Miami

819 Northwest 2nd Avenue

Built by Geder Walker, this theater was opened in 1913 and was a major African-American entertainment destination until the 1960s. Performers from Count Basie to BB King to Aretha Franklin have performed there.

4400 Rickenbacker Causeway· Expensive

This 38-acre tropical island paradise features marine shows and marine life exhibits. Expect to stay around 2-3 hours touring the large aquarium. 10 minutes from downtown Miami and directly adjacent to Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden.

1111 Jungle Island Trail· Moderate

Formerly Parrot Jungle, it's a lush tropical garden that features animal shows and exhibits. Animal encounters are available for an additional charge.

3485 Main Highway· Cheap

One of the oldest homes in Dade County, built in 1891 on the shore of Biscayne Bay. Offers a glimpse of Old Florida during The Era of the Bay. Situated on the shore of Biscayne Bay, this was the home of Ralph Middleton Munroe, one of…

3251 South Miami Ave

Pseudo-Italian estate built by James Deering, of the International Harvester fortune. Includes a main house filled with art and furnishings and ten acres of gardens on Biscayne Bay.adults,children 6-12.

Calle Ocho and 15th Ave

A small park at the intersection of Calle Ocho and SW 15th Ave, named in honor of Maximo Gomez, the commander of the Cuban troops during its War of Independence in the late 19th century.

Calle Ocho and SW 13th Ave.

The median along this boulevard is home to many statues and monuments, including an eternal flame burning in memory of the Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961, a statue commemorating Bay of Pigs brigade member Nestor 'Tony' Izquierdo, a large…

301 Biscayne Blvd

This park has two amphitheaters (one large and a one smaller) and hosts live performances. This park also has memorials for the astronauts who perished in the Challenger spaceship accident, former president John F.

1508 SW 8th St

A prominent Art Deco landmark on Calle Ocho, airing movies subtitled in Spanish.

An island community, attached to Brickell by a pedestrian friendly bridge. It is home to the famed Mandarin Oriental hotel. Strollers along Brickell Key often spot one of the many giant iguanas that make the island their home.

near Bicentennial Park

In addition to Miami Heat (an NBA team) games being played here, this arena has hosted several awards shows in its past such as the MTV Video Music Awards (twice). Several concerts are also held here. Call box office for ticket information.

Little Havana

One of the newer stadiums in Major League Baseball, loanDepot Park opened in April 2012 as Marlins Park at the former site of the Orange Bowl as the new home of the renamed Miami Marlins.

Streets of downtown Miami. People from around the world flock to Miami every March for its notorious Ultra Music Festival. It’s a three-day and -night festival that includes the most famous DJs in the music industry.

MetroMover to College-Bayside station

Shopping, dining, and special boat tours of surrounding islands, including the island where celebrities live.

34 NE 11th St

Voted best U.S. club at the IDMA 2011 Awards. Known for its Saturday nights. There are multiple rooms with different genres of music in each room so you can choose from a wide variety.

in Little Havana, a lively, family-friendly neighborhood, and begin a guided edible journey through one of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods. Learn about traditional, rustic Cuban cuisine by tasting your way through the must-visit street in the…

Taking place during the second Saturday of each month, this is an evening of art, dining, cocktails and other events in the Design District.

A festival that consists of ten events along the course of ten days during the weeks of late February and early March. The Kiwanis club of little Havana (little Cuba) hosts this festival full of music, international foods, concerts…

A South Florida landmark that hosted live theater from 1956-2006. It is closed and awaiting restoration.

3501 SW 8th St

A prominent gathering place and political forum for the Cuban-American community. The desserts here are delicious.

2927 Biscayne Blvd

This place may appear to be a small hole in the wall restaurant but it is extremely well maintained and upkept and usually has a short wait for a table. They also offer take out and delivery. This venue is very popular.

SW 8th St

Cuban. The flagship restaurant of a small chain of Cuban restaurants (including one location at Miami International Airport). The majority of staff speak limited English but menus are available in English and Spanish.per person, per meal.

1503 SW 8th St

This "only in Miami" scoop shop, creates artisanal gourmet ice creams and tropical fruit sorbets in Cuban and Latin American inspired flavors. Flavors include Guava, Mamey, Mango and Key Lime Pie ice creams.

1414 Brickell Ave

A very popular Argentinian-style restaurant and bar. There is a variety of casual and fine dining options.

2057 SW 8th St· Moderate

An excellent Cuban sandwich shop that also has good coffee and milkshakes.

3300 Southwest 27th Avenue

This luxury hotel has a charming, Italian villa-like ambience that takes its cue from nearby historic mansion, Villa Vizcaya. With abundant roses, soaring ceilings, commanding Venetian stucco columns, a grand fireplace, sleek marble floor…

3000 Florida Avenue

Blending New York influences with the tropical vibe of Miami, the iconic Mayfair Hotel & Spa - poised in hip Coconut Grove - unveils a new layer of haute with the opening of rooftop Cabana One Lounge & Pool Club and famed New York…

500 Brickell Key Dr

From the Mandarin Hotel Group. This is considered the most luxurious (and expensive) of them all. The facilities are top notch and so are the staff (depending on when you go, their turnover is way higher than it should be for a luxury…

in the Brickell business district· Expensive

Has a large pool deck at the seventh-floor lobby level with a view of Biscayne Bay. This hotel takes more on an arty approach to impress you, having some rare paintings and the decor to go with it.

located in Coconut Grove· Expensive

The hotel's 12-story tower sits on Sailboat Bay. The hotel's 120 one- and two-bedroom suites all have bay or city views. While this hotel's past as a bastion of the Miami criminal underworld and artistic demimonde is the stuff of legend…

100 Chopin Plaza

5-star hotel. 641 rooms and 34 suites, offering views of the skyline and Biscayne Bay. 66,000 square feet of meeting space, including 30 meeting and conference rooms.