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5 Things Miami is Known For

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Published on July 19, 2016
5 Things Miami is Known For

The first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions Miami is the beach. It’s a city rife with culture and art.

1. Wynwood Arts District

Home to over 70 art galleries, bars and retail stores, the Wynwood Arts District is one the largest creative communities in the United States, featuring the largest open-air street-art installations in the world. NW 25th St. 

2. South Beach

South Beach, aka SoBe, is neighborhood in Miami Beach known for its sugar-white sand, clear blue water and poppin,’ neon-lit nightlife.

3. Art Deco architecture

Hundreds of pastel buildings, built between 1923 and 1943, can be found in Miami Beach’s Art Deco District, which was designated a U.S. historic district in May 1979.

4. Ocean Drive

Running along the oceanfront in Miami Beach, Ocean Drive is a major thoroughfare that is home to Art Deco hotels and Mango’s Tropical Cafe, a famous Caribbean inspired restaurant.

5. Little Havana

Named after Havana, the capital of Cuba, Little Havana is home to many Cuban immigrants and residents from Central and South America.