Downtown Miami is on the up. The once-modest gathering of skyscrapers continues to multiply, as the architecture in this formerly faded city center evolves from colorful, campy 1980s to post-millennium sleek. Not long ago, the scene at ground level was largely characterized by an assortment of tacky discount electronics stores, jewelry stores, pawn shops and $.99 emporiums. However, the past decade has seen a major cultural renaissance, partly signaled by a fresh crop of Miami museums and cool, no-nonsense bars, plus the renewed interest in Downtown Miami’s live music venues. For a part of town that seemingly shuts down at 5pm, Downtown Miami comes alive in other ways—and there’s plenty to do if you just know where to look.
Downtown Miami neighborhood guide
Nightlife
These best Downtown Miami clubs prove the neighborhood is a new party mecca
Things to do
The best things to do in Downtown Miami for a killer time in the city core
Shopping
The best Downtown Miami shopping for every budget
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Restaurants
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Restaurants
Bar Lab is opening a new natural wine bar in Downtown
Restaurants
Meet the restaurateur behind Downtown’s hottest vegan spot
Real estate
This Downtown coliving space redefines the notion of work-life balance
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