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Zoo Miami is zoological garden near Miami, and the largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida. The unique climate in South Florida allows Zoo Miami to keep a wide variety of animals from Asia, Australia and Africa, representing a broad mix of species that is unlike any other zoo in the country.

PortMiami is recognized as the Cruise Capital of the World and Global Gateway of the Americas. The Port of Miami is one of cruising's biggest hubs with seven main terminals and dozens of ships from all of the major cruise lines. The port is made up of three connecting islands that are joined with the mainland via the Port Boulevard Bridge.

Downtown Miami is a busy shopping area with cultural and event venues. During the day, the open-air malls, department stores and jewelry shops are busy with foot traffic, while at night, crowds descend on the American Airlines Arena for Miami Heat basketball games and big-name concerts. The Adrienne Arsht Center hosts the Miami City Ballet and Florida Grand Opera, and the Pérez Art Museum Miami shows contemporary art.

Wynwood, the formerly drab exterior warehouse walls have been transformed into colorful pieces of art. The Wynwood Walls, plastered in street art, or what most people think of as graffiti, have brought new life to this area. Brought about by Tony Goldman in 2009, the district has attracted big names in the world of street art from across North America and around the world. Since it was started, more than 80,000 square feet of wall space has been graced with painting in this unique artform.

Dolphin Mall is a discount outlet shopping mall in Sweetwater, Miami-Dade County, Florida, west of the city of Miami. There are over 240 retail outlets and name-brand discounters. Dolphin Mall is home to the hottest concepts in entertainment. Miami's go-to destination for world-class bowling, billiards, and laser tag. Grab a lane, hit the arcade and bring on the fun. Eat, drink, play and watch sports at Dave & Buster's.

Located at the southern end of Miami Beach is a glorious stretch of sand known as South Beach. This wide section of beach fronts the ocean in the neighborhood of the same name. Often packed in summer, this is the most popular beach in Miami and one of the top beaches in Florida. It's a place to see and be seen, but also a place to swim and enjoy the shallow waters, escape the heat, and soak up the sun. A paved walk lines the beach, and in behind is Ocean Drive, where motorists cruise slowly by.

Miami Beach's Lincoln Road is one of the most unique shopping districts in the world, full of stunning architecture, world-class culture and destination retail stores.Lincoln Road Mall is a stylish walking street in Miami Beach between Washington Avenue and Alton Road . More than just a street, it's the essence of South Beach itself, offering everything from shopping to dining under the warm Miami sun. If you crave a vibrant Miami vibe, Lincoln Road Mall is your go-to destination.

Amid delightful pedestrian walkways, a collection of elite boutiques featuring extraordinary fashions, trendy looks to take your shopping experience to a higher level. A premiere shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. At CityPlace Doral, you’ll find a collection of dining and entertainment options, from upscale restaurants to outdoor cafés and bistros, Cinebistro theatre and Kings bowling center. A great place to visit.

Timeless Mediterranean-style architecture, and collections dating from the early 20th-century all the way back to Pompeii, Vizcaya’s Main House was the jewel of a fledgling Miami when it was built between 1914 and 1922. A century later, Vizcaya is just as relevant. It’s a cultural destination tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world Vicaya is a historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum.