Miami Area Tourism
Miami is perhaps best known for South Beach and its luxurious beachfront filled with high-end hotels, trendy clubs and sidewalk cafes. In addition to the glitz and glamour of South Beach, there are other Miami gems to discover.
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Art Deco district
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According to National Geographic's website, Miami's Art Deco district has 800 structures built between 1923 and 1943. The district runs along Ocean Drive between 5th Street and 17th Street. Lummus Park, located at Ocean Drive and 7th Street, usually has musicians singing and playing guitars or bongos.
Key Biscayne
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Key Biscayne is a seven-mile-long barrier island located just south of South Beach. It has multiple beaches and the Miami Seaquarium, which is 38-acre tropical paradise with skyline views of Miami. Manatees, killer whales, sea lions and sea turtles are all housed in the aquarium. Guests also have the opportunity to swim with dolphins.
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, Fl 33149
305-361-5705
miamiseaquarium.com
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Little Havana
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Little Havana is the heart of Cuban culture in Miami. The neighborhood spans mostly from 12th Street and 17th Street on Calle Ocho or Southwest 8th Street. The neighborhood has an outdoor, live music stage next to Miami Dade College's Tower Theater. The names of Cuban and Hispanic celebrities are embedded in the sidewalks of the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame.
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