Editing Miami (section)

= Around Miami - Tourist Tips =

==Where to party in Miami! Your daily guide.==
OK people, I need your help here!! We'll be discussing this on a thread in the Miami group to get your input. People come to Miami to party, so let's not let them down!!!

I'd also suggest browsing the [http://www.southbeach-usa.com/clubs/club-directory/bed.htm Miami Clubs, Lounges & Bars] Listing.

For weekly happenings, visit [http://www.miaminewtimes.com] or [http://www.cooljunkie.com]

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==Where to drink (work in progress)==

Bars and Hangouts: 

South Beach:
* Zeke's (625 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach)
* Abbey Brewing Company (1115 16th St, Miami Beach)
* Abraxas Lounge (407 Meridian Ave, Miami Beach)
* Rooftop at Townhouse Hotel (150 20th St, Miami Beach)
* Jazid (1342 Washington Ave, Miami Beach)
* The Room 
* The Office
* Nikki Beach: Resort community Bar/club, 1 Ocean Dr Miami, FL 33139. 
* BED: (929 Washington Ave, Miami Beach) expensive, but really good on South Beach. Best night ???

North Bay Village/Upper East Side:
* Shuckers: (1819 79th St Cswy, North Bay Village) cheap bar/ restaurant with amazing bayview.
* Boteco: (916 NE 79th St, Miami)

Downtown
* Tobacco Road (626 S Miami Ave, Miami)
* Transit Lounge
* The White Room
* The Vagabond

Design District:
* Circa 28 (best night is Saturday night)

==Where to eat==
Restaurants:

In South Beach:
* Big Pink: Dinner style food... Service not so good, but food good and portions gigantic.
* Rosinella. (Italian, on Lincoln Road)
* Sushi Samba
* Le Bon: Belgian Food. During the week they have a special from 5:30 to 7:30, where you pay according to the time you get. At 5:30 you pay 5.50 bucks, at 6 pm you pay 6 bucks, etc
* La Sandwicherie: delicious sandwiches. whole in the wall. great and cheap.
* A la Folie: french, affordable. 
* Indomania: dutch/indonesian.... delicious Rijstaffel

Downtown/Brickell:
* Tutto Pizza and Tutto Pasta
* Archies
* Taqueria El Mexicano: Super cheap mexican
* Tobacco Road: (restaurant and bar): great burgers and lobster special certain day of the week.
* El Carajo: restaurant/ wine shop inside a gas station. Delicious tapas, incredible wine selection and great prices and atmosphere, despite being on a gas station

Coral Gables:
* Ortanique: expensive but delicious.
* OneBurger: delicious burgers
* Moon: Thai and Japanese

Biscayne/North Beach/Aventura:
* Uva 69
* Boteco: brazilian bar/restaurant
* Shuckers: cheap bar/ restaurant with amazing bayview
* Lula's Russian Kebab: great/cheap russian places
* Michy's: Expensive but delicious


==What To Do==

There are many things to do in Miami. Attractions on South Beach are within walking/biking distance. Once you leave South Beach, attractions are spread through a vast area and a car will come in handy. If you don't have a car, public transportation is available, but it has limited reach. See Public Transportation Section.

Most people come for the beach and the nightlife. 

===Beaches===
* Start [http://www.southbeach-usa.com/ here] for some research on South Beach.

Other Beaches: 

* Crandon Park in Key Biscayne
* Matheson Hammock Park in Coral Gables
* Sunny Isles Beach

===Parks===

===National Parks===

* Everglades National Park
* Biscayne National Park

===Kayaking===

===Rockclimbing===

===Windsurfing===

===Snorkeling/Scuba Diving===

===Museums===

* Vizcaya
* Deering Estate
* Miami Art Museum
* Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
* World Erotic Art Museum
* Coral Castle

==Surrounding Areas==
If you have a way of getting around be sure to check out the [http://www.venetianpool.com '''Venetian Pool'''] in Coral Gables

==Festivals==

Most of the festival in South Florida are during "the season", which means during any time of the year, but summer, when people in Miami tend to hibernate. Here are some of the highlights. More info will be added. (please help with dates and links)
 

Coconut Grove Arts Festival

Langerado

Art Basel Miami Beach

Winter Music Conference: During Spring Break. Techno, trance and other electronic music. Parties all over town during a week, generally closing with the Ultra Music Festival [http://www.wintermusicconference.com]

Art Deco Festival. 

Last weekend of May: [http://www.blackbeachweek.com/urbanbeachweek1.html Hip-Hop Festival].  Rap, hip-hop, R&B.  A lot of "Scarface" devotees and tricked out cars.  Safer than you'd expect at night, unless you're a woman who's not wearing much.

Miami International Film Festival [http://www.miamifilmfestival.com]