MIAMI AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT

If you do not wish to rent an automobile, there are several economic methods of Miami public transportation available throughout the city. Metrorail is a 21-mile elevated rail system that serves Downtown Miami and extends west to Hialeah and south to Kendall, with stops approximately every mile. Metromover features individual motorized cars that run atop a 4.4-mile elevated track looping around Downtown Miami and to the Brickell and Omni business districts. Metrobus offers more than 60 routes in Miami-Dade County.

Downtown to Dolphins Stadium
Public transport does not seem to be an option for getting to the stadium. It is considered best to arrange a taxi or hire a car for the day.

Downtown to American Airlines Arena
Inbound
Metrorail to the Government Center station. Transfer to the People Mover, which has a 2-car express service to the Freedom Tower station.
Outbound
Take the 2-car express People Mover from the Freedom Tower station to the Government Center and then take the Metrorail.

TOURIST OFFICES
Greater Miami Convention and Visitor's Bureau
701 Brickell Ave
Miami, FL

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police - 911

BRITISH CONSULATE
Brickell Bay Drive, Miami
Tel 305) 374-3500

BANKING HOURS
Monday-Friday 0900-1600
Saturday, 0900-1300

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Miami Seaquarium
On a 38-acre tropical paradise with spectacular skyline views lies a South Florida attraction like no other. Welcome to Miami Seaquarium®, a place where dolphins walk on water and killer whales fly through the air. Where sea lions delight children of all ages and endangered sea turtles and manatees find a safe haven. Enjoy a world-class marine-life entertainment park with eight different marine animal shows and astonishing daily presentations. Miami Seaquarium® is a place of inspiration, education – and fun!
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Located on beautiful Biscayne Bay, Miami Seaquarium® is minutes from downtown, the Port of Miami and the airport. Public bus transportation is available from hotels throughout the Miami metropolitan area - check with hotel guest services for schedules.
Miami Science Museum
Open daily 10am-6pm, 2009 admission prices $18 adults, children 3-12, $13.
3280, South Miami Avenue, Tel 305-646-4200

Biscayne National Park
A 45-foot diving and snorkelling catamaran and a 53-foot glass bottom boat take adventurers across southern Biscayne Bay through wilderness, mangrove, and out to tropical coral reefs. Canoe and kayak rentals, picnic area, walking trails, fishing, camping and shower facilities are on site, and a waterfront visitors centre has exhibits, films and information.
9700 Southwest 328th Street, Homestead. (305) 230-1100

Island Queen Cruises
One of South Florida’s oldest sightseeing tour boat attractions, Island Queen Cruises has more than 35 years experience providing daily narrated sightseeing cruises and nightly dance cruises with entertainment by professional DJs on Miami’s scenic Biscayne Bay. Large tour groups and convention groups are welcome.
401 Biscayne Boulevard, Bayside Marketplace. (305) 379-5119

Art Deco Historic District
The Miami Art Deco District is dedicated to protecting the buildings that best represent Miami’s classic architecture. The buildings were revolutionary when they were constructed in the early 1900’s and they have influenced other buildings all over the world.
Several tours explore the Art Deco District including the “Underworld Tour” that will take you to former hotspots of illegal activity like Al Capone’s office! The Art Deco District is a fun, interesting place that begs to be explored. Be sure to visit the next time you’re in the Miami Area.
Miami Art Deco Historic District Contact Information
The Art Deco Welcome Center
1200 Ocean Drive
(305) 531-3484
For tour pricing and other information, please call (305) 672-2014

Everglades Alligator Farm
South Florida’s oldest working alligator farm on the Everglades edge (but not within Everglades National Park) has more than 3,000 toothsome gators to view in a rustic atmosphere. Farm visits include airboat rides and walking tours to see alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and snakes from Florida and elsewhere, along with the opportunity to be photographed holding a baby alligator. Originally started as an airboat ride attraction, transition began after 1985 changes in Florida law permitting alligator farming. In the 1960s, federal officials believed the American alligator was close to extinction and commercial farming was seen as a way to preserve these reptiles traced back to dinosaur times. Smaller gators are kept in grow-out pens with larger ones moved to breeding ponds where females have one clutch of eggs per year with up to 45 eggs. Scheduled entertainment includes Alligator Feeding and a Weird Animal Show.
40351 Southwest 192nd Avenue, Homestead. (305) 247-2628

