Lonely Planet Pocket Miami , livre ebook

Contents

QuickStart Guide

Welcome to Miami
Hurricane Irma
Top Sights
Local Life
Day Planner
Need to Know
Miami Neighbourhoods

Explore

South Beach
Northern Miami Beach
Downtown Miami
Wynwood & the Design District
Upper East Side
Key Biscayne
Little Havana
Coconut Grove
Coral Gables

Best

The Best of Miami
Art-Deco Architecture
Art & Culture in Wynwood
Eating
Seafood
Museums
Drinking & Nightlife
Entertainment
Music
Festivals & Events
Shopping
For Kids
Tours
Activities
For Free

Survival Guide

Survival Guide
Before You Go
Arriving in Miami
Getting Around
Essential Information
Behind the Scenes
Our Writer
Welcome to Miami
Sun-kissed beaches and art-deco beauties make an alluring backdrop to Miami’s many charms, starting with the city's burgeoning arts scene. Miami is a place where creativity reins supreme: in its open-air galleries of street art, globally inspired restaurants and packed festival calendar. Add in a healthy dose of Latin culture, steamy beach days and hedonistic nightlife, and you have one of America's most captivating cities.

South Beach
Hurricane Irma
On September 10, 2017, one of the largest hurricanes ever recorded barrelled over the state of Florida, leaving flooding and destruction in its wake. Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Florida Keys as a category 4 storm the width of Texas, with wind speeds in excess of 130 mph. Nearly 7 million people across the state evacuated, there were widespread power outages and storm surges were seen as far north as Jacksonville. But the Florida Keys and the Everglades bore the brunt of the storm. Homes and businesses in the tiny town of Everglades City were left battered and mud-soaked after an 8-foot storm surge receded. Meanwhile, in the Keys, a FEMA survey reported that 25% of buildings had been destroyed, with another 65% damaged.
The research for this book was conducted before the storm hit and the content was sent to print soon afterward, when Irma's long-term effects were still unknown. In a state so heavily reliant on tourism, most cities were already announcing intentions to be ready for visitors soon. Still, those planning travel to Florida, especially the Florida Keys ( www.fla-keys.com ) or the Everglades region ( www.nps.gov/ever ), should check official websites for the latest information.
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Miami Top Sights

Art Deco Historic District
America's most captivating art-deco district.

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Miami Top Sights
Wynwood Walls
A jaw-dropping collection of street art.

Image courtesy of Wynwood Walls / Martha Cooper


Miami Top Sights
Pérez Art Museum Miami
Miami's epicenter of contemporary art.

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Miami Top Sights
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
European palace on Biscayne Bay.

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Miami Top Sights
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Miami's top performing arts hall.

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Miami Top Sights
Bayfront Park
Downtown Miami's waterfront park.

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Miami Top Sights
Fairchild Tropical Garden
South Florida's most beautiful gardens.

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Miami Top Sights
Biltmore Hotel
Architectural beauty from the 1920s.

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Miami Local Life

Insider tips to help you find the real Miami There's much more to Miami than just its beautiful beaches. This is a city of cutting-edge design, hallowed art galleries and lush islands just beyond the city center. Exploring Miami's diverse neighborhoods is one of the great rewards of a trip

Indie Shops of South Beach
y Eye-catching boutiques
y Decadent snacking and sipping

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Art & High Design
y Surreal public art
y Jewel-box storefronts

Image courtesy of Wynwood Walls / Martha Cooper

Downtown & Brickell
y Rooftop views
y Urban exploring

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Wandering the Grove
y Waterfront oases
y Indie cafes and bars

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Key Biscayne
y Seaside adventures
y Panoramic dining

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The Upper East Side
y Neighborhood Parks
y Poolside Drinks

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Other great places to experience the city like a local:
Outdoor Screenings
South Pointe Park
Secret Garden
Keeping it Kosher
A Farm-to-Table Dinner
Boxelder
Monthly Art Fest
Iconic Cinema
Art & Song
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Miami Day Planner

Day One
M Start the day with a morning stroll along the lovely shoreline of South Beach. Afterwards, stop in the small Art Deco Museum for an overview of this fabulous architectural district. Then take a wander along Ocean Drive and see these deco beauties in person.
R Have a seafood lunch at Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant . Afterwards, take a stroll along Lincoln Rd, a pedestrian boulevard lined with eye-catching stores and outdoor restaurants. Peruse fiction at Books & Books , pick up some beach footwear at Havaianas and browse eye-catching apparel at Alchemist .
N In the evening, feast on high-end Southern fare at Yardbird . Catch a show at the Fillmore Miami Beach or a concert at the New World Center . End the night over at Bodega , a taco stand with a decadent bar hidden out the back. For something a little more raucous, join the party over at Mango’s .


