Jorge’s Miami guidebook
Neighborhoods
UPDATE THRILLIST RECOMMENDATIONS. Miami has beautiful beaches where you can enjoy the sun and sand, great food and pubs, and excellent shopping. But there is alot more to Miami. I hope my suggestions will help you plan your trip. When going to the beach, I can lend you beach chairs, umbrella, and cooler for your day trip to to the beach. If your car is big enough, I can also lend you y bicycles to take to the beach or other destinations.
Miami Beach is where your will find beaches, blue ocean water, restaurants, pubs, great parks, shopping. It has many places to visit, from Ocean Drive, to Lincoln Road. Rent a bike or scooter and you can really get to know it intimately. You'll also be in the middle of Miami famous Art Deco District along Collins Ave. Check out this video to visit Miami Beach with the locals: https://youtu.be/xtf7QPIYSi8
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Miami Beach
Miami Beach is where your will find beaches, blue ocean water, restaurants, pubs, great parks, shopping. It has many places to visit, from Ocean Drive, to Lincoln Road. Rent a bike or scooter and you can really get to know it intimately. You'll also be in the middle of Miami famous Art Deco District along Collins Ave. Check out this video to visit Miami Beach with the locals: https://youtu.be/xtf7QPIYSi8
Ocean Drive
Ocean DriveOcean Drive is full of excitement day or night.
Visit Lincoln Road in Miami Beach for world class shops, restaurants and pubs.
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Lincoln Road
Lincoln RoadVisit Lincoln Road in Miami Beach for world class shops, restaurants and pubs.
Great place to walk, ride bike/scooter, and lay on the wide beach. On weekends you can see the cruise ships sail out to the Atlantic. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/rHcvt__YzYI
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South Pointe
Great place to walk, ride bike/scooter, and lay on the wide beach. On weekends you can see the cruise ships sail out to the Atlantic. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/rHcvt__YzYI
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.
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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.
Dubbed "The City Beautiful," Coral Gables is known for its tree-lined boulevards, ivy-covered mansions and historical landmarks such as the world-famous Biltmore Hotel and the Venetian Pool, both built in the 1920s. Coral Gables is located adjacent to Miami, putting it within easy reach of the Port of Miami, Miami International Airport, Miami Beach and other destinations. Within Coral Gables, one finds the shopping and dining paradise of the "Miracle Mile," the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden and many other attractions. In addition, the University of Miami is based in Coral Gables.
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Coral Gables
Dubbed "The City Beautiful," Coral Gables is known for its tree-lined boulevards, ivy-covered mansions and historical landmarks such as the world-famous Biltmore Hotel and the Venetian Pool, both built in the 1920s. Coral Gables is located adjacent to Miami, putting it within easy reach of the Port of Miami, Miami International Airport, Miami Beach and other destinations. Within Coral Gables, one finds the shopping and dining paradise of the "Miracle Mile," the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden and many other attractions. In addition, the University of Miami is based in Coral Gables.
South Beach has beautiful beaches and a Ocean Drive, where you can enjoy the sun and sun, great food and pubs, and excellent shops. I can lend you beach chairs, umbrella, and cooler for your day trip to South Beach. Check out this video to visit Miami Beach with the locals: https://youtu.be/xtf7QPIYSi8
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South Beach
South Beach has beautiful beaches and a Ocean Drive, where you can enjoy the sun and sun, great food and pubs, and excellent shops. I can lend you beach chairs, umbrella, and cooler for your day trip to South Beach. Check out this video to visit Miami Beach with the locals: https://youtu.be/xtf7QPIYSi8
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Coconut Grove
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.
Sightseeing
The New World Center, located in Miami Beach, is the home of the New World Symphony, an orchestral academy that prepares gifted musicians for distinguished roles in orchestras worldwide. The New World Symphony season runs from October to May as an event venue for live music and performing arts. The New World Center, which houses a concert hall and multiple variable rehearsal and performance spaces, was designed by architect Frank Gehry.
They have a Wallcast and Soundpark which is wonderful to see and hear.
Check out their wesite https://www.nws.edu for events.
New World Center
500 17th StreetThe New World Center, located in Miami Beach, is the home of the New World Symphony, an orchestral academy that prepares gifted musicians for distinguished roles in orchestras worldwide. The New World Symphony season runs from October to May as an event venue for live music and performing arts. The New World Center, which houses a concert hall and multiple variable rehearsal and performance spaces, was designed by architect Frank Gehry.
They have a Wallcast and Soundpark which is wonderful to see and hear.
Check out their wesite https://www.nws.edu for events.
