Guidebook for Miami
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This places makes real good Cuban food. Nothing fancy, just old-school Cuban restaurant. Their sandwiches are always ranked as some of the best in Miami. I'm a huge fan of their Media Noche sandwich. Their Ropa Vieja, Masitas de Puerco and Vaca Frita are on point!
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El Exquisito
1510 SW 8th StThis places makes real good Cuban food. Nothing fancy, just old-school Cuban restaurant. Their sandwiches are always ranked as some of the best in Miami. I'm a huge fan of their Media Noche sandwich. Their Ropa Vieja, Masitas de Puerco and Vaca Frita are on point!
This place ranks as one of the best places in Miami to have a Cuban Frita (sandwich). I eat my Frita "Al Caballo" style (with fried egg). You can also get great fruit shakes and Guarapo (Sugar Cane Juice)!
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El Rey De Las Fritas
1821 Southwest 8th StreetThis place ranks as one of the best places in Miami to have a Cuban Frita (sandwich). I eat my Frita "Al Caballo" style (with fried egg). You can also get great fruit shakes and Guarapo (Sugar Cane Juice)!
Authentic Dominican food! Delicious red beans. I love their Chicharron de Pollo (fried chicken chunks). Very local and family friendly spot.
Milly's Restaurant
2742 SW 8th StAuthentic Dominican food! Delicious red beans. I love their Chicharron de Pollo (fried chicken chunks). Very local and family friendly spot.
Nicaraguan food! Local spot. Small place. Try their sampler platter. Everything is good at this place. My wife and I dine here all the time. I usually get the Carne Asada or the Lomo de Cerdo.
Guayacan Restaurant
1933 SW 8th StNicaraguan food! Local spot. Small place. Try their sampler platter. Everything is good at this place. My wife and I dine here all the time. I usually get the Carne Asada or the Lomo de Cerdo.
Venezuelan food! Some of the best arepas in town! Very small place. Can get full very quickly. Pure quality.
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Doggi's Arepa Bar
7281 Biscayne BlvdVenezuelan food! Some of the best arepas in town! Very small place. Can get full very quickly. Pure quality.
My wife and I have been visiting this place since we were teens. Great Cuban food. Maybe the best Arroz con Pollo (rice and chicken) in Miami. I recommend everything in the menu. They recently introduced healthy Cuban dishes. Outdoor seating. Great for breakfast and brunch also.
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Sergio's Restaurant
3252 Southwest 22nd StreetMy wife and I have been visiting this place since we were teens. Great Cuban food. Maybe the best Arroz con Pollo (rice and chicken) in Miami. I recommend everything in the menu. They recently introduced healthy Cuban dishes. Outdoor seating. Great for breakfast and brunch also.
This is the most famous Cuban restaurant in Miami. I like this place because it's guaranteed to have all the traditional Cuban dishes and it's open till 3am!! Their Cuban Sandwich and Arroz con Pollo (rice with chicken) are pretty good. It's mostly famous because all the Cuban exiles hang around here.
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Versailles Cuban Bakery
3501 SW 8th StThis is the most famous Cuban restaurant in Miami. I like this place because it's guaranteed to have all the traditional Cuban dishes and it's open till 3am!! Their Cuban Sandwich and Arroz con Pollo (rice with chicken) are pretty good. It's mostly famous because all the Cuban exiles hang around here.
My favorite Mexican spot.Tiny and full of locals. Everything is delicious here. Best home made guacamole in Miami. I really like the way they do their rice and beans. Favorite tacos are the "Al Pastor" (pork and pineapples).
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Jacalito Taqueria Mexicana
3622 W Flagler StMy favorite Mexican spot.Tiny and full of locals. Everything is delicious here. Best home made guacamole in Miami. I really like the way they do their rice and beans. Favorite tacos are the "Al Pastor" (pork and pineapples).
Guaranteed to be the best Cuban ice cream you ever had. Get the goodness: Mamey, Guayaba, Mango, and Guanabana!!
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Azucar Ice Cream Company
1503 SW 8th StGuaranteed to be the best Cuban ice cream you ever had. Get the goodness: Mamey, Guayaba, Mango, and Guanabana!!
This is place has very authentic Spanish food. It's not the fancy tapas you get in Miami Beach or the Gables. Great vibe and outdoor seating. Wine cellar and free valet!
