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Miami Design District
4.5
1,431
#10 of 366 things to do in Miami
Art Galleries • Neighborhoods • Shopping Malls
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11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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About
The Miami Design District is a neighborhood dedicated to innovative fashion, design, architecture and dining experiences. The vision for a rejuvenated Design District was codified in an urban master plan developed by the award-winning master planners Duany Plater-Zyberk, with the additional participation of architects including Walter Chatham, Hariri and Hariri, Juan Lezcano, Terence Riley, and Alison Spear. The Miami Design District embodies a singular dedication to the unity of design, fashion, art and architecture, and a commitment to encourage a neighborhood comprised of creative experiences.
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The area
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Restaurants
1,346 within 3 miles
Lagniappe
247
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Wine Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Salumeria 104
376
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Mediterranean • Vegetarian Friendly
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
1,168
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • European • Greek
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
1,366
385 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Pummarola Midtown
96
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Five Guys
542
0.3 mi$ • Quick Bites • American • Fast Food
Estefan Kitchen
308
131 ft$$ - $$$ • Latin • Spanish • Cuban
MC Kitchen
268
0.2 mi$$$$ • Italian • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Riviera Focacceria Italiana
216
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Mediterranean • Ligurian
Harry's Pizzeria
238
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
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Attractions
358 within 6 miles
Juan Carlos Maldonado Art Collection
2
446 ftSpeciality Museums • Art Museums
David Castillo Gallery
2
328 ftArt Galleries • Art Museums
Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami
49
0.2 miArt Museums
de la Cruz Collection
44
0.2 miArt Museums
Haitian Heritage Museum
6
0.2 miArt Museums • History Museums
Shops at Midtown Miami
176
0.3 miShopping Malls
Lock & Load Museum
871
0.8 miArt Galleries • Speciality Museums
Art Fusion Galleries
1
0.3 miArt Galleries
Wynwood
2,131
0.7 miNeighborhoods
Bardot
16
0.3 miTheaters
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
1,431 reviews
Excellent
685
Very good
514
Average
184
Poor
36
Terrible
11
wireless_in_CA
United States4,585 contributions
Art, Fashion and Shopping
Solo
I came here mostly to see some unique pieces of art which happened to be scattered throughout the area. They ran the gamut of building designs, stand alone art pieces, rooftop and inside stores or building lobbies. I had to rush since I did not put enough time on the parking meter.

High fashion and expensive stores also were found here in between art works, galleries and restaurants.

It was a nice place to walk around but also popular for photo shoots with two different modeling sessions going on.
Written October 28, 2021
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Arielfl
Coconut Creek, FL1,565 contributions
Design Inspiration
Along with Upper Buena Vista just north of it, the Miami Design District dates back to the 1890's when it was a small village, home to cracker's who migrated from Georgia and North Carolina to farm pineapples in Florida. Along with Lemon City and Little River, Upper Buena Vista and the Miami Design District are the oldest settlements in Miami. Many of the homes here date to Florida's land bloom years of the 1920's when the first subdivisions were built.

Twenty years ago Miami native Craig Robins recognized the potential of this part of Miami and he started purchasing buildings in the neighborhood for the purpose of creating a place with exceptional architecture, design and experiences. L Catterton joined Robins as a partner in 2011 and encouraged luxury brands to move into the Design District. Today there are more than 120 flagship luxury stores in the district along with restaurants, public art, event spaces, museums, and galleries.

