The Williams McCall Gallery is the first fine art gallery located in the trendy South of Fifth neighborhood of South Beach and has become a "must visit" destination for art lovers and collectors. The stylishly minimalist gallery represents a diverse roster of local and international artists creating contemporary paintings, works on paper, fine art photography, encaustic collage and sculpture. There is a unique mix of emerging, mid-career, and established artists. Several of the artists have a strong Provincetown connection- the oldest, largest, and continuous art colony in America.

Join a local for a walk through South Beach and into five of the best restaurants and cafés on Miami Food Tours' signature tour, the three-hour "SoBe Tour des Forks." Learn about the history of South Beach, see the Art Deco District and taste the melting pot that is Miami. Finish the tour with an insider view into South Beach, a satisfied stomach and confidence to continue exploring the area. Take the tour in lieu of lunch; all food tastings, enough for lunch, are included in the ticket price.

Departing from the heart of South Beach, these amphibious vehicles provide a once in a lifetime journey of the famous Miami landmarks before a dramatic "splashdown" in beautiful Biscayne Bay for a close-up look at the many homes of the "Rich & Famous" on Star Island.

This beach is located in the last park before you hit the Keys. It's a fair distance from the city, but worth the visit. Furthermore, one of the beaches in the area really looks lush, tropical with palm trees , and is very shady. The water is so clear and the sand is fine, as well as the atoll pool is unique in the area. Close to the Biscayne National Park, you can do some snorkeling and see the beautiful coral reefs. There are food and drinks stands, picnic tables and grills, restrooms and showers and a large playground. Fishing is permitted as long as you follow rules and bring your own equipment. Lifeguards and beach patrol on duty, so you will be happy to just kick back and relax! - Mercedes de Marchena

The Modesto A. Maidique Campus is a big hit with Miami's student community who flock here especially during summers when street parties, literary and musical events are regular occurences.Call for details on upcoming events that may be taking place here, and make sure you do not miss out on them.  

An extremely popular local place for events, the Miami Dade Expo Center can host any type of event. Be it weddings, music concerts, meetings, conferences, exhibitions-you name it, they arrange for it. The biggest attraction however, is the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, visited by almost 700,000 people. Located in the vicinity of the Florida International University,this is also a very popular place for student and educational events.

Located in Miami, this church imparts the values of Christ through praise and worship and soul-seeking talk. Life enriching missions are also held at this church. The pastors give talks on various issues and help the parishioners grow as humans. They even have events like missions and praise and worship concerts here. So come to this church to experience something spiritually.

Central and South America is a popular destination among tourists especially during summer. If you plan a visit here, it's a good idea to book a tour with Tara Tours. Being in the business for 28 years they know how to take care of customers. Organizing various tours to Central & South America, including tours to countries like Guatemala and Chile, Tara Tours definitely know how to please those that love to travel.

This public library, which serves the Miami-Dade county, is a book lovers' paradise. With over 4 million volumes to choose from, it's truly a class apart from the rest. The library's 40 locations make reading fun and easy. Its online facility offers readers the opportunity to access a wide array of journals, DVDs, audio books, periodicals, phonograph records and more. So curl up in your favorite corner, get out your Wallers or Evanovichs and enjoy with a hot cuppa.

Many water color painters, art patrons, teachers and those who paint as a hobby, make-up The Miami Watercolor Society Inc (MWS). A non-profit organization, it was founded in 1974 by Peter Drew for painters who explored the watercolor medium. The original charter supported a membership of 66 artists, which has grown dramatically since then. Workshops and art exhibitions to encourage painters are organized on a regular basis.