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Versailles Restaurant

3555 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33135

Elise M. writes: This is as close to heaven as I care to get.
Eating a medianoche (roasted pork, ham and swiss cheese on egg bread) at Versailles with my Abuelo is about as good as it gets. This lovely cornerstone of Cuban American culture is the standard to which…

Tobacco Road

626 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130

Karen S. writes: Tobacco Road is my favorite bar in Miami, it is also the oldest bar here so it has that worn in feeling which makes you wanna stay...This has been the home way from home for many musicians so it's got lots of character and history.

I love the fact…

Biltmore Hotel & Resort

1200 Anastasia Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Valentina D. writes: I'm giving this hotel four stars for one reason only. Okay, two. First, the absolutely stunning lobby and grounds. Second, the sheets and bedding. That's it.

Their staff has, as they say in Italy "la puzza sotto il naso" (stink under their nose).…

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

3251 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129

Nicole L. writes: I have never heard of Vizcaya until this trip to Miami. All I heard was some rich man decided to build this disgustingly huge villa on the 180 acres of land he bought. The entrance to the villa was quite grand with statues everywhere. The building…

Gusman Center For the Performing Arts

174 E Flagler St
Miami, FL 33131

joseluis a. writes: i have a relationship with this building. i live here. so for me, its really convenient to go to the film festival or a performance at the gusman. the theater is beautiful, it recently got renovated, very minor stuff, some of the ceilings, addition…

South Pointe Park

1 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33109

cindy w. writes: South Pointe Park is a hidden gem on the farthest tip of South Beach, it's located a block away from Joe's Stone Crabs and Nikki Beach. I just recently discovered this public park a few months ago and can't believe I hadn't found it sooner.

South…

El Palacio De Los Jugos

5721 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33144

Marcos R. writes: This was the first place I stopped at when I jumped off the plane, visiting Miami for the first time as a tourist 5 years ago. My friend took me there. I remember eating outside thinking how humid it was here. Having the 'god it's SOO humid' look…

Bal Harbour Shops

9700 Collins Ave
Bal Harbour, FL 33154

Rob C. writes: The US mall with the highest concentration of high-end fashion (this place means business--Neiman Marcus, Hermes, Giorgio Armani, Versace, Gucci, Chanel, Dior, Chopard, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Escada, Vera,…

Deering Estate At Cutler

16701 SW 72nd Ave
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

Nydia G. writes: Great place to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon. The mansion and surrounding garden are beautiful. Definitely worth checking out when the weathers not as hot.

I went to a wedding reception here last year and it was very cool and unique.

Watson Island Park

1050 Macarthur Cswy
Miami, FL 33132

cindy w. writes: Watson Island has the best scenic views of the Miami skyline for photo taking and that's why photographers are drawn here, sometimes, you can see fashion shoots or commercials taking place out here.
Watson Island is on Bisycane Bay and connects…

Haulover Park

10800 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33109

Dawn E. writes: You get your "all over" at Haulover!

There are a few things I miss about Florida... Cuban coffee... conch fritters... Haulover beach.. (to name a few).

This is the place to go on a warm summer day, okay, maybe not every warm summer day (because I am…

Lummus Park on South Beach

10th St & Ocean Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139

cindy w. writes: Best beach to be at if you're young, beautiful, and single. Seriously.
I prefer to lay my beach towel around 8th & Ocean Dr. or around 6th, that's where you can find alot of beach umbrellas/chairs to rent. Opposite of the ocean is the infamous Ocean…

North Shore State Recreation Area

7929 Atlantic Way
Surfside, FL 33141

JD N. writes: Imagine soothing waves lashing on Miami Beach's beautiful shore that is cast into the moon light in the darkness of the night.

Amazing right? That's a part of Miami Beach's peaceful allure.

