The Neighbourhood: Downtown

Downtown sits on Biscayne Bay and serves as Miami-Dade's main business and cultural core. This district features outdoor spaces such as Bayfront Park and Maurice A. Ferré Park. Bayfront Park hosts concerts and walks along the bay. Museum Park contains the Pérez Art Museum Miami and the Frost Museum of Science. Jungle Island offers wildlife exhibits on Watson Island near the bay. Bayside Marketplace provides shops and restaurants along the waterfront. Restaurants like CVI.CHE 105 and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. serve sea and Latin dishes. Seaspice operates on the river with a casual menu for many visitors. E11EVEN draws late night crowds with music and dancing. Blackbird Ordinary hosts live music and local DJs in nearby Brickell. PortMiami handles cruise ships and ferry services to nearby islands. Metromover links key blocks with free automated service around the core. Metrorail and Brightline connect the area to other cities and suburbs. Metrobus and trolley routes support short trips inside the district. Office towers and condos give the district a mix of work and home life. Census data shows that the most common age group falls between 25 to 29 years old and that households with one person make up largest share.

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Neighbourhood Description

Downtown sits on Biscayne Bay and serves as Miami-Dade's main business and cultural core. This district features outdoor spaces such as Bayfront Park and Maurice A. Ferré Park. Bayfront Park hosts concerts and walks along the bay. Museum Park contains the Pérez Art Museum Miami and the Frost Museum of Science. Jungle Island offers wildlife exhibits on Watson Island near the bay. Bayside Marketplace provides shops and restaurants along the waterfront. Restaurants like CVI.CHE 105 and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. serve sea and Latin dishes. Seaspice operates on the river with a casual menu for many visitors. E11EVEN draws late night crowds with music and dancing. Blackbird Ordinary hosts live music and local DJs in nearby Brickell. PortMiami handles cruise ships and ferry services to nearby islands. Metromover links key blocks with free automated service around the core. Metrorail and Brightline connect the area to other cities and suburbs. Metrobus and trolley routes support short trips inside the district. Office towers and condos give the district a mix of work and home life. Census data shows that the most common age group falls between 25 to 29 years old and that households with one person make up largest share.