Long famous for its 800 buildings designed in the distinctive architectural style of the 1930s, the historic Art Deco District in South Beach encompasses one square mile of Miami Beach. Beginning on 5th Street, it includes Washington, Collins and Ocean Drive. Many of its buildings are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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On the National Register of Historic Sites, this is the oldest home in Dade County. The Ralph Middleton Munroe House was built in 1891, on the bayfront in Coconut Grove. It is one of the few places where visitors can find a trace of the once enormous Miami Hammock and learn about life in Miami in the 1800s.
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The treasures of Bill Baggs State Park include one of the most constantly ranked top-10 beaches in the United States, an historic lighthouse, biking and hiking trails, an informal beachfront restaurant and solitude.

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On northern Key Biscayne, laid-back Crandon Park features a two-mile (3.2-kilometre) beach – rated in America’s top 10 – and the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center.

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This first-class marina is near spectacular fishing and artificial reefs. Boat launching ramps, boat rentals, charter fishing, diving expeditions and commercial slips are available.

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A lush 1.4-million-acre (570,000-hectare) ecosystem that supports hundreds of species of animals and birds, including alligators, crocodiles, manatees, storks, turtles and bald eagles. This shallow, slow-moving, grassy river provides the bulk of South Florida’s water supply. Boat tours, air boats and helicopter rides are available to get a closer look.
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The 83-acre (34-hectare) Fairchild Tropical Garden is the largest tropical botanical garden in the continental United States. As one of the world’s pre-eminent centres for botanical research, it is a lush oasis of orchids and vines, flowering trees and ferns, including 11 lakes and lily ponds, and a 2-acre (0.8-hectare) rain forest.
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This is a small enclave of old houses, built from 1907 to 1920, that are reminiscent of old South Florida, with its collection of Spanish-style buildings of clapboard, stucco and coral rock. Surrounding specialty shops sell antiques and books, vintage clothing, gems and the work of local artists.
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One of South Florida’s oldest attractions and home to more than 1,200 exotic birds and animals. Located on Watson Island, its features include a Japanese Garden, an Everglades exhibit, a petting zoo, a baby bird nursery, Jungle Theatre and the trained Parrot Show.
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First settled by Cuban exiles some 40 years ago, Little Havana is a vibrant, 30-block neighbourhood whose clubs attract aficionados of Latin American food, music and dancing. Once a month, Cultural Fridays offer an evening of art shows, antique sales, folkloric groups and cigar-making demonstrations.

