Hidden Miami: How to Visit Like a Local

To discover the Magic City the same way that locals do, you’ll need to have some plantain ice cream and ride bikes with gators. What? It’s the Miami way!

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So you think you’ve seen Miami because you’ve partied at LIV, gotten sunburned by riding down Ocean Drive with the top down, and frequented the same places as the Kardashians? Think again. Miami may be a young city (it was only incorporated in 1896), but its sultry weather, velvety beaches, and beautiful people make it a timeless tourist destination, as well as a trap. Don’t fall victim to the obvious and skip on Bayside, Prime 112, and any bar that has a cocktail named “Miami Vice.” To discover the magic in the Magic City the way that locals do, you’ll need to have some plantain ice cream and ride bikes with gators. What? It’s the Miami way.

Azucar Ice Cream Company

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Ball & Chain

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Perez Art Museum Miami

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Eating House

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El Palacio de los Jugos

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Joe’s Takeaway

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Shark Valley

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J. Wakefield Brewing

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Macchialina

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The Stage

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Mac’s Club Deuce

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NIU Kitchen

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Rum Line

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