Miami Magic City

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Miami Magic City

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Wynwood has become the place to see and be seen. With over 70 galleries, shops, cafes and bars, it is a creative district where even buildings & sidewalks provide an artistic experience like none other
368 locals recommend
Wynwood Art District
368 locals recommend
Wynwood has become the place to see and be seen. With over 70 galleries, shops, cafes and bars, it is a creative district where even buildings & sidewalks provide an artistic experience like none other
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.
594 locals recommend
Little Havana
594 locals recommend
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.
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. Opening in December, 2017, The Institute of Contemporary Art will show cutting-edge work.
949 locals recommend
Miami Design District
949 locals recommend
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. Opening in December, 2017, The Institute of Contemporary Art will show cutting-edge work.
Four levels of luxury, premium and world-class dining and entertainment are interconnected over three city blocks and anchored by a 107,000 square foot Saks Fifth Avenue and luxury VIP Cinema Experience from CMX.
731 locals recommend
Brickell City Center
701 S Miami Ave
731 locals recommend
Four levels of luxury, premium and world-class dining and entertainment are interconnected over three city blocks and anchored by a 107,000 square foot Saks Fifth Avenue and luxury VIP Cinema Experience from CMX.

Famous Places

Bayside Marketplace is a two-story open air shopping center located in the downtown Miami, Florida. The banks of Biscayne Bay wrap around the property with the City of Miami marina at its side. It is recognized by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitor's Bureau as the number one most visited attraction in Miami.
1220 locals recommend
Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne Blvd
1220 locals recommend
Bayside Marketplace is a two-story open air shopping center located in the downtown Miami, Florida. The banks of Biscayne Bay wrap around the property with the City of Miami marina at its side. It is recognized by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitor's Bureau as the number one most visited attraction in Miami. 
Key Biscayne is a Florida town on a barrier island across the Rickenbacker Causeway from Miami. It lies between 2 large parks—Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park—each with long, sheltered beaches, mangroves and tropical forest inhabited by birdlife, butterflies and loggerhead turtles. The latter is home to the 19th-century Cape Florida Lighthouse.
466 locals recommend
Key Biscayne
466 locals recommend
Key Biscayne is a Florida town on a barrier island across the Rickenbacker Causeway from Miami. It lies between 2 large parks—Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park—each with long, sheltered beaches, mangroves and tropical forest inhabited by birdlife, butterflies and loggerhead turtles. The latter is home to the 19th-century Cape Florida Lighthouse.
The American Airlines Arena is directly served by the Miami Metrorail at Government Center station via free transfers to Metromover Omni Loop, providing direct service to Freedom Tower and Park West stations. The Arena is also within walking distance from the Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre Metrorail station. The American Airlines Arena has 2,105 club seats, 80 luxury suites, and 76 private boxes. The Waterfront Theater is Florida's largest theater which is housed within the arena, that can seat between 3,000 and 5,800. The theater can be configured for concerts, family events, musical theatre and other stage shows. American Airlines which has a hub at Miami International Airport maintains the American Airlines Arena Travel Center at the venue.
869 locals recommend
American Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd
869 locals recommend
The American Airlines Arena is directly served by the Miami Metrorail at Government Center station via free transfers to Metromover Omni Loop, providing direct service to Freedom Tower and Park West stations. The Arena is also within walking distance from the Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre Metrorail station. The American Airlines Arena has 2,105 club seats, 80 luxury suites, and 76 private boxes. The Waterfront Theater is Florida's largest theater which is housed within the arena, that can seat between 3,000 and 5,800. The theater can be configured for concerts, family events, musical theatre and other stage shows. American Airlines which has a hub at Miami International Airport maintains the American Airlines Arena Travel Center at the venue.
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.
104 locals recommend
South Beach
104 locals recommend
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.
Miami's Best Aquarium Discover South Florida’s best aquarium and favorite visitor attraction. Enjoy amazing marine mammal shows with dolphins and sea lions that delight children of all ages. See world-class sea life exhibits with manatees, sea turtles, penguins, rays and more. Learn about wildlife rescue and marine animal care at the Conservation Outpost. Plus, there is no greater thrill than getting in the water with the friendly, intelligent and graceful dolphins at Dolphin Harbor, the best dolphin experience in Miami! Join us for one of our many special events great family dining options, and of course, unforgettable animal experiences at the best place to swim with dolphins in Miami!
439 locals recommend
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
439 locals recommend
Miami's Best Aquarium Discover South Florida’s best aquarium and favorite visitor attraction. Enjoy amazing marine mammal shows with dolphins and sea lions that delight children of all ages. See world-class sea life exhibits with manatees, sea turtles, penguins, rays and more. Learn about wildlife rescue and marine animal care at the Conservation Outpost. Plus, there is no greater thrill than getting in the water with the friendly, intelligent and graceful dolphins at Dolphin Harbor, the best dolphin experience in Miami! Join us for one of our many special events great family dining options, and of course, unforgettable animal experiences at the best place to swim with dolphins in Miami!
Jungle Island, Miami's premier entertainment destination, combines the beauty of Miami's tropical landscape with a jungle full of extraordinary animals from around the globe. Building upon its rich history that spans over 80 years, today's Jungle Island is a contemporary theme park, featuring extremely rare twin orangutans and over 300 vibrant birds, including the world's only trained Cassowary.
490 locals recommend
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
490 locals recommend
Jungle Island, Miami's premier entertainment destination, combines the beauty of Miami's tropical landscape with a jungle full of extraordinary animals from around the globe. Building upon its rich history that spans over 80 years, today's Jungle Island is a contemporary theme park, featuring extremely rare twin orangutans and over 300 vibrant birds, including the world's only trained Cassowary.
337 locals recommend
Downtown Miami
337 locals recommend

