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Located in Miami’s historic Overtown neighborhood, food, fun and entertainment options are aplenty. Kick off the weekend with a drink at The Corner or cheers to major milestones at City Cigar Lounge. Grab dinner with friends at Kiki on the River and follow it up with a visit to La Industria Bakery & Caf—both complete with two separate yet stunning waterside views. Looking for a chill hang out spot? Order a latte and bring your favorite read to Sagrado Caf, Groovin’ Bean Coffee & Lounge, or ALL DAY. Indulge in the arts and your own slice of history near home! Enjoy a show at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts or the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, take a walk over to the Dana A. Dorsey House or the Ward Rooming House. Pencil in some retail therapy at Bayside Marketplace and Shoppes of Il Villaggio or grab the Metrorail and hit some shops around other Miami neighborhoods. Sports fans will love living just blocks from FTX Arena—perfect for basketball season.
Soaking up the sunshine year-round is a breeze! Enjoy the serene Florida landscape with an escape to the beach. Take MacArthur Causeway over to Miami Beach for a relaxing afternoon oceanside, hit the links at Miami Beach Golf Club, bike or rollerblade through Collins Park or Lummus Park, or take your doggies on the ultimate walk on the Mabel Fentress Miller Walking Trail. Virginia Beach is a great spot for yoga along the water or a cozy beach picnic, as well as Bayfront Park, Maurice A. Ferr Park, and Margaret Pace Park. Nature lovers will fall head over heels for the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden right outside of Miami in Coral Gables. Just over an hour west of Downtown Miami lies the famous Everglades, offering a host of outdoor adventuring options.
Traveling is simple with plenty of public transportation options nearby, including the Brightline MiamiCentral Station, the Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre Metrorail Station, and MDT Buses 95 and 836 at NW 8th Street & 2nd Avenue. Commuting in, out, and around Miami? We are located right off I-95 and I-395. If you’re traveling outside of Florida, we are less than 20 minutes away from Miami International Airport. College students—we are local several local colleges and universities, including University of Miami, Miami International University of Art & Design, Nexus University.