 The
Bayside Marketplace is a very popular open-air, festive shopping
mall with over a hundred shops, several restaurants and general
entertainment. Its waterside front overlooking Biscayne Bay is
a good place to engage in boat tours and trips throughout the area.
The greater Miami area also includes the upscale community Coral
Gables with its impressive Mediterranean architecture, and
trendy Coconut Grove as well as the distinctive neighborhoods
of Little Havana and Little Haiti.
Just outside Miami to the southwest is Metrozoo, one of
Florida's finest zoos. This zoo provides its 'residents' with a
natural and largely cage-free environment.
Two miles offshore from Miami is the barrier island Miami Beach. Ocean
Drive, along the southern end of Miami Beach, is a lively stretch
of roadway.  This
strip is a favorite among residents and visitors with its fascinating
architecture, stunning beaches, many restaurants, sidewalk cafes,
hotels, bars and its nice walkway along the beach. South Pointe
Park on the southern most end of this barrier island is a great
family beach of fine golden sand, overlooking the Port of Miami cruise
and cargo ship traffic.
Miami Beach is also famous for its Art Deco district -
perhaps the largest collection of art deco architecture in the world.  This
mile square district in the southern portion of Miami Beach is known
for its 1920-1940s era Art Deco architecture. Many beautiful buildings
are bathed in tropical pastel colors and decorated inside and out
with various Art Deco styles.
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