Home to over 410,000 individuals, Miami is reputed to be one of the most visited cities in Florida. Named after a native tribe that resided in the area in the 1600s and the 1700s, Miami is a tropical paradise that is surrounded by beautiful, cerulean water; the beaches are frequented by countless locals and tourists, all year round. It is renowned for having one of the biggest concentrations of international banks. Also, Miami is also recognized as the only city in the United States that was founded by a woman. Miami also happens to be one of the cleanest cities in the United States. As a matter of fact, Forbes declared it the Cleanest City in America in the year 2008.
Published on June 11
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Miami is a large city and it might prove tough to move around by oneself; Metrobus, Metrorail and Metromover are options worth considering, especially if an individual is new to the region. Not only are they low-cost, they are also highly efficient.
If one is looking for things to do while at Miami, they could consider spending a weekend at a mock-Italian villa. Formerly a quarry, the Venetian Pool is now a glorious cluster of loggias and waterfalls. The glamour quotient of this pool is quite high, and so is the number of visitors. Some great Hollywood stars, orchestras and dance troupes have been to the Venetian Pool. Miami has made itself a reputation for having some of the swankiest clubs for Miamians and tourists alike. The best part is that most of them allow their guests to dance the night away, such as LIV, Basement and Cameo.
Along with various forms of fun, Miami has a lot to offer in terms of food. Some of the best eateries include the Glass and Vine, the Capital Grille and Joe’s Stone Crab. A garden-inspired stretch of beauty, the Glass and Vine could easily accommodate 200 people. Their menu is divided into three sections – Land, Sea and Garden. This eatery offers fresh local produce and Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli’s exquisite creations. Visitors are often seen stating that the fillet and ribeye steaks at the Capital Grille cannot be faulted anyhow. Offering consistently delicious food items, the Capital Grille is frequented by countless regulars. A century-old restaurant best known for its heavenly store of crabs, Joe’s Stone Crab also promises some of the best key lime pies in all of Miami. While they are seasonally closed from sometime in summer to mid-October, this eatery receives countless hungry people every day.
Miami also has many tourist attractions, such as the Miami Beach. A separate municipality from Miami, this beach is located on an island that is attached to the mainland with the help of bridges. This expensive district has a host of sunbathing opportunities, eateries, hotels, and much more. A posh area filled with Art Deco buildings, Ocean Drive is probably the best known spot in Miami Beach. Another impressive tourist attraction is the Bayside Marketplace. An outdoor style mall that contains about 150 stores aimed mostly at tourists, the Bayside Marketplace looks out over the likes of boats and docks; it is situated along Miami’s waterfront. An individual hoping to do some shopping and touring could visit the Bayside Marketplace; several tour boats leave from the docks there.