around the world.
NatureEverglades
Airboat rides past alligators in a vast wetland national park.
BeachKey Biscayne
Calmer beaches and a lighthouse just across the bay.
About the United States
The United States stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific, plus Alaska and Hawaii. In one country you get skyscraper cities, red-rock deserts, tropical beaches, snowy mountains and small towns with diners and county fairs.
- CapitalWashington, D.C.
- MoneyUS dollar (USD)
- LanguageEnglish (Spanish is widely spoken too)
Economy
It is the world's largest economy. Silicon Valley tech, Hollywood films, Wall Street finance, Texas oil and Midwest farms all play a part, and travel and tourism support millions of jobs.
Culture
People from every corner of the world made America, and you taste it in the food: barbecue, soul food, Tex-Mex, pizza and more. Jazz, blues, country, rock and roll and hip-hop were all born here, and game day is close to a holiday.
Places to visit
- Grand Canyonthe most famous view in the West
- Yellowstonegeysers, bison and the first national park
- New Orleansjazz, Creole food and the French Quarter
- San Franciscothe Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars
- Washington, D.C.monuments and free Smithsonian museums
- Las Vegasshows and neon in the desert
Why the United States is worth it for you
- A whole world in one tripCities, beaches, deserts and mountains without crossing a border.
- Free museumsThe Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. are free to enter.
- Flights everywhereSo many airports and airlines that fares stay competitive and connections are easy.
- Road-trip freedomGood highways, motels in every town and scenery that changes every few hours.
Travel more of the United States
Places worth adding to your trip, from Miami or on another visit.
NatureGrand Canyon, Arizona
A mile-deep canyon carved by the Colorado River; sunrise at the South Rim is unforgettable.
NatureYellowstone, Wyoming
The first national park in the world, with geysers like Old Faithful, bison and hot springs.
NatureYosemite, California
Granite cliffs, giant sequoias and waterfalls in the Sierra Nevada.
CultureNew Orleans, Louisiana
Jazz on Frenchmen Street, beignets and the French Quarter's iron balconies.
HistoryWashington, D.C.
The Capitol, the White House and the free Smithsonian museums.
NightlifeLas Vegas, Nevada
Neon, shows and casinos, and a gateway to Zion and the Grand Canyon.
LandmarkNew York City
Skyline, Broadway and the Statue of Liberty.
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BeachHawaiʻi
Volcanoes, surf and the spirit of aloha.
See the guide →Eat like a local
- Cuban sandwichPork, ham, cheese and pickles, pressed hot.
- Stone crabA local delicacy from October to May.
- CafecitoSweet, strong Cuban espresso.
The story of Miami
Miami was incorporated in 1896, after a railroad reached the area. It boomed in the 1920s, and Cuban arrivals after 1959 shaped Little Havana and the city's culture.
The United States through history
- Long before 1500
Hundreds of Native American nations lived across the land.
- 1607
Jamestown, Virginia, becomes the first lasting English settlement.
- 1776
The Declaration of Independence is signed on July 4 in Philadelphia.
- 1865
The Civil War ends and slavery is abolished.
- 1964
The Civil Rights Act outlaws discrimination by race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
- 1969
Apollo 11 lands the first people on the Moon.
Good to know
- Best time to go
- November to April is warm and dry; summer is hot and stormy.
- Getting around
- Rideshare and the free Metromover downtown; South Beach is easy on foot or by bike.
- Language
- English (Spanish is widely spoken too)
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When you land in Miami
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Questions about Miami
Which airports serve Miami?
Miami International (MIA). Search code: MIA.
What currency is used in Miami?
US dollar (USD).
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