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| Miami Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Miami Beach Architecture Miami Beach Architecture Bryan Thomas 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. 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, cafes, or bars, and dancing until dawn at a hot nightclub. Now, if you haven't taken a Miami trip for 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 Washington. All three streets are within walking distance from one another. A great place to find excellent Miami hotels 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 vacation. 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 Park Avenue, Ph: 305-673-7530, www.bassmuseum.org. Admission $8. Elian Gonzalez’s House – Who could forget that heartbreaking scene that took place in the home of Elian Gonzalez’s relatives on April 22, 2000. Federal police, were forced to remove Elian by force in order to return the child to his father in Cuba. The home, now a shrine, can be photographed on Sundays from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 2319 N.W. 2nd Street at N.W. 23rd Avenue, Little Havana. Cost: Free. Barnacle Historic State Park – 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 Tours 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. Contributors December 04, 2006 change by waterfalls (2 points) August 17, 2004 change by angie_p (1 point) February 28, 2006 change by allumzahai (1 point) May 31, 2008 change by mcburton _________Sights Edit This photo Miami has so many sights that you may have to extend your Miami vacation for a week or two to enjoy just a few of the amazing sights this gorgeous city has to offer. Miami is filled with art deco architecture, famous museums and art galleries, pristine parks, zoos, national historic sites, monuments, and more. Continue reading through the listings to find out more about Miami's top sights. Contributors May 31, 2008 change by mcburton Display all or display just: Hotspots Parks, Gardens and Zoos Streets general Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] Coconut Grove Edit This 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, more.. type: Streets World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: Totally Wheelchair Accessible tel: 305-444-0777 address: 3015 Grand Avenue Bass Museum of Art Edit This photo 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. Admission $8. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: 2121 Park Avenue tel: 305-673-7530 accessibility: Totally Wheelchair Accessible openingHours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., closed Mondays url: www.bassmuseum.org. The Lemming Theatre Edit This photo This venue in miami has a wide range of music from ska to punk, classical to country, indie to metal, and emo to techno. Whatever it is you can think of they play. Bands from all over come to rock out here, and if you havn't heard it here well then contact the venue and complain. They are very open to anything and love all that is music to anyone. Check this place out and go to the website for more information on showtimes, directions, and booking! type: general World66 rating: [rate it] zipcode: 33127 email: acrysolis@rock.com address: 2013a N Miami Ave url: www.lemmingtheatre.com tel: 305-815-4060 Cuban Museum Incorporated Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 214 Giralda Ave tel: 305-529-5400 Holocaust Memorial-Miami Beach Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 1933 Meridian Ave tel: 305-538-1663 Barnacle Historic State Park Edit This 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. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] address: 3485 Main Highway,Coconut Grove FL tel: 305-442-6866 url: www.floridastateparks.org Gold Coast Railroad Museum Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 12450 SW 152ND S tel: 305-253-0063 Black Heritage Museums Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 15801 SW 102ND Ave tel: 305-252-3535 Miami Seaquarium Edit This See sharks and dolphins, sea lions and seals. Learn about manatees and eels. Check out sharks and crocodiles. Come face to face with world-famous stars Lolita the Killer Whale, TV’s Flipper, and Salty the Sea Lion. In this 38-acre tropical island paradise, anything is possible. Whales and dolphins fly while exotic birds stroll by. Included general admission with the Go Miami Card, a multi-attraction pass that allows you to choose from over 40 different attractions and tours to visit in Miami and can be purchased in 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 day increments. http://gomiamicard.com/ type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 305-361-5705 openingHours: Daily, 9:30 am–6:00 pm. Last admission is at 5:30 pm url: www.miamiseaquarium.com address: 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami Miami Art Museum Association Incorporated Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 101 W Flagler St tel: 305-375-3000 Historical Museum-Southern Fl Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 101 W Flagler St tel: 305-375-1492 South Beach Edit This 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. