Best Attractions in Miami

Art Deco Historic District

The pastel-hued heart of South Beach packs the world's largest concentration of 1920s-40s Art Deco architecture along Ocean Drive, Collins, and Washington avenues. Stroll the neon-lit hotels and grab a drink, or take the official Miami Design Preservation League walking tour to learn the design stories. Practical note: guided tours depart daily at 10:30 a.m. from the Art Deco Welcome Center at 1001 Ocean Drive.

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Zoo Miami

Florida's largest zoo spreads 750 acres of cageless, open-habitat exhibits home to roughly 2,000 animals across Asian, African, Australian, and Amazonian zones. It is excellent for families, with a tram, monorail, and aviary to cover the distances. Practical note: open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; arrive early to beat the midday heat as much of the walking is in the open.