Miami Travel Guide
There’s so much more to do in Miami while you’re here!
Take advantage of the incredible places to eat, visit and experience.
Getting Around
Ride anywhere in East Miami thanks to over 50 Citi Bike stations between Brickell/Downtown Miami and Miami Beach
See downtown for free via the Financial District Metromover Station located 1 block away (full map)
Ride short distances for free via Freebee ride service
The Brickell Metrorail station is just 8 minutes away
For additional tips for getting around Miami, visit Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA)
NEAR HOTEL AKA BRICKELL
Eat & Drink Recommendations
ARCH Cafe
$ (Coffee & Bites)
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
1395 Brickell Avenue Suite #140 2nd Floor inside Arch Building, Miami, FL 33131
La Estación Café
$ (Colombian)
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
1390 Brickell Ave #100, Miami, FL 33131
American Social
$$ (American)
11:30 AM – 1:00 AM
690 SW 1st Ct, Miami, FL 33130
Café La Trova
$$ (Cuban)
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
971 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130
Islas Canarias Café Restaurant & Bakery
$$ (Cuban)
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
3804 SW 137th Ave
KONOS Gelato – Brickell
$$ (Gelato, Coffee, Bites)
7:30 AM – 10:30 PM
1300 Brickell Bay Dr Unit #CU2, Miami, FL 33131
MC Kitchen
$$ (Italian)
12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
4141 NE 2nd Ave #101a, Miami, FL 33137
Novecento
$$ (Argentinean)
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
1414 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131
Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita
$$ (New American)
11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
1000 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130
Barsecco
$$$ (Cocktails)
3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
1421 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130
La Mar by Gastón Acurio
$$$$ (Peruvian)
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Sun – Thu)
6:00 PM – Midnight (Fri & Sat)
500 Brickell Key Drive at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami Miami, FL 33131
BEYOND HOTEL AKA BRICKELL
Eat & Drink Recommendations
Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) recommendations
Thrillist’s top recommendations of Black-owned Miami restaurants
The Hungry Black Man’s Top-16 Black-owned restaurants in 2021
BRICKELL & BEYOND
Things to Do or Experience
Ancient Spanish Monastery
Reportedly the oldest building in the Western Hemisphere. This is a hidden historical gem located in North Miami Beach.Ball and Chain
If you want to experience the return of the historic Miami bar and lounge, Ball and Chain is for you.Coral Castle Museum
Made of 1,100 tons of coral rock, the Coral Castle Museum is one of Homestead's most unusual and fascinating attractions.Cuba Ocho
Considered a mainstay of the arts renaissance in Little Havana, Cuba Ocho is both a Museum and Cultural Arts Center, as well as a gathering space where art, music, dance, cigars, and mojitos converge.Miami Marine Stadium
If you’re a fan of infrastructure reuse, see the classic Miami Marine Stadium, a masterwork of civic architecture and modern construction. This 6,566-seat stadium was designed by 27-year-old, Cuban-born architect, Hilario Candela in in 1963.Jorge M. Pérez Art Museum (PAMM)
If you love art, check out the modern and contemporary art collection of the Jorge M. Pérez Art Museum of Miami-Dade County, also known as PAMM.Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Do you love science? Learn about everything from dinosaurs to outer space at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science.The Old Seven Mile Bridge
The Old Seven Mile Bridge is quite a sensation. Now it’s finally open after more than five years of restoration, it’s worth planning a trip to check it out.Salsa Mia
Do you want to learn how to dance salsa and other Latin rhythms? Salsa Mia offers lessons and mojitos.South Beach
What would Miami be without one of its most iconic beaches? Cross the bridge to the famed South Beach.Wynwood Walls
Are you a fan of street art? Wynwood Walls is an open air museum of national and international street art.Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
Planning a laid-back beach adventure? Explore the remarkable history and nature of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park.Vizcaya Museum
A National Historic Landmark that was once the winter home of agricultural industrialist, James Deering, the famous Vizcaya Museum is nestled on 10 acres of shoreline and located directly on the water.
Curious to see what else is happening around Miami? We have additional information for you here, courtesy of Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Other Ideas & Inspiration
Learn all about Miami’s rich history
Shopping, Nightlife, other points of interest suggested by Hotel AKA
Miami Dade County’s Black World Guide 2020 – 2022