The best day trips from Miami
Miami is the place to be for a good party. Besides the parties, there are many more things to discover not only in the city itself but also in Miami's surroundings. Discover all the possibilities if you want a day trip away from Miami. From the swamps of the Everglades to the wonders of Biscayne National Park and the mesmerizing sunsets of Naples.
Table of Contents
- Everglades
- Biscayne National Park
- Naples
Everglades
Florida is swamp land and no better place to discover than Everglades National Park. Take the airboat and fly over the Everglades. The views from the water are wonderful. Discover the variety of wildlife such as alligators, tortoises, birds, and so much more. Don’t worry if you don’t have a car available. Most tour operators pick you up in Miami or even at your hotel. We’ll link some of them down below. You get information on your way to the Everglades and the tours on water are guided and narrated in English. The boat tours are on average 30-60 minutes long.
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Biscayne National Park
Biscayne National Park is a perfect spot for snorkeling. You can snorkel a shipwreck, patch reef, and the mangroves. Biscayne National Park is if you’d ask us a hidden gem near Miami. Not many people visiting Miami or even the Keys know about the park and the wonderful snorkeling you can do.
The shipwrecks vary from a small collection of coral-encrusted ballast stones to historic ships and metal structures of modern ships. The colorful reefs are in the open sea and besides the fish, there are so many sea creatures to discover. The mangroves are full of juvenile sea life. Tours leave from Coconut Grove.
The public transport services are good in Miami, an EASY card will give you access or use the Token Transit app. A one-day pass costs $5.65. To book experiences go to this website.
Naples
Use Highway 41 or I-75 to get to Naples. This day trip needs a car. The drive to Naples is about 2 hours long. The beaches in Naples are one of the best in Florida. It’s not unlikely to see dolphins or sting rays. The beaches aren’t the only reason to go to Naples.
Walk down in the city center. Main Street and Third Street have a great variety of modern boutiques, tea rooms, art galleries, and antique stores. Naples has a lot more to offer than just luxury shopping. The craft beer breweries rising, perfect to enjoy a cold beer.
Don’t go back to Miami before sunset. The sunsets on the Gulf side of Florida are truly mesmerizing.
Ready to discover more of Miami and Florida? This is the place to be.
