Miami: Sun, Sand, and Soccer

🏟️ Venue: Hard Rock Stadium

Location: Miami Gardens, FL (15 miles N of downtown)

Capacity: 64,767

Pro Tip: The stadium is inland, far from South Beach. Rideshares (Uber/Lyft) are the most common way to get there, but expect surges. Look for "Brightline" train shuttles from downtown.

🏨 Where to Stay

• South Beach: The iconic Miami experience. Art Deco hotels, beach parties, and nightlife. It's a long drive to the stadium (45-60 mins), but worth it for the vibe.
• Brickell / Downtown: Modern skyscrapers, rooftop bars, and closer to the stadium than the beach. More of a city feel.
• Hollywood / Fort Lauderdale: Often cheaper and actually closer to the stadium (which is near the county line). Good for families.

🥪 Where to Eat

• Cuban Sandwich: Versailles in Little Havana is the world-famous spot. Get a cafecito (strong coffee) while you wait.
• Stone Crabs: Joe's Stone Crab in South Beach is legendary (and expensive).
• Wynwood: The arts district has tons of trendy food halls (like 1-800-LUCKY) and taco spots.

🎢 Things to Do

• Wynwood Walls: An outdoor museum of massive street art murals. Great for photos.
• Little Havana: Walk Calle Ocho, watch locals play dominoes, and soak in the Cuban culture.
• Everglades: Take an airboat tour to see alligators in the wild (about 45 mins west).

💎 Hidden Gem

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: A breathtaking Italian Renaissance-style villa on Biscayne Bay. It feels like you've been transported to Europe in the 1920s.

🤓 5 Fun Facts

1. Miami is the only major US city founded by a woman (Julia Tuttle).
2. It famously snowed in Miami once in recorded history (January 1977).
3. The Port of Miami is known as the "Cruise Capital of the World."
4. Art Deco Historic District has the world's largest collection of Art Deco architecture.
5. Sunscreen was invented in Miami (by a pharmacist named Benjamin Green).