{"id":612,"date":"2020-04-08T15:00:37","date_gmt":"2020-04-08T15:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/?p=612"},"modified":"2021-10-06T15:07:53","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T15:07:53","slug":"5-budget-friendly-group-activities-in-miami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/5-budget-friendly-group-activities-in-miami\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Budget-Friendly Group Activities in Miami"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Although it\u2019s often associated with celebrities, yachts, and luxury hotels, Miami<\/a> has a lot more to offer than glitzy parties and designer boutiques. The city\u2019s rich blend of Cuban and American culture has made it a hotspot for live music, delicious food, and vibrant festivals. This means Miami draws in families<\/a>, tour groups, and conference attendees<\/a> working with a variety of budgets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Fortunately, the city also has an abundance of activities that are either free or very inexpensive, so you don\u2019t have to spend a ton of money<\/a> to have an amazing time. You also don\u2019t have to spend a ton of money to get there. When you\u2019re traveling with a large group, renting a charter bus can prove much cheaper than buying flights for everyone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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If you do decide to opt for a motorcoach, Falcon Charter Bus would love to help. Give us a call at 305-359-3962<\/strong>, and we\u2019ll find an air-conditioned charter bus with plush seats to take you to southern Florida. And once you\u2019ve secured your transportation, check out this list of inexpensive things to do in Miami so your group can have an amazing, budget-friendly trip to The Magic City.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Go to the beach.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One of the most popular things to do in Miami is also one of the least expensive. Miami features an abundance of public beaches that you can visit for free. Although they may get crowded for large groups, especially during the summer or holidays, you can usually find enough space if you go during off times.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Miami\u2019s beaches are beautiful, with bright blue water and soft dunes, and many feature kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing as well as swimming and sunbathing. Spend a day flying kites and building sand castles with your youth group, or relax with your senior citizens group<\/a> after exploring the Art Deco District. Most public beaches offer parking areas, but if the spots fill up, your charter bus can drop you off, return to the hotel, and then pick you up at the end of the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Check out these popular Miami beaches that welcome groups:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Crandon Park<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Known for: <\/strong>Amusement park rides and tennis courts as well as a beach<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address:<\/strong> 6747 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Haulover Park<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Known for:<\/strong> Dog-friendly beaches, proximity to South Beach<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address:<\/strong> 10800 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lummus Park<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Known for:<\/strong> Location along South Beach, easy access to Art Deco district, playgrounds for children<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address:<\/strong> 1130 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

South Pointe Beach<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Known for:<\/strong> Fishing pier, off-leash dog park, picnic areas<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address:<\/strong> 1 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Stroll through the Art Deco District.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Miami\u2019s Art Deco architecture is as iconic as its beaches, and taking a walk in the Art Deco District is completely free. The city experienced its biggest building boom during the 1930s, and the architects of the time combined tropical influences with Mid-Century Modern ideas to create the Miami Modern style. Characterized by clean lines and bright colors, Miami Modern architecture can be seen on the hotels, houses, restaurants and museums of the Art Deco District.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The district proper covers only about one square mile, but it\u2019s a difficult area to drive in. The roads are narrow, and traffic can get intense. You can ask your charter bus<\/a> to drop you off at the Art Deco Welcome Center so you can join a guided walking tour or pick up a map for a self-guided tour. If walking or biking isn\u2019t a good option for your group, Falcon Charter Bus has ADA-accessible minibuses<\/a> that are small enough to fit through the streets and help you see the sights.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Don\u2019t miss these destinations in the Art Deco District:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Art Deco Welcome Center<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Why you should go: <\/strong>This is the place to start your tour with a map or a professional tour guide.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address:<\/strong> 1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Colony Hotel<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Why you should go:<\/strong> One of the first hotels to be designed in the Tropical Art Deco style, this historical hotel was created by Henry Hohauser, one of the most acclaimed Art Deco architects.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address: <\/strong>736 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Hotel of South Beach<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Why you should go: <\/strong>The Hotel is one of the biggest and most impressive examples of Tropical Art Deco style, with huge porthole windows and stark white architecture.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address:<\/strong> 801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Washington Avenue United States Post Office<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Why you should go: <\/strong>Not many post offices have architecture as beautiful as this one. The inside also contains a decades-old mural depicting the meeting of Spanish Conquistadors and Native Americans, which, while not historically accurate, is still fascinating to learn about.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address:<\/strong> 1300 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33119<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. Explore Little Havana.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cuban immigrants have played an essential role in making Miami the city it is today, and Little Havana is the epicenter of the city\u2019s Cuban culture\u2014and, in recent years, of Nicaraguan and Honduran culture as well. Lead your students to the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame, which has pink marble stars that resemble those on the Hollywood Walk of Fame but are dedicated to Latin American celebrities. Then head to the El Pub Restaurant to take a picture with the giant, colorful gallo <\/em>(rooster) sculpture.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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You also won\u2019t want to miss M\u00e1ximo G\u00f3mez Park, aka Domino Park, where older inhabitants of the neighborhood gather to drink Cuban coffee and play extremely competitive dominos. Though you probably won\u2019t want to jump into the games unless you really know how to play, your group is free to linger in the park and watch the masters at work, especially if you speak Spanish so you can chat with the other spectators. And all of these attractions are free! It doesn\u2019t get much more budget-friendly than that.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Stop at these landmarks:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Calle Ocho Walk of Fame<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address: <\/strong>SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Gallo<\/em> Statue at El Pub Restaurant<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address:<\/strong> 1548 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