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One of the country’s finest wild animal parks, and its only subtropical one. Within its 290 acres (117 hectares) of jungle, grassland and forest, 900 rare and exotic creatures roam free, including white tigers, giraffes, zebras and real komodo dragons.
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With a focus on natural history and cosmic mystery, the museum is full of hands-on exhibits. It offers plenty to occupy both children and adults, including daily shows in the planetarium.
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For a wonderful day of family fun, visit the Miami Seaquarium. In a park overlooking Biscayne Bay, the Seaquarium offers dolphin and killer whale shows, exhibits and educational presentations. Flipper Lagoon The Flipper Dolphin Show takes place at the Flipper Lagoon, filming location of the 1960s television show. The Atlantic bottlenose dolphins jump, spin, tail-walk and flip, all choreographed to music. Killer Whale and Dolphin Show The centrepiece of the Seaquarium is the Whale and Dolphin Stadium, home to the killer whale Lolita and her Pacific white-sided dolphin companions. Be aware: spectators often come out drenched with spray, but they love every soaked second. Golden Dome Sea Lion Show The Golden Dome landmark is home to the Sea Lion Show. Throughout the day, guests may also enjoy the Sea Lion Exhibit, where they can encounter a playful California sea lion. Feeding sessions throughout the day. Top Deck Dolphin Show The Top Deck Dolphin Show features Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Guests brave the "splash zone" for a closer look. Keep your eyes open: you might be able to spot a baby dolphin! The Top Deck Dolphins can be viewed anytime throughout the day, from above and below the water.
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The Mediterranean-style Metro-Dade Cultural Center in downtown Miami, located in the oldest area of the city, consists of the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, the Miami Art Museum and an art-filled branch of the Miami-Dade County Public Library. An Old World-style tiled plaza links the trio of cultural resources and offers a peaceful respite from the downtown bustle. The 3-acre (1.2-hectare) complex is a focal point of downtown.
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A 20-acre (8-hectare) garden of botanically correct Amazonian jungle that provides a comfortable habitat to more than 500 primates – from baboons to chimpanzees and orangutans, as well as lesser-known species.
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World-famous Ocean Drive is one of the busiest thoroughfares in Miami Beach. Ocean Drive runs north-south, paralleling the beach, from 15th Street to South Pointe Drive. It is famous for beautifully restored Art Deco hotels, trendy cafés, nightclubs and, of course, the beach.
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Incorporating John and Johanna Bass’s donated art collection, the Bass Museum of Art was established in 1963. The museum was Miami’s first public building to exhibit artwork, and was designed to preserve the symmetry of the formal gardens of Collins Park. Now the centrepiece of the city’s historic district, the building was placed on the National Register in 1978.
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Built in 1922 by Charles Deering (brother of James, who built Vizcaya), the Deering Estate includes a Mediterranean Revival coral house, where visitors can see paintings, tapestries and antiques. The estate also features a 150-acre (61-hectare) stand of pine rockland forest and 130 acres (53 hectares) of bayside mangroves and salt marsh.
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Located next to the Miami Metrozoo, this is home to 30 of the great locomotives and plush sleeping cars of the railroad’s golden era. One is the magnificent Ferdinand Magellan, a 1928 Pullman specifically built for U.S. presidents, and the only railcar to be a designated National Historic Landmark.
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With art from the 20th century through to the present, the Miami Art Museum (MAM) aims to engage the public. MAM’s collection of international art reflects the cosmopolitan make-up of Miami, highlighting connections between diverse groups.
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Children can see the largest sand castle in Florida, a TV studio, an ocean odyssey, an everglades park, a cruise ship, a music studio and more. The museum offers interactive exhibits and programs adapted for children of all ages to play together, learn, imagine and create.
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Designed to resemble a typical country Italian villa as it was 300 years ago, the house was built between 1914 and 1916 and was the grandest construction project every attempted in Florida. Filled with furnishings, paintings and decorative fine arts dating from the 15th to the 19th centuries, the 70-room house is visited by nearly 300,000 people annually, and is a National Historic Landmark.
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Located in the heart of historic Miami Beach, within easy walking distance of the world-famous Art Deco hotels. Its fascinating collection of objects from the modern era (1885–1945) focuses on how art and design shape and reflect the human experience.
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The park is 95% underwater, and features rainbow-coloured coral reefs which may be explored by glass-bottom boat, canoe, snorkelling or scuba diving excursions. Or walk along the mangrove-tangled shoreline of Convoy Point, which is frequented by bald eagles, peregrines and manatees.
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This park, established in 1963, was the first undersea park in the United States. It was established to protect and preserve the only living coral reef in the continental United States. Combined with the adjacent Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, the park encompasses 178 nautical square miles (611 square kilometres) of coral reefs, mangrove swamps and seagrass beds.
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Located in the heart of trendy Coconut Grove, this open-air, multi-level shopping and entertainment complex is a sophisticated and festive melting pot of international music, eateries and stores. There are 40 brand-name and independent shops, which stay open almost as late as Coco Walk's many restaurants and clubs.

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This eight-block pedestrian mall in South Beach is one of the most popular shopping areas in all of Miami, featuring an attractive combination of outdoor cafés, boutiques, art galleries and theatres. It is also home to Miami's New World Symphony.
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Located a short distance from the Hotel, this shopping area offers a mix of casual and upscale restaurants, bars and shops including Grimpa (a Brazilian-style steakhouse), Blue Martini, Rosa Mexicano, The Oceanaire and others.
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Coral Gables is synonymous with quality and elegance, and the Village of Merrick Park reinforces this image of luxury. You'll find flagship stores Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom, as well as 115 world-class shops, including Gucci, Hugo Boss, Loro Piana, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Artefacto, Diane Von Furstenberg and Façonnable.
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Home to Miami's famed basketball team, the Miami Heat. The futuristically designed 20,000-seat arena also hosts concerts and events throughout the year.
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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts establishes and develops cultural programmes providing the opportunity for audiences to experience South Florida’s various cultures.
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The Coconut Grove Playhouse is South Florida's largest not-for-profit theatre. The playhouse is recognized nationally for a tradition of innovative productions. It presents international, national and regional premieres on the Main Stage and in the more intimate Encore Room Theater.
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