In recent years, Miami It showed an enormous architectural, cultural and social transformation. Gone are those times when the city was only associated with beaches and shopping. Today, its neighborhoods have grown, as have its proposals for museums, activities and gastronomy.
About 20 blocks away, it is worth taking a walk through Bayfront Park, an area with children’s games, a boardwalk and even a trip around the world. Following the bay road you reach the Bayside Marketplace, an area of bars and clubs.
The Metromoover operates in the area, a free train that moves at altitude and has become a good option for those who do not rent a car. It runs 7 kilometers from the urban center of Miami. One of its stops leads to a beautiful museum area, with green gardens and outdoor facilities. One of them is the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, a museum for adults and children, with a planetarium, a beautiful aquarium and several interactive activities to learn all the secrets of the seabed. Touching a stingray, watching jellyfish swim and playing at being an explorer are some of the activities offered by this recreational center. Tickets cost US$32.95 for those over 12 and US$24.95 for children ages 4 to 11. The little ones get in for free.
Next door is the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), a museum of modern and contemporary art, whose building was built by Swiss architects Jacques Herzog and Piere de Meuron. Its name is due to the Argentine businessman, Jorge M. Pérez, who donated part of the exhibited collection and 35 million dollars for the construction of this headquarters. At this moment, it has an installation by the very famous Yayoi Kusama. Important information: to visit the facility, you must go early as there is limited space. The museum opens at 11. Ticket prices cost US$16 for adults, US$12 for children up to 18 years old and those over 62. Children under 6 years old are free.
Opposite, the One Thousand building stands out, by the Iranian architect Zaha Hadid, whose style is extremely particular.
For children, the Children’s Museum is an excellent option. Located on Watson Island, it can be reached by car or bus. It is a place for children to learn, interact, build, imagine and play sports. Recommended to spend midday in a place designed and dedicated especially for the youngest members of the family. Price? US$24 for adults and US$16 for children.
SUPERBLUE AND WYNWOOD
It is worth investing time to reach this masterpiece of lighting installations. Superblue is an immersive art center, where all kinds of sensations and emotions come into play. With various installations, the museum plays with the staging of lights to recreate different seasons of the year, with their colors, leaves and flowers. Surround sounds accompany the stage. In addition, you can see what it is like to “go through a cloud”, get lost in mirrors and play with the sounds of your heartbeat. Superblue is a secret in Miami that must be shouted out loud, because there are really few places like it. It is in a neighborhood called Allapattah and can be reached with the Brightline Miami central station. Tickets cost US$36 for adults and US$32 for children from 3 years old.
About 15 blocks away is Wynwood, the bohemian neighborhood where murals take over the streets. It is a true open-air art gallery, where there is no shortage of the mural of Messi wearing the Inter Miami shirt.
At Wynwood Walls, various forms of street art converge. Some 40 murals rise immensely before the eyes of visitors. His techniques, quality and level of detail in his paintings are surprising. There, you can experience what it’s like to spray graffiti on one of its walls. Admission costs $12 for adults, children free.
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DESIGN DISTRICT
Big luxury brands have settled in this area where, although it is difficult to buy something, it is nice to walk and get lost in its stores. There are places to eat and works of art outdoors, such as Buckminster Fuller’s Fly’s Eye Dome, which imitates the eye of a fly, or the Museum Garage, whose striking façade cannot be overlooked.
BEACHES
There is life beyond Sunny Isle, Aventura and Miami Beach. Although the beaches in this area are among the favorites of Argentines (of course, if the water is warm and the sand white), there are also other options to enjoy. Crandon Park, on Key Byscayne, is a beautiful beach with soft sand and palm trees. Wide and shallow, it is nice to spend a day in pure tranquility, eat something under the coconut trees that provide shade, and enjoy a relaxing landscape.
SOUTH POINTE PARK
Going to see the sunset in this area is a highly recommended plan. Its views and tranquility are part of a charming plan. The area has green spaces for walking, trails, a pier and a beach.
And MESSI?
The Argentine player is everywhere: in murals on the walls, in clothing stores, in beer cans, in the clothing of passersby. Getting tickets to go see one of the Inter Miami games is not at all an easy task, but there are those who find them on resale.
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WHERE TO EAT?
In Miami you eat well. Many areas such as the Design District or Wynwood have markets with various locations where a variety of foods are offered. For example, the MIA market is a good option to avoid spending fortunes on Design.
For elaborate dining, the Asian food at Hutong in Brickell is a delicious option.
In order not to miss Argentina so much, Loretta and The Buttcher, run by a compatriot, has the best Milanese with fries in all of Coconut Groove.
Fiola, in Coral Gables, for delicious Italian food.
USEFUL DATA
The Metrorail is an elevated train that crosses Miami from north to south with two 40-kilometer lines that run through 23 stations. Some Miami Metrorail stops are located at tourist attractions, such as Coconot Grove, the Vizcaya Museum and Brickell Avenue.
Source: Ambito
I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
