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Embassy Suites Miami -
International Airport
3974 NW South River Drive
Miami, Florida 33142
Tel: 1-305-634-5000
Fax: 1-305-635-9499
Golfing
No other course in south Florida offers history
like the one in the Doral Resort and Spa, from the legendary Blue Monster
to the Great White; Doral's courses will make a golf day a dream come
true.
South Beach
Get a suntan, take a tour of historic art deco
hotels, lunch at Ocean Drive, watch a fashion shoot, shop at trendy
boutiques, then dance the night away at the hottest clubs.
Vizcaya
Wealthy industrialist James Deering built this
grand Italian Renaissance-style villa in 1916. The mansion reflects
a fascination with 16th-century art and architecture, and most of the
original furnishings, tableware and paintings are still intact.
Planetarium
Interactive museum featuring permanent and
changing hands-on science exhibits. The Planetarium features laser
and astronomy shows and telescopes.
Parrot Jungle
A unique bird sanctuary, wildlife habitat and
botanical garden with more than 1100 birds and 1000 plant varieties.
Macaws flying free, wildlife shows, ape exhibits and a petting zoo.
Miami Seaquarium
Visit dolphin superstar Flipper near Key Biscayne
at this premier marine park. The Tropical Reef Aquarium shows the beauty
and mystery of the underwater world, while the sea lions and Shark
Channel enthrall young and old alike.
Miccosukee Indian Village
Tour an actual Miccosukee Indian village and
see tribal craftsmen exhibit patchwork and basketry, watch alligator
wrestling and more.
Metro Zoo
A 290-acre zoo with 60 major animal exhibitions
featuring 240 species and 900 specimens, wildlife amphitheater with
daily shows and petting zoo.
Other attractions include:
- Brickell Avenue
- Downtown Area
- Miami Beach
- Coral Gables
- Miami Business District
- Key Biscayne
- Coconut Grove
Tours
Island Queen Cruises
Leaves from Bayside Marketplace every day and cruises Miami's downtown coastline.
Take a sightseeing cruise down Millionaires' Row and enjoy a great lunch or dinner
onboard. See celebrity homes and the beautiful ships riding along the Bay.
Casino Princesa
They blend Miami with cool Las Vegas action for the perfect winning combination!
All your favorite casino games plus a wealth of great food and drinks add up
to a fabulous time.
City Tour
Take a bus through Miami and visit the financial district on Brickell Avenue,
Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Little Havana and the Miami Beach art deco area,
all in one day!!
City Tour at Night
See the "bright nightlife" of Miami art deco area and Coconut Grove. Visit all
the great discos, wonderful restaurants, boutiques, and get a taste of Miami's
melting pot.
Biscayne Bay by Night
See the Island Port, Biscayne Bay and the houses of Al Capone, Howard Hughes,
Elizabeth Taylor, Don Johnson, Julio Iglesias and Gloria Estefan, while under
the beautiful night sky of Miami.
Parks
Biscayne National Park
This park protects and preserves a marine ecosystem with living coral reef, mangrove
shorelines, a shallow bay and undeveloped islands. A new visitor center houses
a museum, auditorium and an environmental education discovery room.
Crandon Park
The park's beautiful two-mile beach is consistently named among the top ten beaches
in the nation, celebrated for its pristine sand, calm water, winding promenade
and convenient amenities.
Matheson Hammock
A top-ranked family park with nature trails, a sand beach with lifeguards, picnic
grounds, concession stand and a marina.
Cape Florida Lighthouse
The oldest structure in Miami-Dade at the tip of Key Biscayne has been restored
to its authentic 1855 condition. It has remained a welcoming landmark to fishermen
and soldiers, sailors and settlers, and finally to tourists and south Florida
residents.
Sports Venues
American Airlines Arena
Located off Biscayne Boulevard. Hosts sporting events, shows and concerts. Along
downtown Miami's waterfront.
Miami Arena
Hosts University of Miami basketball, ice skating shows, concerts and other events.
Pro Player Stadium
Hosts Florida Marlins baseball, Miami Dolphins football and other events.
Orange Bowl Stadium
Hosts the University of Miami Hurricanes football, motor sports events, concerts
and more throughout the year.
Golf Courses
Bayshore Golf Course
2301 Alton Rd
Miami Beach: 18 holes.
Biltmore Golf Club
1210 Anastasia Ave
Coral Gables: 18 holes.
Crandon Park Golf Course
6700 Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne: 18 holes.
Don Shula's Golf Club
7601 Miami Lakes Dr
Miami: 18 holes.
Doral Golf Resort and Spa
4400 NW 87th Ave
Miami: 5- to 18-hole courses.
Golf Club of Miami
6801 NW 186th St
Miami: 36 holes.