Food Scene

The Shops at Mary Brickell Village is a lifestyle center located in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami, Florida. It has become a very popular downtown destination, bringing new stores and eateries to the area. Although the center spans two blocks (9th and 10th Streets) of Miami Avenue, the nighttime crowds spread throughout Brickell from the center, most notably up and down Miami Avenue, where many upscale bars such as Baro, Blue Martini, restaurants such as The Draku Sushi, Jimmy Johns, The Oceanaire Seafood, The exclusive Italian cuisine of Toscana Divino and retail such as Eyetrust Vision, Brickell Diamond Co, and The Sudio LX.
338 locals recommend
The Shops at Mary Brickell Village
901 South Miami Avenue
338 locals recommend
The Shops at Mary Brickell Village is a lifestyle center located in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami, Florida. It has become a very popular downtown destination, bringing new stores and eateries to the area. Although the center spans two blocks (9th and 10th Streets) of Miami Avenue, the nighttime crowds spread throughout Brickell from the center, most notably up and down Miami Avenue, where many upscale bars such as Baro, Blue Martini, restaurants such as The Draku Sushi, Jimmy Johns, The Oceanaire Seafood, The exclusive Italian cuisine of Toscana Divino and retail such as Eyetrust Vision, Brickell Diamond Co, and The Sudio LX.

Neighborhoods

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.
337 locals recommend
Downtown Miami
337 locals recommend
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.

