So let me tell you a huge mistake of mine: I have never been a tourist in Miami. I have lives in Miami for the past 9 years and never explored its grounds. Well, in Weston to be more specific, which is like 40min away from downtown. You might think its very far away but for us in South Florida it is a daily thing to be in the car for more than an hour stuck in traffic.
This past weekend though, I decided it was time venture into the city and explore it. For a long time I’ve been wanting to visit Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, so I said to myself “Why not now?”
First of all, what a B E A U T I FU L place! The gardens are breathtaking and the house itself is just amazing. To be able to see a historic place like this is just incredible. The house was built in the early 1900s by the coat of Miami. The view form the house is gorgeous. I leave you below the photos I took while visiting the place for you to see.
If you live in Miami and have never been to Vizcaya, please do yourself a favor and write it on your to-do list. If you are planning on visiting Miami, take a morning, or afternoon and visit this place. Believe me, you won’t be disappointed.
For those of you asking yourself while reading this, yes there is a cost to enter but it’s minimal and for my college student followers they offer student discount!
So from now on, I think I am going to be a tourist in Miami. I would love to explore more of my city.
So my blogger instinct decided what I should wear for this exciting tourist adventure, but what I would really recommend is to go very comfortable. Specially now, that summer is approaching, I would recommend a flow-y dress and some cute sandals (comfortable ones) or whatever outfit you find comfortable and cute, because believe me the scenery is great for an instagram-perfect photo!
*OUTFIT DETAILS*
Head to Toe – Forever 21
Shoes – JustFab
Share below your favorite spot or tourist site form your city!
Photography by: Maholi Hernandez
Laurie says
April 8, 2016 at 10:56 amI love that you decided to be a tourist of your own city! I am an avid traveler but not sure I’ve seen all there is to see in Louisville. Your outfit is just too cute!
modaddicted says
April 9, 2016 at 12:36 pmThank you love <3
Terri Steffes says
April 8, 2016 at 11:22 amI live in St. Louis. I love my city! My favorite summer adventure is going to the Cardinals games. The city goes all out for its favorite sports team!
modaddicted says
April 9, 2016 at 12:38 pmI might have to plan a trip to St Louis now!
Kristina Padgett says
April 8, 2016 at 12:09 pmI have always wanted to visit Florida! These pictures of Miami are beautiful! Great post thanks for sharing 🙂
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modaddicted says
April 9, 2016 at 12:38 pmNo prob! Keep an eye out because I might open a new section with the purpose of showcasing Miami’s best spots!
Kristen says
April 8, 2016 at 1:35 pmI am from Florida too and I am not big on doing all of the Touristy things but lately I have been giving them a try and found some beautiful places! Miami looks beautiful!! Yet another place I need to visit!
modaddicted says
April 9, 2016 at 12:39 pmYou know I used to be like that, I moved 9 years ago to Miami and never went to the famous tourist-y places, but now I think it is time to try them haha
michele says
April 8, 2016 at 1:49 pmThis is Miami!? It looks so cool! Looks like it has a lot of culture behind it. I will definitely have to visit this spot next time I go.Great post xx felinebykatsaris.com
modaddicted says
April 9, 2016 at 12:40 pmI asked myself the same question when I went in to the gardens, I couldn’t believe this was just in the heart of the city! It was built around a century ago!
Roxnne says
April 8, 2016 at 4:20 pmAmazing to see our city’s best treasure through fresh eyes! I live in an area heavily populated by artists and musicians. So many beautiful places to see!
modaddicted says
April 9, 2016 at 12:41 pmYes, I never thought I would find this sort of attraction in Miami!
Lesley Carter says
April 8, 2016 at 4:57 pmCute outfit. I’m all for a flowy dress and some cute sandals in Miami, especially with the humidity there.
modaddicted says
April 9, 2016 at 12:42 pmThank you <3 !! and yes summer in Miami can get very humid and hot
Amy at Mom's Magical Miles says
April 8, 2016 at 5:47 pmWhat an amazing place! I’ve never been to Miami but would love to explore all the culture there!
modaddicted says
April 9, 2016 at 12:43 pmOh! You need to come, you will find it very interesting. It is like a salad of cultures here! haha
DANI CC says
April 8, 2016 at 5:49 pmSo happy you explored and your photos are just amazing. We are always having little adventures in Chicago, once you start exploring your city it’s hard to stop. Can’t wait to see more posts about all your journeys!
modaddicted says
April 9, 2016 at 12:45 pmOMG! I would love to visit Chicago very soon!!! I feel that city is just great, although I’ve never been, I’ve been told.
