Places to see

Calle Ocho, the main street of Miami's Little Havana neighborhood, has become a favorite with tourists worldwide. PHOTOS:OIP

The Little River neighborhood of Miami was established in the late 1800s and and incorporated by the City of Miami in 1925. In recent years, it has become of hub of arts, culture and design, greatly due to artists and small businesses priced out of Wynwood. There are an array of restaurants, shops and galleries in the area, anchored by The Citadel, a hip destination that incorporates an array of restaurants, shops and a 5,000-square-foot rooftop bar.


Midtown is one of Miami's most popular urban neighborhoods. Just northwest of downtown, it's a bustling area that offers a variety of shops, restaurants, galleries within steps of downtown, Wynwood and the Design District. It's anchored by a namesake urban mall with more than 50 retailers.

Viscaya Museum and Gardens, Coconut Grove - The early 20th century bayfront estate built by Miami pioneer James Deering is a grand 10-acre compound on Biscayne Bay in Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood. It features Italian Renaissance gardens; native woodland landscape; and a historic village

outbuildings compound. https://vizcaya.org

Hollywood Beach Broadwalk is a two-and-half-mile-long beachside stretch north of Miami and South of Fort Lauderdale. There are more than 50 restaurants and bars, some 30 shops, three resorts, 30 motels, three oceanfront parks and a beachfront theatre.  A great place for bike riding and early morning walks. For more information, visit floridashollywood.org.