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Xixón Spanish Restaurant
2101 SW 22nd StThis is place has very authentic Spanish food. It's not the fancy tapas you get in Miami Beach or the Gables. Great vibe and outdoor seating. Wine cellar and free valet!
El Salvadorian food! Love their Pupusas! Small and local spot. Get ready to speak Spanish!
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El Atlacatl
3199 SW 8th StEl Salvadorian food! Love their Pupusas! Small and local spot. Get ready to speak Spanish!
This is the real deal! 24 hour Nicaraguan food. Locals only. Always a long line. Do it right: Get the Carne Asada with Gallo Pinto, Maduritos and Queso Frito! One plate will feed 2 people. Trust me!
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Pinolandia
119 NW 12th AveThis is the real deal! 24 hour Nicaraguan food. Locals only. Always a long line. Do it right: Get the Carne Asada with Gallo Pinto, Maduritos and Queso Frito! One plate will feed 2 people. Trust me!
Cuban food by the pound! Natural juices. This place is special in so many ways.
Palacio De Los Jugos Coral Gables
1545 Southwest 27th AvenueCuban food by the pound! Natural juices. This place is special in so many ways.
Great burgers and craft beer. They will stuff your burger patty with cheese! Love their fries. Good place to watch a soccer (football) match.
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Al Carbon Burger Bar
2280 Coral WayGreat burgers and craft beer. They will stuff your burger patty with cheese! Love their fries. Good place to watch a soccer (football) match.
Monserrate Restaurant Miami
2093 Coral WayColombian food! Love their "Calentado".
I grew up in this place. Great Cuban food. Wife say's their "Vaca Frita" is the best in Miami. Some of the best Cuban sandwiches in town. Full of locals. Great any time of the day!
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Latin America Restaurant
890 SW 57th AveI grew up in this place. Great Cuban food. Wife say's their "Vaca Frita" is the best in Miami. Some of the best Cuban sandwiches in town. Full of locals. Great any time of the day!
My favorite sandwich in Miami. Get the "Sarussi original" with extra special sauce. The large sandwich can feed 4 people! Full of locals. Was featured in "Man vs. Food" on the Travel Channel.
Sarussi Cafeteria and Restaurant
6797 SW 8th StMy favorite sandwich in Miami. Get the "Sarussi original" with extra special sauce. The large sandwich can feed 4 people! Full of locals. Was featured in "Man vs. Food" on the Travel Channel.
The official Barcelona Football Club bar in Miami. Best place to catch soccer (football) games. The German beer is also pretty good.
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Fritz & Franz Bierhaus
60 Merrick WayThe official Barcelona Football Club bar in Miami. Best place to catch soccer (football) games. The German beer is also pretty good.
Enriqueta's Sandwich Shop
186 NE 29th StPossibly the best Cuban sandwich in Miami!
LOVE their brunch. Everything on their menu is delicious! Expect to wait in line for a table.
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Morgans Restaurant
28 NE 29th StLOVE their brunch. Everything on their menu is delicious! Expect to wait in line for a table.
Best "Croquetas" in Miami! Their is also something special about their Cuban Bread. Also has pretty good Cuban food.
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Islas Canarias Restaurant
13695 SW 26th StBest "Croquetas" in Miami! Their is also something special about their Cuban Bread. Also has pretty good Cuban food.
Great place for brunch. Full of locals. Great atmosphere.
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Berries in the Grove
2884 SW 27th AveGreat place for brunch. Full of locals. Great atmosphere.
Cuban food and market. The food counter is excellent. Authentic and inexpensive.
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El Nuevo Siglo
Cuban food and market. The food counter is excellent. Authentic and inexpensive.
Eclectic food by some of Miami's best chefs. Best corn bread in the world (trust me). Everything is good here. Something new everyday. Very busy place. Open till 3am.
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gigi
3470 N Miami AveEclectic food by some of Miami's best chefs. Best corn bread in the world (trust me). Everything is good here. Something new everyday. Very busy place. Open till 3am.
Excellent tapas place. Everything is delicious. Try the bacon wrapped dates. Outside seating. My wife and I prefer this place over all other restaurants in the Grove. Excellent place to people watch.
