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- COCONUT GROVE: Many of the earliest arrivals to the area settled in the Coconut Grove region of Miami. Today the area boasts CocoWalk, a huge multilevel entertainment complex with shops, restaurants, and tons of nightlife. A popular destination for locals as well as tourists, the area is trendy, hip and very diverse. Everyone comes here at one time or another to enjoy the ongoing entertainment.
- CORAL GABLES: Coral Gables is a quiet, lovely neighborhood that was originally developed by George Merrick in 1925. Merrick also established a very luxurious hotel in the area. The streets are adorned with classy fountains, such as De Soto Boulevard's Venetian fountain.
- DESIGN DISTRICT: The folks of the Design District set new trends every day. Here you'll find all kinds of inventive outposts, including unique art galleries and workshops, home decorating stores, antique shops and even a few restaurants. The creative people of the city migrate here, and it's also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. Shops are located in warehouse-like fronts in the area between North Miami Avenue and North 2nd Street. The district covers just a few blocks but has a wealth of shopping and design opportunities available.
- DOWNTOWN: Downtown Miami is best visited during daylight hours, when the unique boutiques and shops along the roads are open, and the streets are bustling with people. The crowd thins after dark but the skyscrapers make a picture-perfect view from a distance. Little Havana in downtown Miami covers only three square miles of land, but is one of the most famous sections of town. The area is known for its wonderful food, shops, sights and Cuban culture. Other ethnic groups can also be found in the area but most of the population is made up of Cuban refugees. Eighth Street may be difficult to access by car, but it is the heart of Little Havana and is worth touring on foot if you have time.
- KEY BISCAYNE: Key Biscayne, which stretches out into the Biscayne Bay, is a residential and resort area characterized by beautiful beaches and parks. This may be the best place to go if you are looking to get away from the hustle of city life for a while.
- LITTLE HAVANA: This small neighborhood packs a big cultural wallop. Settled in the years following Castro's revolution, it's now home to a third of Miami's 2 million residents. Its main drag, Calle Ocho (or Southwest Eighth Street), is the heart of Little Havana, a place to indulge in authentic food, hand-rolled cigars, and strong, fragrant coffee. In Maximo Gomez Park, older folks gather daily to play dominoes, talk politics, and share stories, while each March, the Calle Ocho festival celebrates Latino culture in a boisterous street party.
- SOUTH BEACH: One of the most famous neighborhoods in the world, this area has been referred to as "America's Riviera." The ultra rich and famous cavort around Ocean Drive and dine in the sumptuous restaurants and the sidewalk cafés. Here you'll find the Art Deco District, where the lovely boutique hotels, with their bright colors, retro designs and hip bars, line up along the beach. Walking and bicycle tours let visitors see the more than 400 registered historic buildings. Trendy, fashionable and exotic are the best ways to describe this popular destination. When most people think of Miami, they think of South Beach.
- AIRPORT
- AVENTURA
- BAL HARBOUR
- BAY HARBOR ISLANDS
- BOCA RATON
- BOYNTON BEACH
- DADELAND
- DORAL
- FISHER ISLAND
- FORT LAUDERDALE
- HIALEAH
- HOMESTEAD
- KENDALL
- KEY LARGO
- KEY WEST
- LITTLE HAITI
- MIAMI BEACH
- MIAMI GARDENS
- MIAMI LAKES
- NORTH MIAMI
- NORTH MIAMI BEACH
- PALM BEACH
- PINECREST
- SOUTH DADE
- SOUTH MIAMI
- SUNSET
- SURFSIDE
- UPPER EAST SIDE
- WATSON ISLAND
- WEST DADE
- WEST MIAMI
- WESTCHESTER
- WESTWOOD LAKES
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