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Discover Places to Go and Things to Do
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Miami, FL
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Miami's astounding cultural diversity is apparent from the moment you set foot on its soil and hear the rise and fall of a dozen different languages being spoken. It is a vacation spot, a refugee camp, a 24-hour party and a secluded desert island, all at once. The diversity and uniqueness shines through as you wander through the many different districts, which make up Greater Miami.
Miami Beach When talking about Miami, the beach is the best place to start. In the 1940s, when vacationers began to arrive, Miami Beach was the center of the action. Although years have passed and times have changed, the beach remains a perennial hot spot. Enormous luxury resorts such as Fontainebleau and Eden Roc rise majestically against the skyline. Shops and restaurants line the streets...and who could forget the miles of white sand beach!
South Beach Once home to a number of retired citizens and starving artists, South Beach has now risen to international fame as a popular vacation destination. Every block is packed with restaurants, bars, shops, and—of course—dance clubs, each trendier, more glamorous and cutting-edge than the last. One could spend days soaking in the sights and sounds of South Beach .
Miami Beach When talking about Miami, the beach is the best place to start. In the 1940s, when vacationers began to arrive, Miami Beach was the center of the action. Although years have passed and times have changed, the beach remains a perennial hot spot. Enormous luxury resorts such as Fontainebleau and Eden Roc rise majestically against the skyline. Shops and restaurants line the streets...and who could forget the miles of white sand beach!
South Beach Once home to a number of retired citizens and starving artists, South Beach has now risen to international fame as a popular vacation destination. Every block is packed with restaurants, bars, shops, and—of course—dance clubs, each trendier, more glamorous and cutting-edge than the last. One could spend days soaking in the sights and sounds of South Beach . Take a walking tour along  Ocean Drive or down Lincoln Road, where beautiful people come out to play. Whether it's three in the morning or three in the afternoon, there is bound to be plenty to do.
Bal Harbour Located on the northern end of Miami Beach, Bal Harbour is the most exclusive neighborhood in Greater Miami. Luxury resorts sit serenely amid the lush foliage and palatial homes. No visit to this district is complete—or even begun—without a visit to the Bal Harbour Shops . Versace , Louis Vuitton , Fendi and Prada are just a few of the fashion houses that have retail outlets in this shopping center. Plenty of fine dining can be found in Bal Harbour. Don't be surprised if you have a hard time finding fast food.
Downtown Miami Although primarily a business district, there's lots to see and do downtown. Tour the design district between Northeast 36th and 41st Streets, or check out the museums in the Metro-Dade Cultural Center . Shoppers will delight in the Bayside Marketplace with its retail shops, an open-air crafts market, a half dozen restaurants and a pier. The Port of Miami is just next to Bayside, where you can easily find a boat to take you on a tour around the bay.
Coral Gables Coral Gables is a gated enclave crisscrossed by canals, just a few minutes' drive from Downtown Miami. This small, tree-lined village is home to many of Miami's most famous attractions, including the Biltmore Hotel , Venetian Pool and Miracle Mile . Excellent shopping and dining can be found on the Miracle Mile as well as on the side streets surrounding it.
Coconut Grove Although this bustling district is one of the oldest in Miami, it seems to just be hitting its prime. Full of energy and creativity, the Grove is as busy as South Beach, but in a different way. Instead of attracting models and body builders, it draws in artists, writers and patrons of the arts. There are hundreds of fabulous shops and restaurants crammed within this small area, most of them located on the CocoWalk or on the Streets of Mayfair . The Coconut Grove Playhouse is one of the best live theater venues in the southeastern United States.
Key Biscayne It is located just over the Rickenbacker Causeway, but it might as well be a thousand miles away. Things are different on this peaceful tropical island. The pace slows down. People are friendly and matter of fact. If the marvelous white sand beaches and varied leisure sports aren't enough reason to go, consider the prospect of kissing a dolphin at the Miami Seaquarium !