Now, next complementary chapter. Imagine guys swinging around…

Art Basel Miami Beach

301 W 41st St
Miami Beach, FL 33140

Genie M. writes: since the Inspired Art Fair in London '05 ( which i was fortunate to be IN) ... i've had this notion in my head @ Art Basel.

we went last month to 'celebrate' my 40th ... as i told craig ( as i had tears in my eyes). Basel is like my 'holy grail',…

International Swimming Hall of Fame

1 Hall of Fame Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Brandon C. writes: Ok ok, as a former H.S. and college swimmer, I am a little biased. There is a swimming museum. Yeah, don't know much about it. But I've competed in this complex, and it's pretty kick ass. There are two deep water olympic size pools, it's right on…

Biscayne National Park

9700 SW 328th St
Homestead, FL 33033

Maria A. writes: Fortunately for us in Miami we have two national parks Everglades and Biscayne. Biscayne is mostly underwater and so you can imagine that most of the activities have to do with water.

This is a perfect place to bring out of town guests for their…

Coral Castle

28655 S Dixie Hwy
Homestead, FL 33033

Carla L. writes: Try hitting Coral Castle during the winter months as you are walking outdoors. Either way it is definitely worth the visit. The story behind it is the fodder for creative folk to use as the basis for a great romantic tragedy or psychological…

Everglades Safari Park

26700 Tamiami Trail
Miami, FL 33194

Daniela A. writes: This airboat tour through the Everglades was the best $20 I have ever spent in my life. The hours I spent at Safari Park were some of the most fun and most meaningful in my life! I still can't believe it was so cheap!!! The 20 dollar tour includes a…

Plymouth Congregational Church

3400 Devon Rd
Miami, FL 33133

JD N. writes: This United Church for Christ establishment was founded in 1897... only 27 years after the city of Miami was founded! This church in Coconut Grove is just simply beautiful as the pictures can tell.

It's a nice old church to visit in Miami, even as a…

Churchill's

5501 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137

Valentina D. writes: I love a good dive bar. To be an authentic good dive bar, said establishment must fulfill the following criteria:

* doorman, after some cajoling, letws you in without either the "secret password" or paying the cover ("we just want a drink...we won't…

Romero Britto Gallery

818 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Gustavo A. L. writes: I can't get enough of this place. Just about everytime I go in there, I walk out with something different.
The best way to summarize what this art does for me is ... cheerful and colorful.
The feeling I get when I come in to my living room and see my…

ArtCenter / South Florida

924 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

cindy w. writes: Located on Lincoln Rd, this place rocks for the fact that its accessible electic art for the public. I always stop by this place every time I'm on Lincoln Rd. since the exhibits are worth a stop (usually w/ a gelato in hand). Great place to take a…

ecoist

2628 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127

tinna h. writes: Bags and accessories made of candy wrappers, food packaging, and billboards. A friend gifted me with a candy wrapper coin purse from here once. VERY cute. One might wonder who sits there eating all the candies and snacks?

The handbags are actually…

S&S Sandwich Shop

1757 NE 2nd Av
Miami, FL 33132

JD N. writes: Very unpretentious diner - they'll give you the ends of the loaf of bread since it still constitutes as a slice of bread in their book. It's that old fashion, old school, unpretentious vibe that shows off in the food as well - however, without…

Coconut Grove Organic Farmers Market

3300 Grand Ave
Miami, FL 33231

cris m. writes: Great Stuff beside all the organic foods.... great place for wanna be hippies to hang out.... I used to sell Skateboards there, I also used to bring a Dj or a band and people just started to hate... so It was over, it was great while it last it,…

Ft. Lauderdale Beach

240 S Ft Laudrdle Bch Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33346

Will L. writes: I didn't swim. I did, however, soak my feet.

