2020 Florida (Done)

Donna & Elliot Hartford

OUR HOTEL - Our boutique style LEED Silver Certified Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Miami Brickell hotel in Miami Brickell-Downtown combines urban design, eclectic mix, contemporary art collection, Brickell elegance with the best price for the business and leisure travelers coming to Brickell area. We offer different Special & Packages to help you make the most of your Miami visit, some only available when booking directly with us, to learn more visit our Specials + Packages page. Shopping in Miami? For your convenience and comfort, we may receive and store your shopping orders, click here to learn more. Compras em Miami? Por tempo limitado estamos oferecendo um pacote especial incluindo o recebimento gratuito de até 10 pacotes, clica aqui para maiores informações e condições. LOCATION - We are located within walking distance to Brickell Miami's global financial hub, and over 30 of the best restaurants, cafes, bars, shopping and entertainment in the area. All half-block from our front door, the FREE MetroMover expands our guests’ convenience zone to all of downtown Miami providing easy access to Bayside Marketplace, American Airlines Arena, and Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts; the FREE Miami Trolley provides easy access to many Miami attractions; the MetroRail provides easy access to Dadeland Mall, Coconut Grove, and other parts of the town; and the new MetroRail Orange line connects the Miami International Airport MetroRail Station to the Brickell MetroRail Station. Our hotel is located less than 5 minutes from the Port of Miami, just 15 minutes from Miami International Airport, Miami Beach, Aventura, Coral Gables, the Dolphin Mall, and the best South Florida Beaches.

5th Street Station (xfer to Big Red Bus) 50 SE 14 Street Brickell Station (Hotel) Brickell Mover & SW 1 Av/11 St

“World class street art” The Wynwood Walls was conceived by the renowned community revitalizer and placemaker, the late Tony Goldman in 2009. He was looking for something big to transform the warehouse district of Wynwood, and he arrived at a simple idea: "Wynwood's large stock of warehouse buildings, all with no windows, would be my giant canvases to bring to them the greatest street art ever seen in one place." Starting with the 25th–26th Street complex of six separate buildings, his goal was to create a center where people could gravitate to and explore, and to develop the area's pedestrian potential. The Wynwood Walls became a major art statement with Tony's commitment to graffiti and street art, a genre that he believes is under appreciated and not respected historically. He wanted to give the movement more attention and more respect: "By presenting it in a way that has not been done before, I was able to expose the public to something they had only seen peripherally." Murals by renowned street artists have covered the walls of the Wynwood Walls complex since 2009, and to create more canvases and bring more artists to the project, Tony opened the Wynwood Doors in 2010 with 176 feet of roll-up storefront gates. The painted exteriors and interiors of the doors reveal a portrait gallery. Murals have also been commissioned for Outside the Walls through 2011, in key locations outside the park itself. The world-class murals and spirit of the project continues to attract thousands of people to the Wynwood Walls each year. Among other things, it is an inspiring model for the revitalization of run-down, abandoned historic communities and a must-see destination for the city.

“surrounded by wonders & natural beauty” Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is a unique place, where one can walk garden paths surrounded by the wonders and beauty of nature, talk to experts in horticulture, conservation and science, view impressive art, see butterflies and birds at every turn and take classes on everything from photography to grafting. It is dedicated to exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants and is one of the premier conservation and education-based gardens in the world and a recognized international leader in both Florida and international conservation.

Advancing Research, Education and Conservation through Scientific Plant Collections

Hometown Barbecue, located in the Allapattah neighborhood of Miami, is the second barbecue restaurant from Brooklyn restauranteur Billy Durney. Hometown is known for its authentic pit smoked meats and traditional sides.

In Miami, we also feature a wood fired menu that showcases a selection of dishes cooked over live fire. Our bar serves craft beers, seasonal cocktails and a selection of wines by the glass and bottle.

• Alex Smith chef!

The Coral Gables Merrick House (also known as the Merrick House or Merrick Manor) is a historic house located at 907 Coral Way in Coral Gables, Florida.

“unusual estate turned museum” Vizcaya was created as James Deering’s subtropical winter home in the 1910s and today it is a National Historic Landmark and accredited museum. We invite you to learn about Vizcaya’s fascinating history and the individuals responsible for the unusual estate’s origins, evolution and ongoing management.

“last pioneer railroad village in the U.S.” Built in 1903, Cauley Square Historic Village was the last pioneer railroad village in the U.S. twenty-five cottage antique & collectible shops, arts & artifact galleries and two gourmet restaurants are nestled in lush tropical, fountained gardens with sculptures. You can also visit us on Facebook!

“Discover all the top Miami attractions” Enjoy the best of Miami with a sightseeing tour from Big Bus Tours. Sit back, relax and take in all of Miami’s famous landmarks from the comfort of our open-top buses. See the sights of South Beach’s entertainment hub, the vibrant communities of Little Havana and Coconut Grove, plus much more. Our hop-on, hop-off tour buses enable you can experience the city at your own pace, alighting at the attractions which interest you the most, before jumping back on one of our frequent buses to experience the rest of the tour. There are over 40 stops where you can hop-off and hop-off.

Shared stops Blue & Red: 1, 13 & 19

Stop #16 - Brickell Corner of Brickell Ave & SE 6th Streets (opposite Mary Brickell Park)

Brickell Park - Located near Metromover (5th Street) / Big Red Brickell Park is located on Brickell Avenue, in the heart of Brickell. This park is also home to a mausoleum archeological zone, which is preserved by the Historic Preservation Society of Miami. This park is home to a pre-Columbian archeological site, as well as a mausoleum that belongs to the Brickell family. This park is a great place to explore the history of Brickell and its founders, and gives visitors a chance to experience the waterfront.

https://brickell.com/best-parks-in-brickell/ Big Red Bus stop!

“960 historic art deco buildings” The Miami Beach Architectural District (also known as Old Miami Beach Historic District, and the more popular term, Miami Art Deco District) is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on May 14, 1979) located in the South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach, Florida. The area was well known as the district where Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace resided, in a mansion on Ocean Drive. It is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Sixth Street to the south, Alton Road to the west, the Collins Canal and Dade Boulevard to the north. It contains 960 historic buildings.

“outdoor shopping mall” A popular waterfront dining, entertainment and shopping complex located on the bay in downtown Miami. Over 100 shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars offer a taste of Miami for everyone. Live entertainment nightly featuring some of Miami's best bands. Tour boats departing from the Miamarina at Bayside take passengers on tours of beautiful Biscayne Bay or let them dance the night away on evening disco cruises.