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Lulu in the Grove
3105 Commodore PlazaExcellent tapas place. Everything is delicious. Try the bacon wrapped dates. Outside seating. My wife and I prefer this place over all other restaurants in the Grove. Excellent place to people watch.
LOVE this place. Best Fiocchi in Miami. Everything about this place is excellent. Sexy and delicious! Market, drinks, Italian food, sandwiches and music. Excellent for any and every occasion.
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Perricone's Marketplace & Cafe
1700 SW 3rd AveLOVE this place. Best Fiocchi in Miami. Everything about this place is excellent. Sexy and delicious! Market, drinks, Italian food, sandwiches and music. Excellent for any and every occasion.
This is possibly the best Cuban Restaurant in Little Havana. Everything here is quality stuff. I recommend the traditional dishes: Ropa Vieja, Masitas de Puerco, Lechon, and Vaca Frita.
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El Cristo Restaurant
1543 SW 8th StThis is possibly the best Cuban Restaurant in Little Havana. Everything here is quality stuff. I recommend the traditional dishes: Ropa Vieja, Masitas de Puerco, Lechon, and Vaca Frita.
I'm a BBQ enthusiast and this place is one of my favorites. If you're looking for some good ribs/brisket/pork, definitively try this place. Their Sunday brunch is amazing. Try fried egg over brisket and hash-browns!!
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Swine Southern Table & Bar
2415 Ponce de LeonI'm a BBQ enthusiast and this place is one of my favorites. If you're looking for some good ribs/brisket/pork, definitively try this place. Their Sunday brunch is amazing. Try fried egg over brisket and hash-browns!!
This has to be some of the best tapas in Miami. In my opinion, no none makes better "huevos estrallados". Their sangria is our of this world. Always great fun. Please note, this can be a fancy/trendy place but you definitively will get what you pay for.
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Bulla Gastrobar
2500 Ponce de LeonThis has to be some of the best tapas in Miami. In my opinion, no none makes better "huevos estrallados". Their sangria is our of this world. Always great fun. Please note, this can be a fancy/trendy place but you definitively will get what you pay for.
Best Nicaraguan food in Miami. Period. Do it right: Get the Carne Asada with Gallo Pinto, Maduritos and Queso Frito! One plate will feed 2 people. Trust me!
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Fritanga Caña Brava
2795 NW 7th StBest Nicaraguan food in Miami. Period. Do it right: Get the Carne Asada with Gallo Pinto, Maduritos and Queso Frito! One plate will feed 2 people. Trust me!
Small spot with a patio serving authentic Thai cuisine. Just a few blocks from my house. The food is excellent food. It's the most delicious Thai food in Miami!
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Lung Yai Thai Tapas
1731 SW 8th StSmall spot with a patio serving authentic Thai cuisine. Just a few blocks from my house. The food is excellent food. It's the most delicious Thai food in Miami!
Small place with an eclectic choice of dinner options. These are the young chefs in Miami trying to make it big. Food is always original and delicious. I like this place a lot.
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The Local Craft Food & Drink
150 Giralda AveSmall place with an eclectic choice of dinner options. These are the young chefs in Miami trying to make it big. Food is always original and delicious. I like this place a lot.
This place has one of the best octopus in Miami. Very small and romantic. Every dish is delicious. Service is great.
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Fooq's
1035 N Miami AveThis place has one of the best octopus in Miami. Very small and romantic. Every dish is delicious. Service is great.
Very trendy restaurant in Wynwood. Small and romantic. The food and service are excellent.
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KYU
251 NW 25th StVery trendy restaurant in Wynwood. Small and romantic. The food and service are excellent.
Eclectic small plates & artisanal cocktails are offered in stylish digs with outdoor seating.
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SUGARCANE raw bar grill
3252 NE 1st AveEclectic small plates & artisanal cocktails are offered in stylish digs with outdoor seating.
Compact Western-themed bar & cafe supplying craft beer plus Southwestern & Mexican fare until 3 AM. We come for the great dive bar feeling and the vegetarian food options!
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The Lost and Found Saloon
5501 NE 2nd AveCompact Western-themed bar & cafe supplying craft beer plus Southwestern & Mexican fare until 3 AM. We come for the great dive bar feeling and the vegetarian food options!
