Must See Sights and Landmarks in South Beach Area

"‘You will be seeing unusual accomplishment,’ reads the inscription on the rough-hewn quarried wall. That’s an understatement. There is no greater temple to all that is weird and wacky about South Florida."

"No one’s figured out how one diminutive mason managed to move the huge stones for this sculpture garden dedicated to his lost love."

"The Barnacle Historic State Park is home to the oldest house in Miami|© William Silver / Shutterstock. Also in Coconut Grove, this fairly small park tops our list for having the oldest house in its original location in Miami. Visitors can tour the 1891 home, The Barnacle, to learn about the frontier life during the “Era of the Bay” at a time when all travel to the city was done by boat."

"At this 5-acre gem in Coconut Grove is the oldest home in its original location in Miami-Dade County (1891), which once housed Ralph Middleton Munroe, an American yacht designer. You'll also see plenty of mesmerizing Spanish moss. A post shared by @lizz_ax3 on Feb 26, 2017 at 2:42pm PST"

"3485 Main Hwy This historic Florida State Park is located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood and spans about 5 acres. Dade County’s oldest home resides on this five-acre site that overlooks the scenic Biscayne Bay. It was built by Commodore Ralph Middleton Munroe in 1891."

"Located in the neighbourhood of Miami on the Main Highway in Coconut Grove, Plymouth Congregational Church was built in 1917 and is one of the ancient churches in the city. Plymouth Congregational Church is architecture in mission revival style with inspiration from old city church in Mexico and is a part of the US National Register of Historic Places since 1974. The church is well known as a pretty wedding venue among locals."

"As I stand outside and walk into this beautiful old church feelings coming to mind are; beauty, old, history, planning, stories, Spanish, love, unique,… read more ». Rating: 5 based on 5 reviews"

"Continue your exploration of Miami street art and mouth-watering food by driving north to Wynwood, the city’s artsy neighborhood. This up-and-coming district was nothing more than warehouses and wholesale retail stores a few years ago, but it’s now home to some of Miami’s best restaurants, trendiest bars, and most Instagrammable spots."

"Without traffic, the drive from Little Havana to Wynwood will only take 15 minutes. You may have caught a glimpse of colorful, large-scale murals while driving on I-95, but nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking art that overwhelms the Wynwood Art District just north of Downtown Miami."

"DAY TWO: WYNWOOD AND DESIGN DISTRICT – MODERN ART & RETAIL THERAPY Spend your morning at the beach, enjoying the beach club service of your hotel. Lunch light in your lounger—the beach clubs offer full food and beverage menus—or enjoy something a bit more epicurean on the terrace at"

"Created by renowned Italian artist Claudio Ciaravolo to launch the SoBe is Love public art project a few Art Basels ago, this sculpture symbolizes the project’s message of love and community unity in light of post-election political divide and an epidemic of national gun violence and highlights intercultural principles of hope and faith. The SOBE sculpturer pays tribute to the late artist Robert Indiana, whose sculptures are universally recognized as symbolic of these same messages, and looks totally cute in pink."

"Formerly known as the American Airlines Arena, the FTX Arena is home to the Miami Heat basketball team as well as serving as a venue for various shows and events. With almost 20,000 seats, this is a popular and fun spot to watch an NBA game while in Miami. Located along Biscayne Bay with easy access thanks to public transportation, everyone in the family will enjoy a visit to this famous spot."

"The 3,400 square-foot oceanfront basketball arena is the home court of the NBA’s Miami Heat. The 19,00 capacity arena has been awarded the Leed Green Building certification for being an energy-efficient building. When there isn’t an exciting basketball game, the American Airlines Arena hosts more than 80 music and other events, including WWE Smackdown."

"Tucked away in Little Havana, Doce Provisions serves up a waffle with some serious Florida flair. Its standout Key Lime Pie Waffles are covered in graham cracker crumbs and topped with plenty of whipped cream, meaning it’s basically like having pie for breakfast — and who doesn't love that?"

"At the helm of this New York City import is restaurateur Stephen Starr, who brings a bit of Italian and Californian flair to South Beach. Cozy up in the plush green booths and dive into sausage and kale pizza, wood-roasted beets cooled with whipped feta and lobster spaghetti with spicy tomato sauce. On warm days, droves of beachgoers will wind down with the daily 4pm-7pm happy hour, where cocktails are $9, beers are $7 and snacks such as crispy squash blossoms clock in at $10."

"5 out of 5 stars Restaurants American South of Fifth. Chef Justin Smillie brought his California-inspired cuisine to chic South of Fifth by way of Upland in 2016 and today Miami diners are still clamoring to get in. In a modern, unintimidating bistro lined with bottles of wine and lemons and artichokes, Smillie serves up fresh pasta, pizzas, vegetables and wood-fired protein."

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"4 out of 5 stars Things to do Games and hobbies Doral. Round up the whole family and make a night of it at this bowling alley/social hall in Doral. Air hockey and pool tables round out the offerings here, but the in-house restaurant holds its own."

"CityPlace Doral’s massive dining, cocktail and entertainment venue has something for everyone, including the kids. In addition to its 14 ten-pin bowling lanes, private karaoke suite and game room, the expansive 20,000-square-foot complex offers a modern-American dishes catering to both kids and adults alike."

"Das Ambiente ist top- das Essen leider nicht- ceviche nicht annähernd so gut wie im cVC105- Tuna seared enttäuschend- Chicken kein Vergleich zum Yardbird etc. Kellner brachte den Aperitif zum Hauptgang- dauerte so lang!. Salz kam gar nicht - Etc."

"Set atop the chains of Lincoln Road, Juvia is located in penthouse of the 1111 Lincoln Road parking garage, offering picturesque views of South Beach from every angle from its outdoor terrace."