Welcome to Miami — the sunny southern city in the sunny state of Florida. To most
people who have never taken a Miami trip, just think of Sonny Crocket and Ricardo
Tubbs in a speedboat chasing some drug dealers. Be your own judge and take a
Miami Vacation to find out what this city
really is like: a melting pot of cultures, a warm and friendly city on one of the
most beautiful spots in the world, a city of great architecture and the perfect
starting point for exploring the rich variety of sights and sounds in
Florida.

But most people think Miami
is only a city of fun and games based just on tourism.
Miami is a lot of fun,
but it is also a huge financial center of the world.
Downtown Miami has the largest
concentration of International Banks in the United States. Miami was named a Gamma
world city based on its economic importance especially towards Latin America. U.S.
Southern Command Headquarters are in Miami, also the National Hurricane Center calls
Miami home. Miami also how the highest percentage of foreign- born residents in
the world! 59% of Miami residents were born outside the US. This makes Miami one
of the most diverse cities in the world.

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Miami is also known as the capital of Latin America and the Caribbean for economic,
transportation, and cultural reasons.

When you are in Miami, one thing is sure, you will not be bored! There are too many
Miami activities to enjoy such
as going to museums, hanging out at one of many
Miami restaurants (
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or bars, and dancing until dawn at a hot nightclub.

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Memorial Weekend, you are missing
out.  Imagine BCR weekend in Daytona with class and about 100,000 more people. 
There are three main streets where all the action can be found: Ocean, Collins,
and . All three streets are within walking distance from one another. A great place
to find excellent Miami

is along the ocean — and it's well worth the money. You're always within walking
distance to the beach, of course and a Starbucks is always nearby.  Hey, did
you know you could stay in Versace's house for about $1,200.00 per night?  

The beach is beautiful, the water is very warm and the view to the bottom of
the ocean is crystal clear. You can rent an umbrella and 2 lounges for about $24
for the entire day. It's not as hot as you think it would be on the beach, however. 
It's actually hotter on the strip than on the beach. Collins offers plenty of shopping
and lots of expensive boutiques. The
Miami restaurants in the area are pretty amazing
as well and reasonably priced. Ocean drive restaurants may be a bit more expensive,
but the excellent cuisine and service is well worth the price tag.  

The Art Deco architecture in the old section of
Miami Beach alongside
the beach is impressive and worth a leisurely stroll to view its beauty.

Top Ten Miami Attractions

Biltmore Hotel – Located in the
Coral
Gables area of Miami, the Biltmore Hotel is sits on 150 acres of pristine land.
The hotel features a magnificent 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course, 10 tennis
courts, a pool, a wide variety of restaurants, and a world-class fitness center.
The Biltmore is much more than just a hotel, it is one of Miami’s star attractions.
If you plan stay at
Miami’s Biltmore Hotel the hotel features 275 guest rooms and
suites including the famous Poolside Cabana Suites. 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral
Gables FL, 33134, Ph: 800-915-1929, www.biltmorehotel.com.

The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens – Agricultural
industrialist James Deering built the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in 1916. The site
features 10 acres of formal gardens, a main house, and an historic village. This
National Historic Landmark is open to the public 364 days a year. 3251 South Miami
Avenue, Miami FL, 33129, Ph: 305-250-9133, www.vizcayamuseum.org.

Coral Castle – Some people call it The
Eighth Wonder of the World and others call it a mystery. But one thing is true about
Coral Castle – it is the most amazing sight you will see during your Miami . One
man — Edward Leedskalnin, a five-foot tall 100-pound man, built Coral Castle from
1920-1951. The amazing part is the stones that were used to build the castle weighed
several tons each. The question still remains, how did Edward Leedskalnin build
the castle alone? 28655 S. Dixie Highway, Homestead FL, Ph: 305-248-6345. Open daily
from 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
 
Bass Museum of Art – The Bass Museum of
Art is located in the center of Miami’s historic district and it has been on the
National Register of Historic Places since 1978. The museum features works by Pablo
Picasso, Juan Gris, and Julio Gonzalez as well as works by pop artists such as Andy
Warhol and Richard Linder. The exhibition schedule changes every several months
or so, so please check the website before your visit. 2121 , Ph: 305-673-7530, www.bassmuseum.org.
Admission $8.

Barnacle Historic 
– Featuring beautiful views of Biscayne Bay and Old Florida, Barnacle Historic State
Park is an excellent place to spend the day sightseeing or relaxing. Activities
and points of interest include: Miami’s oldest home complete with original furnishings,
Yoga by the Sea every Wednesday night from 6:00-7:30 p.m., and special Moonlight
concerts and dances. 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove FL, 305-442-6866, www.floridastateparks.org/TheBarnacle.