Global-inspired fare & inventive cocktails served in a former factory space with rustic accents.
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Beaker & Gray
2637 N Miami AveGlobal-inspired fare & inventive cocktails served in a former factory space with rustic accents.
Drinks & Nightlife
Some of the best drinks in Miami! The bar tenders are world- class. Live music on weekends. Free salsa classes every Thursday. Definitively the trendiest spot in Little Havana.
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Ball & Chain
1513 SW 8th StSome of the best drinks in Miami! The bar tenders are world- class. Live music on weekends. Free salsa classes every Thursday. Definitively the trendiest spot in Little Havana.
Best selection of whisk(e)y and craft beer in Miami. Full of locals. Very chill place. Owner loves dogs, so expect to drink next to man's best friend. Tuesdays is trivia night!
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Taurus Beer and Whisk(e)y House
3540 Main HighwayBest selection of whisk(e)y and craft beer in Miami. Full of locals. Very chill place. Owner loves dogs, so expect to drink next to man's best friend. Tuesdays is trivia night!
Our favorite club. The music is always different. Always a good crowd. Small, dark and sexy. Always a great time.
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Bardot
3456 N Miami AveOur favorite club. The music is always different. Always a good crowd. Small, dark and sexy. Always a great time.
Trendy place with live music and beer garden. Great atmosphere. Chill outside area or dance the night away inside.
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Sidebar Miami
337 SW 8th StTrendy place with live music and beer garden. Great atmosphere. Chill outside area or dance the night away inside.
This place is located in one of the best spots in Miami: Mary Brickell Village. If you're looking for a good Spanish club, try this place. They play contemporary as well as old-school Spanish songs. It gets really good around midnight. This is also steps away from many restaurants, lounges, bars and shopping!
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Baru Urbano
1001 S Miami AveThis place is located in one of the best spots in Miami: Mary Brickell Village. If you're looking for a good Spanish club, try this place. They play contemporary as well as old-school Spanish songs. It gets really good around midnight. This is also steps away from many restaurants, lounges, bars and shopping!
Everybody loves this place. I can't tell you how many times we've come to this place for fun and drinks. Dark and cozy inside with open patio area. Music, drinks and table games! It's always full. Expect to get sweaty.
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Blackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st AveEverybody loves this place. I can't tell you how many times we've come to this place for fun and drinks. Dark and cozy inside with open patio area. Music, drinks and table games! It's always full. Expect to get sweaty.
Looking for a dive bar? This is your place. It's 5 minutes from our place by car. This is just locals and drinks. Nothing else.
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Jada Coles
2845 Coral WayLooking for a dive bar? This is your place. It's 5 minutes from our place by car. This is just locals and drinks. Nothing else.
Barracuda Bar & Grill
3035 Fuller StCoconut Grove's premier dive bar.
Women love this place. Popular music, drinks and dancing. Located in Mary Brickell Village just steps from restaurants, bars, lounges, and shopping.
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Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills DrWomen love this place. Popular music, drinks and dancing. Located in Mary Brickell Village just steps from restaurants, bars, lounges, and shopping.
Best happy hour in Miami. All drinks are 2-for-1, including their delicious cocktails. Happy hour is till 10pm! Expect a lot of people.
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Tarpon Bend
65 Miracle MileBest happy hour in Miami. All drinks are 2-for-1, including their delicious cocktails. Happy hour is till 10pm! Expect a lot of people.
Gramps
176 NW 24th StChill bar in Wynwood area. Great patio!
The premier bar in Wynwood. Always a great time. Great patio area with bleacher seats, string lights, drinks, and late night food!
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Wood Tavern
311 NW 23rd StThe premier bar in Wynwood. Always a great time. Great patio area with bleacher seats, string lights, drinks, and late night food!
Grab a bottle of wine and sit outside in a gorgeous patio setting next to like minded people! Really chill vibe. Live music inside. Food options available. Definitively a chill night time thing.
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Lagniappe
3425 NE 2nd AveGrab a bottle of wine and sit outside in a gorgeous patio setting next to like minded people! Really chill vibe. Live music inside. Food options available. Definitively a chill night time thing.
This place can be very chill or very busy depending on the day of the week. Beautiful and comfortable patio setting with bleacher seats. You can also sit in the lounge area next to the bar and TV screens. Usually has live music or DJ playing.
