Downtown Miami Walking

[willise]

We arrive in Miami at 1:30 and will be staying at the JW Marriott Marquis.

 

Having never been to Miami before, we have been reading up on things we can do within walking distance of our hotel. We know we can walk to Bayside, but is there anything else within walking distance? What is the "people mover" - I've read its very inexpensive, but what is there to stop and see along the route?

 

I guess we could take a cab to South Beach and walk around on the beach as well - which sounds like a really nice way to spend an afternoon!! :)

[JohninDC]

I'd spend my time in South Beach - bars, dining, art deco architecture, people watching, beach, etc. before spending a minute at Bayside Market.

 

People mover is like a metro/light rail system around downtown Miami out to the airport. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metromover

[Host CJSKIDS]

We arrive in Miami at 1:30 and will be staying at the JW Marriott Marquis.

 

Having never been to Miami before, we have been reading up on things we can do within walking distance of our hotel. We know we can walk to Bayside, but is there anything else within walking distance? What is the "people mover" - I've read its very inexpensive, but what is there to stop and see along the route?

 

I guess we could take a cab to South Beach and walk around on the beach as well - which sounds like a really nice way to spend an afternoon!! :)

 

The "people mover" is actually free! Here is the link of where it goes.

http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/metromover.asp

 

We also have a free trolley system.

http://www.miamigov.com/trolley/

 

Walking Lincoln Road and South beach is a great way to spend the day. You can either take a cab or Uber over to it.

 

You can also walk along Brickell ave and go to Mary Brickell Village. Lots of people watching and restaurants.

 

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a short distance away and a nice place to spend a few hours.

Edited February 26, 2015 by cjskids

[Host CJSKIDS]

I'd spend my time in South Beach - bars, dining, art deco architecture, people watching, beach, etc. before spending a minute at Bayside Market.

 

People mover is like a metro/light rail system around downtown Miami out to the airport. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metromover

 

The people mover doesn't actually go out our to the airport, just the downtown area.

[BlueHerons]

I would spend the afternoon in South Beach and then spend the evening downtown. Downtown is really beautiful at night.

[Cruiser Who Knows Nothing]

I'd spend my time in South Beach - bars, dining, art deco architecture, people watching, beach, etc. before spending a minute at Bayside Market.

 

People mover is like a metro/light rail system around downtown Miami out to the airport. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metromover

 

LOL, I had to see who wrote this because its something that I would write. I thought maybe with the way old threads pop up, that I had written it years ago.

[JohninDC]

The people mover doesn't actually go out our to the airport, just the downtown area.

 

Sorry - got metro-mover and metro-rail mixed up; I've used both in the past but mostly stick to taxis.

[fireofficer5]

You could use the Metro mover to bar hop.:p

[Host CJSKIDS]

You could use the Metro mover to bar hop.:p

 

I do that all the time!!

[Keith1010]

If you like to walk, then take a walk in the evening to Mary Brickell Village which is about a 20 minute walk. There are lots of restaurants there as well as places for a drink and shopping too. It's a fun place.

 

Keith

[willise]

Thanks to everyone for the replies!!

 

Sounds like we will drop off our luggage at the hotel and head to South Beach for a few hours. Is a taxi the best way to get to South Beach? Is there a certain area that we should be dropped off at?

[Host CJSKIDS]

Thanks to everyone for the replies!!

 

Sounds like we will drop off our luggage at the hotel and head to South Beach for a few hours. Is a taxi the best way to get to South Beach? Is there a certain area that we should be dropped off at?

 

Taxi or Uber. Aber will be cheaper. You can take the people mover and a bus but I wouldn't recommend it.

 

I would drop the luggage off and head over there. Lincoln Road is where I would ask to be dropped off. Maybe research a store or hotel you would like to go to and have them drop you off in that vicinity.

 

Here is one good site to read about it.

http://lincolnroadmall.com

 

Two great restaurants over there are Yardbird or Oolite. Yardbird is wonderful but reservations really do need to be made and they go early.

Edited February 28, 2015 by cjskids