Miami & South Florida Guidebook for first-time visitors
Neighborhoods
Known for its many colorful murals, Wynwood is one of the city’s most happening districts. Wynwood Walls is an outdoor museum showcasing large-scale works by some of the world’s best-known street artists. The surrounding streets have converted warehouses housing craft breweries and funky art galleries. A hip young crowd frequents the neighborhood’s chic clothing boutiques, stylish bistros and late-night bars.
Use this link to reserve your ticket to see the Wyndwood Walls, the highlight of the area. https://museum.thewynwoodwalls.com/iframe/wynwood
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Wynwood Art District
Known for its many colorful murals, Wynwood is one of the city’s most happening districts. Wynwood Walls is an outdoor museum showcasing large-scale works by some of the world’s best-known street artists. The surrounding streets have converted warehouses housing craft breweries and funky art galleries. A hip young crowd frequents the neighborhood’s chic clothing boutiques, stylish bistros and late-night bars.
Use this link to reserve your ticket to see the Wyndwood Walls, the highlight of the area. https://museum.thewynwoodwalls.com/iframe/wynwood
The Design District is known for its sleek modern architecture, upscale interior design stores and art galleries. Luxury fashion and jewelry boutiques, cafes and celebrity-chef restaurants draw a well-heeled crowd. Public art dotting the area includes the Fly’s Eye Dome, a geodesic dome designed by inventor Buckminster Fuller. The Institute of Contemporary Art shows cutting-edge work in an ultra-modern building.
www.miamidesigndistrict.net
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Miami Design District
The Design District is known for its sleek modern architecture, upscale interior design stores and art galleries. Luxury fashion and jewelry boutiques, cafes and celebrity-chef restaurants draw a well-heeled crowd. Public art dotting the area includes the Fly’s Eye Dome, a geodesic dome designed by inventor Buckminster Fuller. The Institute of Contemporary Art shows cutting-edge work in an ultra-modern building.
www.miamidesigndistrict.net
North Miami is a suburban city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, about 10 miles north of Miami. The city lies on Biscayne Bay and hosts the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University, and the North Miami campus of Johnson & Wales University.
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North Miami
North Miami is a suburban city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, about 10 miles north of Miami. The city lies on Biscayne Bay and hosts the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University, and the North Miami campus of Johnson & Wales University.
Biscayne Park Village is a neighborhood in Miami-Dade County that borders North Miami and Miami Shores. Biscayne Park was developed in the 1920s and it is now considered an official bird sanctuary. It is very lush, green, quiet, and safe area.
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Biscayne Park
150 NE 19th StBiscayne Park Village is a neighborhood in Miami-Dade County that borders North Miami and Miami Shores. Biscayne Park was developed in the 1920s and it is now considered an official bird sanctuary. It is very lush, green, quiet, and safe area.
Downtown Miami is a busy shopping area with cultural and event venues. During the day, the open-air malls, department stores and jewelry shops are busy with foot traffic, while at night, crowds descend on the American Airlines Arena for Miami Heat basketball games and big-name concerts. The Adrienne Arsht Center hosts the Miami City Ballet and Florida Grand Opera, and the Pérez Art Museum Miami shows contemporary art.
https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/neighborhoods/downtown-miami-brickell-area
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Downtown Miami
Downtown Miami is a busy shopping area with cultural and event venues. During the day, the open-air malls, department stores and jewelry shops are busy with foot traffic, while at night, crowds descend on the American Airlines Arena for Miami Heat basketball games and big-name concerts. The Adrienne Arsht Center hosts the Miami City Ballet and Florida Grand Opera, and the Pérez Art Museum Miami shows contemporary art.
https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/neighborhoods/downtown-miami-brickell-area
Brickell is the city's financial center, where glittering business towers and luxury condos tower over Biscayne Bay. Rooftop bars and surf 'n' turf grills cater to the banking and business crowd, while the art galleries and fashionable boutiques in the Brickell City Centre attract chic locals. The Brickell Avenue Bridge spans the Miami River and has views of the waterfront Miami Circle park and archaeological site.
