DESTINATION GUIDE & MAP

National Parks

EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK

Spread across 1.5 million acres about an hour’s drive from Downtown Miami, Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the “River of Grass” is home to a complex fusion of slow-flowing freshwater sloughs, salt-tolerant mangrove forests, tropical hardwood hammocks, pine rocklands, freshwater prairies, cypress domes and hundreds of animal species. Explore the area through activities such as guided tours of Shark Valley, nature trails, ranger-led adventures, bird watching, canoeing or kayaking through backcountry waterways.

AMAZING ATTRACTIONS

Excitement, surprises and magical memories draw visitors to Greater Miami and Miami Beach. There are a multitude of ways to amuse yourself – from national parks and animal-themed attractions to historic sites and lush tropical gardens. There’s never a dull moment when it comes to seeing the sights!

ART & SOUL

At our performing arts centers, the playbill includes symphony concerts, best-in-class dance, theater and opera, and so much more. Art festivals, book fairs and musical events take place year-round under sunny skies. Greater Miami and Miami Beach museums let you glimpse the relics of our fascinating past, learn about Art Deco architecture or marvel at Modern masters.

ALL-STAR SPORTS

Greater Miami and Miami Beach is in a league of its own. With superstar athletes, championship professional and college teams, international tennis tournaments, motorsports and horse racing, Miami offers the hottest sports action under the sun.

MAKING WAVES

Water lovers can hop on a Jet Ski, parasail over the beach, and kayak or sail along the tranquil waters of Biscayne Bay. A great way to view Miami’s dramatic skyline is from the deck of a charter boat or sightseeing cruise. Sail across Biscayne Bay or jump in at one of Miami’s breathtaking diving spots and let the calm waters of the Atlantic Ocean relax and inspire you. Sailing tours, beach excursions and sunset cruises provide just the right opportunity to dive in.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

In Style

SHOPPING

A paradise of merchandise awaits. Elegant malls and hip shopping streets sell everything under the sun. Style mavens will delight in haute couture finds at boutiques and specialty shops. Decorators will discover home accessories with tropical flair and one-of-a-kind treasures that simply can’t be passed up. So get your credit card ready for a shopping marathon.

A WORLD OF FLAVOR

Miami’s international flair, seaside locale and fresh, local produce add up to unforgettable dining experiences. Miami’s unique cuisine tantalizes with dishes featuring eclectic combinations of tropical fruits and exotic spices. Multicultural delights can be found around every corner. Michelin-recognized chefs create mouth-watering new taste sensations in settings ranging from poolside to palatial.

CRAFT BEER & BREWERIES

Miami’s craft beer scene has been growing for years, with plenty of popular local breweries stretching across Greater Miami and Miami Beach, from South Beach to Wynwood, Doral and beyond. Even better, there are new craft brew hotspots bubbling up all the time.

IN THE CENTER OF IT ALL

The reimagined Miami Beach Convention Center has completed a magnificent $620-million transformation. It is the most state-of-the-art convention center and public space in the country. This architecturally stunning building hosts major events and shows such as Art Basel Miami Beach. It includes 500,000 square feet of exhibit space and a 60,000-square-foot ballroom. It offers easy access to beautiful beaches, fine dining and cultural attractions.

BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK

Biscayne National Park is the largest marine sanctuary in the U.S. National Park system. This 173,000-acre park is 95% water. It is the third largest offshore reef in the entire world and is home to thousands of wildlife habitats. Here, explorers will find everything from rare bird species along the Biscayne Birding Trail to threatened or endangered species like manatees, hawksbill sea turtles and American crocodiles. With so much of the park under water, the best way to explore it is by boat.

BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE

Spanning 729,000 acres about an hour’s drive west of Downtown Miami, Big Cypress National Preserve is the meeting point of five different ecosystems and a haven of cypress strands, waterways, wildlife species and native plants. First-time visitors shouldn’t miss the onsite Oasis Visitor Center, where they can sign up for ranger-led discovery hikes,

305-891-3131 to learn more about public transportation.

Tri-Rail is a commuter rail system with 18 stations throughout MiamiDade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Visit tri-rail.com or call 800-874-7245 for more information.

ORANGE LINE

Metrorail’s Orange Line service provides millions of residents and visitors with a reliable and seamless Metrorail connection to and from Miami International Airport’s MIA Mover which takes riders directly into the airport. Visit miamidade.gov/transit or call 305-891-3131 for more information.

