If you can dream it, you can find it. But even if you can't, you know, buy it, the window-shopping and people-watching are pretty great, too. The wine list, which, among other offerings, includes 25 sparkling vintages, is hefty.
But the real draw here is the setting. Though it sits on a tranquil sweep of sandy beach, this pristinely restored lighthouse gives a glimpse into a tumultuous side of South Florida's history. The regal lighthouse, now defunct, tells stories of nautical adventures, Caribbean slave smuggling, and strife with Native American tribes. A knowledgeable park ranger conducts half-hour tours giving details about the monument's history as the oldest structure in Dade County, having been built in , twenty years before Florida became a state.
When visiting make sure to wear comfortable shoes , as climbing the steps to the top is a mini-workout. Just be sure to book online; tickets must be purchased in advance. Sponsored by Florida International University and run through the Jewish Museum of Florida, this look at the history of the Jewish people and Jewish culture in Miami begins at the museum itself, a historic former synagogue. Small groups first watch a short video presentation and then get a look at some of the main artifacts if you're interested in the museum itself, you can return later.
Then begins a minute walk around a block radius, with stops at various significant buildings such as the Lord Balfour Hotel. The tour is a great palate cleanser for the decadence and glitz of Miami Beach. With an aquarium, a planetarium, and two science galleries, this distinguished destination is always busy, but it's big enough to accommodate even the largest rainy-day crowds. Though the exhibitions are just as interesting to adults as they are to kids, the Frost Museum is definitely a family-friendly place.
Designed by Morris Lapidus, the architect behind The Fontainebleau hotel, the strip maintains a fun, Miami Modern MiMo style of the past, but with more than fashionable shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes. But the mall doesn't close down when the shops do. The restaurants and bars keep Lincoln Road buzzing into the wee hours. Originally known as The Monastery of Our Lady, Queen of the Angels, this ancient monastery, a true architectural wonder, started life in the year —in northern Spain.
It was eventually purchased by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, who had each structure dismantled, stone-by-stone, packed into more than 11, crates, and shipped to New York. They spent nearly two years relocating and rebuilding the structure in North Miami.
South Beach, the quintessential Miami experience, is a public beach that's free and open to everyone. It's also easily accessible by foot, though the most scenic part is the southernmost section, via Lummus Park , which runs along Ocean Drive from 5th to 15th streets.
Because it's been used as a backdrop for just about every movie and TV show set in Miami, you'll feel that everything on South Beach looks familiar, including the kiosks where you can rent lounge chairs and umbrellas.
If you wait until the late afternoon around 4 p. Pictures don't do the Venetian Pool—one of the most beautiful public pools in the world—justice, but trust us: it's worth the trip to Coral Gables just to experience the complex in person. Experience true wilderness with a variety of hikes, scenic drives and guided tours available in Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve. Whether you enjoy a quiet, palm-shaded oasis or the energy of popular see-and-be-seen sands, Miami serves up a variety of beaches for all interests.
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