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.

Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary

A brilliant coral dive location, and the closest great snorkeling to Key West. Accessible from Bahia Honda State Park.
Los Pinareños Fruteria

Little Havana’s foremost fruit and veg market, and you can get fresh juice, snacks, and flowers, too.
Los Pinareños Fruteria

A delightful fruit market for finding all sorts of exotic Caribbean produce, such as mamey and small “apple” bananas. There’s also a wonderful café and fresh juice bar.
Louie’s Backyard

Haute cuisine in a breezy, easy setting right on the Atlantic. Enticing menu items include arugula and spinach with sweethot mustard vinaigrette and crispy duck wontons, and knockout desserts.
Lowe Art Museum

Undoubtedly Miami’s top art museum, featuring extraordinary works from European, American, Chinese, Pre-Columbian, and Native American cultures.
Lowe Art Museum

Greater Miami’s finest art museum boasts solid collections of ancient and modern world art.
Lowe Art Museum

This major art museum, created by an endowment from George Merrick, has around 12,000 works of art, including masterpieces from cultures the world over, and from every age.
Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

This is the only surviving remnant of the northern Everglades, a vast area of mostly sawgrass marsh that is so characteristic of the Everglades environment. The inviting public-use areas provide viewing opportunities for a large variety of wetland flora and fauna, including egrets, alligators, and the endangered snail kite. Activities include nature walks, hiking, canoeing, bird-watching, and bass-fishing. A 5-mile (8-km) canoe trail provides the best way to see and explore the refuge up close.
Lummus Park Beach

This broad, long, and wellmaintained stretch of sand is, for many, the epitome of South Beach. In season, bronzed bodies line up row after row, some with boom boxes blasting, others just catching the rays. The more active play volleyball, do gymnastics, and, of course, take to the waves. From 5th to 11th Streets, women can go topless.
Lyric Theater

Now a reborn venue for African-American cultural events.

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For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
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