Have a Cheap Staycation in Miami, Miami, Florida

If you live in Miami, chances are you spend the majority of your week working your ass off and in never-ending traffic on I95. As depressing as that sounds, Miami can be really great if you get out of your usual routine. And it doesn’t have to cost you much. Here’s how.

After a long week, you need a drink. Start off your Miami staycation with two-for-one drinks at Blackbird Ordinary from 3 to 8 pm. This is one of the only times during the weekend that it won’t be incredibly packed so you can enjoy the music, the board games, and get sloshed without getting crushed by a crowd of people.

If you’re looking for an even cheaper Happy Hour, you can opt for The Bar in the Gables, where ladies drink the cheapest alcohol on earth for free until 7 pm. But the Gables has indefinitely become a desolate construction site, so Brickell might be a nicer option.

After drinks, it’s time for dinner. There are a lot of options in Brickell from casual and cheap to classy and expensive. I recommend Fado, where you can get some good Irish fare and keep your buzz going with a Guinness.

If you’re looking for an after party, Uber to Wynwood (which is now Zika-free) and enjoy the fun outdoor atmosphere of Brick House, which is now inexplicably called just Brick. The music is always great and it will probably be crowded, but not as much as Wood Tavern. If you’re looking for a calmer Friday evening, grab a table at nearby Lagniappe and enjoy wine and cheese. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).