BRIGHTLINE

Brightline offers express train service between Downtown Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, with service to Orlando starting soon. It also offers fixed-route shuttles between Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale International Airport and three locations in Miami Beach. Visit gobrightline.com for details.

TROLLEY SYSTEMS

Free trolleys operate in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Doral, Wynwood, the City of Miami and Miami Beach. A free trolley also shuttles visitors back and forth from downtown Homestead to Everglades and Biscayne national parks every weekend from January until early April.

MIA RENTAL CAR CENTER Miami International Airport (MIA) passengers and Miami rental car customers have a convenient, one-stop shop for all their rental car needs. The MIA Rental Car Center, just east of MIA, consolidates the operations of rental car companies currently serving the area surrounding MIA. Visit miami-airport.com for more information.

RENTAL CARS

Visit gmcvbcarrental.com to find the perfect rental car.

TOLL ROADS

Florida’s Turnpike and portions of some highways in Miami are toll roads.

Tolls are automated and there is no need to stop at a toll booth. If you are renting a car, ask your car rental agency about options for paying tolls. Some rental cars are equipped with a SunPass, PlatePass® or Pass24® to pay tolls electronically. If your car does not have one of these devices, you can use Toll-By-Plate. Just drive through and the tolls will be added to your final bill. An administrative fee will be added.

STAY SAFE ON MIAMI’S ROADS WITH 511

Visitors can use the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) 511 Traveler Information System to access information about crashes, congestion, construction and more. Visitors can get 24/7 live traffic information by calling 511 or visiting FL511.com where they can view interactive maps and traffic camera images.

RIDESHARING All ridesharing services operate in Greater Miami and Miami Beach, including Alto Visit ridealto.com and download the app.

TAXIS Visit miami-airport.com or call 305-375-3677 for information about taxi rates.

CITI BIKE MIAMI POWERED BY DECOBIKE

GATEWAY TO MIAMI

Miami International Airport (MIA) is centrally located, just seven miles from Downtown Miami and 11 miles from Miami Beach. MIA is the largest U.S. gateway from Latin America and the Caribbean, offering more flights from this region than any other airport.

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2100 NW 42nd Ave. Miami, FL 33142 305-876-7000 miami-airport.com

CRUISE CAPITAL OF THE WORLDTM

Modern-day cruising began at PortMiami more than four decades ago and, since then, Miami has continued to build upon its reputation as the “Cruise Capital of the WorldTM.” Several major cruise lines and an impressive array of new ships call PortMiami home. Many visitors spend a few extra days pre- or post-cruise to explore all that Greater Miami and Miami Beach has to offer.

PORTMIAMI 1015 North America Way Miami, FL 33132 305-347-4800 portmiami.biz

For more reasons to visit Greater Miami and Miami Beach, go to MiamiandMiamiBeach.com or call 305-539-3000

Located in Downtown Miami Visit frostscience.org for tickets

ATTRACTIONS

1. Ancient Spanish Monastery 305-945-1461 spanishmonastery.com

2. Art Deco Historic District 305-672-2014 mdpl.org

3. The Berry Farm 305-244-5010 visittheberryfarm.com

4. Coopertown Everglades Airboat Tour & Restaurant 305-226-6048 coopertownairboats.com

5. Coral Castle Museum 305-248-6345 coralcastle.com

6. Coral Gables Merrick House 305-774-0155 coralgables.com/ coral-gables-merrick-house

7. Deering Estate 305-235-1668 deeringestate.org

8. Dezerland Park 786-590-5000 dezerlandpark.com/miami

9. Everglades Alligator Farm 305-247-2628 everglades.com

10. Everglades Swamp Tours 305-849-0135 evergladesswamptours.com

11. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 305-667-1651 fairchildgarden.org

12. Fruit & Spice Park 305-247-5727 redlandfruitandspice.com

13. InBattle VR 305-456-9249 inbattle.com

14. Jungle Island 305-400-7000 jungleisland.com

15. Lock & Load Miami Machine Gun Experience and Museum 305-424-8999 lockandloadmiami.com

16. Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center 305-361-6767 biscaynenaturecenter.org