Palmetto Golf Course
9300 SW 152 St
Miami: 18 holes.
Museums and Theaters
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theater
Presents professional theater for adults and children, plus workshops and summer
camp.
Jackie Gleason Theater
Located in the art deco district, adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center.
The theater showcases an array of performers and production companies.
Coconut Grove Playhouse
Recognized nationally for traditional and innovative productions, the playhouse
presents world, national and regional premieres on the main stage.
New World Symphony
The local performance season includes five series of world-renowned, full-orchestra
concerts, chamber music, family concerts, open rehearsals and free concerts.
Miami Art Museum
One of the three showpieces of the Miami-Dade Cultural Center. The museum exhibits,
collects, preserves and interprets international art, with an emphasis on the
art of the western hemisphere. The focus is on the 1940s to the present.
Historical Museum of Southern Florida
Located in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center, the museum offers a glimpse into south
Florida's fascinating past through its hands-on displays and special exhibitions.
The museum caters for group and historic tours.
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
See the estate where Hemingway did some of his finest work.
The Wolfsonian
A vast collection of European and American art, this state-of-the-art museum
contains more than 70,000 American and European objects created from 1885 through
1945.
Restaurants
Hard Rock Cafe
High-quality, classic American food in a high-energy setting, packed with music
memorabilia. Its unparalleled collection, which consists of more than 60,000
pieces that are rotated from restaurant to restaurant, provides the world's most
comprehensive visual history of rock 'n' roll.
Normans
Considered one of the best restaurants in south Florida, menu items change every
day, and it has a wine list of over 400 bottles.
Diego's Restaurant
South Florida's premier Spanish restaurant; treat your palate to Spain's beloved
exports.
Yuca
Plantain dishes, steak, baby back ribs, fish, seafood and wonderful traditional
desserts. Enjoy the restaurant and nightclub, all in one location.
Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant
Miami Beach's landmark where tourists, celebrities and locals all make the pilgrimage
to feast on "the best stone crabs ever", plus hash browns, creamed spinach and
Key lime pie.
Ortanique
Liven up yourself with a memorable dining experience with tropical tastes and
luscious libations. An electric fusion of different nations and their natural
bounties presented by proprietor Delius Shirley.
Baleen
If you have a taste for the exotic, then Grove Isles' restaurant, Baleen, is
the place for you. Prepare yourself for an island getaway in a magical location
that sets the standards for all restaurants. Lush outdoor gardens and a waterfront
view add the finishing touches to a perfect evening.
Neighborhood Restaurants
The InterContinental West Miami Hotel has the privilege of being centrally located
for various popular restaurants:
- Chili's Restaurant and Bar
- Macaroni Grille
- Grady's
- Flanagan's
- Applebee's
- Roadhouse Grille
- Tony Roma's
Shopping
Dolphin Mall
10 minutes away from hotel
Enjoy the pleasure and excitement of Florida's newest and largest destination
for shopping, dining and entertainment. The Dolphin Mall is considered the ultimate
shoppers' paradise.
International Mall
10 minutes away from hotel
This mall features five major department stores and is currently renovating its
facilities. It includes a huge food court and is the place to find more than
140 specialty stores.
Dadeland Mall
20 minutes away from hotel
This mall provides shoppers with an array of sophisticated styles, contemporary
designs and celebrated classics from an extraordinary collection of world-renowned
department stores, shops and boutiques. These include Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor,
Burdines and JC Penney.
Bayside Marketplace
20 minutes away from hotel
Outdoor and indoor waterfront mall with 150 shops and eateries and daily entertainment.
After shopping, visit the International Food Court.
Streets at Mayfair
20 minutes away from hotel
Offers an exciting array of shops and boutiques, seven restaurants and outdoor
cafes and entertainment in its theaters and nightclubs.
Aventura Mall
35 minutes away from hotel
Anchored by Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Burdines, Lord & Taylor, JC Penney and
Sears, this newly expanded mall includes an indoor and outdoor piazza, which
is surrounded by a 24-screen movie theater and many new restaurants.
Bal Harbor Shops
35 minutes away from hotel
An internationally renowned collection of specialty boutiques, services, restaurants
and charming cafes in a lush, tropical setting. Stores include Prada, Gucci,
Dolce & Gabbana, Escada, Bulgari, Chanel, Cartier and Neiman Marcus.
Links to Local Attractions
You may visit the following web sites regarding activities in the Miami area:
Doral Tribune - http://www.communitynewspapers.com
Parrott Jungle - http://www.parrotjungle.com
Miami Seaquarium - http://www.miamiseaquarium.com
Dolphin Mall - http://www.shopdolphinmall.com
Miami Dolphins - http://www.miamidolphins.com
Miami Heat - http://www.nba.com
Florida Marlins - http://florida.marlins.mlb.com |