Downtown Miami

Downtown Miami is the city’s central business and cultural district, located along Biscayne Bay. The area features a mix of commercial towers, residential buildings, and civic facilities, and serves as both a local hub for work and a destination for public attractions. Development has expanded in recent years to include residential options, retail, and cultural programming.

• Bayfront Park spans over 32 acres along Biscayne Bay. It includes green lawns, paved paths, a small sandy beach, playgrounds, and amphitheater space for events and concerts.
• The Baywalk and Riverwalk follow the waterfront along Biscayne Bay and the Miami River, respectively—totaling nearly five miles combined, and used for walking, biking, and reflection.
• Museum Park (Maurice A. Ferré Park) covers 30 acres and connects to Bayfront Park. It houses cultural institutions and provides open lawn space and bay views.

Downtown houses key cultural institutions and gathering venues:

• Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and Frost Museum of Science anchor Museum Park with modern art and interactive exhibits.
• Freedom Tower remains a historic symbol of Cuban exile; it now serves as a museum and cultural site.
• The Adrienne Arsht Center, Olympia Theater, and American Airlines Arena support performing arts, concerts, and sporting events.
• Bayside Marketplace is a waterfront shopping and dining complex next to Bayfront Park, with access to boat tours and live entertainment.

Downtown Miami is well-connected:

• The Metromover offers free transit on elevated routes across the district.
• Metrorail, buses, Brightline, and bike lanes extend beyond downtown to other Miami neighborhoods and the airport.

• You’ll find local shopping along Flagler Street, Mary Brickell Village, and within adjacent areas like Brickell City Centre.
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• Dining options range from casual Cuban cafés to higher-end spots—all interspersed with daytime and nightlife activity.
• The area has seen increased residential and hospitality development, helping boost after-hours activity and reposition it as a 24/7 neighborhood.