amenities include an outdoor pool, casual dining in the courtyard, and valet parking (surcharge). suites add sitting rooms with pull-out sofas. across from the bass museum of art in the vibrant collins park neighborhood, this upmarket, art deco hotel is 2 blocks from the beach and a 14-minute walk from the stylish promenade at lincoln road. a daily resort fee may apply. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. chic rooms feature free wi-fi, minibars, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks, plus bathrooms with rainfall showerheads Miami International Airport 30 min
Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach (10 min) Self-guided tours at an outdoor Holocaust museum with a memorial wall & a huge human hand sculpture. Lummus Park (7 min) Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment. Miami Beach Botanical Garden (12 min) 4-acre site with native Floridian & other tropical plants, Japanese garden, workshops & exhibits. Jungle Island (14 min) Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. PortMiami (21 min) The Wolfsonian-Florida International University (7 min) Eclectic collection displayed in 1927-era building that also hosts lectures, films & arts events. Pérez Art Museum Miami (18 min) Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. South Pointe Park Pier (14 min) Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. Art Deco Historic District (7 min) Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. The Bass (3 min) Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures. Lincoln Road (10 min) Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (20 min) Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Bayfront Park (19 min) Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. Miami Seaquarium (23 min) Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. Bayside Marketplace (19 min) Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. |