By Roni Hidalgo You can't miss the recent explosion of interest in local and sustainable food practices among Miamians. The proliferation of farmers markets is one result: markets have cropped up in neighborhoods like Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Lincoln Road, South Miami and Pinecrest. We are proud of the sense of community and the ever-more healthful lifestyles the farmers markets promote in the Magic City. Review the list of market dates and times below when planning your tour: each market has different hours of operation. When visiting our bright and beautiful city’s markets, make sure to wear...


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The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau is located at 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2700, Miami, Florida 33131. We have a beautiful Visitors Center here, with a lounge area where travelers can sit and rest in the air conditioning, look through racks of brochures, use our free WiFi, and grab a cup of coffee or icewater.  If you're walking, simply go inside the main entrance on Brickell Avenue and head to the elevators that will take you to the 27th floor. You will be greeted by one of the loveliest views of Miami: a wide expanse of Biscayne Bay, a glimpse of South Beach and Key Biscayne in...


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You can feel it in the air. World Cup excitement is building in Miami. In a city which calls itself “the Gateway to the Americas,” you can bet we've got plenty of folks who are anxiously counting the minutes until the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa kickoff this Friday. FUN FACT:  Miami is in the running for a place on the USA’s bid for the 2018/2022 FIFA World Cup™.  Currently, Miami is ranked #5 among 18 U.S. finalist cities, but we’d like to be #1. Click here and you can help us make it to the top of the list! Many local sports bars, restaurants and lounges will open early...


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  Kicking back since 1873, Coconut Grove is a charming village on the shore of Biscayne Bay. The Grove retains its unique feeling with its tree lined streets and blend of sidewalk cafes, galleries, restaurants and hotels…not to mention its free spirited “come as you are” personality. Every day is a weekend in Coconut Grove. Here are some fun things to see and do in the Grove: Charter a sailboat for a day. Shake-A-Leg Miami launches some of the world’s finest sailboating adventures out of Sailboat Bay. Tour the splendid estate at the waterfront Vizcaya Museum & Gardens....


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