High-quality shops, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and a theater stand along beautifully landscaped streets. Specialty-shop wares include unique jewelry, apparel, home furnishings, salons and spas. Miracle Mile, located on SW 22nd Street between Douglas and LeJeune roads in the heart of Coral Gables, boasts a well-rounded selection of stores.
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Miracle Mile
Miracle MileHigh-quality shops, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and a theater stand along beautifully landscaped streets. Specialty-shop wares include unique jewelry, apparel, home furnishings, salons and spas. Miracle Mile, located on SW 22nd Street between Douglas and LeJeune roads in the heart of Coral Gables, boasts a well-rounded selection of stores.
The Venetian Pool is an aquatic facility unlike any other in the country. It has been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world, and is still one of the main tourist attractions for those visiting the City of Coral Gables.
The pool was created in 1923 from a coral rock quarry, where much of the original coral rock was used to border and further accentuate the pool. It also features two large historic lookout towers, with a view to the City Beautiful.
Check out their website: https://www.coralgables.com/departments/CommunityRecreation/venetian-pool
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Venetian Pool
2701 De Soto BlvdThe Venetian Pool is an aquatic facility unlike any other in the country. It has been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world, and is still one of the main tourist attractions for those visiting the City of Coral Gables.
The pool was created in 1923 from a coral rock quarry, where much of the original coral rock was used to border and further accentuate the pool. It also features two large historic lookout towers, with a view to the City Beautiful.
Check out their website: https://www.coralgables.com/departments/CommunityRecreation/venetian-pool
Whether to see the architecture and landscaping, you can also enjoy a fabulous brunch and/or a round of golf. Located in the heart of Coral Gables. Step into the Biltmore Hotel to see the restaurant menu or check out their website: https://www.biltmorehotel.com/dining/19th/
If you want to golf there, check out their website: https://www.biltmorehotel.com/golf/
Biltmore Way
Biltmore WayWhether to see the architecture and landscaping, you can also enjoy a fabulous brunch and/or a round of golf. Located in the heart of Coral Gables. Step into the Biltmore Hotel to see the restaurant menu or check out their website: https://www.biltmorehotel.com/dining/19th/
If you want to golf there, check out their website: https://www.biltmorehotel.com/golf/
Brickell City Centre is a shopping and mixed-use project in Miami, Florida. It spans up to five blocks to the west of Brickell Avenue and to the south of the Miami River, in the Brickell district of Greater Downtown. Great restaurants, cafes, shopping, and people watching.
Check out their website: https://www.brickellcitycentre.com/
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Brickell City Center
701 S Miami AveBrickell City Centre is a shopping and mixed-use project in Miami, Florida. It spans up to five blocks to the west of Brickell Avenue and to the south of the Miami River, in the Brickell district of Greater Downtown. Great restaurants, cafes, shopping, and people watching.
Check out their website: https://www.brickellcitycentre.com/
The Deering Estate preserves the 1920s era Miami estate of Charles Deering, Chicago industrialist, early preservationist, environmentalist, art collector, philanthropist and first chairman of the International Harvester Company. Nestled along the coast in South Dade, the Deering Estate is a cultural asset and historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As a 21st Century museum destination for tourists and local residents, a variety of signature events, programs, tours and classes are offered throughout the year.
For more information and events, check out their website: https://deeringestate.org/
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Deering Estate
16701 SW 72nd AveThe Deering Estate preserves the 1920s era Miami estate of Charles Deering, Chicago industrialist, early preservationist, environmentalist, art collector, philanthropist and first chairman of the International Harvester Company. Nestled along the coast in South Dade, the Deering Estate is a cultural asset and historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As a 21st Century museum destination for tourists and local residents, a variety of signature events, programs, tours and classes are offered throughout the year.
For more information and events, check out their website: https://deeringestate.org/
The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, previously known as Villa Vizcaya, is the former villa and estate of businessman James Deering, of the Deering McCormick-International Harvester fortune, on Biscayne Bay in the present day Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida.
For more information, check out their website: https://vizcaya.org/
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Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S Miami AveThe Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, previously known as Villa Vizcaya, is the former villa and estate of businessman James Deering, of the Deering McCormick-International Harvester fortune, on Biscayne Bay in the present day Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida.
For more information, check out their website: https://vizcaya.org/
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is an 83-acre botanic garden, with extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees, and vines. It is located in the city of Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, just south of Miami, surrounded at the south and west by Matheson Hammock Park. Fairchild is considered one of the best botanic gardens in the world. Horticultural collections and exhibits make the experience of visiting Fairchild unforgettable through guided and self-guided tours of the Garden.