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 305-531-3484 url: www.mdpl.org address: he Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami FL Miami Metro Zoo Edit This 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 Tours are also available every day of the week and weekends. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: Totally Wheelchair Accessible tel: 305-251-0400 openingHours: Open 365 daya a year from 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. url: www.miamimetrozoo.com address: 1 Zoo Boulevard, Miami FL __________Getting Around Edit This Many deeply discounted tickets for your Miami vacation plop you down in the shimmering new terminal at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport ( www.fortlauderdaleinternationalairport.com). It's a great airport and there are plenty of rental car agencies, shuttle buses, taxis, and limos ready to whisk you into Miami. These are more expensive, but definitely more convenient, than the two hour drive public bus. There's a regular Metrobus service between the airport and downtown Miami and Miami Beach. You can also take a Metrobus to the Greyhound station at the airport. From there Greyhound makes the 20-minute journey to the downtown station several times a day. www.miamidade.gov/transit If you're over 25 and have a major credit card, the easiest way to get to Miami Beach, Coral Gables, or Miami, and explore it, is to rent a car. Some of the rental agencies offer an hourly rate with no minimum charges. But be prepared; driving in Miami is not a day at the beach. Watch out for lots of traffic, extremely aggressive drivers, and lots of construction zones. Metro-Dade Transit's buses and the metro cover a healthy amount of the city. The 'Omni Metro-mover' and 'Government Center Terminal' in downtown Miami are the main bus depots. Using the metro is an excellent way to get an inexpensive tour of the downtown area. www.miamidade.gov/transit The Metrorail is a heavy rail system with one line running through downtown Miami and then connecting with Tri-Rail Metro-mover and the Metrobus at the Government Center in the southern part. Tri-Rail is a commuter rail system that runs between three counties: Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach. The double-decker trains are a marvel of cleanliness and at least for the time being they're very cheap. _________Getting There Edit This If you're planning a Miami vacation, you don't have to worry about getting there. Just about every airline on the planet makes frequent trips to Miami's airports, so all you have to do is pick a day and time to head out on your Miami trip. While most people travel to the city by air, some may decide to take other forms of transportation. Continue reading through the listings to learn about traveling to Miami by land, air and sea! Contributors May 31, 2008 change by mcburton [Add Global transport mode] Getting to Miami by Air Edit This By Air there are two Major Commercial Airports for travel to Miami: Miami International ( www.miami-airport.com) and Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport ( www.fortlauderdaleinternationalairport.com). Ft. Lauderdale Airport is farther away from Downtown Miami and Miami Beach but ticket prices tend to be cheaper flying into Ft. Lauderdale. But if you are not planning to rent a car a taxi from Ft. Lauderdale to Downtown Miami or Miami Beach can run up to around $65. Miami International Airport is used more as an International Gateway. more.. type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] Miami by Rail Edit This There is only one way of getting to Miami by rail which is Amtrak. Amtrak has daily trips to Miami. If you want to take your own car from the Northeast but don't want to drive too much you can take the auto train from Washington D.C. to Sanford FL, which is right by Orlando FL, and then take the Florida Turnpike right into Miami. The auto train will carry you and your car from DC to Sanford. type: By Rail World66 rating: [rate it] Driving to Miami. Edit This Driving to Miami is very simple. Driving in Miami is not. I-75 will take you to Ft. Lauderdale where you can connect to I-95 or US-1. I-95 will take you right into Downtown Miami. I-195 will take you into Miami Beach. US-1 will take you through the local parts of Miami into Downtown and than into Carol Gables and South Miami. US-1 will continue on until Key West. The Florida Turnpike also goes into Miami. type: By Road World66 rating: [rate it] The Ports. Edit This As many know domestic sea travel is not very popular in the United Staes. The only ferry service in Miami is to the Bahamas. Miami does have the largest Crusie Ship Port in the World. And Port Everglades which is 20 miles north of the Port of Miami is also one of the largest cruise ships ports in the world. Both ports also rank in the top in cargo. type: By Sea World66 rating: [rate it] __________Day Trips Edit This Most people will spend their