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Greater
Miami, hugging the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay
near the southeastern tip of Florida, has a hugely
diverse population of 2 million people split among 26
municipalities. Some of the most popular spots for
lovers of swaying palm trees and gently breaking
waves are downtown Miami itself, with its
distinctive skyline and waterfront parks; glamorous
Miami Beach, a short drive from downtown east over
the causeway; and quirky Coconut Grove, south of
downtown.
If
you fly in, Miami International Airport is
conveniently located 7 miles from downtown, with
easy access to all points in this international
metropolis.
Arriving
by car, you’ll probably drive on I-95,
the major north-south expressway on the East Coast,
running just west of downtown Miami all the way to
Maine. Just
south of downtown I-95 ends and merges with US1,
zipping southwest along Biscayne Bay through Greater
Miami’s suburbs of Coconut Grove, Coral Gables,
and others. Another
major highway, I-75, runs from Florida's West Coast to Miami.
Public
transportation in Miami, as in the rest of the
state, leaves a lot to be desired.
But at least the city is trying and has
several options not offered in other large
metropolitan areas in Florida. The Metrobus and Metrorail operate within
Greater Miami. Tri-Rail transports passengers around
within three counties. In downtown Miami, the Metromover
is the best and most fun way to get around.
If you need tourist
information when you arrive, check out the kiosk in
front of Bayside Marketplace on Biscayne Boulevard
in downtown Miami.
