Miracle Mile (Coral Way, b/w LeJeune Road and Douglas Road, Coral Gables) – this strip acts as the wealthy Miami community Coral Gables’ central business district, which includes a number of upscale restaurants, shopping areas, and art galleries. The Spanish architectural style of some of that area’s buildings is a nod to Florida’s colonial connection […]
Sawgrass Mills (12801 West Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise) – this shopping center is located just south of the Coconut Grove district of Miami. Shops include: Off Saks, Neiman’s Last Call, Nordstrom Rack, Ferragamo Company Store, Just Cavalli, Valentino, Burberry, Cole Haan, Furla and many, many more. There are plenty of restaurants and parking (to accommodate the […]
Calle Ocho Festival (SW 8th Street – from SW 27th Avenue to SW 8th Avenue, Little Havana, Miami) – this mega street event, held every March, is a celebration of the Miami area’s Hispanic community, which many would argue make up the majority of the city’s population. Outdoor stages are set up for live performances […]
Biscayne National Park (9700 SW 328th Street, Homestead) — Biscayne National Park is located just beyond the city of Miami, and serves to protect the namesake bay. Within the bay are many scenic islands, one of which serves as the first in the chain that makes up the Florida Keys. Popular activities in the park […]
Dolphin Mall (11401 NW 12th Street, Miami) — Dolphin Mall is an enclosed value retail/entertainment/dining destination with an 850-seat food court and more than 240 retailers. It is located just five miles west of Miami International Airport, where the Dolphin Expressway and the Florida Turnpike intersect. Shoppers can access the mall by taking Exit 27 […]
Dadeland Mall (7535 Dadeland Mall, Kendall, Miami) – known internationally as one of Miami’s premier shopping centers, Dadeland Mall is located within the South Miami suburb of Kendall. Dadeland Mall is anchored by Florida’s largest Macy’s, as well as Macy’s Home Gallery & Kids, JCPenney, Saks Fifth Avenue, the country’s largest The Limited/Express store and […]
CocoWalk (3015 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove) – this mall is located within the South Miami district of Coconut Grove (just minutes from downtown Miami and the Brickell Avenue financial district). The unique grounds and buildings of CocoWalk were carefully designed to blend seamlessly into the surroundings of Coconut Grove, a bayside village known for being […]
Set (320 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach) — One of the premiere clubs in Miami is Set. This grandiose nightspot features huge ceilings overhead and hardwood floors underfoot, with tasteful décor glowing all around you, giving a nod to Hollywood’s gilded era during the 30s and 40s. Two floors of a carnival-like atmosphere give guests many […]
Skybar (1901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach) — When people from outside Miami think of South Beach nightlife they picture a place with a relaxed vibe, trendy layout, beautiful people and a party that goes all night under the stars. The place they imagine takes form with Skybar at the Shore Club. Skybar features a couple […]
Space (34 NE 11th Street, Miami) – this is unusual – a trendy House & Trance music nightclub outside the Miami Beach area. Indeed, this venue is actually located toward the city’s downtown section. Taking over old warehouse space, and installing million-dollar sound systems and VIP lounge décor, among other amenities, Space eventually attracted a […]