entire Miami vacation in the city without even considering the numerous side trip opportunities the region has to offer. From massive national parks to grand hotel resorts, there's much to see and do just outside the city of Miami -- you just have to know where to look! Continue reading through the listings to learn about some of the most popular Miami day trips. Contributors May 31, 2008 new by mcburton [Add Day Trip] Everglades National Park Edit This Located less than 30 miles from Miami is Everglades National Park. The park covers around 1.5 million acres and you will find four visitor information centers throughout this massive park. Some of Everglades National Parks most exciting activities include: animal watching (lots of birds and alligators), camping, boating, kayaking and canoeing, fishing, scenic hiking and biking trails, and a variety of tours. Tours include Shark Valley Tram Tours and Everglades National Park Boat Tours. Everglades National Park is open 365 days a year and it’s four visitor centers include: more.. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.nps.gov address: Homestead Florida Coral Gables - The Biltmore Hotel Edit This Located in the Coral Gables area of Miami, the Biltmore Hotel is situated on 150 acres of land and it features an 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 overnight, which is a very good idea if you want to enjoy the hotel to the fullest, the hotel features 275 guest rooms and suites including the famous Poolside Cabana Suites. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 800-915-1929 url: www.biltmorehotel.com address: 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables FL, 33134 Fort Lauderdale Edit This Only a short 30 to 45 minute drive away, Fort Lauderdale is an excellent place to play for the day or to spend a night. Major attractions include: the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District, Sawgrass Recreation Park, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, the Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum, Flamingo Gardens, the African-American Research Library & Cultural Center, The Museum of Discovery & Science, and the Billie Swamp Safari, to name a few. Located less than 30 miles from Miami, Fort Lauderdale is easily accessible by car (via I-95 North), bus or train. more.. World66 rating: [rate it] url: ci.ftlaud.fl.us address: Fort Lauderdale _________Beaches Edit This Miami beach Miami beach The good problem with Miami beaches is that its beaches characteristics are as varied as the city's population. There you can find a beach for swimming, socializing, serenity, for family, seniors, gays, or even a beach to make you forget you're in the city. But rest assured whatever kind of beach vacation you're looking for, you'll find it either in Miami Beach or Key Biscayne, which is half an hour outside of Miami Beach. Whenever on the beach, you get a nice view from the shoreline because you look back to Ocean Drive and there you go having a sight at the Art Deco architecture. Next to the beach is a paved strand where rollerblades, bicycles, and scooters have access. The beach is also great for Volleyball, ball games and playing Frisbee. In case you hungry, it is preferable to walk back to Ocean Drive look at menus in restaurants and easily see what you prefer. I prefer to eat on Ocean Drive since it seems part of the south beach experience, but you can get quick snacks and drinks at beach stands. _______Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This i No matter what kind of late night Miami activities or entertainment you are looking for during your Miami vacation, you will most definitely find it in this sexy city. Bars, cafes, clubs with music ranging from Salsa to Jazz, films, and super hot nightclubs -- and that's only the beginning of an exciting dive into Miami's nightlife. There's quite a lot to choose from in Miami. If you're looking for the really upscale all night, all out experience, you want South Beach. Collins, Washington, Ocean Drive and Lincoln are where it's at. And don't forget to actually go to the beach while you're on South Beach. The gorgeous blue water is hard to beat. But you may not want to bring the kids; it's a topless beach, but be prepared to see just about anything. The Design District, back on the mainland (most easily accessed by I-195 before you get to the beach) is full of art galleries in warehouses and plenty of interesting things to do. Stay on the main roads, this isn't the best part of town -- not that anywhere in Miami is. A favorite for tourists and college students alike is Coconut Grove. CocoWalk has a movie theater, restaurants, and shops. Here, the clubs close at 2 AM; this is for the laid-back partygoer. The Grove is south of Downtown Miami. Bayside is just along US-1 on the mainland but facing the bay. It features the Hard Rock Cafe (where bands often play), some shopping and other restaurants. This is yet another good place to go if you're looking to chill. Continue reading through the listings to find out where to go in Miami on any given