Miami, Gateway to the Americas, is located on the south-east Atlantic Coast of Florida, and is famous for it's fabulous sunny weather, 15 miles of golden beaches and vibrant nightlife. Miami attracts both national and international visitors of all ages and from all walks of life. The many and varied tourist attractions and historical landmarks include Miami's Miracle Mile - one of Miami's major shopping regions situated in the Coral Gables district of Miami, the Miami Freedom Tower - an important landmark tower built in 1924, Miami Metrozoo - one of the finest wild animal parks in America and the Miami Seaquarium - a 38-acre complex of huge saltwater pools, with a number of majestic killer whales and friendly dolphins, sea lions, porpoises and a group of manatees. Within easy reach of Miami there are numerous other tourist attractions, such as the world famous Miami Everglades National Park, and the stunning Florida Keys, a beautiful chain of islands running down to Key West, the southernmost point in the U.S.A. with Cuba just across the Straights of Florida. Air boat tours are available to safely negotiate the Everglades National Park and view the numerous alligators in the Miami park, and fishing charters can be arranged in the Keys, and particularly from Islamorada.
Downtown Miami caters to all tastes and offers a tremendous choice of shops, restaurants, cafés and fast-food stands. Experience the true spirit of South Beach immersed in total Art Deco style and ambiance - South Beach, one of Miami's most exciting and lively areas, occupies Miami's southernmost three miles and is many up-and-coming art galleries, excellent restaurants, and many of Miami's top nightclubs, and fabulous beaches. The Miami Art Deco District has more than 800 Art Deco buildings, including many excellent hotels close to the beach. Coconut Grove, a playground for the Americas, is a second-home community to celebrities, corporate titans, and luminaries, and offers sidewalk cafes, distinctive restaurants, lively night spots, state-of-the-art movie complexes. Long a playground for the Americas, the Grove, provides an entertainment and shopping district which reflects the quirky yet sophisticated nature of its residents and visitors. Here you'll find everything from haute couture to haughty kitsch in the many shops at CocoWalk.. After all, where else can you see the stars in broad daylight, dance through an island festival and enjoy dinner in a funky café?
Miami, the gateway to the Florida Keys, has easy access via Alligator Alley across South Florida to Naples and Marco Island on the Gulf Coast.
