DK Travel : Miami

At its best, Miami is all pastel hues and warm, velvety zephyrs – a tropical reverie. The culture is sensuous and physical, often spiked with Caribbean rhythms and accents. Outdoor activities hold sway throughout the area, at the world-famous beaches and in the turquoise waters; the vibrant nightlife, too, attracts pleasure-seekers, while significant historical sights are around every corner.

Colonial Dining Room, Clewiston

Fresh fish from Lake Okeechobee, and a genteel air. Antiques and antebellum-style reproductions abound.
Colony Theater

Starting out as an Art Deco movie theater in 1934, the Colony is now a state-of-the-art venue for some of the city’s best classical music concerts, dance, theatrical performances, and experimental film.
Columbus Day Regatta

Some 600 sailboats run this race.
Commodore Plaza

Coconut Grove’s second most frequented spot is this intersection, where every corner features a top viewing position for the constant circulation of pedestrian traffic, everyone scoping out a café or restaurant, and each other. Try the Green Street Café.
Conch Chowder or Fritters

The snail- or slug-like creature that lives in beautiful pink shells is served up in a traditional, rather chewy dish.
Conch Republic Cigar Factory

“Savor the flavor of paradise” is their motto, and this old factory probably does, in fact, turn out the next best thing to a genuine Cuban stogie. Prices range from $3 to $10.75 for a single cigar.
Conch Tour Train

Key West’s train tour is a must-do for first-time visitors. It gives an invaluable overview of the place and all sorts of insights into its history and culture.
Congregational Church

Merrick’s deliciously Baroque paean to his father, a Congregational minister, was Coral Gables’ first church and remains the city’s most beautiful.
Copa, Fort Lauderdale

One of the older gay dance clubs in town. Operating for almost 30 years, this place still packs ’em in – with drag shows, “Battle of the Bulge” and “Bare Buns” contests, and gorgeous go-go boys. It also offers video, indoor and outdoor bars, a games room, food, and cutting-edge sound and lights. As elsewhere, things really only get shaking at around midnight.
Coral

Although it appears to be insensate rock, coral is actually a living organism, and a very fragile one at that, easily damaged by the slightest touch.

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