Miami

Miami

 

Editor's Rating - 4 Stars

Miami's a great city to visit, with plenty to see and do.  A walking tour of South Beach's historic Art Deco district is a must, though it can sometimes be hard to make progress along the seafront boulevard, because of the throngs of the twentysomethings at the bars.

 

Editor's Top Tip

A new road tunnel, which links the MacArthur causeway to the port, makes driving to your cruise a breeze.  Though be sure to still allow plenty of time, since though jams are not as bad as the old route through town, there can still be a lot of slow traffic. 

 

Miami's Top Attractions On A Map

 

 

  

Things To See

 

South Beach (or SoBe)
This well-known Art Deco themed waterfront district has the lot, amazing early 20th century hotels, a wide and clean beach, simple cafes, boutique shops, fine eateries, hip shops and wonderful people-watching. SoBe is just a twenty minutes cab ride from the port.

 

Bayside Marketplace
This busy shopping mall is within easy walking distance of the cruise terminals. It's an open air mall, and can be oppressively hot in summertime.  It has a lot of clothing shops, restaurants, souvenir stalls and cafes.

Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove, constructed in the 1870s, is the city’s oldest area. It's an area of galleries, lively bars, stylish boutiques and eateries.  Tour Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, an early 20th century estate built for a businessman from Chicago who wanted to reconstruct an Italian like property.

 

Fairchild Tropical Garden
For a calming outing  head to the Fairchild Tropical Garden, where a series of beautiful ponds are overhung by verdant flora and fauna.

Little Havana
To experience Cuban life today, stop by Little Havana, the location where many migrant Cubans came to after getting away from Cuba.  Saunter the length of Calle Ocho, watch cigars being produced at the Credito Cigar factory, visit a cafe for a taste of real Cuban coffee and visit the Cuban Museum.

 

Coral Gables
The Coral Gables district was developed in the 1920s, and here you’ll find an assortment of contemporary art galleries, fine restaurants, stylish shops and trendy bars. Take swimsuit and stop by Venetian Pool, the fantastic public pool made out of a opencast quarry.

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Bill Baggs Cape Florida Park is sited at the southern side of Key Biscayne  island. It is the site of a famous lighthouse first built in 1825 then rebuilt 20 years later.
Visit the park to sunbathe, swim, surf, picnic and hike on a magnificent length of sandy ocean coastline.

 

Cruise Information

 

For a cruise selection guide see Miami cruises.