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Miami

Miami is a major city in the southeastern United States and the second most populous city in Florida. The Greater Miami metropolitan area is the largest in the state with an estimated population just under 6.1 million (2021), which makes it the 9th most populous metro area in the United States.

Although tourists generally consider Miami Beach to be part of Miami, it is its own municipality. Miami Beach sits on a barrier island east of Miami and Biscayne Bay. It is home to lots of beach resorts, and is one of the most popular spring break party destinations in the world. This article only covers the city of Miami, not Miami Beach. Some other sights associated with Miami, like the Miami Zoo and the Miami Dolphins football team, are in other suburbs within Miami-Dade County, and two other institutions associated with Miami, the Florida Panthers hockey team and Inter Miami CF soccer team, play home games in Broward County.

History
Flagler’s railroad sparked a wave of expansion in areas such as Miami Beach, Homestead and Cutler. Soon after the railroad was built, the Overseas Highway was created. This highway connected the Florida Keys to the mainland. Growth and progress in Miami continued through World War I and into the mid-1920s.

A devastating hurricane in 1926 halted Miami’s growth and temporarily put the city and Miami Beach in a recession. It was the city’s support of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal that helped the city rebuild. Roosevelt almost lost his life, however, when Giuseppe Zangara attempted to assassinate Roosevelt when he came to Miami to thank the city for its support of the New Deal.

When a German U-boat sank a US tanker off Florida’s coast, the majority of South Florida was converted into military headquarters for the remainder of World War II. The Army’s World War II legacy in Miami is a school designed for anti-U-boat warfare.

Following the Cuban revolution, Miami has become a haven for Cuban immigrants. The city has also been the base for cocaine smuggling, as depicted in the 1983 film Scarface, the Miami Vice TV series and the 2002 video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.

Climate
Because of its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer, Miami is generally hot. The summer months of June–September will see most daytime highs over 90°F (32°C). Combined with the region's humidity, these can make for stifling temperatures, both day and night. You won't see nearly a car or home without running air conditioning. Winters average an impressive 75°F (24°C) for daytime temperatures and nights are slightly cooler. During June to November, rain and thunderstorms can be expected and are most common in the afternoon hours. Rain is known to fall heavily for a few minutes, to stop entirely, and then to begin again. Knowing its mercurial nature, local residents often drive or go outside in rainy weather to enjoy its cooling effect or to make good use of breaks in the storm.

Talk

Miami has the largest Latin American population outside of Latin America, with nearly 65% of its population either from Latin America or of Latin American ancestry. Spanish is a language often used for day-to-day discourse in many places, although English is the language of preference, especially when dealing with business and government. Many locals do not speak English, but this is usually centered among shops and restaurants in residential communities and rarely the case in large tourist areas or the downtown district. Even when encountering a local who does not speak English, you can easily find another local to help with translation if needed, since most of the population is fluently bilingual. In certain neighborhoods, such as Little Havana and Hialeah, most locals will address a person first in Spanish and then in English. "Spanglish", a mixture of English and Spanish, is a somewhat common occurrence (but less so than in the American Southwest), with bilingual locals switching between English and Spanish mid-sentence and occasionally replacing a common English word for its Spanish equivalent and vice versa.

Haitian Creole is another language heard primarily in northern Miami. It is common for a person to hear a conversation in this French-based Creole when riding public transportation or sitting at a restaurant. Many signs and public announcements are in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole because of Miami's diverse immigrant population. Unlike Spanish, Haitian Creole is generally centered among the Haitian neighborhoods in northern Miami. Most Haitians are more adapted to English than their Hispanic neighbors. Portuguese and French are other languages that may be encountered in Miami. These languages tend to be spoken mainly around tourist areas. Most speakers of these languages speak English as well.

By plane

 * At MIA, public transportation and car rental are at the new, which is a short shuttle train ride away from the terminals, follow signs for "MIAmover". The MIC is to become Miami's Grand Central station with hub connections of Metrorail station (for connections to Metromover), Greyhound, Megabus, Tri-Rail, taxis, Metrobus, and all car-rental facilities.
 * For downtown Miami, take the Metrorail to Government Center station, where transfers are available to buses to most destinations. Many hotels are along the MetroMover which is one level down from the MetroRail Government Center station. Consult a map for the closest MetroMover station or bus route to your hotel. It costs $2.25 for the MetroRail to downtown Miami. You pay by purchasing an "EASY Card" or "EASY Ticket" fare card, which can be bought from the Metrorail station at MIA, or at Terminal E of MIA.
 * If your destination is far from a MetroRail station, you may want to take a taxi or rent a car from the MIC instead.
 * For Miami Beach, you may want to take the 150 express bus from the MIC.
 * For Miami Beach, you may want to take the 150 express bus from the MIC.

 * Fort Lauderdale International Airport is 25–40 minutes north of Miami proper, depending on traffic. It serves many fewer international routes than MIA, but it is smaller and less trafficked, making customs, immigration and security a bit easier to go through. Allegiant, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and other low-cost carriers generally use FLL instead of MIA, making FLL a cheaper alternative in many cases.

 * If you are arriving at FLL, there is a free "FLL-Tri-Rail" shuttle bus to the nearby Tri-Rail Ft Lauderdale Airport Station. Tri-Rail trains connect West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Miami (the Miami Airport station, not downtown Miami). Another way to get to Miami is to take the #1 Broward County Bus to Aventura Mall and transfer to the S Miami-Dade bus to downtown Miami via South Beach. The 93 also goes to Miami from Aventura Mall. This option is inadvisable if traveling with a lot of luggage. At FLL, car rental facilities are more conveniently located in the parking garage adjacent to the terminals.

Private aviation

Miami Executive Airport, known until 2014 as Tamiami Executive, is another private jet hub southwest of Miami and just west of the Florida Turnpike near Kendall.

OPF and TMB offer 24 hour operations, private terminals, and customs & immigration services.

By train
Amtrak runs two daily services from New York City, the Silver Meteor and Silver Star, via Washington, D.C., Savannah, Orlando, Tampa and other cities along the eastern coast. The two trains take slightly different routes; the Silver Meteor calls in Charleston while the Silver Star takes an inland route, calling in Raleigh and Columbia. Between Winter Haven and Kissimmee, the Silver Star detours towards Tampa and Lakeland while Silver Meteor proceeds directly between Kissimmee and Winter Haven:

Brightline operates intercity passenger service from Orlando International Airport via West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. The West Palm Beach to Miami section began operations in May 2018 while the Orlando to West Beach segment opened in September 2023. Plans are underway to continue west from Orlando International Airport to Tampa. There are over fifteen departures per day.

There is also a regional commuter rail system operating on a single route:

operates a regional rail service from Miami Airport up to Magnolia Park north of West Palm Beach via Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Delray Beach. The train is connected to Miami International Airport and Ft Lauderdale Airport by shuttle bus or shuttle train. In Miami-Dade the train makes additional stops in ; (nearest to Amtrak);  and  before crossing into Broward County towards Ft Lauderdale. Fares vary depending on how far you go. Tickets must be purchased before boarding the train from ticket vending machines at any of the stations or from ticket clerks at staffed stations. Tickets are checked on the trains and anyone found without a ticket is liable to a substantial fine.

By car
There are three main highways coming into Miami. I-95 runs along the Atlantic coast of the United States and terminates in Miami. I-75 comes in from the midwestern United States and runs through Atlanta and Tampa before terminating in Miami. Florida's Turnpike is a toll road mainly useful for those driving in from Orlando. The only southbound route from Miami is U.S. Highway 1, which runs through the Florida Keys all the way to Key West.

By bus
Most of the local bus companies stop at Miami International Airport, the Intermodal Transportation Center (MIC) next to the airport, or the Cruise Terminal. Some of the companies may offer hotel pick ups and drop offs in Miami Beach, downtown or elsewhere. Check with them:

By public transit
Miami's public transit system is the most diverse and extensive of any locality in Florida. If travel time is not a priority, it is possible to travel to all commercial areas and major attractions within Miami without a car. A map of transit run by Miami-Dade is available at this website.

Miami's bus system covers the entire county and connects to bus lines serving Broward County and the Greater Fort Lauderdale area. Sometimes buses still have a hard time remaining on schedule. Most routes run about once every 20 minutes, while the most popular routes may run every 5-10 minutes, sometimes with service all night long. One useful route is the S, which connects downtown Miami to all of Miami Beach, terminating at Avenutra Mall in north Miami-Dade.

The Metrorail is an elevated rail system serving Miami and surrounding cities, running 22.4 mi with 23 stations on two lines (green and orange). It connects many areas of tourist interest, including downtown Miami, Miami International Airport (Orange line only), Dadeland Mall, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Lowe Art Museum, Miami Museum of Science, Village at Merrick Park and many other nearby shopping areas. Coconut Grove and downtown Coral Gables can be reached via short shuttle bus from various stations. The two Metrorail lines share common tracks through the core, before splitting near the airport. Metrorail operates between roughly 5AM and midnight, with a bus serving all Metrorail stations operating in the overnight hours, effectively providing 24-hour service.

Fare for a single trip on both Metrorail and Metrobus is $2.25 per ride ($1 for persons with disabilities or on Medicare). Day, weekly, and monthly pass are available. Contactless Payment of fares is also accepted in the Miami-Dade Transit Area, A FAQ page about contactless payment is also available. Miami-Dade Transit's fare card system is known as EASY Card. Though exact change/cash is still accepted on all Metrobus routes, an EASY Card is required for riding the Metrorail, and for using the free transfers offered between an unlimited number of bus routes, and a single Metrorail ride. The fare card software does not allow passbacks. Any remaining transit tokens you may have can no longer be exchanged for EASY Card credit, and are not accepted as fare. Additional information on fares, routes and schedules can be found here, or by.

