Miami Pictures

Miami is home to lively beaches and a vibrant cultural scene. PHOTOSVIT Shuttestock

Art Deco architecture, beautiful beaches, an international dining atmosphere and raucous nightlife all can be found in Miami Beach. Jorg Hackermann Shutterstock

The main reason a lot of travelers head to Miami Beach? To soak up some sun.  Alexander Demyanenko Shutterstock

The center of Little Havana is on Eighth Street or Calle Ocho.  Kamira Shutterstock

The game of dominos is very popular in Little Havana neighborhood, especially in Máximo Gómez Park. Wally Gobetz Flickr

HistoryMiami has more than 100,000 square feet of exhibits that highlight what makes the region special.  Courtesy HistoryMiami

An exhibit at HistoryMiami features one of the first trolley cars in the city, dating back to the 1920s.  Courtesy HistoryMiami

The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is one of the biggest botanical gardens in the country. Admission is pricey, but many say the relaxing atmosphere is worth the expensive entrance fee. S.Borisov Shutterstock

Many travelers say the best part about a visit to the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is the beautiful landscaping. Songquan Deng Shutterstock

The Wynwood Walls showcase more than 80,000 square feet of street art from artists around the world.  Felix Mizioznikov Shutterstock

Colorful street art and graffiti line the walls of the Wynwood neighborhood between downtown and the Design District.  EQRoy Shutterstock

The public Venetian Pool is a worthy alternative for those looking for water and sun away from the madness that is South Beach. Graham and Sheila Flickr

The ballpark, which cost more than $600 million, is home to the Miami Marlins.  Michael Pick Flickr

Hammock trees line the streets in the Coconut Grove neighborhood.  Averette Wikimedia Commons

The Bayside Marketplace and marina is a place popular for shopping and people-watching.  Daniel Korzeniewski Shutterstock

Port Miami is a popular landing spot for many cruise vacations.  vlasta2 Flickr

The Miami Museum of Contemporary Art's permanent collection features about 600 works of art.  Iring Chao Flickr

Tour Everglades National Park, also known as the "River of Grass," by airboat.  View Apart Shutterstock

The archway is located on Douglas Road and leads to the central business district of Coral Gables.  miamism Flickr

The historic Biltmore Hotel is located in the Coral Gables neighborhood of Miami.  Daniel Korzeniewski Shutterstock

The zoo is home to two Sumatran tigers.  TechWizard Shutterstock

More than 2,000 animals, representing more than 500 species, call the Zoo Miami home.  Bill Kennedy Shutterstock

The center, located in Key Biscayne, is home to the annual Sony Ericsson Open.  Richard Cavalleri Shutterstock

The lighthouse is located on the small island, Key Biscayne, near Miami.  Steve Heap Shutterstock