night of the week! Contributors August 17, 2004 change by angie_p June 01, 2008 change by mcburton Display all or display just: Bars & Cafes Clubs and dancing Concerts Dancing Pubs Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Entertainment place] The Lemming Theatre Edit This This venue in Miami has a wide range of music from ska to punk, classical to country, indie to metal, and emo to techno. Whatever it is you can think of they play. Bands from all over come to rock out here, and if you havn't heard it here well then contact the venue and complain. They are very open to anything and love all that is music to anyone. Check this place out and go to the website for more information on showtimes, directions, and booking! type: Concerts World66 rating: [rate it] zipcode: 33127 email: acrysolis@rock.com address: 2013a N Miami Ave url: www.lemmingtheatre.com tel: 305-815-4060 ClosingTime: Closes when everyones all rocked out... Coco's Lounge Living On-Edge Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: 1430 NW 119Th St tel: 305-688-5005 Iguana Cantina Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: 3390 Mary St Fl 3 tel: 305-443-3300 Murphy's Law Irish Pub Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 2977 Mcfarland RD tel: 305-446-9956 Opium Garden Edit This Beautiful Decor - Music could've used some help. Way toooo many out dated songs. No cover if you arrive before 11pm and you're a girl. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] tel: (305) 531-5535 address: 136 Collins Ave El Rincon Del Feeling Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: 6868 W Flagler St tel: 305-263-6363 Duffy's Tavern At The Crossing Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 13067 SW 112Th St tel: 305-382-1516 Martini Bar Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 3390 Mary St Fl 3 tel: 305-444-5911 Club Pink Pussycat South Edit This i type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: 3900 NW 36Th St tel: 305-633-4000 Cafe Iguana Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 8505 Mills Dr tel: 305-274-4948 Los Recuerdos Taberna Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 12548 8th St tel: 305-220-5714 Caribbean Discoteca Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: 3084 NW 7Th St tel: 305-642-0066 Club 45 Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: 4545 NW 7Th St tel: 305-442-6369 Thunder Alley Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: 88Th St tel: 305-933-9003 Fat Kats Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: 8505 Mills Dr tel: 305-274-8090 Ohio Bar Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 6051 SW 8th St tel: 305-364-2992 Safari Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 7005 Biscayne Blvd tel: 305-762-756 Paraiso Bar Ii El Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 4241 W Flagler St tel: 305-567-187. El Bruzos Bar Edit This Great Place! type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 1042 W Flagler St tel: 305-324-6474 Cafe Nostalgia Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 2212 SW 8Th St tel: 305-541-2631 Marine Liquor Bar Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 1417 NW 17th Ave tel: 305-325-1829 Rose Bar Edit This The Rose Bar is a glamorous and sophisticated space with upholstered rose-colored walls, and custom Venetian chandeliers. It is the perfect spot for a drink and quiet conversation, and the ideal perch for lobby people-watching. Cocktail service is offered in a relaxed setting, from the Lobby Lounge to the outdoor terrace. A light food menu is also available. type: Pubs World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 305 672 2000 url: www.delano-hotel.com address: 1685 Collins Ave SkyBar Edit This Spread througout the intense, electric, cobalt blue walls, fountains and pergolas, Skybar Miami Beach matches any mood and entertainment at any time within the deeply sensual background of the colorful tropical gardens. type: Pubs World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 305 695 3100 url: www.shoreclub.com address: 1901 Collins Avenue _________Things to do Edit This You won't have any problems at all finding plenty of things to do during your Miami vacation. What you will have a problem with is deciding what to do first! With so many beaches, parks, museums, and historic sites, you will have something exciting to do each and every day of your Miami trip. You can hang out at sexy Miami Beach and people watch or you can go biking through Shark Valley in the Everglades National Park. Whatever you decide to do, is up to you -- so continue reading to check out some of the top things to do in Miami! Contributors May 31, 2008 new by mcburton [Add Activity] Everglades National Park Edit This Located less than 30 miles from Miami is Everglades National Park. The park covers around 1.5 million acres and you will find four visitor information centers throughout this massive park. Some of Everglades National Parks most exciting activities include: animal watching (lots of birds, alligators, turtles and more), camping, boating, kayaking