Miami has so many things to see and do that all ages and tastes are catered for. The great weather allows you to take part in all sorts of activities so you should never be bored. This city is home to fantastic museums and galleries, great sports teams, excellent music venues and brilliant wildlife reserves.
Landmarks
The Adrienne Arsht Center For The Performing Arts not only wows visitors with the shows which take place here but also with its architecture. See what the Spanish left behind by visiting the Ancient Spanish Monastery. The impressive Bacardi Building is worth viewing. The Brickell Ave Bridge connects both sides of the Miami River. If you're interested in buildings and their design, then pay a visit to the following. The Cape Florida Lighthouseis the oldest building in Florida. Coral Gables City Hall has been in use since 1928. The Miami Beach Post Office is housed in a 1937 art deco style building. Stiltsville is home to a number of buildings that are held over water by the help of poles. These type of buildings were initially constructed in the 1930s.
Museums and Galleries
The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center is not only a gallery but it is also a concert hall and dance studio. The Bass Museum Of Art includes works from 16th century Northern Europe. The Bay Of Pigs Museum & Library documents the failed attempt at invading southern Cuba and overthrowing Castro. The Cisneros Fontanal Arts Foundation, (Cifo), present works from up and coming Latin American Artists. The Gold Coast Railroad Museums home to more than 30 antique railway cars. The Lowe Art Museum displays an international range of art works and artifacts from various eras.
Recreational Activities
The Absinthe House Cinematheque presents independent and foreign films. Watching a film here is different to what you’d normally experience but all in a good way. Ballet Gamonet may be of interest to those whose who have an interest in contemporary ballet. The Black Door Dance Ensemble is an African-American dance company who hold shows throughout the city. Casino Princesa is a floating casino in the bayside area of Miami. At the Dolphin Stadium you can watch the NFL Miami Dolphins play American football. The Florida Grand Opera is worth visiting for those who enjoy musicals and other big shows. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Park is a park where you can get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Another place to visit in order to escape the city is Fairchild Tropical Garden. This is America’s largest tropical botanical garden.