Biscayne Bay & City Lights

Waterfront parks, museum visits and city dining beneath Miami’s high-rise skyline.

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Miami Between the Skyline and the Bay

Downtown brings Miami’s urban core to the edge of Biscayne Bay. Plan a morning in a waterfront park, an afternoon with art or science, and dinner at a neighborhood restaurant. The museums at Maurice A. Ferré Park sit along the northern waterfront, while the free Metromover connects Downtown with Omni and Brickell for further exploring.

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The Neighborhood at a Glance

Waterfront Green Space

Bayfront Park and Maurice A. Ferré Park offer two different ways to spend time beside Biscayne Bay.

Art & Science

Pérez Art Museum Miami and Frost Science anchor the northern waterfront's cultural outings.

Metromover Connections

The free elevated transit system serves Downtown, Omni and Brickell. Check current service before traveling.

Local Highlights

NIU Kitchen

Spanish cooking with Catalan influences and plates designed for sharing in Downtown Miami.

Fratelli Milano

A Downtown Italian restaurant serving regional dishes from its twin-chef founders.

Bayfront Park

Waterfront paths, green space and public art beside Biscayne Bay.

Pérez Art Museum Miami

Modern and contemporary art at the museum in Maurice A. Ferré Park.

Frost Science

An aquarium, planetarium and science exhibitions on the northern Downtown waterfront.

Bayside Marketplace

Waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment, with boat departures along the marina.

Best For

Museum-Minded Travelers
Guests building their visit around art, science and waterfront cultural venues.
Urban Explorers
Visitors drawn to high-rise Miami, neighborhood restaurants and public-transit connections.
Families With Curious Kids
Travelers looking for aquarium and planetarium outings alongside time outdoors.