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• ALCHEMIST read more ›
  (438 Lincoln Rd. Tel. 305-531-4653)
  At this sleek boutique, trend-setting fashions from Rick Owens, Givenchy and Alaia (among others) line the walls, while vintage bracelets and bejeweled watches fill the jewelry cases.
• BOHEME read more ›
  (959 West Ave, Ste 5. Tel. 305-531-9595)
  An aptly named paradise for stylish hippies, this bohemian shop stocks clothing, accessories and eclectic gifts. Along with patchouli oil and Indian silk scarves, there are eco-friendly goods like organic cotton T-shirts.
• THE WEBSTER read more ›
  (1220 Collins Ave. Tel. 305-674-7899)
  thewebstermiami.com
  This high-end shop is very popular among the Amex black card set. Take a break from shopping for pieces from Prada, Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs with a trip to the first-floor caviar restaurant.

• EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK read more ›
  (47 miles southwest of Miami. )
  www.nps.gov/ever
  At this national park, alligators swim right up and say hello whether you’re riding past them in an airboat or a canoe. Local outfi tters offer both options.
• FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN read more ›
  (10901 Old Cutler Rd. Tel. 305-667-1651)
  www.fairchildgarden.org
  Kids and adults alike will be charmed by this tropical oasis. Open since 1938, it houses a massive collection of exotic flowers, plants and trees. It also hosts the International Orchid Festival, which features more than 10,000 plants on March 12-14.
• MIAMI METROZOO read more ›
  (12400 SW 152 St. Tel. 305-251-0400)
  www.miamimetrozoo.com
  In addition to gawking at big cats and great apes, daring visitors to this bustling zoo can take a walk on the wild side by riding on a camel. Be careful: They do spit.

• BURGER & BEER JOINT read more ›
  (1766 Bay Rd. Tel. 305-672- 3287)
  burgernbeerjoint.com
  This hopping burger shop serves patties constructed from your choice of meat (turkey, and free-range or Kobe beef) topped with such fancy a la carte toppings as walnut pesto and foie gras. Diners can sit in the main room, the lively sports bar or a dimly lit upstairs lounge. $$
• MICHAEL’S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK read more ›
  (130 NE 40th St. Tel. 305-573-5550)
  michaelsgenuine.com
  Continually noted in magazines like Food & Wine, Garden & Gun and Bon Appétit, this Design District favorite serves nouveau American fare like housemade pâté, crispy pig ear salad and sweet and spicy pork belly. $$$$
• AREA 31 read more ›
  (270 Biscayne Blvd. Tel. 305-424-5234)
  www.area31restaurant.com
  This restaurant is named after the fishing region from which it procures its seafood, so you can expect the selection of crudos-there are six varieties-to be incredibly fresh. $$$$

• BARDOT read more ›
  (N Miami Ave & NW 34th St. Tel. 305-576-5570)
  bardotmiami.com/lounge
  The entrance to this speakeasy has no sign and it’s hidden in a back alley. Revelers can play pool at the vintage billiards table, watch art and fashion shows or listen to live music, all while sipping cocktails.
• CLUB 50 read more ›
  (485 Brickell Ave. Tel. 305-503-4400)
  viceroymiami.com/cuisine/club.html
  On the 50th floor of the Viceroy hotel, this poolside club offers stunning views of downtown Miami. Regular events, like Jazz and Wine Wednesdays, draw a stylish crowd.

• JOHN PENNEKAMP CORAL REEF STATE PARK read more ›
  (84 miles south of Ft. Lauderdale. )
  pennekamppark.com
  This undersea national park boasts some of the most picturesque snorkeling, scuba diving and glass-bottom boat tours around.

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Fun Fact!
Miami was the first city in the US founded by a woman—Julia Tuttle.