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City and
Destination Information
The following was taken from the website for the city of Miami.
For additional information, visit their website at
http://www.ci.miami.fl.us.
The City of Miami known as the “Magic City” is
located in Southeast Florida, in Miami-Dade County on the Miami River, between
the Florida Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. Since its incorporation in 1896,
the City has grown tremendously, transforming it into one of the world’s
renowned centers where people can work, live and play while enjoying a high
quality of life.
The City of Miami, known for its diverse culture and ethnicities is the largest
municipality in Miami-Dade County. According to the 2000 census, it has a
population of 362,470. By the year 2010 the population in the City is projected
to rise to 390,191. Miami which is known as the Gateway to Latin America
attracts a tremendous amount of foreign born people, resulting in a large
Latin American population that includes Cubans, Nicaraguans, Colombians,
Venezuelans, Puerto Ricans, Argentineans, Ecuadorians, Brazilians, Dominicans,
Haitians and Mexicans. According to the 2000 U.S. census, the City has a 60
percent Hispanic population , a 22.3 percent African-American population and a
11.9 percent White/other population.
Recognized worldwide as an international hub, Miami successfully hosted the 4th
annual Latin Grammy Awards show, the visit of the Spanish Prime Minister Jose
Maria Aznar, the celebration of the Free Trade of the Americas Conference , FTAA
and the MTV Music Video Awards.
Whether you are a resident, visitor or business owner, the City of Miami
welcomes you to the shiny City under the Sun. Centrally located in a bustling
urban area that is bursting with new developments, residential homes and eye
catching attractions, Miami is truly a world class destination. Rich with history,
Miami has 13 different neighborhoods that contain several historical locations
and landmarks. Each neighborhood is fully equipped with full service parks,
fire and police stations and a Neighborhood Enhancement Team center where
residents and business owners can go to obtain answers to their questions and
help with City services. The NET team works together with the various
departments through the City to coordinate resources and resolve problems.
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Things to See
and Do
Although the Miami beaches, especially the trendy
South Beach,
and the good weather are the greatest tourist attractions in this city,
there is much more to explore. The city offers a large number of
tourist attractions, along with a great nightlife, shopping, sports, and
more.
For some good ideas of things to
see and do in the Miami area, click on
Miami Attractions by Mike Huddson.
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Restaurant and Dining Suggestions
Chart House - Located minutes
from downtown Miami in the exclusive Coconut Grove area, the Miami Chart House
offers superb waterfront views of Dinner Key Marina and Biscayne Bay from both
the dining room and the outdoor deck.
3371 Pan American Dr., Miami, FL 33133-5505. Phone: (305)
856-9741. Fax: (305) 285-4176.
Dinner:
Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm -
11:00pm.
www.chart-house.com.
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Getting There and Around and Driving Information
British Airways (ba.ccom)
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Books, Maps, Travel Guides and More
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Fort
Lauderdale,
Jacksonville,
Miami,
Orlando,
Tampa
Bay, and
West
Palm Beach for travel guides, brochures, and money savers to help
you plan your visit to these Florida cities.
Area Travel Packets was created to
help travelers get the most out of popular destination and to help them
plan their vacations ahead of time.
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