Downtown Miami is served by a free elevated people mover system known as Metromover, which connects to Metrorail at two stations: Government Center in the central business district, and Brickell Station in Brickell. Metromover is free of charge and is the most efficient way to move around Downtown Miami. It is a great way to take a rest when walking around downtown, and a great time to take pictures of the skyscrapers and growing Miami skyline from above.

Tri-Rail is a commuter rail system linking Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. There are a total of 18 stations in and between those cities. Tri-Rail offers frequent trains (at least one per hour) on weekdays, and less frequent trains on weekends. Check the website or call +1-800-TRI-RAIL for stop and schedule information.

By taxi
Taxis are generally expensive, with a fixed $2.50 charge plus $0.40 for each sixth of a mile (fourth of a kilometer) traveled. Almost all local cab companies have fixed rates for travel to Miami Beach and other beach and nightclub communities popular with tourists, ranging from $30–60 depending on arrival location. For example, South Beach may be the most expensive, while a residential neighborhood in Miami Beach may be the cheapest. The charge is the same regardless of pick-up location on the mainland. All taxis are fitted with maps of the barrier islands which state the cost per location. The same applies for passengers leaving the islands onto the mainland, though normal rates apply for travel within the islands or within the mainland.

Service is available throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe counties regardless of pick-up location. The normal service charges apply for these four counties, but it is wise to ask for a pre-determined price beforehand if leaving the county, as this will usually be cheaper and most drivers are willing to negotiate when leaving the county. If you wish to be taken to a location outside of those four counties, you must negotiate a price and advise the cab company first. Drivers may refuse to drive outside of the metropolitan area if they are not advised to do so beforehand.

Usually you will have to call a cab company and request a pick-up. For safety and legal reasons, taxis operated by the major companies are not normally allowed to pick up passengers at random locations except at MIA, the Port of Miami, and train stations. Some individual taxi drivers will not follow this rule, however, so you can try hailing a taxi in the street. A significant and notable exception to this rule is the South Beach section of Miami Beach. For all intents and purposes, taxis can be flagged from the street on the island like one would in New York City. This trend has begun spreading into downtown Miami due to the increased redevelopment and foot traffic downtown, but should not be relied upon if you have a schedule to keep.

All taxi drivers must have a valid license to operate. It is uncommon to hear of crimes involving unlicensed taxis anywhere in the metropolitan area, since Dade County keeps track of all taxi activity in and around Miami and cooperates with other counties in getting this information. If you enter a cab and do not see a valid license placed in front of the passenger's seat, you should not enter the taxi and instead call another cab company regardless of what the driver says. If you willingly enter a taxi without a license or with an expired license and there is an incident or accident, it is possible that you may not be able to hold the driver accountable by law. When entering a cab you should make note of the driver's name, license number and cab number if any problems arise during the trip. This information should be easily found inside the taxi. It may be able to help you identify the cab driver to the police or the cab company.

By car
Unless you plan to stay downtown or in a single location elsewhere, you will find that a car is very convenient in Miami, and car rentals are cheap in comparison to other major US cities.

Surface roads in Miami are usually easy to navigate. The area's roads are designed around a grid system, where most roads are numbered based on their distance from the city center. The two main axis roads are Miami Avenue (running north to south) and Flagler Street (running east to west). These two roads intersect in downtown Miami, the county's symbolic center. All avenues run north to south, while all streets run east to west. For example, the address, "9500 NW 30th Street" would be at the intersection of NW 30th Street (to the west of Miami Avenue, and 30 blocks north of Flagler Street) and NW 95th Avenue (north of Flagler Street, and 95 blocks west of Miami Avenue). Most roads in Miami conform to this nomenclature, but due to the more than 30 municipalities within Miami-Dade County, there are a few exceptions to be aware of. Examples include Coral Gables, the Coconut Grove section of Miami (city proper), Miami Lakes, and Hialeah. Hialeah is particularly notorious because it uses its own grid system, in addition to the overall county system. For example, NW 103rd Street is also marked as E 49th Street, or W 49th Street in Hialeah.

In Broward County, the roads are numbered based on their distance from the Fort Lauderdale city center, which is generally the same going east-west but will be very different going north-south. Most of the municipalities in Broward County use their own limited grid systems as well. Some street names also change at the county line. The coastline highway, A1A, is known as "Collins Avenue" in Miami, but becomes "Ocean Drive" in Broward. Likewise, "Red Road" in Miami becomes "Flamingo Road" in Broward.

Miami has four primary expressways. In addition to I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike, there is state highway 836 (also known as the Dolphin Expressway) and state highway 826 (also known as the Palmetto Expressway). The Dolphin Expressway runs west from downtown Miami along the edge of Miami International Airport. The Palmetto Expressway and Florida's Turnpike form "F"-shaped loops around the city. The Turnpike continues north, roughly parallel to I-95, and will take you to Orlando if you keep driving. I-95, the Palmetto and the Turnpike intersect at a junction in North Miami called the Golden Glades. You may find driving in the Glades challenging, especially if you have little experience driving in it.

The area's drivers are particularly aggressive. This shouldn't discourage anyone from using the roadways, but a passive approach to Miami driving can save you from an unwanted exchange with another driver, or even worse an accident. Posted speed limits are ignored by most drivers, especially on larger roads with lower speed limits. Two examples are I-95 and state road 826 (the Palmetto Expressway). The eastern portion of state road 836 (the Dolphin Expressway) between Miami International Airport and downtown Miami handles traffic that exceeds its capacity, and contains several left-hand exits, including the eastbound off-ramp to Lejuene Road (NW 42nd Avenue), which is the posted route, and the quickest route to Miami International Airport.

Beaches
Of course, if you're in Miami, you'll want to spend some time on the beach. The only beach inside Miami city limits is Virginia Beach. However, there are many other beaches nearby in South Florida, from Tequesta all the way to Key West. As Miami has pretty temperate weather, the beaches will be active all year round, but the water will usually be too cold for locals to swim in during winter. The city of Miami Beach is closest to Miami, on a barrier island across Biscayne Bay, and is most famous for its South Beach party scene. Topless sunbathing is allowed in Miami Beach, and if you want to take it all off, go to Haulover Beach in North Beach.

Sports
The Miami Marlins (baseball) play in the Little Havana neighborhood, while the Miami Heat (basketball) play in Downtown Miami. Three other major league teams play in the suburbs of Miami - the Miami Dolphins (American football) in Miami Gardens, and the Florida Panthers (hockey) and Inter Miami CF (soccer) in Broward County. Inter plans to open a new stadium near Miami International Airport in 2025.

The Miami area also has three major college sports programs. The Miami Hurricanes (University of Miami) play most sports at the university's campus in Coral Gables, but the football team plays at the Dolphins' stadium in Miami Gardens. The FIU Panthers (Florida International University) are located in the unincorporated area of University Park just to the west of the Miami city limits, and the Florida Atlantic Owls (also FAU Owls; Florida Atlantic University) are in Boca Raton in Palm Beach County. Grand Prix: Formula One motor racing is held in May at the Miami International Autodrome, a temporary street circuit set up at the Dolphins' home of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Tennis: Since 2019, Hard Rock Stadium has been the main stadium for the Miami Open, held in late March–early April and one of the biggest events on the ATP (men's) and WTA (women's) tours outside of the four Grand Slam events.

Events
There are very few city-wide events planned during Jul and Aug because of the high temperatures during the summer in Miami.

Learn
Miami-Dade College, with more than 165,000 students, is the U.S.' largest institution of higher learning, and one of the country's best community college systems. This community college has locations in Hialeah, Homestead, Kendall, Downtown Miami, and North Miami and also has locations all around Miami proper. In Coral Gables is the University of Miami, one of the best-known universities in Florida. One of the state's largest universities, Florida International University (more commonly FIU), is in University Park, just to the west of the Miami city limits.

Work
If you are not from the U.S., you will need a work visa. If you try to work while holding a tourist visa, you are still considered an illegal immigrant in the U.S. Immigration and Nationalization Services conduct frequent illegal immigrant checks in Miami businesses since Miami has numerous refugees from Cuba, Haiti and other nearby countries. If you don’t have the right visa, you may not get a job in Miami.

There is an exception to getting work without a visa in Miami, however. Since yachts and cruise ships sail on international waters, these companies can freely hire any person they like. Non-US citizens will still require a valid seaman's visa, however, to land in US ports.

Buy
There are a few shopping malls in the city of Miami, but more spread out across Miami-Dade County, including South Beach.

There is a 7% sales tax in Miami.

Groceries and other basics
The major supermarket chains in Miami are Publix, Walmart, Winn Dixie, Sedanos, Fresco Y Más, and Aldi. In addition many specialty and organic supermarkets such as Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe's, and Fresh Market can also be found in Miami.

Eat
Foodies and chefs alike herald Miami for its unique American cuisine. Created in the 1990s, the cuisine alternatively known as New World, Nuevo Latino or Florribean cuisine blends local produce, Latin American and Caribbean culinary tradition and the technical skills required in European cooking. Nuevo Latino is said to be the brainchild of four chefs: Allen Susser, Norman Van Aken, Mark Militello and Douglas Rodriguez. All of them still work in Miami and most of them work at the restaurants they created in the 1990s. New World is not restricted to these chefs’ menus. This cuisine influences several restaurants around the city to this day.

Miami may be known for its Latin American cuisine (especially its Cuban cuisine but also cuisines from South American countries such as Colombia), but there are other different kinds of restaurants to be found around the city. In addition to stand-alone Chinese, Japanese, Middle Eastern, and Italian (among others) restaurants, there are cafés, steakhouses and restaurants operating from boutique hotels, as well as chain restaurants such as TGI Fridays and Ben & Jerry’s.

Miami is known for having nightclubs double as restaurants throughout the city. Most of these restaurants, such as Tantra, BED and the Pearl Restaurant and Champagne Lounge (attached to Nikki Beach), are found throughout South Beach. However, some of these restaurants/nightclubs like Grass Lounge can be found in the Design District (north of downtown but south of North Miami).

If many of Miami’s premiere restaurants don’t fit into your daily budget, consider eating during Miami Restaurant Month (better known as Miami Spice) in August and September.

Miami’s dining scene reflects burgeoning diversity, mixing exotic newcomer restaurants with long-standing institutions, often seasoned by Latin influence and hot winds of the Caribbean. New World cuisine, a culinary counterpart to accompany Miami’s New World Symphony, provides a loose fusion of Latin, Asian, and Caribbean flavors utilizing fresh, area-grown ingredients. Innovative restaurateurs and chefs similarly reel in patrons with Floribbean-flavored seafood fare, while keeping true to down-home Florida favorites.

Don't be fooled by the plethora of super lean model types you're likely to see posing throughout Miami. Contrary to popular belief, dining in this city is as much a sport as the in-line skating on Ocean Drive. With over 6,000 restaurants to choose from, dining out in Miami has become a passionate pastime for locals and visitors alike. Its star chefs have fused Californian-Asian with Caribbean and Latin elements to create a world-class flavor all its own: Floribbean. Think mango chutney splashed over fresh swordfish or a spicy sushi sauce served alongside Peruvian ceviche.

Whatever you're craving, Miami's got it—with the exception of decent Chinese food and a New York-style slice of pizza. On the mainland—especially in Coral Gables, and, more recently, downtown and on Brickell Avenue—you can also experience fine, creative dining without the pretense.

There are several Peruvian restaurants at SW 88th Street and SW 137th Avenue in Kendale Lakes. Take the 88 or 288 buses from Dadeland North train station. This is kind of out of the way, but it is worth it.

Drink
Nightlife in Miami consists of upscale hotel clubs, independent bars frequented by locals (including sports bars) and nightclubs. Most hotel bars and independent bars turn the other cheek at your physical appearance, but you have to dress to impress (which does not mean dress like a stripper) to get into a nightclub. Also remember to never, under any circumstances, insult the doormen and/or nightclub employees that will grant you entry or touch the velvet ropes or you may as well be sitting on the opposite side of the clamoring masses trying to get in. Attempting to tip the doormen and claiming that you know employees that work in the nightclubs (unless you actually called and reserved a table or a spot on the VIP list) is also considered an affront. Getting to the club unfashionably early and pushing through the crowd (and not the doormen) also can help make you stand out in the crowd. Finally, most nightclubs won’t admit groups of men unless those men are waiting in front of a gay bar. Bring some women or leave the pack if you’re desperate to get in. And once you get in, remember that the charge to get in these clubs can cost up to $20—cash only (some clubs, however, mercifully have ATMs—that can charge up to $7 for a withdrawal). Popular drinks in Miami include the Cuba Libre and the mojito.

Sleep
Miami is known for its boutique hotels (especially those in South Beach). Designers such as Ian Schrager (the Delano, Shore Club), André Balazs (Raleigh, Standard on Belle Isle) and Todd Oldham (the Hotel) helped put South Beach on the map with their creative hotel designs. The downside of many of the boutique hotels is that rooms can be small, particularly if the building was built during the height of the Art Deco period in Miami. If you value space, a boutique hotel may not be the type of hotel for you. If you don't need to stay in a boutique hotel (and value space), Miami has several upscale high-rise hotels north and south of South Beach, as well as near the downtown area. Miami does have its share of less costly chain hotels for those who value space and/or money.

The high season for hotels is around Nov to Apr because of the lower temperatures. However, Miami's lower temperatures, in comparison to the majority of the United States around this time, are still warm. High season is also marked by the advent of many Miami events, such as the Winter Music Conference and Spring Break. If you wish to reserve a room during Miami’s high season, especially at a boutique hotel or a hotel on South Beach, you should book months in advance.

Hotels must charge a 12.5% room tax and some hotels may add a 15% service charge which may or may not be added if you reserve a room through the hotel, through a travel agent or agency (either in person or using an online site).

The cost of services in hotels can be pricey just like hotels elsewhere in the world but you can seek out local services within walking distances or online such as the popular.

Some hotels offer garage or valet parking; check with your hotel about parking before booking a room if you wish to drive around Miami.

Connect
Miami-Dade County is served by an overlay complex of two area codes: 305 and 786. This means that 10-digit dialing is always required. The overlay also applies to the Florida Keys (Monroe County).

Internet
In addition to some of the places listed in Eat and Miami International Airport, several hotels have internet access—both LAN connections and wireless—but it is not free in all hotels. Check with your hotel to see if internet access is free or for a fee.

Several cafes have wireless internet connections, but depending on the café internet access may incur a fee. Unless it’s a nation-wide chain offering free internet access like Starbucks, check with your café to inquire about whether your internet access is charged separately from your meal.

There has been talk of free wireless to be installed all over Miami Beach and the Miami-Dade area, but nothing has been done about this yet.

 * Miami-Dade Public Library System, (main branch number) – Free Wi-Fi at any of the system’s libraries.

Stay safe
Miami's crime rate is a routine topic of news media, but the city is only relatively dangerous for the passing tourist in certain areas. Almost all crime is related to the illegal drug trade, owing to Miami's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, which makes it a major transit point for narcotics from South America. Overtown (next to Liberty City) has the highest violent crime rate in the city and is best avoided altogether. Little Haiti is also best avoided at night. If you are in any crime-afflicted neighborhood, take the same precautions as you would in other dangerous neighborhoods in the US: mind your own business, be aware of your surroundings at night and in high-traffic areas, get to your destination quickly, and avoid wearing flashy jewelry and electronics.

Emergency numbers
The emergency telephone number for fire, police and rescue emergencies is 911. If you require non-emergency assistance, do not call 911. To contact police in a non-emergency situation, call +1 305 4POLICE.

Consulates
There are a lot of consulates in Miami. In addition to the list below, the consulates for Barbados, Colombia, El Salvador, Italy, Monaco (Honorary), Norway (Honorary), Spain and Thailand (Honorary) are in nearby Coral Gables and the consulates (all honorary) for the Czech Republic, Denmark, Mali, the Philippines and Sweden are in Fort Lauderdale, about 30 minutes' drive to the north. Full listings for these consulates and honorary consulates are in the articles for those cities:

 * 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
 * 🇦🇷 Argentina
 * 🇦🇹 Austria
 * 🇧🇸 Bahamas
 * 🇧🇪 Belgium
 * 🇧🇴 Bolivia
 * 🇧🇷 Brazil
 * 🇧🇬 Bulgaria
 * 🇨🇦 Canada
 * 🇨🇱 Chile
 * 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
 * the Dominican Republic
 * 🇪🇨 Ecuador
 * 🇫🇷 France
 * 🇩🇪 Germany
 * 🇬🇷 Greece
 * 🇬🇩 Grenada
 * 🇬🇹 Guatemala
 * 🇬🇾 Guyana
 * 🇭🇹 Haiti
 * 🇭🇳 Honduras
 * 🇮🇱 Israel
 * 🇯🇲 Jamaica
 * 🇯🇵 Japan
 * 🇱🇺 Luxembourg
 * 🇲🇽 Mexico
 * the Netherlands
 * 🇳🇮 Nicaragua
 * 🇳🇴 Norway
 * 🇵🇦 Panama
 * 🇵🇾 Paraguay
 * 🇵🇪 Peru
 * 🇵🇹 Portugal
 * 🇷🇴 Romania
 * 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
 * 🇸🇬 Singapore
 * 🇸🇷 Suriname
 * 🇨🇭 Switzerland
 * 🇹🇼 Taiwan
 * 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
 * 🇹🇳 Tunisia
 * 🇹🇷 Turkey
 * the United Kingdom
 * 🇺🇾 Uruguay
 * 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Go next

 * Miami Beach - Popular vacation destination minutes away from the city proper, with frequent bus service.
 * The Port of Miami is a major cruise ship embarkation port.
 * Biscayne National Park - The largest marine park in the National Park System.
 * Everglades National Park - Third largest national park in the United States, home to several animals native to Florida.
 * Boca Raton - Wealthy South Floridian neighborhood. Accessible by TriRail.
 * Delray Beach - In addition to the beach, there's a buzzing nightlife scene. Accessible by Amtrak or TriRail.
 * The Florida Keys are south of Miami on US 1, and Key West is 3 hours away.
 * Fort Lauderdale is only 30 minutes north, and home to Port Everglades, another cruise ship embarkation port. Accessible by Greyhound or TriRail.
 * West Palm Beach is about 90 miles (145 km) north on I-95. Accessible by Amtrak, Greyhound, TriRail and Virgin Trains high-speed rail.
 * Orlando and its major theme parks is about 4 hours away on the Turnpike. Also accessible by Amtrak, Greyhound, and Megabus.
 * The Space Coast is about 4 hours away on I-95.

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Miami (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Miami:

United States of America

 * Miami - The main city of the Greater Miami metro area in the state of Florida.
 * Miami (Arizona) - A town in the state of Arizona.
 * Miami (Indiana) - A town in the state of Indiana.
 * Miami (Missouri) - A town in the state of Missouri.
 * Miami (New Mexico) - A town in the state of New Mexico.
 * Miami (Ohio) - A town in the state of Ohio.
 * Miami (Oklahoma) - A town in the state of Oklahoma.
 * Miami (Texas) - A town in the state of Texas.
 * Miami (West Virginia) - A town in the state of West Virginia.
 * Miami Beach - A beach town located near Miami in the state of Florida.
 * Miami-Dade County - A county in the state of Florida.
 * Miami County (Indiana) - A county in the state of Indiana.
 * Miami County (Kansas) - A county in the state of Kansas.
 * Miami County (Ohio) - A county in the state of Ohio.

