The Art-Deco façades of Ocean Drive, South Beach
SIGHTS
Art Deco Historic District
(Ocean Drive, South Beach)
The world-famous Art-Deco district of Miami Beach is pure exuberance and each of the 800 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings is diferent. Guided walking tours are ofered daily by the Miami Design Preservation League (mdpl.org).
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
£
(floridastateparks.org/capeflorida; 1200 S Crandon Blvd)
If you miss the Florida Keys, this 400-acre space – a tangle of tropical fauna and dark mangroves connected by sandy trails and wooden boardwalks – gives a taste of their unique island ecosystems. Kayaks, bikes and beach chairs can be rented.
Fairchild Tropical Garden ££
(fairchildgarden.org; 10901 Old Cutler Rd)
A free, 45-minute tram tour (on the hour from 10am to 3pm) of these 83 acres is the perfect way to enjoy the butterfly grove, tropical conservatory and gentle vistas, plus installations from artists such as Roy Lichtenstein.
Pérez Art Museum Miami ££
(pamm.org; 1103 Biscayne Blvd)