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Local & General Info
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Location:
In downtown Miami overlooking Biscayne Bay, opposite Bayside Marketplace and Bayfront Park and shopping district. Take I-95 Sout to I-395 Exit 1 on Biscayne Boulevard. Go south on Biscayne Boulevard(US1) till corner of NE 4th Street.
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Areas Served:
Miami, North Miami, South Miami, Miami Beach, South Beach, Cocnut Grove and Key Biscayne
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Area Airports:
Miami International Airport 7 miles, Fort Lauderdale International Airport 25 miles
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Local attractions, events and activities include:
- Miami International Boat Show Hotel right opposite Bayside Market Place. Don't delay! Reserve now as rooms are going fast.
- Opposite Bayside Marketplace and Bayfront Park
- Opposite Port of Miami
- 2 blocks from the American Airline arena - home of the Miami Heat
- 4 blocks from the Miami Arena
- 5 blocks from James L. Knight Convention Center
- 7 blocks from government centers and courts
- 3 miles from the Orange Bowl, Jackson Memorial and Cedars Hospitals and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
- 7 miles from the Art Deco District
- 8 miles from the University of Miami and Florida International University
- 18 miles from Pro Player Stadium
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Shopping and more:
Opposite Hotel
400 Biscayne Blvd., downtown Miami
305-577-3344
Beautiful waterfront mall of 150 shops and eateries, where street performers and musical acts entertain daily. National retailers such as the Gap and Victoria??s Secret mix with local artisans offering a variety of things from Far Eastern jewelry to leather goods. After visiting and shopping, take a sight seeing cruise.
Adjacent to Hotel
350 Biscayne Blvd.
Open seven days a week providing mailboxes, internet and e-mail, photocopying services, notary public, long distance calling station, phone cards, Philippine products, courier and postal services, moneygram, office and packaging supplies, film developing and sundries and concessions.
20 minutes from Hotel
19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura
305-935-1110
Anchored by Bloomingdale??s, Macy??s, Lord and Taylor, Sears and Burdines, this mall has more than 250 shops.
- The Falls Shopping Center
45 minutes from Hotel
US 1 and SW 136th Street, Miami
305-255-4570
Tropical setting with more than 100 stores, multi-screen cinema and restaurants.
25 minutes from Hotel
West Flagler Street at the Palmetto Expressway, Miami
305-261-8772
112 stores including Marshall??s, TJ Maxx, Oshmann??s, Tico and Home Depot, plus a 14-screen AMC theater and a food court.
25 minutes from Hotel
State Road 836 (Dolphin Expressway) at NW 107th Avenue, Miami
305-593-1775
Burdines Center Court, Burdines West, Dillard, JC Penney, Sears and 120 fine stores are found here.
50 minutes from Hotel
12801 West Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise
954-846-2350
Save up to 70% on designer merchandise at the world??s largest outlet mall. Here you will find more than 270 discount stores.
20 minutes from Hotel
Seven stores in Miami
Dadeland Mall, 305-662-1911
North Miami Beach, 305-653-8697
49th Street Hialeah, 305-557-6704
Miami International Mall, 305-593-1517
Kendall, 305-273-9311
Coral Way, 305-264-1991
Cutler Ridge, 305-233-6122
25 minutes from Hotel
9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour
305-866-0311
90 specialty stores, including Gucci, Tiffany & Marcus Co., and Hermes
15 minutes from Hotel
3015 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove
305-444-0777
Outdoor cafes, bistros and restaurants, plus shops including The Gap and Banana Republic
20 minutes from Hotel
7535 North Kendall Drive
305-665-6226
165 specialty stores and four major department stores
Flagler Street and Biscayne Blvd. To the bay
Discount electronics, jewelry and designer clothing stores
20 minutes from Hotel
5825 Sunset Drive, South Miami
605-663-4222
Open-air retail and entertainment center that includes Nike Town, Virgin Megastore and an IMAX Cinema
15 minutes from Hotel
2911 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove
305-448-1700
Planet Hollywood, Borders, Improv Comedy Club and Caf??, restaurants, boutiques and a 10-screen cinema
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Where to eat in greater Miami:
Opposite Hotel
Bayside Marketplace 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132
305-379-8866
www.bubbagump.com
"Come on in??it??s casual, its fun and it??s down home cookin?? with down home warmth, just the way Forrest and Bubba would have done it!"
Opposite Hotel
401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132
305-377-3110
The Hard Rock Caf?? Miami houses over 500 separate items culled from extensive archives.
15 minutes from Hotel
960 Ocean Drive
305-604-2999
A sport caf?? owned by world famous athletes. 30 video screens with the greatest plays in sports?? history.
15 minutes from Hotel
Streets of Mayfair, 2911 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove
305-445-9550
Inspired film and television and owned by the biggest stars of Hollywood, this restaurant has rare movie memorabilia and a non-stop Hollywood video show. There is a wide range of items to choose from including appetizers, pizzas, sandwiches, fajitas and entrees.
35 minutes from Hotel
195th Street and Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura Mall, Aventura
305-792-8001
The Rainforest Caf?? is a re-creation of a tropical rainforest with live and animated wildlife, lush vegetation, live tropical birds, thunder, lightning, rain, rock formations and talking trees. The innovative menu includes appetizers, pasta salads, sandwiches and entrees.
