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The Cultural Side of South Beach: 6 Places to Know
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A visual and cultural route through South Beach, connecting art, architecture, museums and historic places without treating them as isolated attractions.
This Miami Beautiful guide is built around published local places so you can move from inspiration to a real map, a real neighborhood and the next stop nearby.
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Places to start in South Beach
Art Deco Historic District
The world-famous concentration of pastel Art Deco architecture in South Beach.
Where: 1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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The Wolfsonian–FIU
A museum focused on art and design from the modern age.
Where: 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Jewish Museum of Florida–FIU
A museum preserving and interpreting Florida’s Jewish history and culture.
Where: 301 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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New World Center
An architecturally striking concert hall and home of the New World Symphony.
Where: 500 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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The Bass
A contemporary art museum in a historic Miami Beach building.
Where: 2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach
A powerful memorial and sculpture garden dedicated to Holocaust remembrance.
Where: 1933-1945 Meridian Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Build the rest of the day around the neighborhood
Miami works best when a visit is not reduced to one stop. Use the surrounding neighborhood, waterfront, public spaces and nearby cultural places to turn the main destination into a fuller local experience.
Before you go
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