Quick Summary:

  • Q: What makes Miami Beach a popular destination?
  • A: White sandy beaches, Art Deco architecture, world-class restaurants, and swanky nightclubs that attract celebrities and stars – Miami Beach is flashy, fashionable, and fun. Set on several islands between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean and connected by bridges to mainland Miami, Miami Beach is home to the Art Deco Historic district which boasts some of the most beautifully preserved early-20th-century and Art Deco architecture in the world.


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1. Art Deco Historic District ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Art Deco Historic District | Things to Do in Miami Beach, Florida
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2. Miami Beach Botanical Garden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Miami Beach Botanical Garden | Things to Do in Miami Beach, Florida
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3. The Betsy South Beach

Category: Beaches
The Betsy South Beach | Things to Do in Miami Beach, Florida
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4. The Wolfsonian - Florida International University

The Wolfsonian - Florida International University | Things to Do in Miami Beach, Florida
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5. Art Basel

Category: Museums & Culture
Art Basel | Things to Do in Miami Beach, Florida
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6. Flamingo Park

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Flamingo Park | Things to Do in Miami Beach, Florida
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7. Bass Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture
Bass Museum of Art | Things to Do in Miami Beach, Florida
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8. New World Symphony

Category: Entertainment
New World Symphony | Things to Do in Miami Beach, Florida
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9. The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater

Category: Entertainment
The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater | Things to Do in Miami Beach, Florida
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10. Miami City Ballet

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Miami City Ballet | Things to Do in Miami Beach, Florida
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11. Flagler Monument Island

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Flagler Monument Island | Things to Do in Miami Beach, Florida
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12. Tequiztlan Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar

Category: Food & Drink
Tequiztlan Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar | Things to Do in Miami Beach, Florida
© Tequiztlan Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar

13. Stiltsville Fish Bar

Category: Food & Drink
Stiltsville Fish Bar | Things to Do in Miami Beach, Florida
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14. South Pointe Park

Category: Activities
South Pointe Park | Things to Do in Miami Beach, Florida
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15. Lummus Park

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Lummus Park | Things to Do in Miami Beach, Florida
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16. Museum of Illusions

Category: Museums & Culture
Museum of Illusions | Things to Do in Miami Beach, Florida
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