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El Patio Wynwood
167 NW 23rd StThis place can be very chill or very busy depending on the day of the week. Beautiful and comfortable patio setting with bleacher seats. You can also sit in the lounge area next to the bar and TV screens. Usually has live music or DJ playing.
Love this place. Bar serves creative sandwiches & small plates, plus classic & specialty cocktails. Open very late.
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The Nest
1035 N Miami AveLove this place. Bar serves creative sandwiches & small plates, plus classic & specialty cocktails. Open very late.
Lively dance club in Wynwood. Popular for pouring shots of alcohol & featuring DJs & weekend food trucks. Dance outside or inside. Popular music.
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SHOTS Miami
311 NW 23rd StLively dance club in Wynwood. Popular for pouring shots of alcohol & featuring DJs & weekend food trucks. Dance outside or inside. Popular music.
Sightseeing
After the beach, this is Miami's #2 tourist destination. It's a beautiful villa based on the Medici villa of Tuscany. Guaranteed to be some of the best pictures you take in Miami. They have one of the most beautiful gardens in the nation. This is a MUST DO while in Miami. I recommend this while touring Coconut Grove.
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Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S Miami AveAfter the beach, this is Miami's #2 tourist destination. It's a beautiful villa based on the Medici villa of Tuscany. Guaranteed to be some of the best pictures you take in Miami. They have one of the most beautiful gardens in the nation. This is a MUST DO while in Miami. I recommend this while touring Coconut Grove.
This is my favorite neighborhood in Miami. I'm here every other day. Great for walking and taking pictures. Plenty of restaurant and drink options. Walk the pier, visit Peacock Park, and grab at bite at the local restaurants. My favorite street is Commodore Plaza and Main Highway.
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Coconut Grove
This is my favorite neighborhood in Miami. I'm here every other day. Great for walking and taking pictures. Plenty of restaurant and drink options. Walk the pier, visit Peacock Park, and grab at bite at the local restaurants. My favorite street is Commodore Plaza and Main Highway.
Wynwood has become one of the most visited places in Miami. If you only have a few days in Miami, make sure to add this place to the mix. Some of the best art scenes in the world. It's also slowly becoming the premier spot in Miami for eclectic food options. Don't leave Miami without passing by this place.
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Wynwood Walls
2516 NW 26th StWynwood has become one of the most visited places in Miami. If you only have a few days in Miami, make sure to add this place to the mix. Some of the best art scenes in the world. It's also slowly becoming the premier spot in Miami for eclectic food options. Don't leave Miami without passing by this place.
Home, sweet home! Make sure to walk around 8th street between 13-17th avenues. Check out Domino Park and grab some Cuban ice cream. Most Cigar shops will provide free Cuban Coffee, just ask. 13th ave is the famous Cuban Memorial Blvd.
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Little Havana
Home, sweet home! Make sure to walk around 8th street between 13-17th avenues. Check out Domino Park and grab some Cuban ice cream. Most Cigar shops will provide free Cuban Coffee, just ask. 13th ave is the famous Cuban Memorial Blvd.
Parks & Nature
This is an oasis located just 10 miles from downtown Miami. The beautiful scenic drive there alone is enough of a reason to visit. It has one of the world's premier collections of palms and cycads, plus an extensive tropical fruit program. If you're a plant person, this is a must visit! You have to pay to get in, so don't expect many people. Great for pictures.
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler RdThis is an oasis located just 10 miles from downtown Miami. The beautiful scenic drive there alone is enough of a reason to visit. It has one of the world's premier collections of palms and cycads, plus an extensive tropical fruit program. If you're a plant person, this is a must visit! You have to pay to get in, so don't expect many people. Great for pictures.
Shopping
This is where all the tourists shop before going back home. Huge outlet mall.
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Dolphin Mall
11401 NW 12th StThis is where all the tourists shop before going back home. Huge outlet mall.
Getting Around
Best place to rent a bike in Miami. Usually around $25 person person for 24 hours. Great service and quality bikes. Perfect location to start your ride. Very short drive from our house.
Brickell Bikes
70 SW 12th StBest place to rent a bike in Miami. Usually around $25 person person for 24 hours. Great service and quality bikes. Perfect location to start your ride. Very short drive from our house.