Hotels near Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Vizcaya is the Gilded Age estate built in the 1910s by industrialist James Deering, a Mediterranean Revival villa filled with European antiques and set in formal Italian gardens that run down to Biscayne Bay. The stone barge breakwater, the fountains and the manicured hedges make it one of the most photographed spots in the city.

Inside, the house is preserved as a time capsule of European decorative arts, while the ten acres of gardens blend Italian and French design with native subtropical planting. It is a complete change of pace from the beach and a favourite backdrop for wedding and quinceanera photos.

Pro Tip: Buy a timed ticket online and arrive at opening, both to beat the heat and to photograph the gardens before they fill with photo shoots. Allow at least two hours, and bring water - there is little shade in the formal gardens at midday.