Guide
Explore Miami
Take a break from the beach and explore the Miami area's colorful history, from the stunning views of Miami Marine Stadium in Biscayne Bay to the dynamic Miami Modern (MiMo) architecture in Bay Harbor's East Island to the vibrant neighborhood of Little Havana.
-
Photo By: Rick Bravo
Miami Marine Stadium
Built in 1963, Miami Marine Stadium drew thousands to Biscayne Bay for everything from powerboat races, to Easter sunrise services, to concerts under the stars. On any given evening, hundreds of boats would surround the floating stage vying for the perfect “seat” and waiting for the festivities to begin.
-
Photo By: Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Now an art museum, this winter home of International Harvester Vice President James Deering is an astonishing combination and adaptation of European traditions in a Miami setting. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a member of National Trust Distinctive Destinations program.
-
Photo By: Steven Brooke Studios
Little Havana
Long a safe haven for immigrants and a symbol of the American melting pot, Little Havana become home to generations of Cuban immigrants starting in the 1960s. To this day it remains a cultural center for Cuban Americans, as well as immigrants from the Caribbean, Central, and South America.
-
Photo By: MB America
Al Capone's Miami Beach Mansion
Al Capone’s 1922 Miami Beach mansion was bought by architecture firm MB America in April 2014 and has largely been restored to its former glory.
-
South Beach's Art Deco
Explore the fun and funky Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles throughout the nation's first 20th-century National Historic District.
-
Photo By: Miami-Dade County Office of Historic Preservation
Bay Harbor's East Island
Bay Harbor’s East Island is one of the largest concentrated collections of mid-century Miami Modern (MiMo) style architecture in the country. MiMo is Miami’s unique interpretation of the Modernist movement—adapted to suit the local climate and embodying the mid-century ideals of forward progress.