Miami is one of Florida's top tourism destinations, ranking only behind New York City with regard to international tourism in the United States. There are many great attractions in Miami, a city known for its beaches, and avant-garde restaurants and nightlife options. Visitors can explore trendy art galleries and restaurant concepts throughout the city's Wynwood Art District, known for its unique global fusion dining scene, which offers options ranging from Cajun-Vietnamese fusion pop-ups to family-style Mediterranean dining.

Lovely performing arts venues abound, including the new Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, the nation's second-largest performing arts center.

Family-friendly museums include the Miami Children's Museum, the Frost Museum of Science, and HistoryMiami.

The city is also known as one of the world's top LGBT-friendly tourism destinations, attracting more than one million LGBT tourists each year.