| Often called the “Gateway of the Americas”, Miami blends Caribbean, North, South and Central American languages and cultures together and serves as a major financial center to the Hispanic world. Millions of tourists visit Miami every year to enjoy the city's beaches, from popular and trendy Ocean Drive in South Beach, or the low-key Virginia Key and Key Biscayne. Locals and travelers alike enjoy windsurfing, deep-sea fishing, surfing and boating. Port of Miami, one a major port to the US, accommodates many large cargo boats and passenger ships and many of the city's cruiselines offer shuttle service between the Port of Miami and the Miami International Airport.
While this modern city boasts a vibrant arts community and rich cultural history, which is experienced by many at the Miami-Dade Cultural Center, local art galleries in the Miami Design District, the frescoes of Alhambra Water Tower and Barnacle Historic State Park, families traveling in the area enjoy entertaining attractions like the Seaquarium and Metrozoo. Miami also offers designer boutiques and malls, such as Washington Avenue, Lincoln Road Mall, Ocean Drive Shop or the Bal Harbor Shops, international cuisine, fresh seafood, and has earned a reputation for a vibrant, bustling nightlife.
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