Miami Travel Information
Miami might be big on beach but this Sunshine State destination is more than sand and sea.
Making up Greater Miami, which is home to roughly two million, are
diverse neighborhoods and cultural enclaves, including downtown Miami,
Little Havana,Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and Miami Beach, which is further distinguished at its southern end as South Beach.
Downtown Miami is mostly business, with high-rise office buildings
and plenty of suits to set the scene. Look here for a museum or two,
some historic sights, and easy access to Little Havana, several blocks
inland.
Known for it's strong Cuban population, Little Havana stands in
colorful contrast to downtown Miami, a good spot to pick up cigars
(legal), people-watch from sidewalk cafes and put Miami in perspective.
Coral Gables, an affluent section of Miami, is
characterized by lush landscaping, low-rise buildings, and beautiful
homes of coral rock. Highlights include sights like the Biltmore Hotel, French City Village, Coral Way, Miracle
Mile and the Venetian Pool (considered to be the world’s loveliest pool).
Miami Beach - the sandy part of Greater Miami - is where the party is, but it's also a haven for artists. Look here for an abundance of bronzed bodies scantily clad, lively clubs, hip galleries and the city's signature Art Deco buildings.
Happily, in addition to multi-cultural pursuits and people-watching there's also a good bit of outdoor activity close at hand, whether you're venturing inland to see some of the Everglades or heading down the coast to Biscayne National Park, popular with scuba divers, snorkelers and boaters.
Miami is about 230 miles south of Orlando.
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