A guide to the city's beauties
Miami is often associated with its tropical climate, pristine beaches, and endless ocean. However, the city offers much more than just beach relaxation. Miami is rich in diverse attractions that every tourist should visit.
When planning a trip to Miami, it's important to consider the time of year. The summer months from May to November can be hot and humid, which some may find uncomfortable. However, during this time of year, the ocean is particularly warm, perfect for swimming and water sports. Winter months in Miami are cooler, making it an ideal season for exploring city attractions.
American Butler, your travel and leisure agency in the USA, is ready to help you discover the history and uniqueness of Miami. We have compiled a list of recommended places and attractions in Miami that are definitely worth a visit.
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Scenic Districts of Miami
The city of Miami itself is quite large, so the authorities divided it into several small towns.
- 01. City of Miami, framed from the east by Biscayne Bay. The city airport and the famous downtown are located in this large area.
- 02. City of Miami Beach, which houses most of the famous beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, famous hotels, trendy clubs and good restaurants. Biscayne Bay separates it directly from Miami, which can be crossed by several bridges.
- 03. Separately, in Miami Beach, South Beach, which is considered the main area for tourists, stands out. Many clubs, whose members are famous politicians and artists, are located in the area. A large number of shops and a variety of restaurants for visitors distinguish it from other areas. Here you can always rent a yacht or a car for trips in order to view the existing beauties from water or land.
- 04. Sunny Isles Beach, traditionally considered a Russian area and located north of Miami Beach.
- 05. Aventura District, home to the fifth-largest shopping center in the US, Aventura Mall.
Miami architecture
What are some of the attractions in Miami and significant places? True connoisseurs of architectural excellence should visit several buildings in Miami. Of particular note is Villa Vizcaya, a former private residence located in the Coconut Grove, which is a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance.
Coral Castle in Miami will be of interest to anyone who loves puzzles like the Egyptian pyramids. Edward Leedskalnin, a self-taught engineer and sculptor, single-handedly carved over 1,100 tons of megalith while maintaining perfect proportions. How he did it is still a mystery. His story is about unrequited love.
If you are interested not only in unusual architecture, but also in landscape design, then we recommend taking an excursion to the Deering Manor. The estate is located on two square kilometers near Biscayne Bay. The Bacardi Building cannot be left unnoticed. Whimsical mosaics and bright colors make this architectural structure a true work of art.
Also to visit are obligatory historical monuments. There are a lot of them in Miami: the County Courthouse, the Freedom Tower, the Friendship Monument and you can list them for a long time, but it's better to see them with your own eyes, take pictures and take selfies in the background.
While in Miami, be sure to take pictures near the County Courthouse, although it will be very difficult to fit it into the building. With a height of 110 meters, the building is one of the first skyscrapers in Miami.
Cultural life in Miami
For connoisseurs of art in Miami there is also a lot of interesting things.
- Acquaintance with the cultural part of the city, of course, should begin with an excursion to the Wynwood Walls. They are an art exhibition of graffiti, street art in the open air.
- A trip to the Freedom Tower is a great way to get an idea of the history and contemporary art of the city. The Freedom Tower is owned by Miami-Dade College and houses the Museum of Contemporary Art, an educational and cultural center.
- It is one of the most beautiful buildings in Miami — the Spanish Monastery. Its age is more than 800 years, although it was built only in the 1950s. The fact is that the monastery, originally located in Spain, was dismantled and sent in boxes to America. Another unique attraction of the city is the Mysterious Circle carved out of limestone. Its age is more than 2000 years, the monument is evidence of the existence of Indians on the territory of Miami in antiquity.
- And closes our list of places worth a look, Friendship Torch. This ever-burning fire is a sign of friendship with Latin America and the Caribbean.
Family holiday
What to see in Miami interesting for a family visit? These are Everglades National Park, Jungle Island Park, Aquarium, Zoo. Children and adults in the aquarium will see a variety of marine animals in their habitats, including endangered and rare species. There are daily performances with dolphins, killer whales and fur seals.
The Venetian pool, created in the style of the Italian Renaissance, is an interesting place to visit with children. Its volume is 16 thousand square meters and the uniqueness of the pool is that it receives fresh water from artesian wells.
In Downtown Miami, the main place that attracts tourists is the Bayside Marketplace located on the bay. In fact, this is a small street intended for trade due to the presence of a large number of souvenir shops.
Where to walk in Miami
Walk around Downtown Miami, which is lined with skyscrapers housing various financial institutions and major corporations. On a special tram you can travel around the entire region for free. In this area, the number of skyscrapers is second only to two American cities: New York and Chicago, although many of them are inhabited.
At the same time, Downtown Miami in the area of highway 95 is extremely dangerous at night: drug trafficking is flourishing, robberies and even shootings are being committed.
- An excursion on a yacht along Biscayne Bay will open an evening Miami for guests, will give an opportunity to see Star Island or, as it is called, the Island of Stars with celebrity mansions, as well as artificial Venetian Islands.
- Don't be lazy and just organize a walk or take a bike. Everything here is made for bike lovers.
Things to do in Miami Beach and South Beach
For those who prefer a passive holiday on the coast, excursions or short tours, the beaches of Miami Beach, famous for the beauty of nature and well-groomed territory, will be preferable.
South Beach has a very wide beach, which is owned by the city and does not have hotels on the first line. Any tourist can easily rent a sun lounger to enjoy the magnificent view of the magnificent ocean and perfectly white sand.
There are small hotels along Ocean Drive, as well as outdoor restaurants and clubs. You can always walk along it and have a cheap meal. Lincoln Road is considered the main tourist street of the whole city with a large number of restaurants, a huge cinema and symphony hall, art galleries and an agricultural market offering a variety of exotic fruits on Sundays. It also regularly hosts fashion shows right in the open air, as well as festivities in connection with various holidays. The street is pedestrian, and, having visited it, any tourist will not have to wonder what to see in Miami.
You can also highlight the following streets: Washington Avenue, Collins Avenue and many others, but to visit here and not walk along these most important historical promenades with very unusual Art Deco architecture means to come to the resort in vain.
The entire territory of the South Beach is considered an architectural monument, so many buildings are under state protection. This area is home to the sights of Miami Beach in the first half of the twentieth century, which delight all visiting tourists.
South Point has a large park, although tourists are more attracted to the opportunity to watch the huge cruise ships leaving the port and sailing through a narrow strait before entering the ocean.
How to make a route
The city will surprise you with the splendor and unusual architecture of skyscrapers. Walk along Brickell: from Second Avenue and all the way south along Brickell Avenue. Ride the free Metromoover among the skyscrapers. Very unusual and impressive.
The sights of Miami amaze with their uniqueness and diversity. The city impresses with its beauty and atmosphere. Do not deny yourself the pleasure of exploring every corner.
American Butler Agency on the pages of this website will share the most unusual and important places, do not miss the opportunity to learn more about this wonderful city and go on vacation to Miami prepared.
You can book excursions or request a tour program for South Florida, and excursions from our agency are a great solution to fill your free time in Miami.
