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Free things to do in Miami

Miami has a lot to see before you open your wallet: walkable neighborhoods, public art, a bayfront park and a waterfront marketplace. Parking, food and shopping cost extra, and hours change, so check before you go.

Walk and explore

Neighborhoods and parks that are free to wander.

Little Havana & Calle OchoMiami

Cafecito windows, cigar shops, Domino Park and live music on SW 8th Street.

Margaret Pace ParkMiami

Bayfront Edgewater park with outdoor courts and skyline views.

Miami Design DistrictMiami

Walkable blocks of flagship designer stores, galleries and public art installations. Free to wander.

Official page

Bayside MarketplaceMiami

Waterfront marketplace on Biscayne Bay with shops, live music and sightseeing boat tours.

Official page

Markets

Browse vintage finds and local sellers.

Lincoln Road Antique & Collectible MarketMiami Beach

About 125 dealers selling vintage jewelry, mid-century furniture and Miami memorabilia on selected Sundays, October through May.

Common questions

What are the best free things to do in Miami?

Free ideas include Little Havana and Calle Ocho, Margaret Pace Park, the Miami Design District, Bayside Marketplace and the Lincoln Road Antique & Collectible Market. Parking, food and shopping cost extra.

Is the Design District free?

It is listed as free to walk, with public art installations and galleries among the designer stores.

Where can I find more free things to do in South Florida?

See our Free Things to Do page, which lists free beaches, parks and markets across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and the Keys.

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