What to do and see in City Center, Florida (FL): The Best Things to do

The New World Symphony (NWS), America's Orchestral Academy, opened its newly-designed 'campus' designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, in February 2011 (previously, the NWS was located in the Lincoln Theater on Lincoln Road). NWS's new home is a $160 million building with attached garage located in a 2.5 acre park at the corner of 17th Street and Washington Avenue in Miami Beach.

Presenting the Art Deco Walking tour or Cocktail tour. Guides will enlighten and entertain you with fascinating facts and stories. Stroll along Ocean Drive and hear about the history from swampland to billion dollar sandbar, the unlikely hero who saved the Art Deco buildings, the role of Hollywood and the mob. You'll also learn and admire the architecture from the outside and design & decor on the inside. Or take the cocktail tour for a more relaxed tour and sip signature cocktails. Graduate Art Deco experts by the end of the tour! We are known for small group tours (max 8-10 people) for that personal engagement and VIP access to select buildings not permitted to large groups. Prices start at $30 per person. Private tours also available. We also offer the LITTLE HAVANA Walking Tour. For more information on all tours and for best prices, we recommend booking directly with us via our website at artdecotours [dot] com. Or scroll all the way down this page. click "website" link below.

Join a local on a Miami Food Tours culinary adventure! Choose the original first and the best signature three-hour "SoBe Tour des Forks Food Tour" to discover the history of South Beach, see the Art Deco District and taste the melting pot that is Miami. Tour departs daily at 11am from Lincoln Road in South Beach. Or, explore the Design District and Wynwood on "Swooped with Forks Food Tour" and nibble your way through the hippest cafes and authentic eateries while learning about Miami's rich history, architecture and culture. Take the tours in lieu of lunch; all food tastings, enough for lunch, are included in the ticket price (Swooped with Forks Adults $129, ages 8-15 $72; SoBe Tour des Forks Adults $58, ages 8-12, $35, ages 7 and younger (if eating), $17.50). Advance purchase required - Tours Sell Out!

How to find us and where to park: You can use the Loews Hotel at 1601 Collins Ave. as a landmark. There is a parking garage directly across the street from the hotel on 16th Street. The easiest way to find us is to walk one block up from 16th Street to Lincoln Road and walk on Lincoln road out onto the beach. Once you are on the beach and looking at the ocean. We are 100 yards toward the shoreline to the right, under the 5 red beach umbrellas. The umbrellas are the ONLY RED umbrellas in that area of the beach.

We are by far the top-rated *walking* tour in Miami Beach -- the 3 tours ranked higher (we're # 4) are either boat or food tours! We want you experience the hidden secrets that our wonderful slice of paradise has to offer. Our tours are arranged *directly* at artdecowalks [dot] com or martymueller1 [at] aol [dot] com or call/text 786, then -385 then -7143. All tours are personalized to give you the ultimate historic, architectural and urban experience -- as well all the back stories from Carl ("Mr. Miami Beach") Fisher to Miami Vice and Versace. Small group tours are $35 per person; private tours are $45 per person. We are happy to meet you at your South Beach hotel to begin your tour, and will work with any special concerns, such as going to/coming from a cruise ship, so that you can experience first hand what makes Miami Beach the Art Deco capital of the world.

The American Dream on wheels! Enjoy a private ride in a Superb, Rare, Authentic, American Vintage Convertible while touring vibrant Miami Beach (complete tour includes Holocaust Memorial, Lincoln Road, Bass Museum, Wolfsonian Museum, Espanola Way, Collins Avenue, Washington Avenue, Alton Road, South Point Park, Ocean Drive, and much more. Or you can chose to visit Miami with the Artsy Design District and Wynwood, Downtown, the financial Brickell, bohemian Coconut Grove, legendary Coral Gables with a stop at the famed Hotel Biltmore, colorful Little Havana, and vibrant Miami Beach. Choose between a complete tour of Miami Beach in 1h15 or the whole Miami in 3h30. How wonderful is it to cruise the streets of this magnificent city in a convertible with just the people you love or enjoy! A knowledgeable guide will chauffeur you all around... White glove service! Tours are offered in English, Spanish and French.

Taking place each March since 1985, this annual conference draws every segment of the EDM industry from around the globe. From fans and DJs to promoters and journalists, if you have a true passion for electronic music, this event is always on your calendar. Along with informative workshops and panels, there are even more concerts and club nights to help conference goers let loose and experience the fun side of Miami Beach.

See and Learn about the Art Deco Capital of the world and biggest city of the Sunshine State in a private Antique Car Tour. Miami has everything you wish to have for a great stay, and now even more! Step back in time, riding in one of our fabulous classic convertible cars throughout the streets of Miami, and enjoy the knowledge of our chauffeur-guide about your car and the Magic City! Miami Beach, Wynwood, Design District, Little Havana or Coral gables won't have any secrets for you! Prices are per car, up to 5 pax, you know what you pay from the beginning, no bad surprise at the checkout with a final total twice the title price! Fully commercially insured and licensed! CALL DIRECTLY FOR ANY BOOKING WITHIN 48 HOURS!

Extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Biscayne Bay to the west on Miami Beach, FL, Lincoln Road features various shops, cafés, galleries, restaurants, bars and other businesses. It attracts over 11 million visitors annually from all over the world not just for its premier shopping destinations, restaurants, and nightlife but also for its architecture. When famed architect Morris Lapidus was commissioned to redesign Lincoln Rd in the 1960s, his distinguished style positioned the road as one of the most luxurious destinations in the city during that time. Today, Lincoln Road is an iconic pedestrian district that serves as a hub for modern culture seekers, both local and international. Anchored by three internationally respected cultural institutions, the New World Symphony, Arts Center South Florida and the Colony Theater, Lincoln Road serves as a charging station for the mind, body and spirit.

Dedicated in 1990, Kenneth Treister's striking environmental memorial is dominated by the Sculpture of Love and Anguish, a 40-foot-tall outstretched hand, reaching to the sky.