and canoeing, fishing, scenic hiking and biking trails, and a variety of tours. Tours include Shark Valley Tram Tours and Everglades National Park Boat Tours. Everglades National Park is open 365 days a year and it’s four visitor centers more.. type: Hiking World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 305-242-7700 url: www.nps.gov address: Everglades National Park, 40001 State Road 9336 Barnacle Historic State Park Edit This 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 type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] address: 3 Golf and Tennis at the Biltmore Edit This Located in the Coral Gables area of Miami, the Biltmore Hotel is situated on 150 acres of pristine land. The hotel features an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course, 10 tennis courts, a pool, 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. type: Tennis World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 800-915-1929 url: www.biltmorehotel.com address: 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables FL Miami Beach - South Beach Edit This South Beach features excellent swimming conditions, numerous walking trails, volleyball courts, watersports rentals, and beach chair and umbrella rentals. Considered one of Miami's sexiest beaches, South Beach is also a great spot for people watching. Entrance is through the park at 1 Washington Avenue. The beach is located at the southern tip of South Beach. type: Going to the Beach World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 305-673-7714 url: www.miamiandbeaches.com Lake Iguana at Miami Metro Zoo Edit This 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 Tours are also available every day of the week and on weekends. type: Rowing and Canoeing World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 305-251-0400 url: www.miamimetrozoo.com address: 1 Zoo Boulevard, Miami FL Bike Miami Edit This Biking in Miami can be a blast especially if you know the best trails and places to go. Some of the top places in Miami to bike include: Everglades National Park/Shark Valley, which is considered Miami’s most scenic bike route; South Beach (www.bikemiamibeach.com); Coral Gables, and Coconut Grove, to name a few. For excellent views of the city and a workout you will never forget, try the Rickenbacker Causeway. Contact Key Cycling for bike rentals for Rickenbacker Causeway, Ph: 305-361-0061, www.keycycling.com. type: Spa and Sauna World66 rating: [rate it] |
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Miami è un'importante città degli Stati Uniti, situata sulla costa sud-orientale dello stato della Florida. Miami e l'area urbana che la circonda si trova tra il fiume Miami, la baia di Biscayne, le Everglades e l'Oceano Atlantico. Considerando unicamente il numero di abitanti che si trovano all'interno dei suoi confini amministrativi, è la seconda città della Florida, ma l'area urbana nel suo complesso è di gran lunga la più popolata dello stato. Miami è il capoluogo ed il principale centro della contea di Miami-Dade. Miami fu fondata ufficialmente come città il 28 luglio 1896, con una popolazione di circa 400 abitanti. Nel 1940 vi risiedevano già 172.172 persone. Secondo il censimento del 2000, la città aveva una popolazione di 362.470 abitanti, mentre la vasta area metropolitana ne contava in totale oltre 2 milioni. Nel 2005, la popolazione registrata dall'U.S. Census Bureau è salita a 382.894 abitanti. L'esplosione demografica di Miami negli ultimi anni è stata determinata dall'immigrazione, sia dall'estero che da altre città degli Stati Uniti. A Miami sono presenti molte etnie ed è forte l'influenza delle grandi comunità latino-americane e caraibiche di lingua spagnola e creola. L'importanza della regione come centro finanziario e culturale internazionale ha elevato Miami alla condizione di World City. Essendo uno snodo dei legami culturali e linguistici tra Nord America, Sud America e Caraibi viene anche chiamata "la capitale delle Americhe". Due vascelli della Marina degli Stati Uniti sono stati denominati USS Miami, in onore alla città.
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[modifica] Storia anticaL'origine della parola Miami è incerta. Una delle possibili radici potrebbe essere un'espressione dei nativi americani per indicare l'acqua dolce. La zona è, infatti, ricca d'acqua. Un'altra teoria è che il nome provenga dal lago Mayaimi (ora denominato Lago Okeechobee, che significa l'acqua grande), chiamato così per la tribù Mayaimi, che un tempo abitava sulle sue rive. I nativi americani occuparono la regione di Miami circa 10.000 anni fa e negli anni della colonizzazione europea, con la tribù Tequesta, controllarono la parte più meridionale della Florida. Ponce de Leon fu tentato inizialmente di occupare la zona intorno al 1500, ma i suoi uomini non poterono difendere il territorio contro i bellicosi nativi, di conseguenza si spostarono a nord in una zona più scarsamente popolata. Per la maggior parte del primo periodo coloniale, la zona di Miami fu visitata soltanto occasionalmente dagli Europei.
