MIAMI
The sunny city on the Atlantic coast of southeastern Florida is known as much for its beaches, shopping, dining and nightlife as it is for its role as a major player in the finance, culture, commerce, media, entertainment and arts sectors. More than 400,000 call the chic city home. From the Art Deco architecture to the sometimes-eyebrow-raising antics of South Beach, Miami has it all.
GETTING THERE
A recent $6.2 billion upgrade added a new terminal and a fourth runway, making Miami International Airport (MIA) easier to transit. An adjacent Miami Intermodal Center is still in the works; once completed, the center will connect all terminal passengers to public transportation. Blue cabs service the airport area for $10–14; yellow cabs take passengers elsewhere. A 20-minute trip to South Beach will run around $32. The Airport Flyer runs from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. every 30 minutes, transporting passengers to Miami Beach for $2.35.
GETTING AROUND
In addition to taxis and rental cars (recommended), the Metrorail, Metrobus and Metromover are available. Metrorail covers 22 miles and 22 stations, Metrobus operates more than 90 routes, and the Metromover is a 4.4-mile tram looping the downtown. A $2 Easy Card is one ride, a daily pass is $5, and a weekly one is $26. The South Beach Local covers Miami Beach, running every 12–20 minutes for about 25 cents per trip. The trolley system is complimentary and makes three loops.
TOP ATTRACTIONS
Miami Design District
Once a pineapple grove, the area underwent a Renaissance in the 1920s when a number of high-end design showrooms moved into the area, where they remain today. The district is also home to a number of art galleries featuring internationally acclaimed artwork and artists.
South Beach
Quintessential Miami, the area is known not only for the beaches but also for the shopping and nightlife. Nikki Beach Club is a popular mainstay in the area. Along the area’s Ocean Drive, visitors can experience the Art Deco design style Miami is known for. This district houses some 800 Art Deco buildings from the 1930s and ’40s.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Situated on Biscayne Bay, this European-style palace was built in the early 20th century by James Deering, Chicago businessman and Europhile. Today the building houses numerous works from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Art Basel Miami Beach
A sister festival to the one in Switzerland, Miami annually welcomes art from more than 150 galleries from the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Art Deco Weekend Festival
For more than 25 years, this festival has celebrated the era from 1925 to 1945 with tours, lectures, films, music and more, sponsored by the Miami Design Preservation League.
South Beach Wine & Food Festival
Each year the world-class wine, spirits and food tasting includes dinners, beachside barbecues, Champagne brunches and much more.
RESOURCES
For more information, visit miamibeaches.com
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