Best Landmarks in Miami

Art Deco Welcome Center (Miami Design Preservation League)

The gateway to South Beach's famous Art Deco Historic District, the world's largest concentration of 1930s-40s Art Deco architecture along Ocean Drive. Stop here for self-guided audio tours or guided walking tours of the pastel hotels. Practical note: located right on Ocean Drive at 10th Street; mornings are best for photographing the facades before crowds build.

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Ball & Chain

A historic Calle Ocho nightspot dating to the 1930s, now a lively bar and Cuban restaurant with live Latin music and salsa dancing. Go for mojitos, the open-air Pineapple stage and an authentic taste of Little Havana's nightlife. Practical note: open daily from 11 a.m. into the early morning hours; busiest and most fun on weekend evenings.

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Bayside Marketplace

A two-story open-air waterfront mall on Biscayne Bay with shops, restaurants, live music and departure points for bay cruises and boat tours. Go for the lively harbor atmosphere and as a launch pad for sightseeing on the water. Practical note: open daily (generally until 10-11 p.m.); it is touristy but central, and adjacent to Bayfront Park.

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Máximo Gómez Park (Domino Park)

A small but iconic Calle Ocho plaza where locals gather daily to play dominoes over Cuban coffee amid Latin music and animated banter. Go to soak up the everyday culture of Little Havana and watch the spirited games. Practical note: open daily roughly 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; it is a quick stop best paired with a stroll along SW 8th Street.

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Venetian Pool

A whimsical 1920s public swimming pool carved from a coral rock quarry, with caves, waterfalls, stone bridges and Venetian-style architecture. Go for a one-of-a-kind historic swim on a hot day. Practical note: closed Mondays with seasonal hours, and the pool periodically closes for draining/refilling, so confirm it is open before visiting.