Australia

 * Miami (Queensland) - A town in the state of Queensland.

Canada

 * Miami (Manitoba) - A town in the province of Manitoba.

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Miami (Oklahoma)

Miami is a city of 13,000 people (2020) in the Green Country region of Oklahoma on old US Route 66.

Understand
The town is named for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma (the traditional name Myaamia, plural Myaamiaki, comes from an older native term meaning 'downstream people'). In a typical Oklahoman fashion, "Miami" is pronounced mia-muh by the locals. Miami is the capital of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Peoria Tribe of Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe, and Shawnee Tribe; there are various native-owned businesses, including casinos, in the area.

Get in
By car, Miami may be reached by old US 66, US Route 69 or Interstate 44.

Sleep

Picher
Founded 1913 after lead and zinc deposits were discovered on leased Quapaw land, Pitcher was once a city of 15,000 (on US 69, bordering Treece, Kansas) which produced lead for bullets for two world wars. Mining ended in 1957; the population declined 80–90% in the following decade. 14,000 abandoned mine shafts, 70 million tons of mine tailings, and 36 million tons of mill sand and sludge were left behind, undermining 85% of the city's buildings and contaminating all of the surface and groundwater supplies with lead. A 2006 state-sponsored buyout and permanent evacuation were already well underway when, on May 10, 2008, an EF4 tornado killed eight people and cut a mile-wide swath through town. The tornado-damaged structures were never rebuilt.

The 1,000 maps, 500 photos and various artifacts from the Picher Mining Field Museum were moved to the Baxter Springs Historical Society Museum in 2008. The city hall was closed and its archives turned over to the Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami in 2010. Most buildings were torn down in 2011. The town disincorporated and disappeared from maps in 2013. In 2014, six residents remained. An arsonist burned the empty, abandoned mining museum to the ground on April 14, 2015.

While most buildings were demolished, a few still stand, mostly as ruins. An abandoned Catholic church, a ruined pool hall, an auction house, a building where mining equipment was sold and a small collection of homes are all slowly deteriorating.

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Miami/Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove is in Miami. Coconut Grove offers a cosmopolitan village setting where you can indulge with a visit to distinguished art galleries, cutting edge bars and Miami nightclubs.

Get in
Coconut Grove is accessible by the Coconut Grove station on the MetroRail, or the 48 bus. The 249 bus goes from the Coconut Grove station to the Douglas Road station, and is the Coconut Grove Circulator. Buses generally feed into those 2 train stations.

See

Do

 * The southern border of Coconut Grove is Biscayne Bay. The area features a sailing club (Coconut Grove Sailing Club), a yacht club (Coral Reef Yacht Club) and a marina (Dinner Key Marina). Pan Am's seaplane operations were based in Dinner Key, and the Miami City Hall is based in the old Pan Am terminal building.
 * The southern border of Coconut Grove is Biscayne Bay. The area features a sailing club (Coconut Grove Sailing Club), a yacht club (Coral Reef Yacht Club) and a marina (Dinner Key Marina). Pan Am's seaplane operations were based in Dinner Key, and the Miami City Hall is based in the old Pan Am terminal building.
 * The southern border of Coconut Grove is Biscayne Bay. The area features a sailing club (Coconut Grove Sailing Club), a yacht club (Coral Reef Yacht Club) and a marina (Dinner Key Marina). Pan Am's seaplane operations were based in Dinner Key, and the Miami City Hall is based in the old Pan Am terminal building.

Events

 * Coconut Grove Arts Festival
 * King Mango Strut Parade is a fun and light-hearted parade filled with satirical interpretations of local public figures.
 * Commodore Block Party offers fine dining and beautiful art and music under a cover of stars.

Stay safe
As a general rule, don't venture out too far west, past SW 32nd Avenue as the area can get desolate. The best way to get from the train station is to take the 249 Coconut Grove Circulator or at least come from Coconut Grove station not Douglas Road station.

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Miami/Design District

The Miami Design District is a small neighborhood in Miami about two miles north of Downtown, with several blocks of filled with furniture showrooms, art galleries, fashion boutiques and hip eateries. Many creative services, such as architects and graphic designers, have also set up shop within the district. The district was founded in the 1920s to create and market furnishings for hotels during the South Beach art deco boom, but withered, along with much of Miami, when crime rates soared in the 1970s and 80s. In the 1990s a local developer began revitalizing the area and looking for hot, brand-name tenants, and the Design District is returning as an area for shopping and dining.

Get in
The main intersection for the Design District is at NE 2nd Avenue and NE 39th Street.

By car
As with most of mainland Miami, the most convenient way of traveling to the Design District is by car.

 * From Miami Beach, take interstate highway 195 west and exit immediately after the causeway onto Biscayne Boulevard North. Cross Biscayne Boulevard and keep going until you see NE 2nd Avenue.
 * From Downtown Miami, go north on Biscayne Boulevard. Make a left at NE 36th Street and then a right onto NE 2nd Avenue.
 * From I-95, exit at highway 195 East. Take the Biscayne Boulevard exit and continue on NE 36th Street, and make a right onto NE 2nd Avenue.

Street parking is generally plentiful, but the meters are hungry so bring a lot of quarters. Alternatively, valet parking should also be available at certain venues.

By bus
Buses are not very well oriented for tourists, but can be used to get to the Design District.

 * From Miami Beach, take the #110 J-Airport bus from W 41st Street and Collins Avenue. Buses come every half hour and the trip takes around 15 minutes to arrive. Exit at NE 2nd Avenue or NE 1st Avenue on NE 36th Street. Walk north underneath the highway overpass for about three blocks.
 * From South Beach, there is no direct bus line so you will need to transfer. One way of doing this is to catch the #103 C-Downtown bus from Washington Avenue, then transfer at the Omnitert bus station to the #10 163 St Mall bus. Exit the bus at NE 2nd Avenue and NE 40th Street and you are right in the Design District. This trip can take up to 45 minutes.
 * From Downtown Miami, take the #9 Aventura Mall bus anywhere along NE 1st Avenue. Buses come every half hour and the trip takes around 15-20 minutes to arrive. Exit the bus at NE 2nd Avenue and NE 40th Street and you are right in the Design District.

Buy
The Design District has a large amount of art galleries and retail showrooms, mostly for furniture manufacturers. These are just a small handful of stores worth checking out here. For a complete selection, you can browse the Design District's official listings.

Sleep
Hotel options in or around the Design District itself are fairly lacking. Travelers should look for lodging in Downtown Miami, Midtown or Miami Beach and travel in when visiting the district.

Connect

 * There is a US Post Office located at 66 NE 39th Street, between N Miami Ave and NE 1st Avenue.

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Miami/Downtown

Downtown Miami is a district in Miami, steel-and-glass buildings have sprung up around downtown, the heart of the city. By day there's plenty of activity downtown, as suited lawyers and bankers share the sidewalks with Latino merchants wearing open-neck, intricately embroidered shirts called guayaberas. But it's still pretty quiet when all the merchants close up Miami shops for the night.

Downtown Miami includes the Central Business District (CBD) and Brickell. The border between them is the Miami River. Within Bricknell, Broadway splits Upper and Lower Brickell apart.

Brickell, which includes the Financial District, is home to the majority of the major corporations and large businesses in Miami. Along Brickell Avenue, you will find headquarters for major banks, real estate companies and law firms. In contrast to South Beach, Brickell tends to be more "buttoned-up" during the day. However, there are plenty of places to eat and relax by beautiful Biscayne Bay.

Understand
Better known as Miami’s finance district with a great variety of international banks, Brickell is also home to many of the best Miami vacation rentals. These are mainly preferred by tourists who want to enjoy a relaxing vacation away from the hectic Miami nightlife yet close enough to Downtown Miami and a 15-minute drive to South Beach. Business travelers from all over the world also prefer the Miami hotels in Brickell for their convenient location.

Get in
The Miami Metrorail offers convenient transportation from stops throughout Miami as well as Miami-Dade County, with connections to Tri-Rail to Miami International Airport, all Miami-Dade County bus lines, Tri-Rail and Amtrak. There are two main downtown Metrorail stops: and.

Most intercity buses terminate at the airport, from where you can take Metrorail to downtown.

The train station has Brightline service from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, further north in the greater Miami area.

Get around
Public transportation in the downtown area is used more than in any other part of Miami and is a vital part of downtown life. The Metromover free of charge train system runs 3 lines through downtown (the downtown loop, the Omni loop, and the Brickell loop), and the Metrorail, Miami-Dade County's heavy rail system, makes 3 stops in the downtown area at the Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre Station, Government Center Station, and the Brickell Station. The MetroMover Brickell Branch has a stop at the MetroRail station as well as a few other stations in the area, and goes to Downtown Miami. Brickell Village, as it has come to be known, is a constantly evolving collection of not only brasseries and bistros, but also unique shops and services that reflect the wonderfully eclectic nature of Miami. The growth of office and residential space has also brought with it new supermarkets, pharmacies, dry cleaners and video stores to meet the needs of its residents. But Brickell Village's greatest assets are surely the natural beauty that surrounds it and the friendliness of its people.

See

Eat
This particular area is bustling with tourist and "white collar" workers during the day. It is pretty desolate and quiet at night. Due to downtown's previous shady reputation, for many years locals and tourists avoided the Downtown area in general. Today Brickell is one of Miami's hot spots for good restaurants, dynamic nightlife, and luxurious hotels.

There are plenty of fine Miami restaurants in Brickell with the best menus by outstanding chefs. Beneath the towering architectural masterpieces that rise along the eastern edge of Brickell you will find quiet, shaded streets that offer a charm and relaxed atmosphere that is unheard of among major metropolitan areas. And accompanying the resurgence of this diverse Miami neighborhood is a substantial growth in the amenities available to its residents. Nowhere is this more notable than in the area of dining and entertainment. Whether you're looking for a sandwich at a sidewalk cafe or a sumptuous gourmet meal, you'll find something to satisfy your palate on the streets of Brickell.