For more information and events, check out their website: https://www.fairchildgarden.org/
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler RdFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is an 83-acre botanic garden, with extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees, and vines. It is located in the city of Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, just south of Miami, surrounded at the south and west by Matheson Hammock Park. Fairchild is considered one of the best botanic gardens in the world. Horticultural collections and exhibits make the experience of visiting Fairchild unforgettable through guided and self-guided tours of the Garden.
For more information and events, check out their website: https://www.fairchildgarden.org/
Opened in 1930, it features a manmade atoll pool flushed naturally by the tide, a beach, marina and boat launch. A prime spot for kiteboarding, you can also rent kayaks and standup paddleboards from the park's concessions. For a unique dining experience, grab a table for dinner at Red Fish Grill located at the water's edge inside the park's original beach pavilion. You'll be transported to Old Florida with a menu of fresh seafood in this still unspoiled setting. Matheson Hammock is more than a park, it's home to a restaurant, nature trails, pavilions, and a sailing and boating school.
Check out this video: https://youtu.be/8Yl_iJUQH9M, or check out their website:
http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/matheson-hammock.asp
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Matheson Hammock Park
9800 Old Cutler RdOpened in 1930, it features a manmade atoll pool flushed naturally by the tide, a beach, marina and boat launch. A prime spot for kiteboarding, you can also rent kayaks and standup paddleboards from the park's concessions. For a unique dining experience, grab a table for dinner at Red Fish Grill located at the water's edge inside the park's original beach pavilion. You'll be transported to Old Florida with a menu of fresh seafood in this still unspoiled setting. Matheson Hammock is more than a park, it's home to a restaurant, nature trails, pavilions, and a sailing and boating school.
Check out this video: https://youtu.be/8Yl_iJUQH9M, or check out their website:
http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/matheson-hammock.asp
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is the home of a historic lighthouse built in 1825 and reconstructed in 1846, and is the oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade County. Visitors come to the park to sunbathe, swim and picnic on more than one mile of sandy Atlantic beachfront, currently ranked #7 on the list of "Top 10 Beaches in America" by Dr. Stephen Leatherman, aka 'Dr. Beach.' Biking and kayaking are popular activities. Anglers can throw in their lines from the seawall along Biscayne Bay for some of the best shoreline fishing in the region.
Check out their website: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/bill-baggs-cape-florida-state-park
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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
1200 Crandon BlvdBill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is the home of a historic lighthouse built in 1825 and reconstructed in 1846, and is the oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade County. Visitors come to the park to sunbathe, swim and picnic on more than one mile of sandy Atlantic beachfront, currently ranked #7 on the list of "Top 10 Beaches in America" by Dr. Stephen Leatherman, aka 'Dr. Beach.' Biking and kayaking are popular activities. Anglers can throw in their lines from the seawall along Biscayne Bay for some of the best shoreline fishing in the region.
Check out their website: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/bill-baggs-cape-florida-state-park
Crandon Park is a wonderful destination to commune with the great outdoors on beautiful Key Biscayne. The park is home to a sandy beach, golf course, tennis center, nature center and marina. You’ll find kiteboarding, stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking vendors, as well as picnic tables, cabanas and so much more! Originally, the 800-acre Crandon Park was a part of the largest coconut plantation in the country, owned by South Florida pioneer William Matheson whose name is lent to another classic Miami park, Matheson Hammock. In 1940, the Matheson family donated a large parcel of land to Miami-Dade County for a public park, and Crandon Park was born. Now, Crandon Park is open to the public year round to enjoy beautiful beaches, wildlife and world class recreational amenities.
Check out their website: http://www.miamidade.gov/Parks/crandon.asp
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Crandon Beach
Crandon BlvdCrandon Park is a wonderful destination to commune with the great outdoors on beautiful Key Biscayne. The park is home to a sandy beach, golf course, tennis center, nature center and marina. You’ll find kiteboarding, stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking vendors, as well as picnic tables, cabanas and so much more! Originally, the 800-acre Crandon Park was a part of the largest coconut plantation in the country, owned by South Florida pioneer William Matheson whose name is lent to another classic Miami park, Matheson Hammock. In 1940, the Matheson family donated a large parcel of land to Miami-Dade County for a public park, and Crandon Park was born. Now, Crandon Park is open to the public year round to enjoy beautiful beaches, wildlife and world class recreational amenities.
