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Shopping options both in and around Greater Miami and the
Beaches are as diverse as the city itself.
Miami Central
Bayside Marketplace
Shopping and sightseeing go hand in hand at open-air Bayside, 401
Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, where you’ll find street performers,
live music and even boat tours. Browse among more than 150 specialty
shops, anchored the by Gap, Victoria’s Secret, Warner Bros.
Studio Store and the Disney Store, or relax in the Hard Rock Cafe
or one of the outdoor cafes, bars or restaurants. Secured self-parking
and valet parking.
Downtown Miami
The Central Business District (CBD), bounded by I-95, NE 5th Street,
Biscayne Bay and the Miami River, is home to more than 3,000 retailers,
including department stores, unique specialty shops, national chains
and more than 300 restaurants. Downtown is known especially for
its electronics, sporting goods, luggage, shoes and jewelry. Visit
the Jewelry District located on NE 1st Street, between 1st Avenue
NE and Miami Avenue.
Metered and lot parking; merchant validation at four municipal garages.
Metromover serves the CBD, Bayside, Brickell and Omni areas.
Miami Design District
Designer showrooms share quarters with business offices in this
center for home furnishings design, located between NE 36th and
41st streets,
N. Miami Avenue and 2nd Avenue NE in Miami. In addition to the showrooms,
you’ll find art galleries, photography studios, antique shops,
restaurants, cafes and travel agencies.
Coconut Grove
The charming village of Coconut Grove, east of Coral Gables and
south of downtown, features a cluster of streets lined with trees
and trendy shops.
People flock to browse in the specialty stores, galleries and boutiques,
to chat with friends in outdoor cafes, or just to stroll around.
The area really
comes alive at night, with live music clubs, street entertainment,
dining and moviegoing. Street, garage and open-lot parking are available.
CocoWalk
Lively CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove, combines 38
shops with restaurants, outdoor cafes and a 16-screen cinema in
a Mediterranean-style, open-air complex. Retailers include Victoria’s
Secret, the Gap, Banana Republic, B. Dalton, Express, and Blockbuster
Music and Video. The three-level center also includes restaurants,
clubs and more. Secure, covered parking available.
Streets of Mayfair
In the heart of Coconut Grove, this exciting center includes shops;
boutiques; nine restaurants and sidewalk cafes, including Iguana
Cantina; a 10-screen cinema; the Improv; Planet Hollywood and other
clubs. Metered, self- and valet parking.
Coral Gables
Miracle Mile
This charming four-block stretch of SW 22nd Street, between Douglas
and Le Jeune roads in Coral Gables, showcases galleries and boutiques,
accented by fountains, plazas and archways dotted with bougainvillea.
You’ll find moderate to high-end shops, restaurants and cafes.
Services include a travel agency, a one-hour photo service, florists,
hair salons and ATMs. Garage and metered parking available.
Airport Area
Dolphin Mall
Dolphin Mall, a new world of shopping, dining and entertainment.
Located five miles from Miami International Airport at the intersection
of the Dolphin Expressway (836) and the Florida Turnpike, the 1.4
million-square-foot mall will offer eight anchor stores and more
than 150 outlet shops, including OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, Mars
Music, Burlington Coat Factory, Old Navy, Giorgio’s Designer
Outlet, the Athlete’s Foot and KB Toys.
Mall of the Americas
This value-oriented mall is located at 7795 W. Flagler Street and
the Palmetto Expressway in Miami. Anchor stores include T. J. Maxx,
Linens N’ Things, Old Navy, Marshalls and Home Depot, plus
more than 100 specialty stores. The stores are accompanied by an
international food court, a 14-screen movie theater and a video
arcade. Services include an ATM, two hair salons, a one-hour photo
store and a postal service. Free parking.
Miami International Mall
With a strong cosmopolitan flavor, Miami International Mall, 1455
107th Avenue NW, lives up to its name. Most of the merchants are
bilingual, and stores run the gamut from European high fashion to
American brand-name products. The mall’s 140 specialty stores
are anchored by Burdines, Dillard’s, JCPenney and Sears. Services
include salons, shoe repair, alterations, a drugstore, an ATM, two
full-service restaurants and an international food court. Free parking
is available.
Miami South
Dadeland Mall
Dadeland Mall, on North Kendall Drive, between U.S. 1 and the Palmetto
Expressway, boasts more than 175 stores housed in elegant surroundings.
The largest Burdines in Florida, Saks Fifth Avenue, Limited/Express,
Lord & Taylor and JCPenney anchor the mall, which also includes
an art gallery,
a one-hour photo service, an ATM, a travel agency, a hair salon,
optometrists, three full-service restaurants and a food court. Covered
parking; valet service available.
Downtown South Miami
More than 250 businesses are located in this pleasant community,
including antique stores, art galleries, boutiques and specialty
shops, bookstores, markets and bakeries. Located between Sunset
and Kendall drives; shopping streets are 57th Avenue SW, SW 72nd
and 73rd streets, and Dixie Highway.