Sleep

There are many hotels in this area, especially luxury hotels. Many celebrities and A-Listers choose to stay in Brickell hotels because it is centrally located in Miami (15 min from South Beach) yet it's away from all the noise and partying that is South Beach.

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Miami/Little Havana

Little Havana is located just west of Downtown Miami. Also known as the Latin Quarter, it received its name by being a Cuban neighborhood from the 1970s until the 1990s, but now consists of many Central and South Americans. Its main drag is along 8th St or Calle Ocho, where authentic Latin shops and restaurants abound and the majority of the population speak entirely in Spanish. Each year, the neighborhood hosts the annual Calle Ocho parade, the largest street festival in the world. Although the area is far less dangerous today than in its past, don't wander into the neighborhoods late at night, particularly East Little Havana (east of 17th Ave) where high crime rates and gang activity is still a concern.

Get in
The easiest and most convenient way of getting to Little Havana is by car, where street parking is plentiful and affordable. However, public transit options also exist. MetroRail does not go through Little Havana, but there are a handful of bus routes that do.

By bus
You can take the #6, #7, #8, #11, #207, or #208 buses from Downtown Miami. The #11, #207, and #208 can be picked up at the Government Center MetroRail/MetroMover station, and the #6 and #8 can be picked up near the Brickell MetroRail/MetroMover station. The #7 bus comes from Downtown Miami, stopping at the College North MetroMover station and the Overtown MetroRail station. See this map for more information.

The #37 and #42 buses come from Miami International Airport.

See

Eat
Sedanos market is the place to go for dining needs. Also try Tamiami Inn's homemade style meatball chowder.

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Miami/Midtown

Midtown is in Miami, Florida.

Get in
The MetroMover as well as many bus lines stop at the Omni Terminal. MetroMover goes to Downtown Miami, and the buses go to destinations such as downtown and Miami/South Beach. A main thoroughfare for buses is Biscayne Boulevard. From Miami Airport, you can take the J (or 150) to Biscayne Boulevard and walk, or take a connecting bus, depending on your destination.

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Miami/MiMo Boulevard

MiMo Boulevard is in Miami, running along Biscayne Boulevard from 50th Terrace up to 77th street. The term MiMo stands for Miami Modern Architecture, commemorating its post World War II modern architecture. Although MiMo Boulevard has been neglected for decades and has been plagued with prostitution and the drug trade, the area has experienced a renaissance since 2007 when popular restaurants and stores began coming to the area. Now MiMo is lined with interesting restaurants, lounges and bars.

Get in
From Miami International Airport head east on Highway 112 and exit at Biscayne Boulevard. Make a right onto Biscayne Boulevard and head north until you reach 50th street. From South Beach head west on Highway 395 or Highway 195 and exit at Biscayne Boulevard. Make a right onto Biscayne Boulevard and head north until you reach 50th street. From Fort Lauderdale International Airport, head south on I-95 and exit at 79th street in Miami. Turn left and head west until you reach Biscayne Boulevard. Make a right onto Biscayne Boulevard and head South.

See

Sleep
MiMo Boulevard is probably most well known for the motels, which until used to be all run down and were havens for illegal activity. A few though have recognized the rebirth of MiMo Boulevard and have taken the initiatives to reinvent themselves.

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MiMo Biscayne Association

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Miami/Overtown

Overtown is a historically African-American neighborhood located just north of downtown Miami and is considered part of Miami's Central District. It is also Miami’s poorest neighborhood. The majority of its residents (75%) are African-Americans, though the White and Hispanic population has been increasing. The town was formed because of Jim Crow laws restricting where African-Americans could live.

Understand
In its heyday, Overtown had several theatres, nightclubs, schools and other facilities that African-Americans could use without infringing on territory intended only for white people. Famous African-Americans such as Josephine Baker, Zora Neale Hurston and W.E.B. DuBois stayed in Overtown.

When Jim Crow laws were overturned, many African-Americans moved out of Overtown, and the neighborhood began to decline. Demolished buildings in the 1970s and incidents that disturbed the neighborhood in the 1980s made Overtown fall further into disrepair. Today developers are trying to create new housing and businesses in the area to get middle-class residents to come to the area; this is called the Overtown Renaissance.

Get in
Overtown is accessible by Metrorail at the Overtown station from Downtown Miami, as well as the School Board station on the Metromover.

Buy
There are many convenience stores throughout the area as well as some cheap clothing stores and food. However, they may be fake so watch out what you buy out there such as the purses and shoes.

Stay safe
Despite the Renaissance attempt to revive the community, there are still murders and sex crimes in Overtown. Crime occurs like in any other place, but drug activity is common all day & night, and as the Miami Vice saying goes: "Where there's drugs, there's violence."

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Miami Beach

Miami Beach is a city in Florida. This small barrier island near Miami was originally cleared of mangroves in the late 1800s to make way for a coconut farm, and was later incorporated as a city by real estate developers in 1915. Miami Beach has been one of America's pre-eminent beach resorts for almost a century.

Districts
Although tourists generally consider Miami Beach to be part of Miami, it is in actuality its own municipality. Located on a barrier island east of Miami and Biscayne Bay, it is home to a large number of beach resorts and is one of the most popular spring break party destinations in the world. Because of its length, it is generally broken up into three districts.

Understand

Miami Beach, like Miami, has a huge Latin American population, and Spanish is a language often used for day-to-day discourse in many places. However, English is the language of preference, particularly when dealing with businesses and government. Spanglish, a mixture of English and Spanish, is a somewhat common occurrence, with bilingual locals switching between English and Spanish mid-sentence. The local Latin population is mostly Cuban exiles (who have now become second and third generation locals), with South Americans from various countries gaining ground. There is also a large Haitian community and many signs and public announcements are in English, Spanish and Creole.

Miami Beach has a rich history as a trend-setting arts center, from the world famous nightclubs of the 1950s to the rich cultural life of today's modern South Beach. Today the entertainment, production and arts communities of Miami Beach are stronger than ever.

Art museums, ballet performances, cultural events and entertainment are a part of this great city. Art Center at Lincoln Road has performance art exhibitions, as well as classes and courses including photography, jewelry-making and painting.

Information

 * Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, 1920 Meridian Avenue – Open M-F 9AM-6PM, Sa Su 10AM-4PM.

By plane
Miami International Airport (MIA) is closest, but Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) is only around 40 minutes away by shuttle (depending on traffic) and the plane tickets are often cheaper. Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport offers charter flights to the Miami area.

By car
Take I-95 North or South to 395 over Biscayne Bay which turns into 5th Street.

By taxi/shuttle
Taxi- Initial rate is $2.50, plus $0.40 for every 1/6 mile. There is a flat rate from the airport to Miami Beach based on 5 different zones, ranging from $24 to $52.

Shared Taxi/Shuttle Service- For a cheaper ride to your destination in South Beach, you can opt to use a "shared taxi/shuttle service". This costs about $18/person plus a tip (about $23/person). You can find the shuttles outside of the airport baggage claim area. No need for reservations. For your trip back to the airport, you can contact the company to pick you up from your hotel and take you back at the same rates.

By bus
From MIA, you can take the J or 150 bus to Miami Beach. The 150 continues to South Beach. The fare is approximately $2.

From FLL, you can take the #1 Broward County bus to Aventura Mall, and transfer there to the Miami-Dade S bus.

From downtown Miami, take the C or S bus.

Get around
Taxis are generally expensive, but available at almost any time and place. Car rentals are the most convenient form of transportation for visitors, with local companies offering better prices but national chains offering more convenience regarding return policies and shop times.

Public transportation

 * South Beach Local - a shuttle bus that operates in a loop from 19th St to the southern end of Miami Beach (buses travel in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions). Fare is only 25 cents.
 * Miami-Dade Transit has several routes serving Miami Beach. The most useful is the S, which runs north-south along the entire length of the island, continuing to downtown Miami. The S runs every 12 minutes during the day, and hourly all night long. Schedules and routes are available from the website or by calling +1 305 770-3131.

By electric golf cart
South Beach Decocarts, 1000 5th St, +1 786 383-2278 is the newest addition with stylish Eco-friendly golf cart rentals. Hourly, daily and weekly rentals are available. Each Decocart can fit 4 adults (great for groups) and requires a driver's license. It can hold shopping bags and other items you won't be able to transport with a bike or scooter. Decocarts also offers trendy E-Bikes that don't require a license.

By bike
Miami Beach has a network of bike paths and bike lanes, although not as comprehensive as other major cities. The paved "Beach Walk" runs parallel to Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue and is on the beach, and the South Point Park runs along the bay. In Miami Beach and South Beach riding is permitted on sidewalks, which luckily are wider than average. Pedestrians and drivers tend to be tolerant of bikers and willing to share the right of way. However, be prepared to slow down and go on foot, particularly on the congested streets closer to the beach. Absent heavy auto traffic, South Beach is biking bliss.

There are better attempts at bike-friendliness in the South Beach district, where most of the bike rental shops are located. Lummus Park and Lincoln Road Mall are great for bikers, and have plenty of bike racks throughout; meanwhile, if you are trying to go north or south, go a few blocks west and take one of the roads less traveled. Meridian Ave is a good choice: plenty of interesting Miami-style houses to see and a local park.

Bike rentals will run about $8/hour or $30/day (or 24-hour time period).