I will definitely be opening a new section on the blog of my adventures in Miami, So, if interested, follow me on social or sign-up to get notified whenever I post something new 🙂
Blythe A. says
April 8, 2016 at 10:17 pmFirst of all, I love your outfit. It perfectly embodies that 70s vibe that is so in now. I live in a very small town, so there isn’t much to be touristy about. However, one of my favorite spots not to far from here is the Ringling Museum in Sarasota. It’s like being transported to another time.
modaddicted says
April 9, 2016 at 12:46 pmThank you <3 I've been into 70s style a lot lately! Glad you liked my outfit! and thank you for the tip, If I go up to Sarasota I would love to visit the museum!
Teresa says
April 8, 2016 at 11:04 pmI love being a tourist in my own city! I agree, it’s a lot of fun. We love to explore Crystal City in Virginia. And then go to Ted’s for dinner. Their bison burgers are SO good!
modaddicted says
April 9, 2016 at 12:49 pmYou just made me crave burgers hahaha, Yes being a tourist in your own city is super fun!
tp keane says
April 9, 2016 at 7:45 amThis place looks amazing… it doesn’t even look like the states. If I were to place it, it could easily be stuck in the centre of Rome, Italy.
modaddicted says
April 9, 2016 at 12:49 pmI know right! It has a very European vibe! I think it made me love it more!
Carolyn says
April 9, 2016 at 8:44 amThose gardens are beautiful. Next time I am in Miami I’ll go take a look. Thanks for sharing.
modaddicted says
April 9, 2016 at 12:50 pmNo prob love! You definitely need to visit the place is gorgeous!
Tanya @ Mom's Small Victories says
April 9, 2016 at 10:35 amI love your outfit and these pictures are beautiful! We love it when we make time to explore our city. The kids activities and school keep us so busy, it’s a real treat when we can just decompress and visit a cool place we haven’t been before. NC is naturally such a beautiful state to live in and you’re making me want to visit some gorgeous free gardens 20 minutes away I still haven’t been to!
modaddicted says
April 9, 2016 at 12:51 pmThank you <3 I had the pleasure to visit Raleigh and Asheville last year and I feel tin love with NC! Hopefully I visit again very soon.
Michele ~ West Via Midwest says
April 9, 2016 at 2:27 pmWe have one weekend a month the we explore our city…. its been so rewarding! I completely agree— great thing to do!
jill conyers says
April 10, 2016 at 7:14 amMy all time favorite cities to visit are San Francisco and Chicago. In that order.
modaddicted says
April 11, 2016 at 7:33 pmI would love love to visit both! Hopefully I get to visit them really soon!
Kat says
April 11, 2016 at 12:36 pmOh Vizcaya is always a dream to visit for me. You should check out Deering Estate, I feel I took far too long to see it and I’m kicking myself. Sometimes you see manatees 😀
modaddicted says
April 11, 2016 at 7:33 pmI just checked the website and it looks gorgeous!! I will definitely be adding the place on my to-visit list! Thanks for the tip 🙂
Denea says
April 11, 2016 at 9:59 pmI loves this idea! I am so happy that you did this. I need to visit Florida, one of the only states I haven’t been to!
modaddicted says
April 11, 2016 at 10:33 pmThank you love! <3 I will be posting more tourist destinations here in Miami as I try to be a tourist myself haha. I can;t believe I have lived here for almost a decade and never knew these types of places existed!
Laci says
April 16, 2016 at 11:08 pmWow you look amazing and the details of these photos is perfection I love the metal done looking thing !!
Keri says
April 16, 2016 at 11:33 pmCute looks. It’s always nice to be a tourist in the most frequently visited cities and see their most unique off the beat and path locations.
LeAnne says
April 17, 2016 at 12:49 pmI’m never been to Miami. And thanks for reminding me to be a tourist in my own city, Baltimore.
Bernadette Callahan says
April 17, 2016 at 8:47 pmMiami is a fun city, and full of culture. I live in Florida too, occasionally we do a few tourist days around town just to kind of enjoy the area a little more.