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Places
Picks by neighborhood, checked by our editors.
7 places
Independent bookstore
Books & Books Coral Gables
Editor's favoriteAn independent bookstore with readings, events and an attached cafe.
Tip: Check the events calendar for author talks.
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–11 PM · Sun 9 AM–10 PM
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- City garages and meters at $1 per 24 minutes, $18 daily cap; Garage 2 at 220 Aragon Ave is closest to Aragon Ave.
- Free transit
- Free Coral Gables Trolley (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; no Sunday service) on Ponce de Leon Blvd, and free Freebee rides in the downtown service area (Mon to Thu 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri and Sat to midnight, Sun to 7 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Open in MapsOfficial siteHistoric hotel and landmark
The Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables
Editor's favorite1920s Mediterranean Revival landmark whose tower and grounds are part of the city's identity.
Tip: Visitors can see the lobby and dine at its restaurants; self-parking in the West Lot is paid by the hour, and some facilities are for hotel guests only.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Paid: West Lot self-parking about $4/hour ($30 daily cap) via app; valet about $25 for visitors
- Free transit
- None confirmed
- Waterfront
- No
1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Open in MapsOfficial siteContemporary art museum
Institute of Contemporary Art Miami
Editor's favoriteFree contemporary art museum with changing exhibitions and a sculpture garden.
Tip: Admission is free, but reserve a ticket online since walk-ins can be turned away when full. Free tours of current shows meet in the lobby at noon.
- Hours
- Wed–Sun 11 AM–6 PM
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday; major federal holidays
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Museum Garage across NE 41st St; Design District garages $3 up to 4 hours, $6 for 4 to 6 hours, $25 daily max; valet $5 up to 4 hours at 10 stands (Miami Design District).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route; its map lists the Design District as a stop area (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
61 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteWaterfront public park
Bayfront Park
Editor's favoriteDowntown waterfront park used for walks, concerts, major events and skyline views.
Tip: Festival setups can close parts of the park.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–11 PM
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Park lot next to the Trust offices, $20 (10 a.m. to 11 p.m.); Bayside garage nearby
- Free transit
- Metromover Bayfront Park station (150 S Biscayne Blvd) is adjacent; Miami Trolley Coral Way route stops at Bayfront Park.
- Waterfront
- Yes, 32 acres on Biscayne Bay
301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Open in MapsOfficial siteBayfront public park
Margaret Pace Park
Editor's favoriteWaterfront walking paths, sports courts, playground and dog areas.
Tip: Leashed dogs are welcome and there is a dog park, plus tennis, volleyball and basketball courts and an outdoor gym.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Paid street parking run by the Miami Parking Authority
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route; its map lists Margaret Pace Park as a stop area (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- Yes, on Biscayne Bay
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132
Open in MapsOfficial siteHistoric city landmark
Hialeah Park Historic Racetrack
Editor's favoriteRacetrack that opened in 1925, rebuilt in the early 1930s with palm-lined grounds and an infield lake known for its flamingos. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tip: The site now runs mainly as a casino, so confirm visitor access before going just to see the track and flamingos.
- Free transit
- Hialeah Transit circulator, Flamingo and Marlin routes (Mon to Fri 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; no Sunday). Free per the city's 2023 brochure.
- Waterfront
- No
100 E 32nd St, Hialeah, FL 33013
Open in MapsOfficial siteNeighborhood landmark
Domino Park (Máximo Gómez Park)
Editor's favoriteSmall city park where neighborhood regulars gather for dominoes and chess.
Tip: Be respectful of the regular players; joining a game isn't automatic. The park has public bathrooms.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Street parking
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Little Havana route along SW 8th St (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
1444 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Open in MapsOfficial site