Place to visit
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, United States: what it is and when to go
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a historic estate on Biscayne Bay; Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida in United States (South Miami Avenue 3251). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 24. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Historic estate on Biscayne Bay; Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida · History, Museums and art
- Where
- United States · South Miami Avenue 3251, 33129
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 9.8 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- We-Mo 09:30-16:30
- Website
- vizcaya.org
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 25.74438, -80.2105
What it is and where
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a historic estate on Biscayne Bay; Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida in United States (South Miami Avenue 3251). It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 25.74438, -80.2105; the nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 9.8 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and Museums and art places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is March to October.
- JanPossible10:33
- FebPossible11:08
- MarBest time11:49
- AprBest time12:37
- MayBest time13:16
- JunBest time13:36
- JulBest time13:28
- AugBest time12:54
- SepBest time12:09
- OctBest time11:23
- NovPossible10:43
- DecPossible10:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 24. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to October | November to February |
| Museums and art | March to October | November to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Vizcaya Museum and Gardens has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Freedom TowerHistoric skyscraper in Miami, Florida, U.S.A4.5 km
- Coral Gables Police and Fire StationLocal history museum in Coral Gables, Florida5.1 km
- Pérez Art Museum MiamiArt museum in Miami5.2 km
- Jungle IslandWith kids5.8 km
- Venetian PoolHistoric swimming pool in Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.A6.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: History
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- Golden Gate Bridge: suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Central Park: public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- Yosemite National Park: national park in California, United States
Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vizcaya Museum and Gardens?
It is a historic estate on Biscayne Bay; Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida in United States. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens?
March to October. In June there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 24.
How do you get to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 9.8 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Freedom Tower, Coral Gables Police and Fire Station, Pérez Art Museum Miami. The rest is in the United States guide.
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