What to Love
- One of the world’s top tourist destinations
- Diverse neighborhoods with distinctive homes
- Major hub of arts, culture, and entertainment
- Many annual festivals
People & Lifestyle
Often known as the Capital of Latin America, Miami is a diverse city that is home to many different communities, including the United States’ largest Cuban-American population. A melting pot that has been influenced by the cultures of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, Miami has a thriving economy with many employment opportunities. Brickell Avenue boasts the nation’s largest concentration of international banks.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Miami is a sprawling city with many areas offering a wide selection of diverse shopping, dining, and nightlife. The
Design District is packed with innovative boutiques and high-end fashion brands surrounded by public artworks and cutting-edge architecture. More than 120 leading fashion labels have flagship stores in the Design District, including
Balenciaga,
Dior,
Fendi,
Hermes, and
Louis Vuitton. The Design District also has many chic dining spots, including multiple Michelin-starred chef Joel Robuchon’s inventive
L’Atelier, refined Greek and Turkish restaurant
Mandolin Aegean Bistro, and glitzy pink-hued celebrity hangout Swan. The artsy neighborhood of Coconut Grove on the Biscayne Bay features eateries such as funky bayside Monty’s Raw Bar and hip surf ‘n’ turf spot
Kush Coconut Grove, where meals are paired with a variety of meads, ciders, and sours. Calle Ocho in lively Little Havana is packed with authentic Cuban businesses. Sample the fine cuisine at iconic
Versailles, grab delicious Cuban sandwiches and milkshakes from
Sanguich de Miami, browse the selection of hand-rolled cigars at
El Titan de Bronze, or enjoy the music at legendary jazz venue
Ball & Chain. Amid the Art Deco architecture of South Beach, you’ll discover a huge variety of trendy shopping, dining, and nightlife. Dining highlights here include fusion tapas and other gastronomic creations at
The Bazaar by Jose Andres, perfect dry-aged rib-eye steaks and fresh seafood at
Red the Steak house, and century-old seafood favorite
Joe’s Stone Crab. There are also more than 200 businesses at
Lincoln Road Mall.
Things to Do
Miami is packed with activity during any time of year. The city hosts an incredible array of annual events, including
Coconut Grove Arts Festival,
Miami Beer Festival, and
South Beach Wine & Food Festival, performances from superstar acts at
Viewtopia Music Festival and
Ultra Music Festival, and LGBTQ celebrations at
Miami Beach Pride and
Winter Party Festival. The city’s many cultural attractions include the Design District’s
Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami and
de la Cruz Collection. You can also cheer on the city’s sports teams at the NBA Miami Heat’s
American Airlines Arena, NFL Miami Dolphins’
Hard Rock Stadium, and MLB Miami
Marlins’ Marlins Park.
Schools
Miami is served by the Miami-Dade School District.
- Pinecrest Academy, Public, Charter, K-8
- Somerset Academy Bay Middle School, Public, Charter, 6-8
- Archimedean Middle Conservatory, Public, Charter, 6-8
- Archimedean Upper Conservatory, Public, Charter, 9-12
- Sunset Elementary School, Public, Magnet, PK-5