[modifica] L'insediamento americanoNel 1566 Pedro Menendez de Avilés ed i suoi uomini riuscirono a stabilire un insediamento nel territorio dei Tequesta e l'anno successivo costruirono una missione alla foce del fiume Miami. Nel 1743 gli spagnoli costruirono un forte e molti coloni edificarono le loro case e fattorie lungo il corso del Miami e sulla Biscayne Bay. Durante gli anni successivi molti avventurieri dalle Bahamas furono attirati nella Florida del sud dalla caccia ai tesori delle navi che affondavano lungo la barriera corallina delle Isole Keys e della costa. Contemporaneamente dal nord arrivarono gli indiani Seminole. Nel 1830, Richard Fitzpatrick acquistò la terra sul fiume Miami ed impiantò con successo una piantagione in cui coltivò canna da zucchero, banani, mais e vari tipi di frutta tropicale. Fort Dallas fu costruito nella piantagione di Fitzpatrick nella parte nord del fiume. Miami si trasformò in una zona di guerra durante la Seconda Guerra Seminole e molti dei residenti non indiani erano i soldati di stanza a Fort Dallas. Fu la guerra indiana più devastante nella storia americana e causò la perdita quasi totale della popolazione. Dopo che nel 1842 la Seconda Guerra Seminole si concluse, il nipote di Fitzpatrick, William English, ristabilì la piantagione a Miami, pianificò di costruire il villaggio di Miami sulla riva sud del fiume e riuscì a vendere molti lotti di terreno. La Terza Guerra Seminole (1855-1858) non fu distruttiva quanto la seconda, nondimeno rallentò lo sviluppo della Florida sudorientale. Alla conclusione della guerra, alcuni dei soldati si stabilirono a Miami, mentre i Seminole rimasero nelle Everglades. Nel 1890, soltanto una manciata di famiglie aveva fatto di Miami la propria casa. Nel 1891 Julia Tuttle, una ricca donna di Cleveland, acquistò una vasta piantagione di agrumi nella zona e cercò di convincere il magnate delle ferrovie Henry Flagler, ad espandere la sua linea ferroviaria, la Florida East Coast Railroad, verso sud, ma questi rifiutò l'offerta. Nel 1894, tuttavia, la Florida fu colpita da un rigido inverno, che distrusse tutti i raccolti di agrumi nella parte nord dello Stato. Fortunatamente Miami fu risparmiata e gli agrumi della signora Tuttle si trasformarono negli unici reperibili sul mercato quell'anno. Scrisse di nuovo a Flagler, persaudendolo a visitare la zona: alla fine del suo primo giorno di visita giunse alla conclusione che Miami era pronta per espandersi. Inizialmente molti cittadini volevano chiamare la città Flager, ma Henry Flager li convinse che non avrebbe dovuto chiamarsi con il suo nome. Così il 28 luglio 1896, fu fondata la città di Miami con 444 abitanti (243 di cui erano bianchi e 181 neri). Nel 1900 la popolazione era salita a 1.681 persone, nel 1910 a 5.471 e nel 1920 a 29.549.
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Lo skyline di Miami
Lo sviluppo di Miami fino alla seconda guerra mondiale fu esponenziale: all'inizio degli anni '20, le autorità legalizzarono il gioco d'azzardo e non applicarono mai troppo rigidamente il Proibizionismo, questo fece si che migliaia di persone emigrassero a Miami dal nord degli Stati Uniti, generando una crescita nell'edilizia che non aveva precedenti. Alcuni edifici furono rasi al suolo dopo meno di dieci anni dalla loro costruzione per far posto a nuove e più grandi opere architettoniche. Questo boom speculativo e la realizzazione di nuove strutture iniziò a rallentare quando la quantità di materiale da costruzione causò il sovraccarico del sistema di trasporto locale. A volte le navi da carico finivano in secca, bloccando il porto. Alla fine il trasporto soffocò ed il sindaco impose l'embargo su tutte le merci in ingresso, tranne che alle derrate alimentari. La bolla economica collassò definitivamente nel 1926 con l'arrivo del Grande Uragano di Miami e con la Grande Depressione negli anni successivi. Alla metà degli anni '30 fu costruito il quartiere Art Deco di Miami Beach e con l'inizio della seconda guerra mondiale, il governo degli Stati Uniti, approfittò della posizione strategica della città per costruire centri di addestramento, punti di rifornimento e stazioni per le comunicazioni. Alla fine del conflitto, molti degli uomini e delle donne di stanza a Miami vi si stabilirono definitivamente, spingendo la popolazione fino alla soglia dei 500.000 abitanti.
