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SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
GATOR PARK, FLORIDA EVERGLADES • SHUTTERSTOCK/IRINA MONTERO
BEACHES AND OUTDOOR GEMS
Daggerwing Nature Center, Boca Raton
discover.pbcgov.org/parks/Pages/Daggerwing.aspx
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
jupiterlighthouse.org
ENTERTAINMENT
Miami Design District
miamidesigndistrict.net
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood
seminolehardrockhollywood.com
ROAD TRIPS
Brightline
gobrightline.com
Overseas Highway
fla-keys.com/the-highway-that-goes-to-sea/
SHOPPING
Aventura Mall, Miami
aventuramall.com
Bayside Marketplace, Miami
baysidemarketplace.com
Brickell City Centre, Miami
brickellcitycentre.com
Dolphin Mall, Miami
shopdolphinmall.com
Festival Marketplace, Pompano Beach
shopfestival.com
The Galleria Mall, Fort Lauderdale
galleriamall-fl.com
The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens:
thegardensmall.com
The Shops At Midtown Miami
shopmidtownmiami.com
Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
lasolasboulevard.com
Sawgrass Mills, Sunrise
simon.com/mall/sawgrass-mills
Worth Avenue, Palm Beach
worth-avenue.com
South Beach experience. The Miami Design District has added enticing options from inviting open-air venues to the much- anticipated arrival of a renowned French culinary gem. Whether your palate craves the finesse of Italian flavors or the intimate journey of an omakase experience, there's a culinary adventure at this posh spot. Clubs like LIV at the Fontainebleau and Hyde Beach at SLS South Beach draw the hottest DJs and late-night revelers. Back on Miami’s mainland, the Mary Brickell Village near downtown is a popular spot for locals to live, work and play, thanks to a bevy of skyscraper residences, rooftop bars and posh eateries. Both the Wynwood Arts District and South Beach have been drawing the cultural elite to hobnob over sophisti- cated cocktails, luxurious shopping and celebrity-helmed restaurants. Joining other trendy neighborhoods is the MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Historic District, where you’ll find hip restored hotels and bars from the 1950s. MiMo, short for Miami Modern, describes a design aesthetic unique to Miami that was influenced by American fascination with futurism, jets and space
exploration. Lush and tropical Coconut Grove is a hip and inviting corner of South Florida with elegant hotels, restaurants and boutiques. And, in Little Havana, stroll down Calle Ocho to savor a taste of nostalgic Cuban culture where eateries serve authentic pastelitos and Cuban coffee that packs an impressive punch. Not to be overlooked, CityPlace Doral near the Miami International Airport is a leisure destination offering dining options, shopping venues, entertainment and residences.
For casino fun, head to the Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, which includes non-stop thrills like high-stakes poker, jackpot games and bingo hall. Catch year-round horse racing at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, home of the Curlin Florida Derby. While there, be sure to check out the Vegas-style slot machines, poker tables, restaurants, open air mall, bowling alley and art galleries. Also, in Hallandale Beach, the Big Easy Casino features slots, simulcast (greyhounds, thoroughbreds, harness, and jai-alai), poker, entertainment and casual dining venues. For more round- the-clock casino action and nightlife, head to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in
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