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[otherguy]

I may be the only admitted native, but I'll say that Miami is like most of Florida--it's not a destination town. You go there and enjoy the environs rather than exploring ancient ruins. Go blow up South Beach and check out the few bits and pieces of history: deco on the Beach, Coral Gables' Spanish architecture, a bad palomilla at Versailles on 8th Street (get the Chicken Imperial instead.) Coconut Grove isn't worth visiting for any reason unless you live there or for the King Mango Strut (New Year's) or CG Arts Festival (last weekend). You are here in about the only hospitable time to check out the Everglades and take the bike ride to Shark Valley or head down to Everglades National Park in Florida City (1h south, right before the Keys.)

[NadiaUSA]

I went to dinner at Emeril's on South beach. The food was great and I sat at the bar overlooking the kitchen. If you are into food or the food network on TV then you will love sitting there at watching them cook.

http://www.emerils.com/restaurants/miamibeach_emerils/

Regards,
Nadia

[blakpadi]

Natural beauty...I'll be there next week...are you staying long?