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Brickell
Brickell is the city's financial center, where glittering business towers and luxury condos tower over Biscayne Bay. Rooftop bars and surf 'n' turf grills cater to the banking and business crowd, while the art galleries and fashionable boutiques in the Brickell City Centre attract chic locals. The Brickell Avenue Bridge spans the Miami River and has views of the waterfront Miami Circle park and archaeological site.
South Beach is known for its beaches and the glamorous scene around its happening nightspots and celebrity-chef eateries. Chain stores and indie fashion shops line pedestrian shopping strip Lincoln Road Mall. On Ocean Drive, known for its well-preserved art deco architecture, outdoor cafes offer a ringside view of the scene. Museums include the Wolfsonian-FIU, which has a collection of modern art and objects.
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South Beach
South Beach is known for its beaches and the glamorous scene around its happening nightspots and celebrity-chef eateries. Chain stores and indie fashion shops line pedestrian shopping strip Lincoln Road Mall. On Ocean Drive, known for its well-preserved art deco architecture, outdoor cafes offer a ringside view of the scene. Museums include the Wolfsonian-FIU, which has a collection of modern art and objects.
a U.S. historic district located in the South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach. The area is well known as the district where Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace lived, in a mansion on Ocean Drive.
https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/thing-to-do/attractions/art-deco-historic-district/2116
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Art Deco Historic District
1001 Ocean Dra U.S. historic district located in the South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach. The area is well known as the district where Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace lived, in a mansion on Ocean Drive.
https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/thing-to-do/attractions/art-deco-historic-district/2116
Hugging the shoreline of Biscayne Bay, Coconut Grove is an upscale, leafy neighborhood with relaxed sidewalk cafes and chic shops in and around the CocoWalk mall. The area's several green spaces include bay-front Barnacle Historic State Park, home to a mangrove forest, and the iconic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, centered on a lavish Italian-style villa. Sailing clubs and marinas dot the waterfront
coconutgrove.com
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Coconut Grove
Hugging the shoreline of Biscayne Bay, Coconut Grove is an upscale, leafy neighborhood with relaxed sidewalk cafes and chic shops in and around the CocoWalk mall. The area's several green spaces include bay-front Barnacle Historic State Park, home to a mangrove forest, and the iconic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, centered on a lavish Italian-style villa. Sailing clubs and marinas dot the waterfront
coconutgrove.com
Coral Gables is a city near Miami, in Florida. It's home to the 1920s Venetian Pool, carved from a rock quarry, with its grottoes, towers and bridge. Coral Gables Merrick House is the restored childhood home of city founder George Merrick. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden includes tree-lined lakes, a tropical rainforest and a butterfly display. The collections at Lowe Art Museum include Cuban and Caribbean works
https://www.coralgables.com/wheretogo
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Coral Gables
Coral Gables is a city near Miami, in Florida. It's home to the 1920s Venetian Pool, carved from a rock quarry, with its grottoes, towers and bridge. Coral Gables Merrick House is the restored childhood home of city founder George Merrick. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden includes tree-lined lakes, a tropical rainforest and a butterfly display. The collections at Lowe Art Museum include Cuban and Caribbean works
https://www.coralgables.com/wheretogo
Miracle Mile is a 0.503-mile-long section of Coral Way in the city of Coral Gables. It is the city's downtown central business district, consisting of many shops, financial institutions, restaurants and arts institution
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Miracle Mile y el centro de Coral Gables
220 Miracle MileMiracle Mile is a 0.503-mile-long section of Coral Way in the city of Coral Gables. It is the city's downtown central business district, consisting of many shops, financial institutions, restaurants and arts institution
Little Havana is Miami’s vibrant Cuban heart, with Latin American art galleries and busy restaurants. Cafes with walk-up windows sell Cuban coffee to cigar-smoking patrons. On Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street), locals discuss politics over dominoes at Maximo Gomez Park, dubbed Domino Park by locals. The historic Tower Theater screens independent and revival films, while the area's clubs host live Latin music.
https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/neighborhoods/little-havana
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Little Havana
Little Havana is Miami’s vibrant Cuban heart, with Latin American art galleries and busy restaurants. Cafes with walk-up windows sell Cuban coffee to cigar-smoking patrons. On Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street), locals discuss politics over dominoes at Maximo Gomez Park, dubbed Domino Park by locals. The historic Tower Theater screens independent and revival films, while the area's clubs host live Latin music.
https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/neighborhoods/little-havana
Known for its creative global restaurants, colorful street murals and fruit stands, Caribbean-style Little Haiti also has a flourishing art scene centered on small, indie galleries. The Little Haiti Cultural Complex showcases Afro-Caribbean art, dance and theater, while the large covered Caribbean Marketplace sells produce and locally made handicrafts. The area's record stores and quirky dive bars draw a hip crowd.
