A treasure in Biscayne Bay: Miami\\\'s Bayside Marketplace

One of Florida's most popular cities, among bothoffers live music events, hiring regular bands like
tourists and locals, Miami has been immortalised inGypsy Heart and Brazilian Explosion, and making
popular culture in a number of violent films: Badthe retail experience offered by Bayside
Boys, Miami Vice and Scarface, amongst others,Marketplace much more original and exciting.
have done much to propel the image of the cityHowever, the unique nature of Bayside
into the national spotlight, though not always forMarketplace means that it doesn't just offer retail
the right reasons. But Miami remains a popularoutlets and a multitude of tasty restaurants; it
tourist destination, and one of its most celebratedalso organises different clubs and groups for
highlights is the Bayside Marketplace.members of the Miami community to join. For
Located on the fabulous Biscayne Boulevard,example, programs include: El Loro (pirate ship),
overlooking Biscayne Bay, the BaysideHeritage of Miami (Tall ship/Sightseeing) and
Marketplace is one of Miami's primary retailCaptain Jimmy's Fiesta (Party Cruise).
centres in its downtown shopping district. LocatedBoasting "the best food, fun and shopping Miami
over 16 acres, it includes over 150 shops,has to offer", the Bayside Marketplace is clearly a
restaurants and outdoor cafes, and features ahub of activity, a stone's throw away from Miami
pedestrian link to the American Airlines Arena,Beach and other key Miami attractions, such as
Miami's hottest concert destination that has playedthe Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve and the Miami
host in the past to the likes of Mariah Carey, EricChildren's Museum. It is also located close to many
Clapton and Madonna.affordable and comfortable Miami hotels, like the
The Bayside Marketplace is home to a largeDoubletree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay; so, visitors
number of American and international retail stores,to Bayside Marketplace can stay in Miami for
including; Gap, Claire's accessories, the Discoverylonger and visit attractions further away from
Channel Store, the Disney Store, Foot Locker andBiscayne Bay, like the Art Deco district,
Sunglass Hut; so Bayside Marketplace clearlyEverglades National Park and the Metro Zoo.
caters to a variety of retail styles. Its eclectic mixBayside Marketplace is also not far from Miami
of restaurants and cafes include: Bubba GumpInternational Airport, so is an interesting place to
Shrimp Co., Los Ranchos, Chilli's and Hard Rockwhile away the time if you're on an extended
Café. In addition, Bayside Marketplace alsostop-over in Miami.