Miami Metro Zoo – The
Miami Metro
Zoo is a must see for adults and kids alike. The 740-acre zoo has 81 exhibits, 1,306
specimens, 392 inverts, 428 fishes, and 10,000-15,000 Italian honeybees. Visitors
to Miami Metro Zoo can also catch a wildlife show, attend a “keepers Talk,” go to
an “Animal Meet and Greet,” have a “Pelican Feeding Encounter,” or ride on the “Wildlife
Carousel.” Also onsite is Lake Iguana where visitors can rent a water cycle and
observe some native wildlife. Public Tram  are also available every day of
the week and weekends. 1 Zoo Boulevard, Miami FL, Ph: 305-251-0400, www.miamimetrozoo.com.

South Beach –
South Beach is Miami’s hottest
spot for nightlife, dining, shopping, and recreation. A major South Beach attraction
is the Art Deco Historic District. The buildings in the district were constructed
in the early 1900s and “they have influenced” buildings around the world. Art Deco
District Tours are available every Wednesday-Sunday. Local architects and historians
conduct the tours. The Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami FL, Ph:
305-531-3484, www.mdpl.org.

The World Exotic Museum – If you’re looking
for something different, look no further than The World Exotic Museum. This 12,000-square-foot
museum features more than 4,000 pieces of art, sculptures, artifacts, and tapestries
handpicked by 70+-year-old owner/curator Naomi Wilzig. The museum is located a few
minutes from Ocean Drive and the beach at 1205 Washington Avenue, Ph: 305-969-WEAM,
www.weam.com, info@weam.com.

Coconut Grove – Coconut Grove is South
Miami’s oldest settlement, but it is also one of Miami’s hottest places for shopping
and hanging out. While the area is considered upscale, the shops and boutiques at
the shopping village called “CocoWalk” and the “Streets of Mayfair” (228,000 square
feet of shopping and dining) attract a young crowd of
college kids and teenagers
as well as tourists. Coconut Grove is also home to several outdoor lounges, restaurants,
and bars located at Commodore Plaza. CocoWalk: 38 shops, 3015 Grand Avenue, Ph:
305-444-0777. Streets of Mayfair: 38 shops, 2911 Grand Avenue, Ph: 305-448-1700.

It might be notorious for its late-night party scene, swanky beach hotels with
steeply priced drinks and the beachgoers who wear barely-there $300 swimsuits, but
vacationing Miami-style doesn't have to cost a fortune.

From $3 beers to staying at a hostel for $14.95 a night to $7 bike

rides along the Florida Everglades, visitors looking for deals have lots of
options in the Miami area. Even now, during high season.

Lodging

If you're adventurous and on a tight budget, consider staying
in a hostel. Rooms can house three to
14 travelers,
sleeping on bunk beds, starting as low as $14.95 per person per night in an eight-bed
non-private room. Hostels in

Miami Beach include Tropics Hotel & Hostel, 1550 Collins Ave. (305-531-0361;
www.tropicshotel.com), Jazz on

South Beach Hostel, 321 Collins Ave. (305-672-2137;
www.jazzhostels.com) and South Beach Hostel,
235 Washington Ave. (305-534-6669;
www.thesouthbeachhostel.com).

For more conventional lodging, research your hotel at the one-stop shopping Web
site www.miamihotels.com.
Book a room while looking for nearby attractions, beaches and events.

Miami Beach

The Lincoln Road pedestrian mall is perfect for strolls and people-watching.
You'll find dozens of restaurants and shops, along with locals walking dogs or weaving
through the crowds on inline skates.

For a quick bite, check out Pizza Rustica (667 Lincoln Road, other
locations on Washington
Avenue), where you can get a huge slice of gourmet pizza for about $5. This is also
a great spot for club-goers looking for something to fill their stomachs after a
few drinks; it's open from 11 a.m. until 3 or 4 a.m.

At 625 Lincoln Road is a hidden gem popular with the locals. Snuggled between
two stores is the narrow, tiny bar called Zeke's Roadhouse, which boasts more than
80 bottled beers and drafts from around the world – each just $3. No hard alcohol
is sold here, and no outside food or drinks are allowed on the premises. Keep your
ID handy, because bartenders check it with each purchase. No ID, no beer.