17. Miami Beach Botanical Garden 305-673-7256 mbgarden.org

18. Miccosukee Indian Village and Airboat Rides 305-552-8365 miccosukee.com/village

19. Palmetto Mini Golf 305-238-2922 golfpalmetto.com/mini-golf

20. Pedal Pub Miami 959-251-1942 pedalpub.com/miami-fl

21. Pinecrest Gardens 305-669-6990 pinecrestgardens.org

22. Puttshack 786-840-1702 puttshack.com

23. Robert Is Here Fruit Stand 305-246-1592 robertishere.com

24. Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach 310-343-8750 rooftopcinemaclub.com

25. Schnebly Redland’s Winery & Brewery 305-242-1224 schneblywinery.com

26. Sky Views Miami skyviewsmiami.com

27. Superblue 786-697-3414 superblue.com/miami

28. Tidal Cove 786-279-6152 tidalcovemiami.com

29. Treetop Trekking Miami 321-277-7310 miamitreetoptrekking.com

30. Venetian Pool 305-460-5306 venetianpool.com

31. Wynwood Walls 305-531-4411 thewynwoodwalls.com

32. Zoo Miami 305-251-0400 zoomiami.org

MUSEUMS

33. American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora 305-529-5400 thecuban.org

34. Art Deco Museum 305-672-2014 mdpl.org/welcome-center/ art-deco-museum

35. Artechouse artechouse.com/miami

36. ArtSouth 305-662-1423 artsouthmiami.org

37. Bakehouse Art Complex 305-576-2828 bacfl.org

38. The Bass 305-673-7530 thebass.org

39. Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum 305-329-2513 historicalblackprecinct.org

40. Coral Gables Museum 305-603-8067 coralgablesmuseum.org

41. Doral Contemporary Art Museum 305-209-5094 dorcam.org

42. Florida Pioneer Museum 305-246-9531 facebook.com/ floridapioneermuseum. floridacity

43. Gold Coast Railroad Museum 305-253-0063 goldcoastrailroadmuseum.org

44. Haitian Heritage Museum 305-371-5988 haitianheritagemuseum.org

45. Historic Hampton House 305-635-5800 historichamptonhouse.org

46. Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum 305-242-4463 townhallmuseum.org

47. HistoryMiami Museum 305-375-1492 historymiami.org

48. Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach 305-538-1663 holocaustmemorial miamibeach.org

49. Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU 305-672-5044 jmof.fiu.edu

50. Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami 305-284-3535 lowe.miami.edu

51. The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse 305-576-1051 margulieswarehouse.com

52. Miami Children’s Museum 305-373-5437 miamichildrensmuseum.org

53. Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at Miami Dade College 305-237-7700 moadmdc.org

54. Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami 305-893-6211 mocanomi.org

55. Museum of Graffiti 786-580-4678 museumofgraffiti.com

56. Museum of Illusions 305-604-5000 miaillusions.com

57. Oolite Arts 305-674-8278 oolitearts.org

58. Paradox Museum Miami 305-614-3808 paradoxmuseummiami.com

59. Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum FIU 305-348-2890 frost.fiu.edu

60. Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) 305-375-3000 pamm.org

61. Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science 305-434-9600 frostscience.org

62. Rubell Museum 305-573-6090 rubellmuseum.org

63. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 305-250-9133 vizcaya.org