Everglades Safari Park
For some 35 years, Everglades Safari Park has provided a “river of grass” showcase, becoming one of the Florida Everglades’ largest, most complete attractions. The park offers several ways to observe the Everglades, including an Airboat Ride, Alligator Show, and a Jungle Trail. Airboat rides are guided by skilled narrators familiar with Everglades history, vegetation, and wildlife. The Alligator Show provides informative, interactive opportunity to become familiar with features of American alligators as well as other animals. A Jungle Trail leads to an Alligator Farm with more than 400 American alligators, a crocodile exhibit, and a replica of a Chickee Village.
26700 Tamiami Trail, Miami (305) 226-6923
South Beach
This hot, trendy area is what most people envision when they think of Miami. It really is a one-of-a-kind place, very different from anywhere else in the world, and different from the rest of Miami.

BARS & RESTAURANTS

The Playwright Irish Pub and Restaurant
Great Food, Great Fun, Great People
A friendly atmosphere with hand painted murals depicting the charm of the old country. Our affluent interior hints of old cultured Dublin, recreated by master Irish craftsmen. Famous Playwrights glance from the walls, content with the excellent food served, from our extensive á la carte, to our tasty and hefty pub food. Come on in and surprise yourself with our serious high standards, moderately priced.
1265 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Cross St is 13th Street
Tel: 305 534-0667
Fax: 305 604-2558
Hours of Operation:
11am to 5am Every Day
Lunch 11am to 4pm
Dinner 4pm to 12am
7 days a week

Waxy O’Connors
1248 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL
305-534-7824

Titanic Brewery
5813 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305)667-2537
Right next to the University of Miami Baseball Field)
If you're looking for an interesting place to grab a beer that's a little more on the tame side, give Titanic Brewery in Coral Gables a try. It's located on Ponce De Leon, right near the University of Miami campus. In addition to a full, tasty food menu, Titanic offers handcrafted beers and ales brewed in their onsite brewery.

The Abbey Brewing Company
The Abbey is opened form 1-pm to 5-am 365 days a year, and is currently serving The Immaculate IPA, Father Theodore's Stout, Brother Dans Double and Brother Aaron's quadruple, all on draft.
In addition to the four abbey house beers, 10 guest draft beers are served ranging from rare Belgian specially brews and to hard to find American micros. The Abbey also provides a comprehensive bottle selection including hard to find Trappist Ales and British Barley wines.
1115 16th Street
Miami Beach, Florida 33139



RESTAURANTS AND CAFES

Hard Rock Café
401, Biscayne Boulevard
Open daily from 11am, Hard Rock Cafe
The Hard Rock Cafe Miami, true to our "Love all, Serve all" motto, is proud of this city's diversity and honours it at our thriving Biscayne Bay location in bustling Bayside Marketplace. We're easy to find for all. There's a 60-foot rotating neon guitar on the roof, marking the hotspot for Miamians and visitors alike. So come on inside, sit back, relax and enjoy our excellent food and Miami-Heat-quenching drinks! Or maybe drinking in the views of massive rock memorabilia displays is more your cup of tea.
El Rancho Grande
1626, Pennsylvania Avenue, South Beach
Front Porch Café
1418 Ocean Dr, In the Penguin Hotel, South Beach,

Grazie
701 Washington Ave, South Beach

Shula's Steak House
5225 Collins Ave, In the Alexander Hotel, Miami Beach

Timo
17624 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles, Miami Beach
Reservations required, Tel 305-936-1008

Nexxt Café
700 Lincoln Rd, Off Euclid Ave., South Beach, South Beach