![]() ![]() Watch real “Level 9” rollers hand-roll stogies at a cigar shop, then head to Domino Park to watch old-timers play heated games of, you guessed it, dominoes. Watch the locals play dominoes in Little Havana Afternoon: Cuban Culture and Very-Miami ShoppingĮxperience Greater Miami’s renowned Cuban culture in Little Havana. If you crave a snack or a beverage, cozy up at GreenStreet Cafe, a Coconut Grove mainstay, or head to Jaguar for mojitos and ceviche. ![]() In Coconut Grove, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens features Gilded Age architecture and 10 acres of lush gardens. In Coral Gables, The Biltmore Hotel is a National Historic Landmark with spectacular Mediterranean gardens. Then, swing by nearby Wynwood and wander through its revered Wynwood Walls, the highest concentration of street art in the country. Check out the larger-than-life SOLO Cup installation by Paula Crown, with its message about single-use plastics. Grab sushi at Itamae, healthy bowls at Pura Vida or pizza at Swan & Bar Bevy. ![]() View work by international street artists at Wynwood Walls Lunch: Eat in StyleĪt lunchtime, head to Miami Design District, a beautiful haven of design showrooms, galleries, high-end restaurants and haute clothing stores. Climb the two-story Castle of Dreams sand castle and explore the construction zone with your little ones, then head to Bayside Marketplace to ride the Skyviews Miami Observation Wheel and shop for souvenirs. Traveling with young kids? Head instead to Miami Children's Museum. Or, explore over 250 years of Jewish history, arts and culture in Florida at The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. The Bass focuses on contemporary art, while the Wolfsonian-FIU has a fascinating collection of Modern Era designs. Take in some contemporary art at The Bassįrom there, visit a nearby art museum. Grab breakfast at The Front Porch Cafe or a quick cortadito and Cuban toast at Havana 1957 – that Cuban coffee will fuel the exciting day ahead. Go the full length to see Miami Beach’s candy-colored Art Deco Historic District and famous Ocean Drive. Walk, run or bike along the 40-block Miami Beach Boardwalk, which runs along the Atlantic from 5th to 46th Street. Bike along the Miami Beach Boardwalk Morning: A Sandy Startįirst things first: the beach. This one-day Greater Miami itinerary covers all the best, from beaches and food to history and culture. ![]() Recent additions to its roster of programs include The Ellies, Miami’s Visual Arts Awards a Cinematic Arts program and a lecture series with Locust Projects.īesides being credited with the revitalization of Lincoln Road, Oolite Arts is recognized as a Major Cultural Institution by Miami-Dade County, a Miami Beach Anchor Institution by the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council and a Knight Foundation Arts Challenge grantee.If 24 hours is all you’ve got for exploring Greater Miami, have no fear: it’s doable, but expect an action-packed day. The organization also offers artists, in addition to studio space, exhibition opportunities, direct support, classes and programming to support their endeavors. Like oolite, Miami’s strong porous bedrock formed by grains of coral, shells and organic elements, Oolite Arts seeks to fulfill the role of being the bedrock of contemporary visual arts in Miami, bringing together a community of artists, alumnae, curators and art lovers.Īs a catalyst for South Florida’s arts community, Oolite Arts artist residency has provided opportunities for hundreds of emerging artists that include established creatives like Teresita Fernandez and Edouard Duval-Carrié. The organization was founded in 1984 and recently underwent a name change from ArtCenter/South Florida to one that resonates more with their vision. Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Little Haiti, Oolite Arts is a non-profit resource for the advancement of contemporary visual arts and culture in Miami. ![]()
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