64. The Wolfsonian–FIU 305-531-1001 wolfsonian.org MALLS & SHOPPING DISTRICTS

65. Aventura Mall 305-935-1110 aventuramall.com

66. Bal Harbour Shops 305-866-0311 balharbourshops.com

67. Bayside Marketplace 305-577-3344 baysidemarketplace.com

68. Brickell City Centre 305-676-9480 brickellcitycentre.com

69. Cauley Square Historic Village 305-258-3543 cauleysquare.com

70. CityPlace Doral 786-693-1849 cityplacedoral.com

71. CocoWalk 305-444-0777 cocowalk.com

72. Collins Avenue/Ocean Drive Shopping District 305-672-1270 miamibeachchamber.com

73. Dadeland Mall 305-665-6226 shopdadelandmall.com

74. Dolphin Mall 305-365-7446 shopdolphinmall.com

75. Downtown Doral 305-592-0681 downtowndoral.com

76. Downtown Miami Shopping District 305-392-6675 miamidda.com

77. Española Way/ Washington Avenue Shopping District 305-672-1270 visitespanolaway.com

78. Historic Downtown Homestead 305-224-4400 discoverdowntown homestead.com

79. Lincoln Road Shopping District 305-600-0219 lincolnrd.com

80. Mary Brickell Village 305-381-6130 marybrickellvillage.com

81. MIA Shops 305-876-8131 shopmiamiairport.com

82. Miami Design District 305-722-7100 miamidesigndistrict.net

83. Miami International Merchandise Mart 786-828-7044 miamimerchandisemart.com

84. Miami Ironside 305-438-9002 miamiironside.com

85. Midway Crossings 305-261-8772 midwaycrossings.com

86. Miracle Mile & Downtown Coral Gables Shopping District 305-569-0311 experiencecoralgables.com

87. River Landing Miami 305-442-3108 riverlandingmiami.com

88. Time Century Jewelry Center 786-486-2934 timecenturyjewelry center.com

89. Washington Avenue Shopping District 305-916-0779 washavemb.com PARKS

90. A.D. “Doug” Barnes Park 305-666-5883 miamidade.gov/parks

91. Amelia Earhart Park 305-685-8389 miamidade.gov/parks

92. Arch Creek Park & Nature Center 305-944-6111 miamidade.gov/parks

93. The Barnacle Historic State Park 305-442-6866 floridastateparks.org

94. Bayfront Park & Maurice A. Ferré Park 305-358-7550 bayfrontparkmiami.com

95. Big Cypress National Preserve 239/695-2000 nps.gov/bicy

96. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park 305-361-5811 floridastateparks.org

97. Bill Sadowski Park & Nature Center 305-255-4767 miamidade.gov/parks

98. Biscayne National Park 305-230-1144 nps.gov/bisc

99. Castellow Hammock Park & Nature Center 305-242-7688 miamidade.gov/parks

100. Crandon Park 305-365-2320 miamidade.gov/parks

101. David Kennedy Park 305-416-1300 miamigov.com/parks

102. Everglades National Park 305-242-7700 nps.gov/ever

103. Flamingo Park 305-673-7779 miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/ parks-and-recreation

104. Greynolds Park 305-945-3425 miamidade.gov/parks

105. Haulover Park 305-947-3525 miamidade.gov/parks

106. Historic Lummus Park 305-960-2920 miamigov.com/parks

107. Historic Virginia Key Beach Park 305-960-4600 virginiakeybeachpark.net

108. Homestead Bayfront Park 305-230-3033 miamidade.gov/parks

109. Jose Marti Park 305-960-2945 miamigov.com/parks

110. Larry & Penny Thompson Park 305-232-1049 miamidade.gov/parks

111. Lummus Park 305-673-7779 miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/ parks-and-recreation

112. Matheson Hammock Park 305-665-5475 miamidade.gov/parks

113. Miami Circle Archaeological Site trailoffloridasindian heritage.org/miami-circle

114. Milton E. Thompson Campground 305-622-2594 miamidade.gov/parks

115. North Shore Park & Youth Center 305-861-3616 miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/ parks-and-recreation

116. Oleta River State Park 305-919-1846 floridastateparks.org

117. Peacock Park 305-533-3550 miamigov.com/parks

118. Simpson Park 305-533-3577 miamigov.com/parks

119. South Dade Park 305-247-9453 miamidade.gov/parks

120. South Pointe Park 305-673-7779 miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/ parks-and-recreation

121. Tamiami Park 786-315-5295 miamidade.gov/parks

122. Tropical Park 305-553-3161 miamidade.gov/parks

WATER ACTIVITIES

123. Biscayne Lady Yacht Charters 305-239-7183 biscaynelady.com

124. Capt Jimmy’s Fiesta Cruises 305-371-3033 fiestacruises.com

125. Island Queen Cruises and Tours 305-783-2997 islandqueencruises.com

126. Miami Beach Watersport Center 305-861-8876 rowmiamibeach.com

127. Ocean Force Adventures 305-372-3388 oceanforceadventures.com

128. Pelican Island Skipper 305-754-9330 miamidade.gov/parks

129. Playtime Catamarans 305-458-3133 playtimecatamarans.com

130. Shake-A-Leg Miami 305-858-5550 shakealegmiami.org

131. Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures 305-371-3278 thrillermiami.com

132. Tropicalboat Luxury Yacht Charters & Rentals 786-218-3030 tropicalboat.com

133. Water Fantaseas 305-531-1480 waterfantaseas.com

AREA & POPULATION

Greater Miami and Miami Beach is spread over 2,431 square miles (6,296 square kilometers) of land and water at the southeastern tip of the Florida peninsula. The Intracoastal Waterway separates the Miami mainland and Miami Beach, located on the Atlantic Ocean. More than 2.7 million people reside here, bringing to the area a rich cultural diversity.