There are four parking garages in the design district. I \have only used the Museum Garage and it is only $3 to park. There is also some limited street parking. I love to come here to nosh, window shop, take pictures, and see free art. It is also a pretty awesome place to people watch. If you are looking for something different to do in Miami, the Design District is full of fun surprises. You can subscribe to the Miami Design District newsletter on their website, follow them on Instagram, or like them on Facebook to stay on top of all the happenings.
Written July 13, 2022
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The_Lankan
Rochester, MI710 contributions
People watching & Window shopping
Family
My family and I were in Miami for a few days and my teenage daughters wanted to go to the Design District. It’s basically an outdoor shopping area with high end brands that the average person isn’t going to be able to afford. I found an awesome pair of matching Vacheron Constantin watches for my wife and I but I just couldn’t spend $36,000 that weekend, maybe next weekend I’ll be in the mood to purchase them. There are beautiful cars driving around this area and the people/window shopping is great. It’s interesting to see who is dropping $5k likes it’s a $5 value meal at McDonalds. I’m glad my kids wanted to see this place, we had a good time just walking around. Of course the kids had to find their instagram spots...
Written January 26, 2020
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Homebody
1 contribution
Mixed Bag
Generally a nice open-air mall populated by high-end brand stores, with a good mix of excellent restaurants. But your overall experience can vary based on a number of factors. Store hours are not uniform, so call ahead. It's mainly top brands, with very few custom boutiques except for galleries. Of course its exposed to the elements. Parking can be a hassle at peak times so allow for extra time. The escalators are rarely all working. Security can be an issue, especially after dark when the neighbors come out to play.
Written December 19, 2020
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Archit Patel
Orangeburg, SC12 contributions
This is to soothe your modern and contemporary art thirst!
This place isn't just dedicated to arts but the design, fashion, and architecture while infusing the food. Spent a little over three hours here and definitely a must if you're into the funky city modern life with a twist into contemporary designs in clothes and buildings. Food may be pricey but you're going to be paying for the ambience and for once in a life, it's worth it!
Written July 12, 2021
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Eileen K
Urbana, IL1,124 contributions
Creative architecture with upscale shopping
What a fun way to spend an hour or two, especially if you appreciate architecture. Shopping is for the rich, but window shopping is for everyone. The stores themselves are minimalists in nature with scant offerings within large square footage. The indoor parking garage’s exterior is the most whimsical design in the district, and the Tesla dealership is worth visiting.
Written March 11, 2020
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Michael A
Toronto, Canada531 contributions
Beautiful, vibrant, enjoyable.
For the street art, people watching, excellent cafe's and shaded spots to sit and relax, this area of Miami gets top marks from me. 5 Stars! Love the vibe here...it is fun and creative and youthful. Excellent young crowds hang here, along with serious shoppers, gaga tourists, amusing self absorbed selfie-taking stepford types, wannabes, and some other fun and seriously interesting people to watch. Endless amusements abound. Bloody good window displays, and the architecture is stunning. The new parking garage? Fantastic. KUDOS to the architects designers and landlords that have made this happen.
Written January 5, 2020
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Holly K
Westchester County, NY439 contributions
Expect to Spend a Few Hours
Couples
The Miami Design District is a dining, architectural, and artistic experience all rolled into one. Here you can marvel at the magnificent exteriors and interiors of the designer stores, watch lithesome models dressed to the nines parade by, and have a delicious meal. Expect to spend a few fun hours. There’s enough to do and see here not to rush.
Written January 4, 2020
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hectorfrommiami
Miami, FL259 contributions
Nice area to go around and also eat something
The area is pleasant and it has a lot of stores around, plus the architecture is very modern, combining geometry with green areas. You can easily go around for a couple of hours, and there are plenty of cafeterias and restaurants where you can choose what to eat. Some of the restaurants get full very quick, so make sure to have an idea which one to pick if you do not feel like waiting too much
Written December 31, 2021
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Nique1976
Amsterdam, The Netherlands76 contributions
Overrated
Family
went to the design district since we got recommend to go and it would be a nice experience. Can truly say it is a nice experience lot's of high end shops and lots of art bars and restaurants. It is a big area and easy to get lost and if asked for directions not always find friendly and helpful people. It is more a place to be judged than feel comfortable. Overall I prefer other options.
Written July 11, 2022
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  • Mon - Sat 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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