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Little Haiti
Known for its creative global restaurants, colorful street murals and fruit stands, Caribbean-style Little Haiti also has a flourishing art scene centered on small, indie galleries. The Little Haiti Cultural Complex showcases Afro-Caribbean art, dance and theater, while the large covered Caribbean Marketplace sells produce and locally made handicrafts. The area's record stores and quirky dive bars draw a hip crowd.
Surfside is the closest beach to our property (about 4 miles). It also has a lively main street with shops and restaurants.
https://www.townofsurfsidefl.gov/departments-services/tourism/visit-surfside
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Surfside
Surfside is the closest beach to our property (about 4 miles). It also has a lively main street with shops and restaurants.
https://www.townofsurfsidefl.gov/departments-services/tourism/visit-surfside
Museum
It is 4 blocks from our house. The Museum of Contemporary Art is a collecting museum located in North Miami. The 23,000-square-foot building was designed by the architecture firm Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects, New York City.
Jazz Fridays and free admission to the museum on the last Friday of each month (check website).
https://mocanomi.org/
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Museum of Contemporary Art
770 NE 125th StIt is 4 blocks from our house. The Museum of Contemporary Art is a collecting museum located in North Miami. The 23,000-square-foot building was designed by the architecture firm Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects, New York City.
Jazz Fridays and free admission to the museum on the last Friday of each month (check website).
https://mocanomi.org/
At the intersection of art, science and technology ARTECHOUSE brings digital and innovative art exhibitions to the public
https://www.miami.artechouse.com/
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ARTECHOUSE Miami
736 Collins AveAt the intersection of art, science and technology ARTECHOUSE brings digital and innovative art exhibitions to the public
https://www.miami.artechouse.com/
Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, also known as ICA Miami, is a contemporary art museum located in the Miami Design District in Miami. Free admission !
Reserve tickets in advance at https://icamiami.org/
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Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami
61 NE 41st StInstitute of Contemporary Art, Miami, also known as ICA Miami, is a contemporary art museum located in the Miami Design District in Miami. Free admission !
Reserve tickets in advance at https://icamiami.org/
The de la Cruz Collection is an art museum at 23 NE 41st Street, Miami, Florida, owned by the Cuban-born American businessman Carlos de la Cruz and his wife Rosa. It houses their art collection and is open to the public free of charge.
https://www.delacruzcollection.org/
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de la Cruz Collection
23 NE 41st StThe de la Cruz Collection is an art museum at 23 NE 41st Street, Miami, Florida, owned by the Cuban-born American businessman Carlos de la Cruz and his wife Rosa. It houses their art collection and is open to the public free of charge.
https://www.delacruzcollection.org/
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st century, located at Museum Park in downtown Miami.
https://www.pamm.org/
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Museo de Arte Perez de Miami
1103 Biscayne BlvdPérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st century, located at Museum Park in downtown Miami.
https://www.pamm.org/
Frost Science is a leading science museum dedicated to sharing the power of science, sparking wonder and investigation, and fueling innovation for the future.
https://www.frostscience.org/
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Museo de Ciencias Phillip y Patricia Frost
1101 Biscayne BlvdFrost Science is a leading science museum dedicated to sharing the power of science, sparking wonder and investigation, and fueling innovation for the future.
https://www.frostscience.org/
The Wolfsonian's two collections comprise approximately 180,000 pieces from the period 1885 to 1945 — the height of the Industrial Revolution until the end of the Second World War — in a variety of media, including: furniture; industrial-design objects; works in glass; ceramics; metal; rare books; periodicals; ephemera; works on paper; paintings; textiles; and medals.[citation needed] The museum is an affiliate within the Smithsonian Affiliations program, sharing affiliation with the Frost Art Museum.