Local Weather

Dial 911 to get help quickly in an emergency situation. Dial 311 for Miami-Dade County information. Dial *347 for roadside assistance.

GRATUITIES

Customarily, gratuities of 18 to 20 percent are paid to hospitality industry personnel who render personal services. You may find a restaurant has already added the gratuity to the bill.

TAXES

Sales tax in Miami-Dade County is 7 percent. Hotel taxes (including sales tax) range from 11 to 14 percent depending on the location of the property.

DRIVING & TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

Texting while driving is prohibited in Florida. U.S. law stipulates driving on the right-hand side of the road and passing on the left. Right turns are permitted at red lights unless otherwise indicated. Always note posted speed limits. All persons riding in an automobile are required to wear seat belts. Children under five years of age must be fastened securely in government-approved child car seats.

Division of Driver Licenses: 305-229-6333 The State of Florida recognizes valid U.S. driver licenses, international driver licenses and valid licenses issued in other countries. Tow-away Zones: Tow-away zones are indicated by signs posted at the curb.

PARKING

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS

134. Art Deco Welcome CenterMiami Design Preservation League 305-672-2014 mdpl.org

135. Coral Gables Visitor Center at the Coral Gables Museum 305-603-8067 coralgables.com

136. Coral Gables Welcome Center at the Coral Gables Chamber 305-446-1657 coralgableschamber.org

137. Dade Heritage Trust Tourism Information Center and Gallery 305-358-9572 dadeheritagetrust.org

138. Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau 305-539-3000 miamiandmiamibeach.com

139. Historic Overtown Visitor Center 786-708-4610 bahlt.org

140. Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 305-361-5207 keybiscaynechamber.org

141. LGBT Visitor Center 305-397-8914 gaybizmiami.com

142. Little Haiti Visitor Center 305-960-2969 littlehaiticulturalcenter.com

143. Little Havana Visitor Center 305-643-5500

144. Miami Beach Visitor Center (Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce) 305-672-1270 miamibeachchamber.com

145. Miami International Airport Tourist Information Counter 305-876-7000 miami-airport.com

146. Miami Springs Welcome Center 305-805-5000 miamisprings-fl.gov

147. Simpson Park Visitor Center 305-416-1317 miamigov.com/parks

148. South Dade Chamber of Commerce 305-247-2332 southdadechamber.org

149. South Dade Welcome Center 305-378-6677

150. South Miami-Dade Tropical Agricultural Visitor Center 305-248-3311

151. Sunny Isles Beach Visitor Center 305-792-1952 sunnyislesbeachmiami.com

152. Surfside Community Center 305-866-3635 townofsurfsidefl.gov

153. Surfside Tourist Bureau 305-864-0722 visitsurfsidefl.com

154. Tropical Everglades Visitor Association 305-245-9180 tropicaleverglades.com

CONVENTION CENTERS

155. Faena Forum –Faena Miami Beach 305-534-8800 faena.com

156. Florida Film & Television Center 305-812-1083 euescreengems.com

157. Mana Wynwood 305-573-0371 manawynwood.com

158. Miami Airport Convention Center 305-261-3800 macc.com

159. Miami Beach Convention Center 786-276-2600 miamibeach convention.com

160. Miami Convention Center 305-416-5970 jlkc.com

Parking in Greater Miami and Miami Beach is simple and affordable. There are two primary parking apps that you will find useful and easy to use. Parking in City of Miami Beach garages and parking lots can be reserved and paid for using the ParkMobile app (parkmobile.io) For day-today needs, you can pay for on-street parking or reserve a space in a garage ahead of time. For concerts or sporting events, you can easily book your spot before heading out. Hourly parking options in the City of Miami, Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Coral Gables, North Bay Village, Sunny Isles Beach and Surfside, as well as Miami-Dade County Parks, Dadeland and Florida International University, can be found and paid for using the PayByPhone app (paybyphone.com)

Special event, overnight, long-term and cruise parking can be reserved and paid for on the Miami Parking Authority website: miamiparking.com/vacation-parking/

There are also a variety of privately operated garages and parking lots in the area with varying rates and options.

LIQUOR LAWS & SMOKING

The legal drinking age is 21. Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside restaurants in Miami-Dade County. Cigarette smoking and other tobacco products are banned at all Miami Beach municipal parks and beaches.