Little Havana This area is located west of Brickell Avenue, and runs along the thoroughfare known as Calle Ocho (Southwest 8th Street). Many refugees from Cuba have settled here, along with natives of Colombia, Guatemala, Puerto Rico and other Latin American countries. It is in this district that you can enjoy authentic salsa music, indulge in a complete Cuban meal for under USD10, or try a steaming cup of shockingly strong café cubano in an outdoor cafe.
West Miami West Miami is a quieter, more residential area. It is spread out and is almost impossible to sightsee without a car. Hialeah and Miami Lakes, two residential communities, are located in this area. Miami International Airport is also situated here along with Hialeah Park Racetrack .
North Miami/Aventura While it may be slightly out of the way, Aventura is easy to reach even without a car, thanks to the shuttle buses that run regularly from the major downtown hotels to the Aventura Mall . The mall is well worth a day trip, as it boasts over 250 shops, restaurants and attractions. This district is also home to dozens of excellent restaurants, many of them specializing in "Floribbean" cuisine.
Broward County While Broward County is not officially a part of Miami, it might as well be—it's less than a half hour away. The thriving art community of Hollywood, the outlets at Sawgrass Mills and, last but not least, the decadent little town of Fort Lauderdale are a few possible destinations in Broward. The pace is slightly more relaxed than in Miami, but people are here to have fun, make no mistake about it. Enjoy the shops on Las Olas or dine in a restaurant that has its own private boat dock for guests traveling by water.
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By Editor's Choice
4 days
This 4-Day family adventure takes you to two Top US Destinations. Lots of activities, adventures and fun, in the city and at the beach.
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By Ingrid
7 days
Celebrate the start of a great life together by vacationing at one of the Top US Destinations! Miami, Florida has a wonderful array of activities, from nature to culture, that allows couples to relax one day in leisure & be adventurous the next.
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47 people reviewed Miami (1-20 out of 47)
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at 1:10AM October 26, 2009
The weather was awesome. HOT! Its a perfect place to party with da girls..⥠Nikki Beach was Fantastic all the islands are awesome scary when it rains tholol....Ethan remember the $99 special? LMAO Good Times!!!
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at 8:10PM October 7, 2008
Quite a few nice touristy things to do in Miami. Not a bad city... but it didn't knock my sox off.
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at 8:46PM May 28, 2008
Vaya caballero!!! Los cubanos en la Florida son un trip!
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at 3:02PM May 28, 2008
Crazy, crazy, humid and fun place to be.
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at 9:20AM October 17, 2009
Nice beaches.
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at 10:50AM December 7, 2008
used to be nice place to be
lived in the area
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at 1:59AM November 12, 2008
good for brain-candy crap, and nice beaches...avoid all the clubs, people and you are golden
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at 2:10PM September 14, 2008
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at 7:30PM July 25, 2008
South Beach, Baby!!! Club Rolexx and Tootsies ROCK!!!!
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at 5:30PM July 21, 2008
Wow what can I say I love this city. They have everything the sun and the beach!!!
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at 11:00AM July 18, 2008
bien cooooollllllll
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at 12:20PM July 3, 2008
Yeah...white sandy beaches and the smell of sun tan lotion.
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at 5:03AM June 23, 2008
Loved Miami better than LA, but the actual beach at South Beach kinda sucked. Apart from the actual beach, reminds me a little of the Gold Coast, but better! Best thing we did was a roadtrip down the keys.
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at 5:10PM June 7, 2008
I'm really looking forward to getting back to South Florida one of these days... Miami Beach is great. Feels fake, but it's great.
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at 2:59PM May 31, 2008
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at 1:24PM May 29, 2008
Brandi's birthday trip
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at 12:27PM May 29, 2008
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at 10:55AM May 29, 2008
Doesn't everybody have to go check this place out at least once?
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at 10:46AM May 29, 2008
I have been to Miami. It's a great city!
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at 8:51AM May 29, 2008
Crazy me.. i wasn't happy to go there..
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