Miami daytrip

Guest · 14 Sep 17, 09:26 PM

Hi
We are staying with a family friend in Winter Park Orlando in nov
We have been to florida a few times and always have a daytrip to daytona/clearwater beach
I really want to tick Miami off my bucket list even if its just a day trip
Am i right in thinking its a 4 hour drive?
My kids are 11&8 and dont mind car trips so thats not an issue
Just wanted your thoughts and also what a must do would be ?
South beach?
Thanks all xx

Guest · 14 Sep 17, 10:26 PM

I honestly wouldn't, it is a long day. Just one nights stay would make life a lot easier.

barryp1 · 14 Sep 17, 11:39 PM

Not worth a day trip. How much would you see before you set off back to Winter Park?

DawnNEScotlnd · 14 Sep 17, 11:43 PM

It took us 3 hours to drive up from Fort Lauderdale, but THE most boring road ever. MIami is about 30/40 minutes away.
Haven't been to Miami yet, just the airport, but planning on going in a few weeks. Can report back then. I would go but have an overnight stay. You could always stay overnight in Fort Lauderdale? They probably do gondola tours along the canals like Fort Lauderdale.

Most people visit ocean boulevard & south beach.

Gryff · 14 Sep 17, 11:50 PM

An early start and an over night and a full,day till around 4pm yes but no,way for the day

LRMD · 15 Sep 17, 07:47 AM

I'd recommend Miami Tour Company that do different tours, they have various pick up points. Then you get a good look at all the different neighbourhoods in Miami.

Worgie · 15 Sep 17, 04:30 PM

It's quite a long and boring drive - about 3-4hours depending on traffic. Miami is worth a visit, we spent 3 nights there this year and there was plenty to see & do. We stayed in a fabulous hotel which was in a quiet road about a 5 minute walk front south beach - the Urbanica Meridian. It is a lovely hotel and a reasonable price (for Miami!). We did the open top bus tours, a millionaires boat cruise and a jetboat miami adrenaline junkie boat ride, all of which were great fun and interesting.

AhoyShipmates · 18 Sep 17, 07:56 AM

I've stayed in Miami twice and the highlights were the Star Islands boat trip from Bayside Marketplace and walking along Ocean Drive at South Beach, people watching and admiring the amazing Art Deco buildings. As other posters have said I'd definitely spend at least one night there to soak up the atmosphere and see the sights, as well as to make the eight hours in a car worth it.

14 Sep 17, 09:26 PM	#1
	14 Sep 17, 09:26 PM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	Miami daytrip Hi We are staying with a family friend in Winter Park Orlando in nov We have been to florida a few times and always have a daytrip to daytona/clearwater beach I really want to tick Miami off my bucket list even if its just a day trip Am i right in thinking its a 4 hour drive? My kids are 11&8 and dont mind car trips so thats not an issue Just wanted your thoughts and also what a must do would be ? South beach? Thanks all xx

14 Sep 17, 10:26 PM	#2
	14 Sep 17, 10:26 PM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	I honestly wouldn't, it is a long day. Just one nights stay would make life a lot easier.

14 Sep 17, 11:43 PM	#4
	14 Sep 17, 11:43 PM DawnNEScotlnd Getting Excited
DawnNEScotlnd Getting Excited Join Date: Jun 05 DawnNEScotlnd's Reviews Restaurant Reviews: 1	It took us 3 hours to drive up from Fort Lauderdale, but THE most boring road ever. MIami is about 30/40 minutes away. Haven't been to Miami yet, just the airport, but planning on going in a few weeks. Can report back then. I would go but have an overnight stay. You could always stay overnight in Fort Lauderdale? They probably do gondola tours along the canals like Fort Lauderdale. Most people visit ocean boulevard & south beach. __________________ Dawn

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	18 Sep 17, 07:56 AM AhoyShipmates Excited about Disney
AhoyShipmates Excited about Disney Join Date: May 17	I've stayed in Miami twice and the highlights were the Star Islands boat trip from Bayside Marketplace and walking along Ocean Drive at South Beach, people watching and admiring the amazing Art Deco buildings. As other posters have said I'd definitely spend at least one night there to soak up the atmosphere and see the sights, as well as to make the eight hours in a car worth it.