Our City

Miami: The 305

From the growing Wynwood art district to the historic Art Deco architecture and blue waters of South Beach to hip and upscale Brickell, you will find plenty of fun things to do in "the 305".

What do you like the most about Miami?

The culture! There is no other place like it!

- Almaha Alsheri, MD; Class of 2025

Sunshine!

- Kristen Lauren Valdés, MD; Class of 2025

How close Miami is to Colombia so that I can visit my family often.

- Maria Fernanda Henriquez Abramuk, MD; Class of 2025

The ethnic diversity and the opportunity to learn Spanish.

- Abdullah Alghannami, MD; Class of 2025

The cafecito culture.

- Veronica Echanove, MD; Class of 2024

There’s always something to do and new places to explore.

- Andrea Alonzo, MD; Class of 2024

You can go to the beach year-round!

- Devarshi Desai, DO; Class of 2024

The beach. No, wait... Croquetas!

- Freddy Martin, MD; Class of 2021 & ER Fellow

Miami's Neighborhoods

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7 Fun Facts About Miami

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US's warmest location in the winter

The average temperature during winter is 65°-75° F.

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One of the best beaches in the world

South Beach is consistently named one of the top 40 beaches in thew world.

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One of the best nightlife destinations in the world

South Beach is home to some of the world best nightclubs.

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Known for its delicious Latin American cuisine

Want a few examples? This list is just a start.

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Steeped in art and culture

The largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world lies in Miami Beach.

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Cruise capital of the world

The Port of Miami serves almost five million passengers annually.

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Only major US city founded by a woman

Miami was founded on July 28, 1896 by Julia Tuttle.