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Art Deco Historic District

Miami Beach, FL (City Center)
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Ranked #6 of 41 attractions in Miami Beach
Type: Neighbourhoods, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Historic Walking Areas, Architectural Buildings
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Group tours/walking tour
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: An area of Miami Beach noted for its concentration of over 800 Art Deco buildings all within one square mile. Consider joining the walking tour which... more » Owner description: An area of Miami Beach noted for its concentration of over 800 Art Deco buildings all within one square mile. Consider joining the walking tour which takes you past the white- and pastel-colored stucco buildings beautifully restored to their former splendor thanks to the Miami Design Preservation League. « less
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Toronto, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Fun hotels, mostly noticeable on Ocean Drive, but once you know the Deco characteristics, you see the influence everywhere. There are great walks, good shopping and small fun restaurants. Very human scale as few buildings are over 3 storeys.

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Shepherdstown, WV
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Fabulous architecture! I love how they have preserved the buildings and have only renovated the interiors. They have freshly painted the buildings to spruce them up but the original designs are in tact.

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Brisbane
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

There is no denying that the old Art Deco architecture in this part of Miami Beach is great to see. There would be little need to pay to be shown as it is everywhere as you walk down the main Boulevarde . The area itself though is another matter. This would be great for young party goers and beach goers.... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

If you don't take a walking tour you can still place 'spot the beauties'. You may even be lucky enough to stay in one of these grand dames. Definitely worth an explore when you are in Miami Beach.

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bristol,uk
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

There are guided walks to tell who what when etc but is easy to see these beautiful buildings without paying $20.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

It was a delight to walk here. checking out beautiful colored structure and old architectural building Nice walking pavements.Very clean , no litters at all. One can bike around the place too. But we preferred walking and enjoying this beautiful place. There are a lot of people walking to and fro..You will never get bored.There is some life to this... More

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Gorizia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Belive me, it's a really good place where go, the ocean drive is the best and the most famous place of miami. I really like it

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

My wife and I took the Thursday evening tour offered by the Art Deco Welcome Center, located at Ocean Drive and 10th. Our guide, Paul, assisted by guide-in-training, Chris, provided us the most comprehensive and passionate description of the Art Deco District, its evolution, its history and its current state. The evening tour was ideal, since the weather was more... More

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seattle, wa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

after days of walking everywhere, we rented the local deco bikes, and enjoyed riding around the whole district. after you see ocean ave, collins and washington, keep going into the residential neighborhoods... and marvel at the architecture of a by-gone era, still alive in south beach. we never tired of walking the side streets back to our hotel, and on... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

I first came to this part of Miami Beach as a child in the 1950's so I love coming back now to see the unique beautiful architecture and hotels in their restored glory.

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