As any true Miamian knows, there are countless things to do in the Magic City besides lounging on the sand—though it goes without saying that spending some time on the best Miami beaches is de rigueur. Of course, Miami is famous for its Art Deco architecture, and it’s not surprising that the U.S. host city of Art Basel Miami Beach has a vibrant cultural scene. In between sunbathing, swimming and sipping cocktails (or craft beer), check off these essential experiences.

1. Hang out in South Beach

2. Delight in Art Deco on Ocean Drive

3. Browse in the Design District

4. Experience Cuba in Little Havana

5. Shop, sip and snack at Lincoln Road Mall

6. Visit Europe by way of Coconut Grove at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

7. Dine like you’re in Dynasty at the Forge

8. Escape to tranquil Key Biscayne

9. Get a taste for South American cuisine

10. Join in the festivities

11. Take a dip in the Venetian Pool

12. Stop and smell the flowers at a botanical garden

13. Sample Miami-brewed suds

14. See amazing street art

15. Dance till dawn in the city’s swankiest clubs

16. Make an Ernest pilgrimage

17. See and be scene on a movie-location tour

18. Kid around at the Miami Children’s Museum

19. Party with the creative crowd at Art Basel Miami Beach

20. Go back to nature at Homestead

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By TimeOut