- Joe??s Stone Crab Restaurant
15 minutes from Hotel
11 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
305-673-0365
Since 1913, Joe??s has been legendary for its stone crabs. Other favorites include Alaskan King Crab, steaks, chicken and home-made key lime pie.
15 minutes from Hotel
2550 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove
305-858-1431
3000 Alton Road, Miami Beach
305-673-3444
This restaurant serves fresh seafood and live entertainment. Dine inside or at the outdoor raw bar overlooking Biscayne Bay. Happy Hour 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Stone crabs year-round.
10 minutes from Hotel
444 Brickell Avenue
305-374-4500
Visit this restaurant that is well known for their dry aged steaks, chops and fresh seafood.
10 minutes from Hotel
801 Brickell Bay Drive(in the Four Ambassadors Hotel), Miami
305-373-2777
Specializing in South American steaks, you can order from the menu or the all you can eat buffet
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Art and Culture:
6 blocks from Hotel
305-374-8762
On NE 2nd Avenue and Flagler Street
This center for performing arts is a few steps away from the hotel and is the host to many exciting events.
- The Art Museum at Florida International University
25 minutes from Hotel
Florida International University, SW 107th Avenue and 8th Street, Miami
305-348-2890
Home to Coral Gables?? Metropolitan Museum and Art Center Collection. Hosts world-class exhibitions, open Monday 10 a.m to 5 p.m., and Saturday Noon to 4 p.m.
10 minutes from Hotel
101 West Flagler Street, Miami-Dade Cultural Center, downtown Miami
305-375-1700
Miami Art Museum??s exhibitions focus on the art of the Western Hemisphere from 1940 to the present. Open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., third Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Noon to 5 p.m.
- Historical Museum of Southern Florida
10 minutes from Hotel
101 West Flagler Street, Miami-Dade Cultural Center, downtown Miami
305-375-1492
Exhibitions and displays interpreting 10,000 years of South Florida history. Also houses over one million historical images from family portraits to handpainted images. Changing interactive exhibits. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.(except Thursday), Sunday Noon to 5 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
10 minutes from Hotel
251 South Miami Avenue, Miami
305-250-9133
Built in 1916, this Italian Renaissance-style villa and formal gardens was the winter residence of industrialist James Deering. Situated on beautiful Biscayne Bay, the 34-room house contains antique furnishings and decorative arts from the 15th and 19th centuries. The grounds encompass over 10 acres of formal gardens and fountains. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Area Attractions:
10 minutes from Hotel
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne
305-361-5705
South Florida??s largest marine aquarium is home to killer whale Lolita, dolphin superstar Flipper and more than 10,000 creatures of the sea. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., box office open until 4:30 p.m. Continuous shows
- Parrot Jungle and Gardens
40 minutes from Hotel
11000 SW 57th Avenue, Miami
305-666-7834
A unique bird sanctuary, wildlife habitat and botanical garden with more than 1,100 birds and 1,000 plant varieties. Macaws fly free, feed from your hand and pose for pictures. Spectacular birds and tropical wildlife shows, plus ape exhibit, alligator, giant totoises and other exotic reptiles. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Parrot Caf?? opens at 8 a.m.
35 minutes from Hotel
12400 SW 152nd Street, southwest Miami
305-251-0400
A 290-acre zoo with 60 major animal exhibits featuring 240 species and 1300 specimens. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ticket booth closes at 4 p.m. A Zoobus is available at the Metrorail Dadeland Station.
- Miccosukee Indian Village
1 hour from Hotel
25 miles west of Miami on the Tamiami Trail (US 41)
305-223-8380
Tour and actual Miccosukee village and see tribal craftsmen exhibit of patchwork and basketry, watch alligator wrestling and more. Shopping, dining and airboat rides available. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Fairchild Tropical Garden
35 minutes from Hotel
10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables
305-667-1651
One of the world??s pre-eminent botanical gardens with extensive collections of rare tropical plants and "Windows to the Tropics", a display conservatory. Open from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
35 minutes from Hotel
14805 SW 216th Street, South Miami
305-235-1611
From the safety of caged walkways, observe North America??s first colony of wild monkeys in a lush tropical jungle. Continuous shows include Wild Monkey Swimming Pool, Hanging?? With Orangs, Ape Encounter and Amazonian Rainforest. Open daily from 9:300 a.m. to 5 p.m.
45 minutes from Hotel
305-242-7700
Multiple entrances:
Shark Valley, 25 miles west of Miami on the Tamiami Trail
Royal Palm Visitor Center, Florida Turnpike south to last exit or take US 1 south
See endangered species of birds and animals in this 1.4 million-acre park.
15 minutes from Hotel
2701 DeSoto Blvd., Coral Gables
305-460-5356
Hidden behind pastel stucco walls and wrought iron gates, the Venetian Pool is perhap the only swimming pool to be included in the National Register of Historic Places.
- The Ancient Spanish Monastery
30 minutes from Hotel
16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach
305-945-1462
This ancient monastery was originally built over 850 years ago. It was brought piece by piece to the United States.
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Nearby Cities:
- 6 miles from Coral Gables
- 8 miles from Miami Beach
- 16 miles from Hollywood
- 22 miles from Fort Lauderdale
- 28 miles from Homestead
- 30 miles from Florida City
- 30 miles from Pompano Beach
- 39 miles from Boca Raton
- 51 miles from Boynton Beach
- 64 miles from West Palm Beach
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Transportation:
- 7 miles from Miami International Airport
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