 * Miami Beach Bicycle Center, 601 5th St, +1 305 674-0150.
 * Two Wheel Drive, 1260 Washington Ave, +1 305 534-2177.
 * Bike and Roll, 760 Washington, +1 305 538-2121.
 * Mr Bikes Rental & Scooters, 2720 Collins Ave, +1 (305) 452 1056
 * Mr Bikes Rental & Scooters, 2720 Collins Ave, +1 (305) 452 1056

By free taxi
They say there's no such thing as a free ride, but that's exactly what SWOOP Miami (+1 305 409-6636) is. Supported by advertisements, the SWOOP taxi is a six-passenger white electric golf cart that will pick you up and take you anywhere within South Beach — no fee or fare required, although the drivers will gladly accept tips. Call ahead to be picked up within 15 minutes, anytime between noon and 2AM daily. Unfortunately, though they have "Miami" in the name, they won't go outside the South Beach district.

See

 * See for listings.

Do

 * See for listings.

Learn

 * Miami Dade College
 * Barry University
 * Florida International University
 * University of Miami

Buy

 * See for listings.

Miami Beach is a fashionista's paradise, with strips dedicated to designer, from Versace to Missioni, from Vivienne Westwood to Chloe. The Lincoln Road Mall and other shopping centers contain trendy retails stores that carry garments from international designers.

 * Collins Avenue/Washington Avenue— Heralded as the designer district, here all your favorite designers labels are within walking distance from each others. Start at Collins and Fifth Avenues and walk north, toward 10th Street. Peek down the side streets and you will find smaller, one-of-a-kind boutiques.
 * Lincoln Road— This seven block strip is closed to traffic but open to shoppers and pedestrians. There's the standard stores such as Bebe alongside unique boutiques such as Brownes & Co, an upscale spa/body and bath products store. Great for a stroll and people watching; and Art Deco fans will enjoy the architecture too. If you're looking for a place to eat, a number of excellent restaurants and cafes as well.
 * Espanola Way— A pedestrian mall off Washington Avenue near 14th Street. Its charming architecture is reminiscent of a Spanish village, complete with red roofs. On Sundays, the street turns into something of a farmers’ market, with locals selling everything from freshly cut flowers to souvenirs in stalls.

Those without a budget head to Bal Harbour (9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour) where the locals shop at the Versace boutique.

Eat

 * See for listings.

Many international cuisines are to be found, with a heavy leaning towards Latin foods, particularly Cuban cuisine. Some Cuban cuisine to try includes a sandwich cubano (Cuban sandwich) and a cafecito (literally it means little coffee, but compares to a strong, sweet espresso).

Drink

 * See for listings.

Most of Miami Beach's nightlife is concentrated in South Beach, but there are still a few places along the rest of the beach. If you go inland, Miami's nightlife will be centered on Coconut Grove. "Cuba Libre" is a popular drink, known to the rest of the world as plain old "Rum and Coke". Also popular is the "Mojito", a sugar/mint/soda-water and rum drink. Joining an organized nightlife tour like the ever-popular South Beach VIP Pub Crawl can save money, and has the added benefit of new friends and other travelers to socialize with.

Sleep

 * See for listings.

Miami Beach is a tourist town and has many hotels, located mostly around the beach area. High season (fewer rooms, higher prices,) is during the winter months of November through February, with summer being the low season. There are hostels throughout the city. One may also be interested in a vacation rental.

Do your homework when booking a hotel in South Beach. Nearly all of the hotels have a restaurant, at least a small one, out in front of the hotel. That appears to be what gets the hotel a three-star rating. However in many cases, the hotel by itself is far from three-stars. Read reviews from other travelers before booking or you might be very disappointed.

The cost of services in hotels can be pricey like in hotels elsewhere in the world, but you can seek out local services within walking distances or online such as the popular. Since you can pretty much walk or bike to anywhere in South Beach, trying out local services is the best way to get a feel of the place.

Stay safe
Emergency telephone number for fire, police and rescue emergencies is 911.

Connect
The main area code for Miami Beach is 305, with an overlay of the 786 area code.

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Miami Beach/Mid Beach

Mid Beach is the middle section of Miami Beach. It is the area between 23rd Street and 63rd Street.

Get in
See Miami Beach

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Miami Beach/North Beach

For the municipality at the mainland, see North Miami Beach.

North Beach is the northern section of Miami Beach, Miami. It is the area from about 63rd Street on up.

Get in
See Miami Beach.

The main road entering the northern part of Miami Beach is Harding/Collins Ave. Harding goes south and Collins goes north. Harding Ave enters from Surfside to the north while Collins enters from the junction with FL-907 (63rd St) at the southern end of the district. The bridge from the mainland is 71st St (FL-934), which enters via the North Bay Causeway and passes through North Bay Village and the Isle of Normandy on its way to Miami Beach.

Do
The main activity, of course, is the beach, which is on the east shore — the Atlantic Ocean. Parking can be found at near the junction with 65th St and in the Atlantic Heights neighborhood at the North Shore Park (near 71st St).

Go next

 * North to Surfside
 * South to the other districts of Miami Beach.

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Miami Beach/South Beach

South Beach is a district in Miami Beach from South Pointe Park to around 23rd Street. It is a resort area that is known for its beautiful beach, lively nightlife, and for having the world's largest collection of modern Art Deco architecture.

History
In 1870, South Beach was predominantly unsettled farmland. In that year, the Lum brothers decided to purchase the 160 acres of land to grow coconuts. A daughter of one of the Lum brothers named the land "South Beach", though the name did not stick until later on.

In 1912, two Miami businessmen bought 400 acres of land in the area, with the goal of building “modest” single family homes. Around 1914, a bridge from Miami to the island was finished. Miami's South Beach was incorporated in 1915, and a land boom in the location began around 1920. With car-accessible roads including the famous streets like Collins avenue, 5th street, Washington Avenue and Ocean Drive, these areas were built for the rich and possibly the famous.

During World War II, South Beach became the location for many soldiers as a training location. After the war, many soldiers stayed permanently in Miami Beach, doubling its population. Miami Beach became an area filled with new buildings and had a new reputation as the “Art Deco District” and took on the famous name “South Beach” or nickname “SoBe”. Starting in 1964, the TV comedy show "The Jackie Gleason Show" was filmed from South Beach.

Gleason's endorsement of Miami Beach as a sunny, warm, and relaxing location led to a rise in popularity. Many people from northern states planned on retiring in South Beach. Unfortunately, some of them did not take into consideration the upkeep that would have to be put into a property near the ocean. After a decline in the senior citizen population in the area, South Beach took a downturn and was considered rundown for some time.

However, this reputation in turn lead to the famous gangster movie “Scarface” (1983) being filmed in the town, putting South Beach back on the map. Interest began to rise again due to its beautiful location and status as a playground for the rich and famous. Throughout the rest of the 1980s and 1990s, South Beach infused many more investment opportunities that has helped it transform once again into a destination for business, tourists and others. South Beach is advertised more through television and has adapted to the city for nightlife with many dance clubs, bars, restaurants and shopping. With the help from these investments, South Beach today has a new fun and relaxing reputation.

What to do
Give yourself an opportunity to enjoy South Beach while lodging in a condo rental or your own rental villa. Visit sites like Lincoln Road pedestrian mall, considered South Beach's premier shopping area. It is home to many restaurants and several nightclubs, such as Score and Function, as well as many retail outlets. Ocean Drive is the easternmost street in South Beach, and stems from south of First to 15th Street, running in a north-south direction. Ocean Drive is responsible for the South Beach aesthetic that most out-of-town visitors expect. It is a popular Spring Break and tourist area, including the famous, yet predominantly local, Pearl and Nikki Beach night spots. It is also home to several prominent restaurants (including "News Cafe," "Mango's," and the MTV-popularized "Clevelander") and is the site of Gianni Versace's former ocean front mansion. South Beach has a very active club and bar scene. It is host to over 150 clubs and other destinations, most of which close at 5AM.

Dining opens up a great variety for all taste and culinary preferences. With the most known restaurants of South Florida, South Beach has the best reputation in international cuisine. Classic dinners, cafeterias and fast food restaurants give more option to a day by day casual meal. South Beach is also home to all kind of variety of cultural, art and exhibition events. Miami Beach Convention Center hosts most of the events, and conventions that you could find in Miami.

Get in
See Miami Beach

Culture
The city contains an opera company, two dance companies, several arts galleries and theaters. When it comes to musical culture in South Beach there are the popular New World Symphony Orchestra, Bass Art Museum, Miami Convention Center plus many more art galleries.

Museums and exhibits

Buy
In the Miami area, most clothing shops located away from shopping malls are located in South Beach.
 * Ocean Drive (Along the entire street of Ocean Drive): You will find a collection of funky, youthful boutiques and unique accessories.
 * Ocean Drive (Along the entire street of Ocean Drive): You will find a collection of funky, youthful boutiques and unique accessories.
 * Ocean Drive (Along the entire street of Ocean Drive): You will find a collection of funky, youthful boutiques and unique accessories.
 * Ocean Drive (Along the entire street of Ocean Drive): You will find a collection of funky, youthful boutiques and unique accessories.
 * Ocean Drive (Along the entire street of Ocean Drive): You will find a collection of funky, youthful boutiques and unique accessories.
 * Ocean Drive (Along the entire street of Ocean Drive): You will find a collection of funky, youthful boutiques and unique accessories.
 * Ocean Drive (Along the entire street of Ocean Drive): You will find a collection of funky, youthful boutiques and unique accessories.
 * Ocean Drive (Along the entire street of Ocean Drive): You will find a collection of funky, youthful boutiques and unique accessories.
 * Ocean Drive (Along the entire street of Ocean Drive): You will find a collection of funky, youthful boutiques and unique accessories.

Eat
If you're craving a scene with your steak, then South Beach is the place to be. Like many cities in Europe and Latin America, it is fashionable to dine late in South Beach, preferably after 9PM, sometimes as late as midnight. Service on South Beach is notoriously slow and arrogant, but it comes with the turf (of course, it is possible to find restaurants that defy the notoriety and actually pride themselves on friendly service).

