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on every corner and impressive public
art. Think Andy Warhol, Banksy, Keith
Haring, Shepard Fairey. When you visit
Wynwood, you’ll be spoilt for choice on
whose art you want to check out. The
Wynwood Walls are one of the key points
of interest in Miami, they also provide
for some great photo ops, and are one of
the most unique things to do in Miami.
It’s a great place to roam, check
out the art, and enjoy great food. For a
complete list of the walls and where to
find each mural, check out the Wynwood
Walls website. This area is also great
for nightlife and happy hour, which
we learned a few days later when we
returned to Wood Tavern for USD4
cocktails.
The Nightlife
We headed for Skybar at the Shore Club.
First of all, don’t let the name fool you.
This is definitely not on a rooftop, which
we quickly learned when the signs for the
bar pointed toward the pool. The bar was
so-so, but the upside was we befriended a
bartender who gave us a lot of great tips
for going out. After that, we headed to his
recommendation, Mango’s. This is the
kind of place that I imagine is straight out
of a film. It’s an over-the-top, Latin themed
bar complete with dancers appearing on
bar tops every 10-15 minutes to perform.
It was here at Mango’s that we noticed a
special page on the back of the cocktail
menu... a page that would confirm what
we thought to be true—that Pitbull is truly
the crown jewel of Miami! Unfortunately,
I have no photographic proof of this but,
trust me, it’s true.
Miami is awesome and should not
be missed. I felt like I had entered some
Latin American country, like this could
never be a place in the US. That is the
feeling you get from this city, like a piece
of Latin American has been transplanted
and thrives in its own cultural bubble,
separate from the rest of the conservative
state of Florida.
On our last night we made a trip to
Bodega—a must visit for drinks. I like
Bodega because it has a different vibe
than the rest of South Beach. It’s much
more laid back, not a flashy club at all,
actually, just a hidden bar with a taqueria
as its front and a DJ spinning all your
Little HavanaWynwood Walls BodegaWe spent plenty of time relaxing on
the beautiful sand of South Beach
Miami. This is truly a little slice of
paradise. The water here is so warm, it
feels like entering a bathtub.South Beach Miami
When you visit, be sure to take time
to wander down the boardwalk that
runs the length of Miami Beach. It’s a
great way to explore the area, and alsofavorite hip hop from the 90s to today in
the back.
Out of all the clubs and bars we
visited, and trust me there were a lot,
this was my favorite, and one of the only
ones really worth sharing that you might
not hear about from a travel guide. Put
Bodega on the list of the best things to do
in Miami for adults.Enjoy The Beautiful Beaches
South Beach Miami