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Distruzione dell'uragano Andrew
Miami gode di un clima tropicale con estate particolarmente piovosa ed esposta, tra il primo giugno e il 30 novembre, al rischio di uragani. I mesi invernali sono invece caratterizzati da una minore piovosità e da temperature medie massime intorno a 24°C e minime di 16°C. Durante questa stagione si verificano più o meno frequentemente e con intensità diversa, più ondate di aria fredda che non trova ostacoli orografici nella sua discesa verso sud con minime che possono scendere anche ben sotto i 10°C e massime sui 15°C anche a queste latitudini(tali eventi durano 1-2 giorni nella stragrande maggioranza dei casi). Si tenga conto che le minime record per Miami sono state di ben 30°F cioe -1°C registrate in tali situazione. La neve, nei record ufficiali della città, non è mai comparsa ma il 19 Gennaio 1977 cadde solo a poche decine di km.
[modifica] L'afflusso immigratorioA seguito della rivoluzione del 1959 che destituì il la sanguinaria dittatuta filoamericana di Fulgencio Batista, la quale aveva ridotto Cuba a "bordello" degli Stati Uniti, e portò Fidel Castro al potere, gli "esuli" cubani cominciarono ad arrivare in Florida in massa. In realtà si trattava di coloro che con la dittatura di Batista e con gli americani avevano intrattenuto stretti rapporti. Inoltre, approdarono in Florida numerosi galeotti, incoraggiati da Castro a lasciare Cuba. Nel solo 1965, più di 100.000 cubani arrivarono con i voli della libertà, effettuati due volte al giorno, fra L'Avana e Miami. Molti dei fuggitivi erano membri delle classi medie, che al loro arrivo negli Stati Uniti avevano perso quasi tutti i loro averi. La città accolse gli esuli, molti dei quali si stabilirono nel quartiere di Riverside, che da allora prese il nome di Little Havana. La comunità ispanica cominciò a diventare predominante e lo spagnolo ad essere la lingua più comune. Negli anni fra il 1960 ed il 1970, la Procura Generale era solita garantire dei permessi speciali (chiamati parole) ai cubani che entravano nel paese, ai quali dopo almeno un anno di permanenza sul territorio americano, veniva assegnato il permesso di soggiorno permanente (la green card). Nel 1980 Miami fu protagonista del più grande esodo della storia americana: un'unica flottiglia di piccole imbarcazioni approdò sulle rive della Florida trasportando 150.000 esuli provenienti da Cuba. Negli anni '80 Miami ha visto un incremento di immigranti da altre nazioni ed in particolar modo da Haiti. Nel 1990 la presenza degli haitiani è stata riconosciuta con l'aggiunta della lingua creola alle schede elettorali. Nel 1994, per prevenire altri esodi di massa, l'amministrazione Clinton annunciò un significativo cambiamento nella politica americana: gli esuli intercettati in mare non sarebbero stati accolti negli Stati Uniti, ma presi in custodia dalla Guardia Costiera e portati presso le istallazioni militari americane di Guantanamo e Panama. Nei primi otto mesi del 1994, oltre 30.000 cubani e più di 20.000 haitiani furono portati nei campi d'accoglienza fuori dagli Stati Uniti ed in seguito rimpatriati. Nei secondi anni '90 Stati Uniti e Cuba firmarono degli accordi tesi a normalizzare il flusso migratorio fra i due paesi: si ottenne l'ufficializzazione della nuova politica americana nei confronti dei rifugiati e l'impegno da parte di Cuba a fermare le eventuali imbarcazioni dirette in Florida e a non perseguire i rimpatriati. Gli accordi con il governo cubano diedero origine anche alla politica del piede bagnato-piede asciutto, che permette agli esuli cubani che riescono ad arrivare sulla terra ferma, di avere il permesso di soggiorno. L'atmosfera latina di Miami ha reso la città una delle più popolari per i turisti e gli immigranti di tutto il mondo ed è diventata la terza porta d'ingresso agli Stati Uniti, dopo New York e Los Angeles. La maggior parte delle comunità europee d'immigranti sono recenti e sono per buona parte composte da persone di alto reddito, che vivono a Miami solo una parte dell'anno. Miami ospita la più ricca comunità italiana degli Stati Uniti, molto attiva nella moda e nella produzione di barche. Senza contare le persone di origine italiana (circa 300.000) sono circa 45.000 coloro che, nati in Italia, risiedono nella maggiore città della Florida. Miami ha uno dei maggiori consolati italiani negli Stati Uniti ed è una delle quattro destinazioni statunitensi dell'Alitalia. Comunemente si pensa che gli immigranti di Miami siano soprattutto ispanici e caraibici, ma ospita anche le più grandi comunità immigrate finlandesi, francesi, sudafricane degli Stati Uniti e tra le più grandi israeliane, russe e turche.
