Local Attractions

For a real sense of the energy of South Beach, spend some time on this promenade, which is pedestrian-only and stretches between and Washington Avenue and Alton Road. Home décor and art take center stage in the boutiques here on Lincoln Road; stroll down nearby Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue and Washington Avenue for designer fashion and accessories.

The New World Center is home of the renowned New World Symphony, as well as the groundbreaking WALLCAST™ Concert concept. Through a 7,500 square-foot projection wall on the eastern front of the NWC building, guests can experience performances within the NWC, as well as a movie series during the summer. Both are free and open to the public.

The Miami Beach Convention Center features both Art Deco design and state-of-the-art meeting facilities, delivering a truly unique convention experience. Located next to South Beach and the Art Deco District, the Convention Center offers 500,000 square feet of exhibition space and 70 meeting rooms, ranging in size from 500 to 20,000 square feet.

Architectural history devotees will be in their element here in Miami’s Art Deco District, which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places for over 35 years. Nowhere else in the world can you find such a large collection of Art Deco architecture, built in the 1920s, 30s, and early 40s.

Part of Florida International University, the Wolfsonian Museum houses an eclectic collection of art objects spanning the Industrial Age of 1885-1945. Exhibits explore the role that art and design play in shaping human thought and experiences. Art objects on display at Wolfsonian include industrial and decorative art, furniture, books, and paintings.

Originally known as Buena Vista, this vibrant district is a mecca for the arts and fashion. Stop by for Art & Design Night every second Saturday of the month to tour the area’s many excellent galleries.

See the city in a whole new way on a Duck Tour! Departing South Beach and winding through the city’s most famous landmarks before heading right into Biscayne Bay, these tours enable you to experience South Beach and Miami from a completely different perspective.

After multi-million dollar transformation, The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater has established itself as one of the top venues in South Florida for live concerts and entertainment. The Fillmore attracts global headline acts in music, comedy, and much more.

This stunning Art Deco theater has been open for 80 years, and is home to a range of entertainment programs – from film to opera and performance art. Even if you don’t attend an event here, you should definitely stroll by and marvel at its marvellous façade.

No visit to South Beach is complete without a stroll down Ocean Drive – the focal point of the Art Deco District, and home to a vast array of preserved architecture, as well as to the world-famous Versace Mansion.

One of the country’s largest ballet companies, the MCB is based throughout South Florida, as well as in Collier County on the west coast. It has been dazzling audiences with its performances for 30 years.

One known as Bayshore, this recently renovated golf club is now one of Miami Beach’s top destinations for golfers of all skill levels.

Founded in New York over 50 years ago by Don and Mera Rubell after they were first married, the RFC has resided in Miami since 1993, and has been open to the public since 1994. In the late 1990s, the Contemporary Arts Foundation (CAF) was created to expand the RFC’s public mission; it includes an internship program, among many other things.

Founded as “Parrot Jungle” in the 1930s, this interactive zoo and theme park features a 90-minute guided safari tour, as well as the popular “Lemur Experience”.  Jungle Island is open every day, including holidays; special events and shows are posted on the park’s website.

Nikki Beach Miami is one of the city’s top nightclubs, and has been for years. It includes an outdoor beach club, a restaurant, and a nightclub. Chill out during the day in one of the private cabanas, or treat yourself to VIP bottle service in the club at night.