When heading to a city as popular as
this it pays to know your way around
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we're highlighting some of the most
interesting vibrant and exciting areas
of neighborhoods and parks in and around
Miami Miami Beach the Magic City can be
a bit overwhelming to the uninitiated
most people have heard about the iconic
areas we'll be talking about today but
understanding how they actually fit
together is a different story entirely
as many of the most popular areas are
actually districts or neighborhoods
within larger but equally well-known
ones case in point
though a few outsiders realize it Miami
Beach is technically a city in its own
right occupying both natural and
man-made barrier islands and separated
by the city of Miami by Biscayne Bay
Miami Beach actually encompasses a
number of the area's districts and
neighborhoods we'll be discussing today
this is actually where many people will
want to spend the majority of their time
particularly Sun seekers and those
looking for the classic Beach vacation
South Beach Miami Beach can effectively
be broken down into three sections North
Beach mid Beach in South Beach North
Beach is the least touristy skewing more
residential it's slower paced and more
diverse mid Beach is much like its name
suggests a transitional point that is
nonetheless worth a visit especially the
fi'in a district all that being said
South Beach which like the name suggests
occupies the southernmost section of
Miami Beach is where most visitors are
going to be headed hidden with good
reason South Beach or so B for short
begins south of Dade Boulevard and is
the cultural and nightlife hub of Miami
Beach the streets are packed with
restaurants bars clubs and retailers and
the area is very pedestrian and bike
friendly if you're looking for that
Miami Beach energy is depicted in pop
culture this is where you'll find it the
Art Deco historic district last but most
certainly not least in our Russian
nesting doll that began with Miami Beach
is this area of architectural wonder and
school charm the Art Deco historic
district which encompasses Miami's
famous ocean drive is one of the biggest
draws to South Beach second only perhaps
to the shoreline itself bordered by the
Atlantic Ocean
sixth Street Alton Road Dade Boulevard
and Collins canal this beautiful
district is home to 960 historic
buildings making it the highest
concentration of structures in the Art
Deco style found anywhere in the nation
the South Beach area first experienced a
development boom in the 1920s the Art
Deco movement taking off in the 30s
today the distinctive architectural
style gives the historic district a
vintage feel
making the nightlife feel like not just
a party but one that takes travelers
back in time downtown Miami though
technically limited to the central
business district downtown Miami has
come to encompass the entirety of the
city center under the umbrella of the
Greater downtown Miami area this
includes the arts and entertainment
district the historic district and the
government center downtown Miami proper
is a unique blend of old and new
skyscrapers from various decades sharing
the same space it not only makes for an
interesting skyline but also allows
visitors to trace the city's history of
development of growth though it lagged
in the 80s the area has made a major
comeback as a cultural hub in no small
part thanks to the opening of various
museums modern bars nightlife
destinations and music venues also be
sure to check out Bayfront Park a thirty
two acre public urban park perfect for a
relaxing stroll day or evening Brickell
just south of the central business
district separated by the Miami River
lies Brickell one of Miami's busiest
trendiest
and most important neighborhoods once
upon a time Brickell was the
Millionaire's Row of Miami home to a
wide assortment of opulent mansions in
private homes over the decades however
the mansions have been replaced with
high-rises as it's slowly but surely
taken over as the city's central hub of
all things business it's actually the
most densely populated and
fastest-growing neighborhood in the city
earning it the nickname Manhattan of the
south if you've got the cash stay in one
of the luxury hotels or visit
destination restaurants like Zuma comodo
or uber kitchen-table shopaholics will
definitely want to check
Brickell city center a veritable
shopper's paradise Little Havana looking
to get away from the beach for a bit but
fine dining
upscale cocktail bars and modern
architecture aren't really your thing
Little Havana is the answer
home to a substantial Cuban population
Little Havana is the place to go for
great music and even better food at a
fraction of the price of the more
upscale eateries you find in Brickell or
downtown Miami a cultural center known
for its festivals cultural days and
parades Little Havana is a guaranteed
good time people from all across Latin
America
similarly seem to have been drawn to the
neighborhood making the area's cultural
offerings notably diverse in short the
neighborhood is big in terms of
personality but it's also one of the
warmest and most inviting parts of Miami
Southwest 8th Street that are known as
Calle Ocho is the heart of Little Havana
so much so that it's sometimes used to
refer to the entire neighborhood
Everglades National Park before
continuing our tour of Miami let's take
a short trip outside the city to
appreciate some of the unique
surrounding natural beauty the
Everglades National Park covers one and
a half million acres and this protected
portion of tropical land is the largest
of its kind in the country receiving
anywhere between 500,000 to 1 million
visitors each year here you can take a
walk along the end hinga trail climb the
observation tower to get a bird's-eye
view of the pristine wilderness bike
through the Pinelands or even go out by
boat or kayak and possibly spot some of
the local wildlife up-close given its
massive size Everglades National Park
could keep you busy for your entire
vacation but given that it's
conveniently located within an hour of
Miami
it makes for a perfect day trip Coral
Gables technically Coral Gables is its
own distinct city with a population of
approximately 50,000 people but located
just four miles from the Miami
International Airport and a 20-minute
drive to the heart of downtown or 30
minutes to South Beach it really just
feels like a part of Miami known as the
city beautiful Coral Gables lives up to
its reputation the streets are lined
with trees and gorgeous homes and the
entire city is very pedestrian friendly
here you'll find the fairchild tropical
botanic garden the iconic venetian pool
Coral Gables farmers market the
uncle miles shopping street museums and
countless other reasons to visit Key
Biscayne and Crandon Park Key Biscayne
is an island off the coast of Miami
connected to the city by the
Rickenbacker Causeway while the
neighboring islands that make up Miami
Beach have been heavily developed large
sections of Key Biscayne remain
protected space and even the middle
section which is home to the town of Key
Biscayne maintains a more modest less
developed laid-back charm recent years
have seen the construction of some
condos and hotels but even so the vibe
remains distinct the southernmost third
of Key Biscayne is dedicated to Bill
bags cape Florida State Park while
Crandon Park occupies a large portion of
the north the latter is an urban park
with various spaces for activities not
to mention Crandon Park Beach which is
easily one of Miami's best Coconut Grove
Miami's oldest neighborhood the
extremely walkable Coconut Grove has a
distinctly bohemian and more relaxed
vibe to it
that being said come nighttime you will
never be at a loss for something to do
the bars and lounges still know how to
party it's been described as quote an
artist village in the jungle and even as
Coconut Grove continues to develop the
abundance of greenery makes it so that
this holds true even against the
onslaught of modernity this area has a
lot of character something that becomes
instantly apparent as you wander its
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