Check out their website: http://www.miamidade.gov/Parks/crandon.asp
Located off Rickenbacker Causeway just north of Key Biscayne, Historic Virginia Key Beach features a slew of family-friendly amenities such as large picnic/grilling pavilions, an antique carousel, kids playground and beachside cabana rentals. Take the kids for a train ride through a mini-wetland on the historic "Biscayne Virginia Rickenbacker Central" miniature railroad.After sunbathing and swimming, indulge in an idyllic stroll down the mile-long shoreline and enjoy an unobstructed view of the Atlantic. For a nature fix, explore the park's well preserved native habitats via the boardwalk and coastal hammock trails.
Check out their website: https://virginiakeybeachpark.net/
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Virginia Key
Located off Rickenbacker Causeway just north of Key Biscayne, Historic Virginia Key Beach features a slew of family-friendly amenities such as large picnic/grilling pavilions, an antique carousel, kids playground and beachside cabana rentals. Take the kids for a train ride through a mini-wetland on the historic "Biscayne Virginia Rickenbacker Central" miniature railroad.After sunbathing and swimming, indulge in an idyllic stroll down the mile-long shoreline and enjoy an unobstructed view of the Atlantic. For a nature fix, explore the park's well preserved native habitats via the boardwalk and coastal hammock trails.
Check out their website: https://virginiakeybeachpark.net/
No Name Harbor
The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in downtown Miami’s Museum Park overlooking beautiful Biscayne Bay officially opened on May 8th, 2018. The museum rests on four acres of land with four state-of-the-art buildings across a 250,000 square-foot campus that includes a world-class planetarium and aquarium.
The North Wing and West Wings provide six floors of interactive exhibitions dedicated to the ecosystem of the Everglades, the evolution of flight, human biology and more, with rooftops boasting both a lunar terrace with a telescope for stargazing and a solar terrace with an urban farm.
There are only a few institutions worldwide that have both an aquarium and a planetarium at one museum. It also marks Miami’s first aquarium dedicated to science and education.
Check out their website: https://www.frostscience.org/
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Phillip og Patricia Frost Vísindasafn
1101 Biscayne BlvdThe Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in downtown Miami’s Museum Park overlooking beautiful Biscayne Bay officially opened on May 8th, 2018. The museum rests on four acres of land with four state-of-the-art buildings across a 250,000 square-foot campus that includes a world-class planetarium and aquarium.
The North Wing and West Wings provide six floors of interactive exhibitions dedicated to the ecosystem of the Everglades, the evolution of flight, human biology and more, with rooftops boasting both a lunar terrace with a telescope for stargazing and a solar terrace with an urban farm.
There are only a few institutions worldwide that have both an aquarium and a planetarium at one museum. It also marks Miami’s first aquarium dedicated to science and education.
Check out their website: https://www.frostscience.org/
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.
Check out their website: https://www.miamiseaquarium.com/
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Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker CausewaySee 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.
Check out their website: https://www.miamiseaquarium.com/
Bayfront Park
301 Biscayne BlvdDjúpaskógur Eyja
1111 Parrot Jungle TrailZoo Miami
12400 Southwest 152nd StreetFlamingo gestastofa
1 Flamingo Lodge HwyHeimsóknarstöð Shark Valley
36000 SW 8th StRobert Is Here Fruit Stand
19200 SW 344th StKey West
Bahia Honda ríkisgarður
36850 Overseas HwyBiscayne þjóðgarður
Everglades
Barnamúseum Miami
980 MacArthur CausewayBayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne BlvdWhile keeping in mind that Key west is a 3 hour drive from Miami, I enjoy the charm of this eclectic city and there are many places to stop on the way. Here is a link you may enjoy: https://youtu.be/mhq2xC5aRn0
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Key West
While keeping in mind that Key west is a 3 hour drive from Miami, I enjoy the charm of this eclectic city and there are many places to stop on the way. Here is a link you may enjoy: https://youtu.be/mhq2xC5aRn0
Shopping
Dolphin Mall
11401 NW 12th StDadeland Mall
7535 N Kendall DrThe Falls
8888 Southwest 136th StreetSawgrass Mills
12801 W Sunrise BlvdMiami International Mall
1455 NW 107th AveFood scene
Rusty Pelican Miami Restaurant
3201 Rickenbacker CausewayBorgartillaga
Samgöngur
Miami and its many points of interest are spread out.
To get to know Miami, I suggest you rent a car. Many of its pints of interest are spread throughout the city. It is said that everything is 20 minutes away in Miami.
Samgöngur
Save on Uber
One way to save on Uber or taxis is to use the metro rail. The train will take you to downtown Miami, and from there you can hop on the smaller Metro Mover train, or hail a taxi or Uber.
Sparnaðarleiðir
Bus tours of Miami
An alternative way to see Miami is on the tour buses that you can hop on and off throughout the city.
Samgöngur
Miami bus and train services
Check out these sites for service and maps of stops.