https://wolfsonian.org/
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The Wolfsonian - Florida International University
1001 Washington AveThe Wolfsonian's two collections comprise approximately 180,000 pieces from the period 1885 to 1945 — the height of the Industrial Revolution until the end of the Second World War — in a variety of media, including: furniture; industrial-design objects; works in glass; ceramics; metal; rare books; periodicals; ephemera; works on paper; paintings; textiles; and medals.[citation needed] The museum is an affiliate within the Smithsonian Affiliations program, sharing affiliation with the Frost Art Museum.
https://wolfsonian.org/
Spacious museum featuring modern works by emerging & established visual artists & designers.
http://mdcmoad.org/visit/default.aspx
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Museum of Art and Design @ MDC
600 Biscayne BlvdSpacious museum featuring modern works by emerging & established visual artists & designers.
http://mdcmoad.org/visit/default.aspx
Museo de Historia de Miami
101 W Flagler StMuseo y Jardines Vizcaya
3251 S Miami AveRubell Museum
1100 NW 23rd StNSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 E Las Olas BlvdThe Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17th StThe Bass
2100 Collins AveArt Deco Museum
1001 Ocean DrCoral Gables Museum
285 Aragon AveCastillo de Coral
28655 S Dixie HwyBoca Raton Museum of Art
501 Plaza RealMuseo de Arte Norton
1450 S Dixie HwyLowe Art Museum
1301 Stanford DrFood scene
Café Crème
750 NE 125th St12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mimmo's Mozzarella Italian Market , Cafe & Cheese Factory
475 NE 123rd StNamaste Indian cuisine
12749 Biscayne BoulevardRicky Thai Bistro
1617 NE 123rd StMister O1
1680 Michigan AveCarrot Express Miami Shores
9802 Northeast 2nd AvenueLove Life Cafe
545 NW 5 AveVegan
Soul Tavern - Closed for the summer. Reopening October 17, 2019
Vegan
Planta South Beach
850 Commerce StVegan
Full Bloom
1670 James AveVegan
Parks, Beaches & Outdoor Activities
Oleta River State Park
3400 NE 163rd StCloset beach to our house. Only 4 miles away / 15 min drive. Buses available too
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Surfside Beach
Closet beach to our house. Only 4 miles away / 15 min drive. Buses available too
Playa del Parque North Shore Open Space
8328 Collins AveParque Bayfront
301 Biscayne BlvdHaulover Beach
Muelle del Parque South Pointe
1 Washington AveParque South Pointe
1 Washington AveParque Estatal Bill Baggs Cape Florida
1200 Crandon BlvdMiami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center DrCentro de Visitantes del Valle de los Tiburones
36000 SW 8th StSunny Isles Beach
Parque Nacional de los Everglades
Parque Nacional de Biscayne
Shopping
Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins AveBrickell City Center
701 S Miami AveAventura Mall
19501 Biscayne BlvdThe Village at Gulfstream Park
901 S Federal HwyBayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne BlvdShops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo AveDolphin Mall
11401 NW 12th StSightseeing / Entertainment
Lincoln Road
Lincoln RoadArt Deco Historic District
1001 Ocean DrMonumento al Holocausto Miami Beach
1933-1945 Meridian AveMiami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker CausewayPiscina Venetian
2701 De Soto BlvdZoo Miami
12400 Southwest 152nd StreetWynwood Walls
2516 NW 26th StFaena House
3315 Collins AveFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler RdPaseo de la Fama de Calle Ocho
1756 SW 8th StPalm Court
140 NE 39th StDeering Estate
16701 SW 72nd Ave224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne BlvdThe Fillmore Miami Beach
1700 Washington AveAmerican Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne BlvdRiverwalk Fort Lauderdale
888 E Las Olas BlvdNew World Center
500 17th StBroward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th AveMiami Circle National Historic Landmark
401 Brickell AvenueTransportation
Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover Station
Virgin Miami Central station
600 NW 1st AveTri-Rail
3861 NW 21st StAeropuerto Internacional de Miami
2100 NW 42nd Ave