Other beach activities included
- a "what what in the butt" chant
- a human pyramid (I was the center 'stone.' I have matching knee indentations in my back to prove it.)
- a series of piggy back rides that…

Miami Senior High School

2450 SW 1st St
Miami, FL 33135

JD N. writes: I accidentally drove by this huge but pretty looking building in an area that I would least expect it. After seeing the building, I knew I had to do some research on it and so here it is - an architectural gem of a public school in Miami that has…

Miami Antiques Show & Sale

Sheraton Centre
777 NW 72nd Ave
Miami, FL 33126

Lynn S. writes: Expect to see the most expensive jewelry, furnishings and signed glassware at this extravaganza. Dealers from all over the world ship in their goods and dazzle you with antiques you expect to see only in books. $55,000 rings, silver place settings…

John U Lloyd Beach State Park

6503 N Ocean Drive
Dania, FL 33004

Dawn E. writes: This is my childhood beach. It wasn't the closest beach for use to get to, but it was the best. My mom would always drive the extra couple of miles to get here.

The park is clean and the water is warm and you feel like you're in the great outdoors…

Winter Music Conference

Miami Beach, FL 33109

Caleb B. writes: -- from wmcon.com:

"Winter Music Conference, in its 22nd year, is regarded as the singular networking event in the dance music industry, attracting professionals from over 60 different countries. With its high concentration of top international…

Top Hat Wine & Spirits

5749 SW 40 St
Miami, FL 33255

Douglas S. writes: Top Hat wines is a great place for special and everyday wines. They're located at the RedBird center (corner of Red Road and Bird Road). If you really enjoy wine and would like to find something special or unique that you won't find everywhere…

Gene The Homeless Guy

Kendall Drive and Dadeland Blvd
Miami, FL 33255

Nydia G. writes: As far as homeless guys go, Gene is the best! For the past 5 months I've watched Gene go through several crazy homeless guy phases. Everything from the shuffling old man routine, to the religious homeless guy bit.
The best part is, Gene does it all…

La Epoca Department Stores

200 E Flagler St
Miami, FL 33131

JD N. writes: This is a really nice small department store. And it is locally owned with historical ties to Cuba. The only negative is that they have department store prices. Thankfully though, it seems like they always have sales and lots of them.

So if you're…

Venetian Pool

2701 De Soto Blvd
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Andrew K. writes: The only pool on the National Register of Historic Places makes it worth seeing. Its actually really beautiful and tropical (great place for a wedding), but not as dramatic or large as Barton Springs in Austin, TX. Sorry.

Kim's Alley Bar

1920 E Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

rachel m. writes: warning: this is for those who like neighborhood bars (don't expect fancy fare or cover [perhaps some s.f. trash, but it rules])

kim's alley bar rules because:

+ location! kim's is in the gateway plaza which is filled with awesome restaurants and shops…

Cocowalk

3015 Grand Ave
Miami, FL 33133

Ann Marie w. writes: That big pink flamingo and I are pretty tight. I say hi to him every time I walk past.

Seeing as how I'm a poor student, I can't rate Cocowalk on its shopping, but rather general ambiance. I love how its a mall that doesn't look like a mall, it…

Woodlawn Park Cemetery

3260 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33135

cindy w. writes: Woodlawn Park cemetery is in the Little Havana neighborhood and is a fascinating, if morbid, place to stop by to check out for its spooky architectural tombs and grave markers.

Personal story: A few years back, my friend drove by this place and…

Charlotte Jane Memorial Park Cemetery

3575 South Douglas Road
Miami, FL 33231

JD N. writes: This run-down cemetery is unique. Perhaps, it being run-down gives it quite the character it needs. But part of its uniqueness is that Coconut Grove's origins can be traced to this cemetary, through the people that were buried here.

This cemetery,…

Thriller Miami Powerboat Tours

401 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132

Kymm P. writes: So yes, I'm a tourist. I happen to enjoy tourist-y things when I'm on vacation!

My friends and I (from Boston) were browsing through those cheesy concierge brochures and stumbled upon an ad for Thriller Miami. I've never been on a powerboat before,…

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