The towers of Brickell

Neighbourhood guide · towers, the bay and Museum Park

Brickell & Downtown: Our Favourites

Brickell and downtown in one page: PAMM and Frost Science, the Arsht Center, Kaseya Center, Bayside, Skyviews, Rosa Sky and the Metromover.

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The back story

  1. The back story

    Brickell and Downtown: towers, the bay and Museum Park

    Brickell·In depth

    Miami’s financial district and downtown waterfront: rooftop bars, PAMM and Frost Science, the Arsht Center and Bayside.

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What to see and do

  1. Science by the bay

    Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

    Museum Park, Downtown·Science museum, aquarium & planetarium

    A science museum, aquarium and planetarium in one, next to PAMM on Biscayne Bay.

    1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132Explore View on map

  2. Miami from 200 feet

    Skyviews Miami Observation Wheel

    Bayside, Downtown·Observation wheel

    A 200-foot observation wheel at Bayside Marketplace, with private gondolas over Biscayne Bay.

    Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132Explore View on map

  3. Home of the Miami Heat

    Kaseya Center

    Downtown·Arena

    The downtown arena on Biscayne Boulevard, home of the NBA’s Miami Heat and a major concert venue.

    601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132Explore View on map

  4. Miami’s flagship art museum

    Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

    Museum Park, Downtown·Modern & contemporary art

    Miami’s flagship modern and contemporary art museum, in Museum Park on Biscayne Bay.

    1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132Explore View on map

  5. Opera, ballet and Broadway

    Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

    Downtown·Performing arts centre

    Miami’s main performing-arts centre, home to Florida Grand Opera, New World Symphony and Miami City Ballet.

    1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132Explore View on map

  6. Millionaire’s Row by boat

    Island Queen Cruises & Tours

    Bayside, Downtown·Sightseeing cruises

    Narrated sightseeing cruises from Bayside past Millionaire’s Row, plus Miami River and Stiltsville cruises.

    Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132Explore View on map

  7. Films with dinner

    CMX Brickell City Centre (Dine-In CMX cinéBistro)

    Brickell·Dine-in cinema

    A dine-in cinéBistro at the top of Brickell City Centre, run by CMX.

    701 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33131Explore View on map

  8. A premium cinema downtown

    Silverspot Cinema Downtown Miami

    Downtown·Cinema

    A premium cinema in downtown Miami, close to Brickell.

    300 SE 3rd St, Miami, FL 33131Explore View on map

Where to eat

  1. Izakaya dining on the river

    Zuma Miami

    Downtown / Brickell·Japanese izakaya

    The Miami outpost of the Japanese izakaya group, at the mouth of the Miami River on Biscayne Boulevard Way.

    270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL 33131Explore View on map

  2. Long lunches on the Miami River

    Kiki on the River

    Miami River·Greek, waterside

    A Greek-inspired waterside restaurant on the Miami River, known for long, lively weekend lunches.

    450 NW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33128Explore View on map

Bars and nightlife

  1. Sunset 22 floors up

    Rosa Sky Rooftop

    Brickell·Rooftop lounge

    A 22nd-floor rooftop lounge with views over Brickell, cocktails and DJs.

    115 SW 8th St, 22nd Floor, Miami, FL 33130Explore View on map

  2. Sunrise on the Terrace

    Club Space

    Downtown·Electronic music club

    Miami’s after-hours electronic-music institution, famous for sets on its open-air Terrace that run past sunrise.

    34 NE 11th St, Miami, FL 33132Explore View on map

Shopping

  1. Shops by the bay

    Bayside Marketplace

    Downtown·Waterfront market

    An open-air waterfront market of shops and restaurants on Biscayne Bay, next to the Skyviews wheel.

    401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132Explore View on map

  2. Shops on the Metromover

    Brickell City Centre

    Brickell·Shopping centre

    A mixed-use shopping centre across several Brickell blocks, anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue.

    701 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33131Explore View on map

  3. Supermarket

    Publix at Mary Brickell Village

    Brickell·Supermarket

    A Publix supermarket at Mary Brickell Village.

    911 SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33130Explore View on map

  4. Supermarket

    Publix at 18Biscayne

    Downtown·Supermarket

    A Publix supermarket on Biscayne Boulevard north of downtown, with a Publix Liquors store next door.

    1776 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132Explore View on map

  5. Supermarket

    Whole Foods Market Downtown Miami

    Downtown / Brickell·Supermarket

    Whole Foods Market’s downtown store, home to its Umami Asian food concept.

    299 SE 3rd Street, Miami, FL 33131Explore View on map

  6. Department store & groceries

    Target Miami Downtown

    Downtown·Department store & groceries

    Target’s downtown Miami store on NW 6th Street, near MiamiCentral.

    249 NW 6th St, Ste 120, Miami, FL 33136Explore View on map

Where to stay

  1. Brickell Avenue base

    Four Seasons Hotel Miami

    Brickell·City hotel

    A Four Seasons on Brickell Avenue, in the heart of the financial district.

    1435 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131Explore View on map

Spas, gyms and health

  1. Train in Brickell

    Equinox Brickell

    Brickell·Luxury gym

    A luxury gym and spa on Brickell Avenue, open from early morning to late evening.

    1441 Brickell Avenue #4, Miami, FL 33131Explore View on map

Getting around

  1. Downtown with no fare

    Metromover

    Downtown & Brickell·Automated people mover

    An automated people mover with 21 stations on three loops, running 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with no fare.

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  2. North to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando

    Brightline: MiamiCentral

    Downtown·Intercity rail

    Brightline’s downtown station, with intercity trains north towards Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando.

    600 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33136Explore View on map

Questions and answers

How do you get around downtown Miami?

The Metromover links Brickell, downtown and the Omni area on three loops with no fare, from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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