South Beach has plenty of places to eat. Restaurants and cafes along Ocean Drive are convenient for beach-goers and popular amongst tourists, but they can be prohibitively expensive. On the other hand, Lincoln Road offers a wide range of quality food at good prices and cater to locals and tourists alike. For a more European flavor, check out Espanola Way which looks and feels just like an Italian street.

If you plan on eating on Ocean Drive, look for specials: some places offer half off of certain items for lunch, for example, or have promoters out on the sidewalks with flyers advertising deals for the evening.

Drink
Nightlife in South Beach starts late and ends early in the morning. Getting to a club well after midnight is common. If you're not famous, wealthy, or not with someone famous or wealthy, expect to be charged full price for cover (that includes the ladies!) at some of the swankier clubs. If there's a cover, make sure you find out what the crowd is and what kind of music or DJ is playing on any particular night before you buy in to anything you might not enjoy. No matter how exclusive the location is, drinks anywhere will be plenty expensive, which is why anyone without money to throw around will have had a few drinks already before they show up anywhere else.

Sleep
While some of the most famous and well-known hotels and resorts are located in South Beach, the area can be noisy, crowded and expensive. Hotels and resorts are located along the entire length of Miami Beach, so travelers should also consider places further north of 23rd St.

Adjacent to the beach (on Collins and Ocean streets, south of 23rd street), pretty much every building is a hotel, so there are many not listed here.

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Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.

Cities

 * - The core city of the Miami (South Florida) metropolitan area.
 * - The main destination for tourism, beaches, and partying. It is a separate city from Miami, on an island off the coast.
 * - Has some nice museums and parks.
 * - Has some nice museums and parks.

See

 * Zoo Miami, west of Palmetto Bay, is the largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida. It houses over 1,200 wild animals and is a free range zoo. Its climate allows it to keep a wide variety of animals from Asia, Australia and Africa like no other zoo in the country.
 * The Frost Art Museum at Florida International University in Doral has a large variety of 1960s and 1970s American photography, pre-Columbian artifacts, ancient African and Asian bronzes, and Caribbean and Latin American paintings and artwork.
 * Homestead Bayfront Park is a natural atoll pool and beach next to Biscayne National Park near Homestead. It has a full-line snackbar, picnic pavilions, grills, fishing area and a large playground. Boat launch and boat services.
 * Coral Castle is an odd complex of stone structures near Homestead, built with enormously heavy stones, and allegedly by one man, without the help of modern equipment.
 * The Barnacle Historic State Park is a preserved house built in 1891 near Coral Gables.

Do

 * Oleta River State Park, near Sunny Isles Beach, is Florida's largest urban park. It has  of off-road bicycling trails. Paddle through lush mangrove forests, go fishing, or swim.
 * The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition in Doral is ranked one of the largest and most successful fairs in the nation. Typically held in late March and early April, the 18-day event offers close to 100 rides, nearly 170 food vendors, 50 games, souvenir and gift shops and the World Agriculture competition. Not to be missed is the daily Mardi Gras parade.
 * The Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens near Palmetto Bay hosts the Miami Dolphins (NFL), Miami Hurricanes (college), and Orange Bowl (college), and is the main venue for the Miami Open (tennis). The stadium grounds have become home to the Formula One Miami Grand Prix, using a temporary street circuit constructed specifically for that event.
 * Homestead-Miami Speedway is a NASCAR track near Homestead that plays host to many important car racing events.

Eat
It's not well-known that the Miami area is the area where Burger King has its headquarters. Aside from fast food, Miami-Dade County is really deep in Hispanic culture. it won't be an abnormal sight to see tacos, picadillo, or other cultural dishes served on the streets.

Much of Miami's population comes from internal migration from other parts of the country and from immigration. Greater Miami is known as a cultural melting pot, where people maintain some of their cultural traits. The overall culture of Miami and Miami-Dade is heavily influenced by its large population of ethnic Latin Americans and cultures from Caribbean islands such as Jamaica, the Bahamas, Cuba and who are mainly Spanish or Haitian Creole.

Enjoy such meals such as a Cuban dish of ropa vieja (shredded flank steak in a tomato sauce base), black beans, yellow rice, plantains and fried yuca with beer.

Buy
Surfside]] has several designer labels including Chanel, Cartier, Fendi and Gucci among others. $5 parking fee.
 * Aventura Mall near North Miami Beach has nation-wide chains such as JCPenney, Macy’s and Abercrombie and Fitch. It also has Rainbow Valley Playground, a play spot for children. The other notable landmark of this mall is its 24-screen movie theater.
 * Dadeland Mall in Kendall near Coral Gables is one of the United States’ first malls. Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue are some of the stores now represented at Dadeland.
 * Dolphin Mall in Sweetwater near Doral has Off 5th (a Saks Fifth Avenue outlet store), Marshall’s HomeGoods, Burlington Coat Factory, a movie theater, and many busy restaurants.
 * Bal Harbour Shops near [[Surfside (Florida)|
 * The Falls, a mall west of Palmetto Bay, has Brooks Brothers, Pottery Barn, and tropical waterfalls.
 * Sunset Place, is a mall near Coral Gables, with the Gap, Urban Outfitters, Victoria’s Secret, a Niketown store, and a large movie theater.
 * Miami International Mall in Doral has 120 stores including Macy's, Dillard's and JCPenney.

Go next

 * Broward County - north
 * Monroe County - south and west
 * Collier County - northwest

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Miami Gardens

Miami Gardens is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, 16 miles north of downtown Miami and with a population in 2019 of 110,000.

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Miamisburg

Miamisburg is a city in Montgomery County in Southwest Ohio near Dayton.

By car
Miamisburg is on highways I75, I675, and SR4

By bus
Miamisburg is serviced by the RTA.

See

 * Downtown Miamisburg, Civic Center

Eat

Go next

 * Dayton is directly north.
 * Springboro is directly south on OH-741.

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Mianyang

Mianyang (simplified Chinese: 绵阳; pinyin: Miányáng) is a city in East Sichuan, near Chengdu.

Understand
Mianyang is the second largest prefecture-level city in Sichuan Province, in western China. Mianyang City, abbreviated as Ful, Mian, the ancient name of Ful County, Mianzhou. City boundaries east of Guangyuan City, Nanchong City, south of Suining City, Deyang City, west of Aba Prefecture, north of Longnan City. It is located in the northwest edge of the Sichuan Basin, the southeastern part of the low hills in northern Sichuan, the northwestern part of the Longmen Mountains and the Minshan mountainous area. The Ful River enters the city from the northwest, runs through the city and flows through the urban area, leaving the city in the southeast. The city has a population of 4.9 million as of the end of 2022.

Get in
The city has highway and railway connections to several of China's major cities.

Mianyang Airport has direct flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Kunming, and Hangzhou.

Bus service is comprehensive with 3 major bus stations. You can buy tickets in advance or just turn up.

There is also a large train station in the central city on Linyuan Road, West.

Climate
Mianyang has four distinct seasons, with winter being the longest. The winter half year is is dry and cold with little rain; the summer half year is hot, rainy and humid.

Bus
Using the local bus will cost ¥1. During peak times (lunch times, weekends, end of school or work on Friday) the bus can be extremely packed, sometimes not stopping to pick anyone up.

Metred taxi
Taxi flag fall is around ¥5. Expect to pay ¥12-18 for a 20-min ride (10 km).

Private taxi
Private taxis are numerous and even though it's hard to distinguish whether it's a private taxi or an ordinary car, chances are they will spot you first.

On foot and bike
Downtown Mianyang is compact enough to walk around, with the majority of key destinations being within a 10- to 15-minute walk of People's Park in the center of the city. Take a bicycle, bus, cab, or car if you want to go across the river or, in the opposite direction, towards the high-tech development center. The downtown area is generally safe and fairly well-lit at night.

See

 * Beichuan Qiangcheng Tourism Zone.(北川羌城旅游区) Beichuan Qiang City Tourism Zone in Mianyang City is located in Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County in the northwestern part of Sichuan Basin, which consists of Beichuan Earthquake Ruins Area, Beichuan New County Town, Beichuan Earthquake Memorial, Beichuan Qiang Folklore Museum, Jina Qiang Walled City, and Vistas Visitor Center. (Transportation Information. 1.Airplane: Chengdu Shuangliu Airport: take the bus to Chengdu Zhaoguesi Bus Station, take the passenger bus from Chengdu Zhaoguesi Bus Station to Mianyang Bus Terminal, which departs every 15 minutes; then transfer to the passenger bus from Mianyang Bus Terminal to Beichuan, which departs every 10 minutes; Mianyang Nanjiao Airport: take the bus to Mianyang Bus Terminal, then transfer to the passenger bus from Mianyang Bus Terminal to Beichuan, which departs every 10 minutes;2. Train: get off at Mianyang Railway Station and cross the street to Mianyang Bus Terminal, then take the bus from Mianyang Bus Terminal to Beichuan, which runs every 10 minutes. 3. By car: take the passenger bus from Mianyang Bus Terminal to Beichuan, every 10 minutes;4. Self-driving car Chengdu, Deyang direction: Chengmian Expressway or Chengmian Expressway Double Line - Mianyang South (Mujia) Toll Station - Liaoning Avenue - Visitor Center; Chongqing, Nanchong direction: Miansui Expressway - Mianyang Xinqiao Toll Station - Jiuzhou Avenue - Mianan North Expressway - Liaoning Avenue - Visitor Center; Xi'an, Guangyuan direction: Mian Guang Expressway - Mianyang Toll Station - Mian'an North Expressway - Liaoning Avenue - Visitor Center).
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 * Beichuan Qiangcheng Tourism Zone.(北川羌城旅游区) Beichuan Qiang City Tourism Zone in Mianyang City is located in Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County in the northwestern part of Sichuan Basin, which consists of Beichuan Earthquake Ruins Area, Beichuan New County Town, Beichuan Earthquake Memorial, Beichuan Qiang Folklore Museum, Jina Qiang Walled City, and Vistas Visitor Center. (Transportation Information. 1.Airplane: Chengdu Shuangliu Airport: take the bus to Chengdu Zhaoguesi Bus Station, take the passenger bus from Chengdu Zhaoguesi Bus Station to Mianyang Bus Terminal, which departs every 15 minutes; then transfer to the passenger bus from Mianyang Bus Terminal to Beichuan, which departs every 10 minutes; Mianyang Nanjiao Airport: take the bus to Mianyang Bus Terminal, then transfer to the passenger bus from Mianyang Bus Terminal to Beichuan, which departs every 10 minutes;2. Train: get off at Mianyang Railway Station and cross the street to Mianyang Bus Terminal, then take the bus from Mianyang Bus Terminal to Beichuan, which runs every 10 minutes. 3. By car: take the passenger bus from Mianyang Bus Terminal to Beichuan, every 10 minutes;4. Self-driving car Chengdu, Deyang direction: Chengmian Expressway or Chengmian Expressway Double Line - Mianyang South (Mujia) Toll Station - Liaoning Avenue - Visitor Center; Chongqing, Nanchong direction: Miansui Expressway - Mianyang Xinqiao Toll Station - Jiuzhou Avenue - Mianan North Expressway - Liaoning Avenue - Visitor Center; Xi'an, Guangyuan direction: Mian Guang Expressway - Mianyang Toll Station - Mian'an North Expressway - Liaoning Avenue - Visitor Center).
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Miaoli