Museums

This popular weekend spot is one of America’s largest kids’ museums—and every inch of the space is dedicated to teaching youngsters about the world around them. With 14 galleries spread over two floors, there’s an exhibit to spark every type of tot’s imagination. The museum’s interactive nature makes it feel like one big playhouse, almost hiding the fact that kids are learning a lot as they move along. It also does a stellar job of incorporating life in Miami, with lots of space dedicated to learning about the ocean and the life forms that inhabit it, plus a whole zone dedicated to the Port of Miami
293 locals recommend
Miami Children's Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
293 locals recommend
This popular weekend spot is one of America’s largest kids’ museums—and every inch of the space is dedicated to teaching youngsters about the world around them. With 14 galleries spread over two floors, there’s an exhibit to spark every type of tot’s imagination. The museum’s interactive nature makes it feel like one big playhouse, almost hiding the fact that kids are learning a lot as they move along. It also does a stellar job of incorporating life in Miami, with lots of space dedicated to learning about the ocean and the life forms that inhabit it, plus a whole zone dedicated to the Port of Miami
Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Miami After several years in a temporary space, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA) finally opened the doors to its permanent home in the Design District in 2017. The vast, metallic-fronted building, designed by Madrid’s Aranguren \+ Gallegos Arquitectos, befits the cutting-edge exhibitions and artists inside. And no one will judge you if you bypass the art and head straight for the meditative sculpture garden, which hosts permanent and rotating exhibits as well as special events, including yoga and brunch. While the institution is known for its dedication to local, emerging, and under appreciated artists, the collection here also includes the art world’s most renowned visionaries, including Pablo Picasso, Rosemarie Trockel, and Julian Schnabel. The exhibitions come together in a such a beautiful, cohesive way that you don’t have to know your Koons from your Kusama to know you’re seeing something special.
67 locals recommend
Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami
61 NE 41st St
67 locals recommend
Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Miami After several years in a temporary space, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA) finally opened the doors to its permanent home in the Design District in 2017. The vast, metallic-fronted building, designed by Madrid’s Aranguren \+ Gallegos Arquitectos, befits the cutting-edge exhibitions and artists inside. And no one will judge you if you bypass the art and head straight for the meditative sculpture garden, which hosts permanent and rotating exhibits as well as special events, including yoga and brunch. While the institution is known for its dedication to local, emerging, and under appreciated artists, the collection here also includes the art world’s most renowned visionaries, including Pablo Picasso, Rosemarie Trockel, and Julian Schnabel. The exhibitions come together in a such a beautiful, cohesive way that you don’t have to know your Koons from your Kusama to know you’re seeing something special.
The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is a temple to science in Downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park that's as vast as it is comprehensive. With an aquarium, a planetarium and two science galleries, this distinguished destination is always busy, but it's big enough to accommodate even the largest rainy-day crowds. Though the exhibitions are just as interesting to adults as they are to kids, the Frost Museum is definitely a family-friendly place
605 locals recommend
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne Blvd
605 locals recommend
The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is a temple to science in Downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park that's as vast as it is comprehensive. With an aquarium, a planetarium and two science galleries, this distinguished destination is always busy, but it's big enough to accommodate even the largest rainy-day crowds. Though the exhibitions are just as interesting to adults as they are to kids, the Frost Museum is definitely a family-friendly place
Though the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) has long been one of the city’s most popular modern art museums, it's become an even bigger player on the Miami art scene since its relocation to the Biscayne Bayfront in 2013. As if the Herzog & de Meuron-designed building weren’t impressive enough, inside the massive 200,000-square-foot museum is everything from kinetic sculptures to replica boats and an outdoor sculpture garden that has become a magnet for Instagrammers
1076 locals recommend
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd
1076 locals recommend
Though the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) has long been one of the city’s most popular modern art museums, it's become an even bigger player on the Miami art scene since its relocation to the Biscayne Bayfront in 2013. As if the Herzog & de Meuron-designed building weren’t impressive enough, inside the massive 200,000-square-foot museum is everything from kinetic sculptures to replica boats and an outdoor sculpture garden that has become a magnet for Instagrammers
Now a national landmark, the Vizcaya is a living museum dedicated to the early days of Miami’s rise as a destination and to old-school European design. The waterfront home’s many treasures include more than 2,500 antique art objects and furnishings; 10 acres of immaculately landscaped gardens, including 2,000 orchids; and 25 acres of endangered forest lands. It's easy to spend several hours at Vizcaya without getting bored.
1254 locals recommend
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S Miami Ave
1254 locals recommend
Now a national landmark, the Vizcaya is a living museum dedicated to the early days of Miami’s rise as a destination and to old-school European design. The waterfront home’s many treasures include more than 2,500 antique art objects and furnishings; 10 acres of immaculately landscaped gardens, including 2,000 orchids; and 25 acres of endangered forest lands. It's easy to spend several hours at Vizcaya without getting bored.
Don’t let History Miami’s rather plain Mediterranean-style building and courtyard fool you: Inside, the museum paints a colorful portrait of how the city transformed itself from a mosquito-filled swampland to one of the country’s most vibrant urban areas, with exhibitions on everything from transportation to sports. Located in Miami’s ever-changing downtown (just look and listen for the cranes), the museum is not one you’re likely to just stumble upon while wandering the city—you’ll need to be specifically headed there (which is a good thing if you like a little breathing room with your culture).
64 locals recommend
HistoryMiami Museum
101 W Flagler St
64 locals recommend
Don’t let History Miami’s rather plain Mediterranean-style building and courtyard fool you: Inside, the museum paints a colorful portrait of how the city transformed itself from a mosquito-filled swampland to one of the country’s most vibrant urban areas, with exhibitions on everything from transportation to sports. Located in Miami’s ever-changing downtown (just look and listen for the cranes), the museum is not one you’re likely to just stumble upon while wandering the city—you’ll need to be specifically headed there (which is a good thing if you like a little breathing room with your culture).

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