M\u00e1ximo G\u00f3mez Park<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address:<\/strong> 801 SW 15th Ave, Miami, FL 33135<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bus tip: <\/strong>All of these destinations lie within walking distance of one another in Little Havana. Parking in the neighborhood can be tricky\u2014although you can find street parking and several paid lots, they fill up quickly. If you\u2019re in a minibus, you should be able to park, but if you\u2019re in a full-size charter bus, your bus may need to drop you off and return to the hotel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4. Go to a free museum.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Miami has a mix of museums that are always free and museums that are free on certain days. That means that with a little bit of careful planning, your art class<\/a> or tour group can explore several museums while spending very little or no money. For example, if you\u2019re in town on the first Friday of the month, you can go to the Frost Museum of Science to see a free planetarium show.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Love art? The MDC Museum of Art and Design, the Institute of Contemporary Art, the P\u00e9rez Art Museum Miami, and the Wolfsonian are all either free or have free days. All four of them can accommodate groups, but they have limited parking, so you may want to ask your charter bus driver to drop you off and return to pick you up at the end of your tour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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If you\u2019d like to explore Miami\u2019s Jewish culture, the Jewish Museum of Florida offers free admission on Saturdays. You can also spend a solemn afternoon at the Holocaust Memorial, which depicts a hand outstretched toward the sky as suffering people try to climb upward beneath it. It\u2019s a disturbing image, but a critically important one.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Explore these museums during your group trip to Miami:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Frost Planetarium at Frost Museum of Science<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When it\u2019s free: <\/strong>First Friday of each month<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address: <\/strong>1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MDC Museum of Art and Design<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When it\u2019s free:<\/strong> Last Sunday of each month<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address: <\/strong>600 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When it\u2019s free:<\/strong> Always<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address: <\/strong>61 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

P\u00e9rez Art Museum Miami<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When it\u2019s free:<\/strong> First Thursday of each month<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address: <\/strong>1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Wolfsonian<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When it\u2019s free:<\/strong> Friday nights from 6-9 p.m.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address: <\/strong>1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Jewish Museum of Florida<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When it\u2019s free:<\/strong> Saturdays<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address: <\/strong>301 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Holocaust Memorial<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When it\u2019s free:<\/strong> Always<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address: <\/strong>1933-1945 Meridian Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

5. Take part in a cultural festival.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Miami offers free art and cultural festivals throughout the year, and attending one is an exciting, budget-friendly way to help your group experience the city. At Coral Gables Gallery Night Live, held on the first Friday of each month, you can explore the art galleries in downtown Coral Gables, a charming town just 15 minutes south of downtown Miami. Ask for free WiFi on your charter bus so you can look up local artists and galleries before you get there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you want to experience a gallery walk that\u2019s more like a block party, check out the Wynwood Art Walk every second Saturday. Not only do all of the galleries in the Wynwood neighborhood open their doors, but many local stores stay open late and area restaurants set up stands to serve food. This is also a great opportunity to see the Wynwood Walls, a legendary site for street art.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Little Havana gets in on the action too with Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays), a festival held every third Friday in Domino Park. In addition to the always-present dominoes games, you\u2019ll find Cuban cigars, coffee, and mojitos for sale, Latin American art on display, live music, and dancing. Parking for this event can be extremely limited (read: nonexistent), so it\u2019s a good idea to ask your charter bus to drop you off before the event begins.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Discover these festivals with your group:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Coral Gables Gallery Night Live<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Best for:<\/strong> arts aficionados, people who prefer slightly smaller crowds<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address:<\/strong> San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Wynwood Art Walk<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Best for: <\/strong>those who love street art and exciting block parties<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address:<\/strong> 2520 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Viernes Culturales<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Best for:<\/strong> groups craving a taste of Cuban, Honduran and Nicaraguan culture<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address: <\/strong>801 SW 15th Ave, Miami, FL 33135<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Experience Miami with Your Group on a Budget<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Having an amazing time in Miami with your group doesn\u2019t have to cost a fortune. Whether you want to take your tour group to the beach, explore Little Havana with your class, or treat your sports team to the Wynwood Art Walk after a tournament, you can do it for no or very little money. And Falcon Charter Bus will be right there to help you navigate Miami\u2019s heat and traffic in air-conditioned comfort. Call us at 305-359-3962 <\/strong>to start planning your budget-friendly journey to Miami today.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Although it\u2019s often associated with celebrities, yachts, and luxury hotels, Miami has a lot more to offer than glitzy parties and designer boutiques. The city\u2019s rich blend of Cuban and American culture has made it a hotspot for live music, delicious food, and vibrant festivals. This means Miami draws in families, tour groups, and conference attendees working with a variety of budgets. Fortunately, the city also has an abundance of activities that are either free […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":620,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[57,21,32],"tags":[82,63,81,80],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/612"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=612"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/612\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1123,"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/612\/revisions\/1123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/620"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=612"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=612"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=612"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}