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L'uragano Andrew
Negli anni '80, Miami si è trasformata nel più grande punto di transito della cocaina proveniente dalla Colombia, dalla Bolivia e dal Perù. Di nuovo, la geografia ha svolto un ruolo importante: Miami era il porto degli Stati Uniti più vicino ai paesi produttori e la fece diventare la meta più logica per i narcotrafficanti. L'industria della droga introdusse miliardi di dollari a Miami, che furono reinvestiti rapidamente nell'economia locale. Autosaloni di lusso, hotel a cinque stelle, condomini residenziali, nightclubs alla moda ed altri segni di ricchezza apparirono ovunque in città. Con il denaro, arrivò un'ondata di crimini violenti che durò per tutti gli anni '90 e che solo all'inizio del ventunesimo secolo è cominciata a diminuire. Un ispirazione cinematografica classica è il film del 1983, Scarface. La popolare serie televisiva Miami Vice, che aveva per protagonisti due agenti infiltrati della narcotici della polizia di Miami, ha reso l'immagine della città il paradiso tropicale più glamour d'America. Il successo della serie ha cominciato a ridisegnare l'industria dell'intrattenimento a Miami e la città rimane un esempio nella moda, nel cinema e nella musica. Negli anni '90, vari fatti di cronaca hanno avuto per protagonista la Florida del sud: guerre alla droga, rapine ed omicidi a danno dei turisti, l'uragano Andrew, l'assassinio di Gianni Versace e nel 2003 le trattative per la costituzione dell'FTAA (Zona di libero scambio delle Americhe).
[modifica] EconomiaData la relativa vicinanza con l'America latina, Miami è diventata la base per i rapporti con il sudamerica per molte società multinazionali, come American Airlines, Cisco, Disney, Exxon, FedEx, Microsoft, Oracle e Sony e molte grandi aziende hanno la loro sede principale nei dintorni di Miami, tra le quali Burger King, DHL e Norwegian Cruise Line. L'aeroporto internazionale ed il porto di Miami sono fra i più trafficati punti d'ingresso al territorio americano, in particolar modo per le merci provenienti dal sudamerica e dai caraibi. Inoltre il centro di Miami ha la più alta concentrazione di banche internazionali degli Stati Uniti. Nel 2003 ha ospitato le trattative per l'FTAA (Zona di libero scambio delle Americhe) ed è la principale candidata a diventarne la sede definitiva. Anche il turismo è una risorsa di rilievo per il bilancio della città: le spiagge di Miami sono note in tutto il mondo ed il quartiere Art Deco di South Beach, con i suoi locali notturni, è considerato uno dei più glamour del pianeta. Miami nel 2000 è stata teatro della più importante azione legale promossa negli Stati Uniti, nella quale migliaia di fumatori malati di cancro della Florida ottennero lo sbalorditivo verdetto di risarcimento di 145 miliardi di dollari a danno delle cinque più grandi aziende americane produttrici di tabacco. Secondo un'indagine dell'U.S. Census Bureau, nel 2002 Miami era la città con il più alto tasso di povertà degli Stati Uniti, con il 31% dei suoi abitanti che viveva con un reddito inferiore alla soglia di povertà americana. Nel 2004 Miami è risalita in questa classifica, collocandosi comunque al terz'ultimo posto davanti a Detroit ed El Paso.
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I locali notturni di Ocean Drive
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Miami inoltre ospita ogni anno al Dolphins Stadium l'Orange Bowl, una delle quattro finali nazionali riservate ai campionati studenteschi di football americano.
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