Miaoli (苗栗市) is a city in Central Taiwan.

Understand
Miaoli is the main center of Hakka culture in Taiwan. Hakka cuisine and language differ significantly from those of the majority Taiwanese speakers in Taiwan.

Politically, due to its large Hakka population, Miaoli is considered to be a KMT stronghold, though the DPP has made inroads, particularly among the younger generation.

Talk
Hakka is the main local language in Miaoli, though most locals are able to speak Mandarin as well.

By car
Miaoli can be accessed from Taipei on the Sun-Yat Sen Expressway (中山高). The interchange is located to the south of the city.

By bus
Miaoli is served by intercity buses from Hsinchu and Taichung. The bus terminal is located next to the train station in the middle of Miaoli.

By train
Miaoli is served by both the Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR), and slower Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) trains on the Taichung Line.

Get around
Due to Miaoli's small size, buses run throughout the county but none specifically within Miaoli. Taxis can be found right outside the train station.

Sleep

 * Wang Fu Hotel (王府大飯店) is located near the train station. Turn left immediately after leaving the station, walk 50 m and the hotel will be on your right.
 * Li Hua Hotel (栗華大飯店) is a little farther away. If unfamiliar with Miaoli, perhaps a quick taxi trip for under NT$100 is preferable to getting lost.  It is located on the corner of ZhongHua Road (中華路) and YiMin Street (義民街).  The hotel has a restaurant on its first floor.

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Miaoli County

Miaoli County (苗栗縣) is in the central region of Taiwan.

Understand
Miaoli is made up of 18 cities, townships, and rural settlements:

Cities

 * － a county-administered city and the county seat of Miaoli County.
 * － a county-administered city in the north of the county. There is an old housing estate which was taken over and turned into a museum of 1950s-era Taiwan.

Townships

 * － a coastal township of around 37,000 people.
 * － known as "Miaoli's Granary", the area is an important agricultural area in the county.
 * － a popular spot for local tourists for its beaches and related activities. The town also boasts a 100ft statue of the goddess Matsu.
 * － a popular spot for local tourists for its beaches and related activities. The town also boasts a 100ft statue of the goddess Matsu.

Rural areas

 * － part of the traditional homeland of the Saisiyat people, there is also a museum in the town which showcases their history and culture.
 * － contains a rock carving of the goddess Matsu.
 * － famous for wood carvings
 * － once claimed to be the home of 'Asia's first oil well', there is a museum in the area dedicated to the oil and gas industry.
 * － a sparsely populated area which has a dwelling preserved from the time of Koxinga.
 * － a mountainous area with a population of mostly indigineous Taiwanese, most of whom are Atayal people.
 * － an area famous in Taiwan for its strawberries.
 * － the area is the main producer of chrysanthemums in Taiwan.
 * － the area is the main producer of chrysanthemums in Taiwan.
 * － the area is the main producer of chrysanthemums in Taiwan.

By rail
Miaolo County is connected to the Taiwan High-Speed Rail (HSR) network via the following station.

There are also a number of stations for the TRA network in the county.

See
Miaoli City has its own article on Wikivoyage. See that article for listings in the city; this article focuses on the surrounding county.

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Międzyodrze

Międzyodrze is in Zachodniopomorskie, on the border between Germany and Poland.

Understand
Międzyodrze (lower Oder Valley) is a marsh area between Oder and Regalica (branch of Oder) rivers, beginning in Widuchowa village and ending in Szczecin. The area is shared between Poland (Park Krajobrazowy Dolina Dolnej Odry) and Germany (Nationalpark Unteres Odertal)

Landscape
Flat, marsh area some 10-15 km across from west to east and 100 km across from north to south, with labyrinth of water channels between Oder and Regalica.

Flora and fauna
Birds, fish, frogs, beavers, hogs.

Get in
From Gryfino, Szczecin or any town near Oder or Regalica.

Fees and permits
Entry is free.

Get around
By kayak. If you don't have one, you can rent it - look for "Kajaki" or "Wypożyczalnia Kajaków" (kayaks, kayak rental). Some areas are accessible by foot or bicycle, but don't count on it, the terrain is very difficult to scale without some water vehicle. Motor boats are allowed only on Oder and Regalica.

See
The wildlife and old water gates.

Buy
You can't buy anything at Międzyodrze, do your shopping at towns on Oder or Regalica.

Eat
Bring your own food. You can fish (if you have permit).

Drink
Bring your own drink (or boil the water).

Sleep
At nearby towns. There are some dry places where you can try pitching a tent, but they might be difficult to find. Leave no trace.

Stay safe
Always use safety equipment like life vests - it's huge and difficult area without any population, so any outside help might be problematic. Get a good map (so you can find your way through channel labyrinth) and mosquito repellent. Watch out for bigger boats on Oder and Regalica.

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Międzyzdroje

Miedzyzdroje (Misdroy) is a seaside resort in Zachodniopomorskie, Poland. It is situated at the Baltic coast of Wolin Island at a wide sandy beach. The Wolinski National Park is south of the city.

By plane

 * International Szczecin-Goleniów airport or Lech Wałęsa airport in Gdańsk.

By car

 * From Gdańsk by the route E28 to Goleniów and then follow straight on E65 (DK3).

By train
The is located on the other side of the river, since there is no bridge yet connecting the two parts. The Polish national railway company [http://rozklad.pkp.pl/bin/query.exe/en? PKP] provides many connections to Międzyzdroje from numerous destinations in Poland. For example, the train ride from regional capital Szczecin takes 1,5 hours.

By bus

 * PKS

Get around
The sea resort is not quite big, so you can easily walk it by foot or rent a bike.

Do
You can go in for nearly all water sports, from diving and sailing to delta-flying. You can also ride a bike or horse. Playing beach volleyball is very popular.

Buy
Very popular and relatively cheap souvenirs are jewels of amber and silver as both are very common in Poland. The Bay of Gdańsk is known as the biggest amber place worldwide. Amber from the Polish coast was exported to Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire since ancient times.

Eat
You can get all the typical Polish meals. Fish dishes are very popular and you can often buy them fresh from the fishermen who prepare them at the beach after they return from fishing.

Drink
There are various pubs and bars, especially along the promenade. Available beverages are mostly the same as in the rest of Poland. But try some of the local breweries, like Bosman or Hevelius.

 * Plaza Night Club at the Amber Baltic Hotel, Promenada Gwiazd 1, Friday to Sunday opening at 10 PM

Go next
On the island Wolin:
 * Wolinski Nationalpark
 * Game reserve of wisents
 * sea resort and port Świnoujście
 * sea resort Dziwnow
 * ancient town of Wolin (town)

On the mainland:
 * Pommeranian metropol Szczecin
 * sea resort and medieval town of Kamien Pomorski
 * sea resort and medieval town of Kolobrzeg
 * Gothic church ruins at Trzesacz
 * Medieval town of Stargard Szczecinski with an over hundred meter high cathedral

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Miches

Miches is a small fishing village on Samana Bay in the Eastern Dominican Republic.

Understand
Miches, a small fishing village located on the Southside of Samana Bay, was once known as the "International Airport," an illegal immigration stopping off point on the way to Puerto Rico. But today Miches is uniquely positioned to become the premier location of the Dominican Republic for boutique, eco-friendly tourism and adventure tour activities.

Miches is on the south side of Bahia de Samana, world renowned for whale watching, the Marine Mammals Sanctuary and numerous wrecks for diving. Miches also borders Los Haitises National Park to the north, with mountains and miles of never to be developed forests and encompasses the Lagunas Redonda y Limon, designated as a national reserve, with its own ”floating island” sporting unique and interesting flora and fauna, Miches has it all—miles of pristine beaches, surf, calm bays, protected laguns, mountains, caves, rivers, forests and waterfalls.

Current eco-tourism activities already include whale watching, horseback riding, lagoon bird watching tours, scuba diving, sport fishing, kiteboarding, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, hiking, camping and mountain climbing. But only on a small scale

Eat

 * Hotel Restaurant La Cueva, Playa Limon, El Cedro

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