Formerly known as the Versace Mansion, the now hotel Casa Casuarina was originally built in 1930 and remodeled in 1992 by clothing designer Gianni Versace as his personal home. The mansion is noted for its exceptional architecture and is a stand-out on Ocean Drive.

The pastel-hued buildings that line South Beach and Miami Beach mark the retro Art Deco style, considered to be the highlight of South Florida’s architectural history. The finest examples lie on three parallel streets- Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, and Washington Avenue from 6th to 23rd streets. Explore the area on your own or take a tour from the Miami Design Preservation

Art as a reflection of human experience is the mantra of this Art Deco inspired museum. Boasting a tremendous collection of objects from the modern era, The Wolfsonian promises a look into past to better explain the influence of material culture on our world.

As a counterpoint to the contemporary galleries in and around Miami Beach, The Bass Museum of Art is a unique addition to South Florida’s burgeoning art scene. The museum carefully orchestrates its exhibitions, presenting a comprehensive look at Miami art, architecture, and design past to present. It offers some 3,000 works of art from Caribbean sculpture to iconic colonial and Art Deco style architecture.

Explore the traditions, heritage, and culture behind the Jewish experience in Florida. Tracing back to the 1700’s, the Jewish Museum of Florida communicates the diversity and richness of Jewish life and the unique influence the group has had on the nation and the world.

A mile long stretch of art galleries, design shops, and creative boutiques, The Design District is a must-see in Miami. The 18 block neighborhood has over 136 listings and offers showings from acclaimed artists from around the globe in local exhibitions year round. Perhaps the most intriguing is ‘The Living Room,’ a giant replica of a living room built right onto the street!

The Italian Renaissance style Villa Vizcaya is a stunning retreat back to the early 1900’s. Once the home of a wealthy industrialist, James Deering, the villa is a national historic trademark dating back to 1916. It offers acres of groomed gardens, a hardwood hammock, and a restored historic village to create the feeling of being in Italy in the heart of Miami.

The Latin heart and soul of Miami is found at Café Cubano in the heart of Little Havana. With a backdrop of traditional Latin music, the smell of cigar smoke, and emphatic conversations among locals playing checkers, this is the opportunity to sample traditional Cuban food. The heavy aroma of Café Cubano is the catalyst to a real slice of Miami life.

The beauty of the Fairchild Tropical Garden lies in the harmonic blend of art and science, orchestrating a visual masterpiece of rare plants, trees, vines, and flowers. The breathtaking landscape of horticultural displays offers an experience unequalled in any other part of the world.

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