If you prefer to spend your time on the sand, the beach is within walking distance
(and free, unless you rent the pricey beach chairs). On your stroll, check out the
art deco architecture and ritzy hotels. Or snap some pictures at the Casa Casuarina
mansion where fashion designer Gianni Versace once lived (it's now a luxury hotel)
at 1116 Ocean Drive.

A drink at a trendy hotel bar on the beach – the Delano, Setai, Shore Club, Gansevoort
– can cost up to $15, but you might just run into a celebrity. Owen Wilson was spotted
at the Delano while filming “Marley & Me” with Jennifer Aniston. She reportedly
spent time at the Mandarin Oriental.

Many restaurants in South Beach and other touristy areas automatically add a
tip (usually 15-18 percent) to the bill.

Art

The
Miami
Art Museum – 101 W. Flagler St., www.miamiartmuseum.org – has a unique collection
of different cultural traditions of South Florida. Adults pay $8, seniors $4, free
for children under 12 and students with ID; free to all on the second Saturday of
each month. Also on second Saturdays, galleries and studios in the Wynwood Art District
offer free wine (or beer) on a gallery walk, 7-10 p.m. The Wynwood galleries are
open other days as well.

A short cab ride away, in the heart of Miami about a mile from downtown, is Vizcaya
Museum & Gardens – 3251 S. Miami Ave., www.vizcayamuseum.com. Built by agricultural
industrialist James Deering in 1916, the landmark property includes a main house
filled with treasures from around the world, a walkway lined with fountains and
foliage, 10 acres of formal gardens and a hardwood hammock overlooking Biscayne
Bay. Admission is $15; $6 for ages 6-12; 5 and younger, free.

Not far, in the Miami suburb of Coral Gables, is Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
– 10901 Old Cutler Road, www.fairchildgarden.org – with an extensive collection
of rare tropical plants. Stop by its veranda restaurant or garden cafe, or spend
the afternoon drinking tea here. Adults pay $20; seniors $15; ages 6-17, $10; 5
and younger, free.

Entertainment and food

Transit
Lounge in the downtown area – 729 SW First Ave.;
www.transitlounge.us – hosts several local
bands during the week that play Latin and funk music. A drink is about $6; open
late (5 a.m.). If you get tired of dancing, sit along the walls adorned with paintings
done by area artists and play that favorite game from childhood, Connect Four.

Calle Ocho, or Eighth Street, hosts Viernes Culturales or Cultural Fridays the
last Friday of every month. The art and street festival spans four blocks lined
with more than a dozen galleries, restaurants blasting Latin music and cigar shops
– some offering free drinks and appetizers. Stages are set up for live music. Organizers
say the Latin festival attracts more than 10,000 people to the heart of Little Havana.
Dancing and cigar smoking are encouraged.

While on Calle Ocho, don't miss the Cuban food and coffee at
Little
Havana's famed Versailles Restaurant, 3555 SW Eighth St., a required stop for
vote-seeking politicians.

Nature

The best way to see South
Florida's alligator-infested waters is riding an airboat through the Everglades.

Everglades Alligator Farm (www.everglades.com)
is about 35 miles south of
Miami
in Homestead, while

Everglades Safari Park (www.evsafaripark.com)
is about 15 miles west on the Tamiami Trail. Both places offer a chance to experience
Florida's river of grass up close. You can even take a picture holding a baby alligator
or watch an alligator show. The adventure, airboat and all, costs about $23 at each
for adults, $15 or less for children. Both Web sites offer printable discount coupons.

Shark Valley Tram Tours (www.sharkvalleytramtours-
.com) in Homestead rents bikes for $7 an hour. A 15-mile nature trail through the
northern region of Everglades National Park takes two to three hours. If you'd rather
rest your feet, a two-hour guided tram ride with wildlife viewing and a stop at
the Shark Valley observation
tower for a panoramic view of the

Everglades costs $16.25; $15.25 for seniors; $10 for ages 3-12. The fee for
car entry to Everglades National Park is $10, good for seven consecutive days, or
$5 per person on foot, bike or motorcycle. Details:
www.nps.gov/ever.

Transportation

Miami lacks comprehensive public transportation, but there are
economical ways to get around. You can't miss the big blue Super

Shuttle vans from the airport to the beach and Miami hotels, about $22 plus
tip. The Tri-Rail is a convenient,
affordable way to
navigate the region, with stops including area airports, Fort Lauderdale, Delray
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West Palm Beach. One-way fares are $2-$5.50, all-day $4 weekend fare. Taxis
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ride from the airport
to the beach can cost about $30-$35.

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