Calle Ocho, Little Havana
305 643 5500
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Get a real taste of Miami's Cuban culture! Join locals at this street fair, which takes place on the last Friday of every month from 6:30 - 11:30 PM. Enjoy musical performances, sidewalk art exhibits, and authentic Cuban cuisine. Films are often shown at the historic Tower Theatre, and free walking tours of Little Havana are available all night!
10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables
305 667 1651
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Since 1938, it's been one of Miami's best tropical botanical gardens. Wander through 83 acres, and discover some of the rarest plants in the world.
401 North West 38th Court, Miami
305 649 3000
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The dogs are sleek, the action hot. Admission is free, and the minimum bet is only $2. A Miami institution.
Various Locations, Miami
305-695 8200
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Who knew Miami was hiding so many hip, artsy types? Gen Art Events merge fashion, film, and art and attract a Downtown-NYC crowd (is it the open bar?). Call for the current venue.
1900 Sunset Harbour Drive, Sunset Harbour Marina
305 534 5522
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Rent a Catamaran (captain optional) relatively inexpensively, and sail to the south of Biscayne Bay, out to the open sea. Lunch and drinks on deck. Largest boat carries up to twelve.
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Watson Island Park
305 2 JUNGLE
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Built in 1936, Parrot Jungle relocated to its new home between Downtown and South Beach. The island has more than 1000 tropical birds. And don't miss the shows. They're legendary for good reason.
4000 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayn
305 361 2217
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You can hire deep-sea fishing boats at most marinas, but they can't promise the load you'll catch on this salty dog. Captain Frank is short on pleasantries, long on fish. It's Miami's version of "the perfect storm."
3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami
305 250 9133
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James Deering's former Miami Waterside estate takes you back to the renaissance with its intricate gardens and army of Italian statues. Pinch yourself: yes, you really are still in Miami. You didn't really want to leave, did you?
1000 Macarthur Causeway
305 358 4723
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Contract a helicopter to take you to Fort Lauderdale in ten minutes flat. Want more fun? Take a low-flying tour of the beaches and downtown Miami.
3621 Crandon Park Marina
305 361 9217
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Create your own version of the America's Cup. Rent new speedboats of all sizes. Cruise Ocean Drive from the Ocean, or simply puder around Biscayne Bay. Scotty's Landing (3381 Pan American Drive, Coconut Grove marina, 305-854-2626) is a great stop for lunch. Ask for a tide chart and anchor at the sand bar at low tide in Haulover. Non-members welcome.
1933-1945 Meridian Avenue
305 538 1663
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Take a virtual journey through chronological pictorial depiction of Holocaust events and experiences, accompanied by textual explanations and maps.
3841 North East 2nd Avenue
305 531 8700
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Going to the Miami Design District is a journey not only of place but also of emotion; imagine the delight of discovering something around every corner — a fascinating piece of art, an exotic dish or a chair you never knew you had to have.
1001 Ocean Drive, at 10th Street, Art Deco District
305 672 2014
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Before Miami had models, it had Art Deco. And there's no better way to see the Flamingo Park Art Deco District, Española Way, and Lincoln Road neighborhoods. Tours depart Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, at 10th Street.
Ocean drive, at 12th street, Miami Beach
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You can scare up a game here pretty much any old time. The buffest studs compete with breathless out-of-towners in friendly but fierce games.