Day Two
M Begin the day in Wynwood over pastries from Salty Donut and espresso from Panther Coffee . Thus fortified, begin the gallery and shopping stroll of this fascinating neighborhood. Check out the latest murals at Wynwood Walls , look for gifts at Malaquita and explore the outstanding installations at the Margulies Collection at the Warehouse .
R Spend the afternoon at the Pérez Art Museum Miami , which has some of the best contemporary art exhibitions in the city – plus a great lunch spot. Afterwards, head over to Bayfront Park to check out a few Noguchi sculptures, and join locals for a bit of riverside relaxing on the grass.
N That evening, return to Wynwood to see the district by lamplight. Book a table at culinary hot spot Kyu , check out the microbrew scene at Wynwood Brewing Company , then take in a band in the backyard of Gramps , the Wynwood Yard or Lagniappe . If you’re still out late, join the party people at DJ-fueled Bardot .


Day Three
M Spend the morning wandering around the lush grounds and art- and antique-filled interiors of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens . Next, go over to Coconut Grove for window shopping and snacks (try the ice cream from Bianco Gelato ). Take a peak at Barnacle Historic State Park for waterfront views, then have lunch at the Spillover .
R Head to Little Havana for a dose of Latin culture. Check out the domino action in Máximo Gómez Park , learn a bit of Cuban history at Cuban Memorial Park and shop for guayaberas (Cuban dress shirts) and cigars along 8th St. Stop for a freshly squeezed pick-me-up at Los Pinareños Frutería .
N Have an early dinner at the Cuban icon Versailles . Afterwards, go to the intimate Cubaocho , where you can hear Latin jazz, flamenco, Cuban son, and other styles. For something more spirited, head over to the long-running Ball & Chain , which has a full calendar of events and music (including salsa – with free lessons – on some nights).


Day Four
M Explore Miami’s wilder side at the Fairchild Tropical Garden , with its rainforest sections, colorful butterflies and pretty woodland paths. After a dose of nature, go up to Coral Gables, for a stroll along its shop-lined Miracle Mile. Learn about this curious master-planned village at the Coral Gables Museum .
R Stop in for a flat white and creative lunch specials at Threefold . If the weather is steamy, head over to the Venetian Pool for a dip in one of America’s loveliest swimming spots. Otherwise, opt for the Biltmore Hotel for a wander through a grand building modeled on Seville’s Giralda Tower. Be sure to have a drink at the elegant poolside restaurant.
N Head downtown for an early seafood feast at the always lively River Oyster Bar . Afterwards, attend a show at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Be sure to check out the subtle art designs (by José Bedia) on the inside. Cap the night with drinks at a Downtown rooftop bar such as Sugar , Area 31 or Pawnbroker .
Need to Know


Currency
US dollars ($)

Language
English, Spanish

Visas
Required for most foreign visitors unless eligible for the Visa Waiver Program.

Money
ATMs are widely available, though most ATM withdrawals using out-of-state cards incur surcharges of $3 or so. Major credit cards are widely accepted.

Mobile Phones
Local SIM cards can be used in European or Australian phones. Europe and Asia’s GSM 900/1800 standard is incompatible with the USA’s cell-phone systems. Check with your service provider about using your phone in the US.

Time
Eastern Time (GMT/UTC minus five hours)

Tipping
Tipping is standard practice across America. In restaurants, tipping 15 to 20% of the bill is expected; only tip below this if the service was exceptionally bad (not tipping is a very drastic move). For food a tip for normal service is 15%, good service is 18% and great service is 20%. At bars, it’s $1 per drink or $2 or more for complicated cocktails. Taxi drivers get tipped 10-15% of the fare, while porters and skycaps get $1 a bag. For hotel cleaning staff, a few dollars after a few nights should suffice.

1 Before You Go

Your Daily Budget
Budget: Less than $150
A Hostel dorms: $30–50
A Meal from a food truck: $10
A Happy hour drink special: from $5
Midrange: $150–300
A Standard hotel room: $150–250
A Midrange dinner: $30–50
A Craft cocktail in a lounge: $12–16
Top End: More than $300
A Cover at nightclubs: from $20
A Dinner at upscale restaurants: from $60
A Day at the spa: from $150

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