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List of Top-rated Attractions in Miami - places that will captivate and enthral

The city of Miami is always a fascinating metropolis to explore, presenting many engrossing experiences for the visitor. Within the city you will find a host of interesting sights, as listed below.

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Miami Beach

Miami Beach

The locality of Miami Beach is situated on a sizable island, interlinked with the mainland via a series of connecting bridges. As you might expect, this attractive area features a number of appealing beaches and a host of popular tourist attractions. Within Miami Beach you will find, in addition to many sunbathing spots, a host of restaurants and shops arranged along the beachfront. The locality is considered to be an upscale tourist area where you will find many engrossing features of interest. The main waterfront street is Collins Avenue, which is lined by an array of shops, boutiques and cafes that will draw the interest of the visitor.

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Art Deco District

Art Deco District

Miami's Art Deco District is truly a distinctive sight with its meticulously restored Art Deco constructions that date to the 1930s. Bringing back recollections of a long forgotten time these remarkable pastel-hued buildings feature neon signboards and colourful awnings which stretch over al fresco dining spaces. Many of these attention-grabbing buildings are situated on Ocean Drive, looking over the beachfront and the ocean beyond. Anyone with an interest in Art Deco buildings and even the casual observer is sure to be enthralled by these spectacular creations. At the time in which these buildings were constructed, Art Deco motifs signified glamour and luxury, as these constructions testify.

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Bayside Marketplace

Bayside Marketplace

Bayside Marketplace is an expansive outdoor mall with an extensive selection of various shops and boutiques as well as a host of restaurants and cafes. This marketplace which draws tourists as well as local residents features many popular chain stores in addition to unique distinctive boutiques. At this site visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy various kinds of daily entertainment. As its name indicates, this outdoor mall extends along the city's waterfront, overlooking many scenic docks with their sailing vessels. From this location visitors will be able to board tour vessels which depart to various locations found along Biscayne Bay.

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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

This splendid museum and its gardens are considered to be one of the city's most remarkable treasures. The architecture of the building, the grounds in which it stands and the splendid artworks that it features are all noteworthy attractions. This vast Italian-style mansion contains a myriad of furniture from European countries and a multitude of artworks from times gone by. Additionally visitors will be able to admire the French and Italian fountains, sculptures and pools to be seen within the gardens. So as to experience these captivating attractions an excellent hotel in South Beach Miami in which to stay would be the Metropolitan by COMO, Miami Beach. This fine accommodation offers tastefully appointed rooms and many convenient amenities.

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Bayfront Park

Bayfront Park

The picturesque Bayfront Park contains a number of engrossing monuments and other features of interest. A remarkable attraction here is the Pepper Fountain, an intriguing feature that is controlled electronically. Visitors will also observe a large amphitheatre where many kinds of musical features are staged. Meanwhile the remarkable Torch of Friendship symbolizes Miami's friendship with the nations of South and Central America. You will also find the noteworthy Challenger Memorial which commemorates the crew members of the ill-fated spacecraft which was lost in 1986. Bayfront Park is always an appealing place to visit.