Miami: A Cosmopolitan Hub
Vibrant, flamboyant, energetic…Miami is all of this and much more. This cosmopolitan hub sways to a hot Latin beat, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find a city that’s a true microcosm of the world, a bustling metropolis that displays its international flavor with pride.
South Beach is most recognizably “Miami” with its periwinkle, turquoise and purple Art Deco buildings set against a backdrop of aquamarine ocean, wide sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. A pastel-colored playground for the international jet set, this is the place to see and be seen when you’re in South Florida. For a quieter slice of sea and sand you can head over to Key Biscayne, a secluded paradise and natural refuge, dotted with boardwalks, walking trails and an old lighthouse.
Little Havana offers a different kind of rhythm. The restaurants, clubs and cigar shops are authentically Cuban, and the zesty spirit of the island nation rings loud and clear through this neighborhood. Coconut Grove also hums with plenty of energy and style. The oldest settlement in South Florida, the Grove is both upscale and urban, with an eclectic mix of galleries, boutiques and sidewalk cafés lining its historic streets.
When the locals want to get away, they head for the Keys. This 126-mile chain of mangrove-fringed islands is closer to Cuba than Miami. Surrounded by the world’s third largest barrier-reef system and several historic shipwrecks, the scuba diving and snorkeling in this part of the world is simply spectacular.
City Resources
Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
Get detailed information about Miami, its neighborhoods, attractions, upcoming events as well as maps and directions.
Events Guide
Find out about the latest events and happenings in Miami, get the scoop on the best restaurants in town and check out the top family-friendly attractions.
State Information
This handy guide is filled with everything you need to know about nursing in Florida, including state nursing associations, CE requirements, salary information and more.
The Miami Herald
A daily newspaper, covering local, national and international news, classifieds, recreational guides and more.
Sun Sentinel
This daily newspaper features in-depth news stories, sport, business, entertainment and classifieds.
Miami New Times
A weekly guide to the city’s arts, entertainment and urban scene.
Miami Seaquarium
This 35-acre oceanarium features four daily shows starring a number of showy ocean mammals as well as a variety of exhibits and displays.
IMAX Theatre
Utilizing high-tech film techniques, six-story-high screens and wraparound digital sound, this unique movie experience is a must-see for kids.
Miami MetroZoo
This 290-acre complex offers a cageless environment—animals are kept at bay by cleverly designed moats—a petting zoo, play area and daily programs designed to educate and entertain.
Parrot Jungle Island
This attraction features an Everglades exhibit, petting zoo, jungle trails and continuous shows that star roller-skating cockatoos, card-playing macaws and numerous stunt-happy parrots.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
The Birch Aquarium lets kids come nose-to-nose through the glass with stingrays, eels seahorses, sharks and plenty of other creatures from the deep.
Beaches
Get a full listing of Miami’s white-sand beaches, with directions, descriptions and amenities for each beach.
Shopping
Find out all you need to know about the best malls, outlet centers and specialty shops in and around Miami.
Fairchild Tropical Garden
A veritable rain forest of both rare and exotic plants, this tropical garden also features 11 lakes and countless meadows, spread across 83 acres.
Miami Art Museum
The Miami Art Museum (MAM) features an eclectic mix of modern and contemporary works with rotating exhibitions that often focus on Latin American or Caribbean artists.
Miami Museum of Science and Space Transit Planetarium
The Museum of Science features more than 140 hands-on exhibits that explore the mysteries of the universe.
Museum of Contemporary Art
This museum boasts an impressive collection of internationally acclaimed art with a local flavor.
The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
This Italian Renaissance-style villa features acres of formal gardens, terraces and fountains overlooking Biscayne Bay, and 34 rooms of 15th- through 19th-century antique furnishings and decorative arts.
