Miami Beach has been a premier tourist destination since the 1920s.
With sun, sand, fine dining, and unique entertainment, Miami beach
and its surrounding areas have plenty to offer. Museums, beaches,
and shopping, and other attractions are located just minutes from
the Miami Beach Convention Center, while a host of additional experiences
can be found in Greater Miami, just across beautiful Biscayne Bay.
What will the weather be like? | If
you are driving to Miami… | What
is there to do in Miami and Miami Beach? | What
is happening around town in March? | Where
should I eat? |
For more information..
What will the weather be like?
With an average high of 79° F and a low of 64° F,
expect to enjoy beautiful Miami weather.
If you are driving to Miami…
Don’t miss the many remarkable museums
throughout the State of Florida on your way to WebWise! Visit
the Florida Association
of Museums website to access information about
museums throughout the Sunshine State!
What is there to do in Miami and Miami Beach?
When it comes to enjoying the sites, there is
a long list of things to see and do in Miami and Miami Beach. A
selection follows.
Museums
Libraries, Archives, and Special Collections
Galleries and Collections
Gardens
Miami Beach Landmarks
- South Beach / Ocean Drive - A place to see and be
seen, the sandy beaches of South Beach offer sun and surf.
The famous Ocean Drive runs parallel to the shore, and is
lined with pastel Art Deco buildings containing restaurants,
hotels, shops, and cafes.
- Miami Design Preservation
League - Offers a number of tours highlighting
the area’s unique Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival,
and MiMo (Miami Modern) architecture. Visit their website
to learn more about the different architectural styles
and for a complete schedule of available tours.
- Lincoln Road - A lively pedestrian mall with unique
shopping and dining options, Lincoln Road is located between
16th and 17th streets.
- Amsterdam Palace (Versace Mansion) - Located on Ocean
Drive and 11th Street, the Beautiful and infamous Casa Casuarina
is a popular tourist stop.
- Holocaust Memorial -
Dedicated in 1990, the Miami Beach Holocaust Memorial is
a unique monument designed by architect and sculptor Kenneth
Treister.
What is happening around town in March?
- Concerts and the Tony Award winning Spamalot will
be performed at the state-of-the-art Carnival
Center for the Performing Arts.
Please visit their website to view a calendar of events.
- Each second Saturday of the month, galleries
in the Wynwood Art District stay open late
to provide art, food, drinks, and performances to the public.
- Check out the calendar of events at the Greater
Miami Convention and Visitor’s Bureau websites
for updated information on what will be happening during
your stay.
- The Miami Film Festival will be taking place from February 28 through March 9. Please visit their website for a full description of films, venues, and movie times.
Where should I eat?
From hip to haute cuisine, Miami’s restaurants will
satisfy any appetite and any budget! With choices ranging
from Cuban to Haitian, Argentinean to Brazilian, American to
fusion, and everything in between, our food is as diverse as
our culture. A sampling follows.
Miami
Beach Restaurants
- The cafes and restaurants on Lincoln Road.
- Try The Van Dyke Café
- T: 305.534.3600
- Located at 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
- Gelateria Parmalat
- T: 786.276.9475
- Located at 670 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
- The Dynamo Café s a unique venue inspired by The
Wolfsonian collection. The space’s focal point centers
on a nineteenth century library stacking system designed
by Bernard R. Green.
- T: 305.535.1457
- Located on the first floor of The Wolfsonian-Florida
International University, 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami
Beach
- The Forge - An old-fashioned classic
- T: 305.538.8533
- Located at 432 Arthur Godfrey Road (41 Street), Miami
Beach
- Joe’s Stone Crab - A Miami institution since
1912, Joe’s is packed during stone crab season!
- T: 305.673.0365
- Located at 11 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
- News Café - A trendy café serving everything
from all-day breakfast to delicious deserts, and located
right on the oceanfront.
- T: 305.538.6397
- Located at 800 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
- Novecento - Voted the best Argentinean restaurant
in Miami by the New Times.
- T: 305 373-2777
- Located at 1080 Alton Road, Miami Beach
- Tap Tap - Named for the brightly colored jitneys
of Haiti, Tap Tap cooks up the best in Haitian cuisine.
- T: 305.672-2898
- Located at 819 5 Street, Miami Beach
Greater Miami Restaurants
- Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink - Touted
as a neighborhood restaurant, Michael’s is tucked away
in the Design District.
- T: 305.573.5550
- Located at 130 N.E.40Street, Miami (approximately 10
minutes from Miami Beach)
- Porcao - Meat lovers will love this rodizio style
Brazilian steakhouse.
- T: 305.373.2777
- Located in the Four Ambassadors Hotel, 801 Brickell Bay
Dr, Miami (approximately 20 minutes from Miami Beach)
- Versailles - A Miami-Cuban classic, located at the
heart of Calle Ocho
- T: 305.445.7614
- Located at 3555 SW 8Street, Miami (approximately 25 minutes from
Miami Beach)
For more information...
For more information on what to do, where to
go on, and places to dine, please visit the Miami
Beach Visitor Center,
which offers over twenty daily tours and additional entertainment
suggestions.
For WebWise Conference Information, please contact:
Matt Burdetsky
Capital Meeting Planning, Inc.
Phone: 703.536.4993
Fax: 703.536.4991
Email: matt@cmpinc.net |