The Falls Shopping Center
At U.S. 1 and SW 136th Street, the Falls is home to Bloomingdale’s,
Macy’s and more than 100 shops, cafes and restaurants set
in a magnificent
waterscape with tropical foliage. There’s a 12-screen movie
theater, and a bank and an ATM are nearby. Free parking.
Prime Outlets at Florida City
Located at 250 E. Palm Drive in Florida City (where the turnpike
meets U.S. 1), this upscale, open-air center (formerly Florida Keys
Factory Shops)
offers more than 60 manufacturers’ outlet stores, including
Nike Factory Store, Mikasa, Nine West Outlet, Levi’s Outlet
by Designs, Bass Outlet, Bugle Boy Outlet and Sunglass Hut Outlet.
There are covered covered walkways, a children’s playground,
an enclosed food court and a customer service center. Only 30 minutes
from Miami. Free parking.
The Shops at Sunset Place
This upscale retail and entertainment complex is located at U.S.
1 and Red Road. Tenants include FAO Schwarz/FAO Schweez, Barnes
& Noble, Virgin
Megastore, GameWorks, an IMAX® theater, NikeTown, Z Gallerie,
a 24-screen AMC Theatre, and an array of specialty shops and restaurants.
Garage and valet parking.
Town & Country Center
This shopping facility at 8505 Mills Drive occupies 75 acres, which
include a six-acre lake. More than 115 shops and stores are divided
between an
enclosed mall and a half-mile-long strip mall. Town & Country
is a value-oriented shopping center anchored by Ross Dress For Less,
Sears and Linens N’ Things. Nine full-service restaurants
and a food court offer international dining. Also find ATMs, a pharmacy,
a dry cleaning service, a travel agency, a 10-screen theater and
an indoor carousel. There is free parking available.
Miami Beach
Lincoln Road
An oddity in auto-oriented Miami, this pedestrian mall at the north
end of South Beach, between Collins and West avenues, has trendy
charm, with an eclectic mix of art galleries and studios, antique
and interior design shops, apparel, gifts, electronics, bookshops,
cafes, restaurants, coffeehouses and theaters. Services include
banks, salons, markets, postal and printing services, florists,
opticians and more. Enclosed parking available.
South Beach
The trendiest spot in Miami, South Beach is the heart of the historic
Art Deco District, bounded by Fifth and 23rd streets, Alton Road
and Ocean Drive. It’s best known for its colorful art deco
hotels, nightclubs and great dining. Major shopping streets are
Collins and Washington avenues, for cutting-edge fashion, jewelry
and home furnishings, plus gifts, collectibles, beachwear and more.
Aventura and Bal Harbour
Aventura Mall
This shopping center at 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura, includes
more than 200 shops and boutiques, restaurants, services and a 24-screen
cinema, anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Lord &
Taylor, JCPenney, Sears and Burdines. Indoor/outdoor dining includes
Cheesecake Factory, Rainforest Cafe and China Grill. Free motorcoach
service to/from downtown and Miami Beach hotels is offered five
days a week. Covered garages and optional valet parking.
Bal Harbour Shops
Elegance is key to Bal Harbour Shops located at 9700 Collins Avenue
in Bal Harbour, home to Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and many
famous European and American designer shops, including Chanel and
Gucci. Discover continental cafes in a tropical garden setting,
plus beauty salons, a travel agency and an art gallery. Enclosed
parking.
Loehmann’s Fashion Island
At Biscayne Boulevard and NE 187th Street in Aventura, minutes from
the beaches, this unique open-air shopping/entertainment center
offers specialty items not available anywhere else; a distinctive
collection of elegant boutiques, fine restaurants and charming outdoor
cafes; and a 16-screen AMC cinema. Free parking.
Miami Northwest
Main Street Miami Lakes
This European-style shopping village on Main Street, between 67th
and 68th avenues, comprises two blocks of specialty stores, three
full-service restaurants, the Don Shula Hotel & Golf Resort,
plus a 10-screen theater complex. Services include hair salons,
a dry cleaner, a postal service and a travel agency. Banks and ATMs
are nearby. Street parking; free parking located behind stores.
Broward County
Festival Flea Market Mall
Below-outlet prices are the attraction of Festival Flea Market Mall,
2900 W. Sample Road at the Florida Turnpike, in Pompano Beach. More
than 850 stores, booths and kiosks offer new, brand-name merchandise
and other features include an eight-screen movie theater, a video
game room, a full-service beauty salon, the International Food Court
and a farmers market. Complimentary valet parking on weekends.
Sawgrass Mills Mall
Sawgrass Mills, at W. Sunrise Boulevard and Flamingo Road, 10 miles
west of Fort Lauderdale, features more than 300 retail outlets with
such names as OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Ann Taylor Loft,
Last Call! The Clearance Center from Neiman Marcus, Disney’s
Character Premiere, Kenneth Cole, Filene’s Basement and more.
More than 30 popular eateries and restaurants include Rainforest
Café and the Cheesecake Factory. Open Monday through Saturday,
10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Valet parking. Shuttle
buses.
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