Miami is known for its nickname, “The MAGIC CITY”. Today Miami boasts the third highest skyline in the U. S.
Miami is known for its nickname, “The MAGIC CITY”. Today Miami boasts the third highest skyline in the U.S. after Chicago and Manhattan! This iconic skyline, crisscrossed by neon lit highways and dotted with futuristic architecture, has become one of the things Miami is most famous for. The city is creating a 100 story hi-rise building that will be the tallest south of Manhattan. The iconic view of neon-lit Ocean Drive is perhaps the most important and recognizable famous Miami site.
Walking south on Ocean Drive the Atlantic Ocean is on the left and the beautifully maintained historic Art Deco District hotels and restaurants is on the right. An early morning walk on Ocean Drive to witness the sunrise is one of the coolest things to do in Miami.
The South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Every mid-February, South Beach celebrates its legacy of good food and fine wine with the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Join the celebration with delicious meals, wine tastings and food samplings. Come hungry!
The Miami weather! It can get a bit hot and humid in the summer, but oh…those winter months are just perfect temperatures with ocean breezes from the Atlantic. The city is famous for its golden, Scenic beaches like Lummus Park Beach, Pearl Harbor.
From elegant Coral Gables to funky Wynwood, pricey Arts District to lively Little Havana, Miami’s neighborhoods offer something for everybody. All these neighborhoods have become iconic areas Miami is famous for. Don’t miss Commodore Plaza lined on both sides of the street by good restaurants; Argentine, Thai, Italian, Mexican, Greek, classic American and more.
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