 RECREATION
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For
decades, visitors have been drawn to Miami for its
eco-paradise of natural beauty and colorful
splendor. The city is on the vanguard of popular
culture, global commerce, fashion and entertainment,
as it continues to attract throngs of international
celebrities, trendsetters, literati and glitterati.
Greater Miami and the Beaches offers visitors a
myriad of year-round recreational activities. The
town is bustling with things to do, making it one of
the greatest destinations in the world for virtually
every traveler.
 Alright.
. . .we’ll put aside the beaches for
now; we all
know Miami is famous for its luxurious beaches and
beautiful people and you don’t really need us to
be able to imagine it. However, we do plan to
provide you with an idea of other forms of
recreation that exist here. For instance, there are
a number of spectator sports that take place year-round, including professional team sports,
individual competitions and other exciting events
that involve gambling as well, if you're interested. Greater Miami and the
Beaches is home to pro football, basketball and baseball
as well as many major golf and tennis events.
Also, don’t forget the renowned University of
Miami Hurricanes, one of the strongest athletic
universities in the country.
 Want
to participate in the sports action? Miami has a
great selection of sporting facilities around town,
including parks, golf courses, tennis courts,
marinas, spas, swimming pools and more. Several
recreation departments and centers attend to a
wide array of indoor and outdoor sporting facilities and have plenty of information available
for those who wish to investigate Miami recreation a
little further. Among such departments are: City
of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation
Department (305/673-7725 or 305/673-7730)
and City of Miami Parks and Recreation
Department (305/416-1308 or 305/419-2154).
Miami has a number of bicycling facilities, bike
routes, and off-road trails for all you pedal
pushers. Many establishments offer visitors
equipment, group rides, maps, off-road guidance,
and more.
Of
course, the land activities here are great, but when in
Miami one must venture to the sea to gain a complete
Tropical experience. An excursion on or under the water is
sure to be a highlight for any visitor. And when
you’re ready to take to the seas, you can choose
from boating, fishing, charters, cruises,
snorkeling, and scuba diving, among others.
With its mélange of big city sophistication,
quaint Caribbean charms, Latin tempos, warm waters
and world-famous beaches, recreation in Miami can be
a fantastic experience. Who was it that sung,
“I’m going to Miami!”?
For more in-depth information, click on one of the
useful links below.
 ATTRACTIONS
sightseeing , attractions,
museums ,
neighborhoods |
ARTS
arts, theater,
music, film,
performing
art venues |
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel
guide, 3-star hotels, 4-star
hotels |
TRANSPORTATION
travel info, airports,
taxis, trains
metromover |
NIGHTLIFE
nightlife, dance,
pubs, sports
bars ,
latin clubs |
RECREATION
tennis,
biking,
wild
outdoors,
sports, golf |
SHOPPING
shopping, malls,
outlets, districts |
MISCELLANEOUS
directions, getting
around,
car rental,
other links |
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