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Downtown, Little Havana, Vizcaya, and around

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Left Ligers – a lion/tiger cross – lounging in Jungle Island, an interactive zoo Right Sculpture on the facade of an ice cream shop across Domino Park, Calle Ocho

Although prettiest at night, when its city lights reflect on the bay, downtown Miami exudes aesthetic appeal in the daytime too. Dotted with skyscrapers, the district is also home to numerous charming old-fashioned buildings. Families will enjoy exploring the beautiful gardens at Vizcaya to the south of downtown. Across the bay, Key Biscayne offers beachy bliss to visitors who want to escape the bustle of the Cuban neighborhood of Little Havana.

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1. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

2. Calle Ocho -- Little Havana

3. Pérez Art Museum Miami

4. Miami Children’s Museum

5. Jungle Island

6. Miami Seaquarium®

7. Virginia Key Beach Park

8. Crandon Park

9. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

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The Lowdown

Getting around Traffic in the downtown area is not only confusing but also frustrating during rush hour. The elevated Metromover and Metrobus (www.miamidade.gov/transit) vehicles make it easier to get around these parts of town.

Visitor information Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd, 33132; www.miamichamber.com. Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, 701 Brickell Ave, Ste 2700, Miami, 33131; 305 539 3000; www.miamiandbeaches.com

Supermarkets Publix at Miami River, 311 SW 7th St, 33130; 305 860 9477. Publix at Mary Brickell village, 911 SW 1st Ave, 33130; 305 358 1575. Publix at Brickell Village, 1345 SW 13th St, 33130; 305 860 2280. Check www.publix.com. Markets El Palacio De Los Jugos, 5721 W Flagler St, 33144; 305 262 0070

Festivals Miami International Regatta, www.regattacentral.com (Apr). International Hispanic Theatre Festival, www.teatroavante.com (Jul)

Pharmacy Walgreens, 1 SE Third Ave, 33131; 305 373 4320; www.walgreens.com; open 24 hours daily

Nearest playgrounds Bayfront Park, 301 N Biscayne Blvd, 33132; open 24 hours. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, 1200 S Crandon Blvd, 33149; 8am–sunset daily. Crandon Park, 4000 Crandon Blvd, 33149; sunrise–sunset daily. Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Dr, 33149; sunrise–sunset daily.