I'm planning a trip to Miami for late November. It will be the first time I visit Miami. I'll be there for the Raiders game, hopefully. I just need to know how to get tickets to the game. Is nfl ticket exchange the best way to go? Also I would like to know what are the best sites and attractions Miami has to offer? Good places to stay, eat, relax, shop and sightsee. Best bars and clubs etc. Any good tours that can show me parts of Miami and it's history etc?
If you want to check out a Miami landmark go to Versailles restaurant & bakery. It is arguably the most famous Cuban restaurant in South Florida, and come on, you can't come here and not have Cuban food. It is located on 8th street (Calle Ocho). If you want to take a day trip, you can drive about an hour south to Key Largo and go snorkeling or scuba diving as well.
Thanks! Sounds great. I love my food and I'm game to try some Caban food for the first time. I'm going to put that restaurant down as a thing to do. I've heard about Key Largo. Is there a nice resort there we can go relax? Is Key West worth going to as well or is it similar to Key Largo?
You should hit up Abraxas in South Beach, its a great lounge with a wide variety of beers. And there's also the Yardhouse in Merrick Park.
There are resorts/hotels on Key Largo and the keys surrounding it, that are definitely an option if you want to spend some time there. It isn't really far from Miami and is only an hour or so away. Key West is more like 3 hours away depending on traffic, and is more touristy oriented. I'd say there is more to do in Key West, but if you're looking for a day trip the Key Largo area is your best bet. You could do that then come back to Miami for some nightlife even. Another possible option is to do Billie Swamp Safari. I think it's overrated and a bit pricey (snorkeling in Key Largo is definitely cheaper with places like the Keys Diver) but tourists love it. It is inbetween Fort Lauderdale and Naples in the middle of nowhere really. If you're into gambling, there is the Hardrock Casino in Hollywood. It's close to the stadium. Also, as Frumundah pointed out, check out South Beach and Lincoln Road. It's a good place for young people and isa ton of fun. I prefer Hollywood Beach but that is because it's where I grew up, it definitely has a 'slower' feel to it.
Abraxus and Yard House look like really nice places to hang out. I prefer to mix it with the the locals...and not do too much of the touristy stuff. I think I'll give Key West a miss and spend a day in Key Largo instead...do a bit of snorkling. We are spending our honeymoon in Miami and Key Largo sounds like a suitable easy going trip. South Beach and Lincoln road is going to be a must and so is the casino....we'll be on a mission to party. Thanks guys...local knowledge is always the best way to experience new places.
anytime. if you have any doubts in general just stay by the coast. there is always the most stuff happening the closer you are to the beach. edit: i see you said honeymoon there, congrats!
