Since 1925, Bayfront Park has been beloved by generations of Miamians as a lush green escape in the urban jungle of Downtown Miami. Part urban park, part entertainment venue, Bayfront still manages to lure thousands of locals and tourists alike who are either stopping by for any one of the numerous events held through the year, such as Bang Music Fesitval, or to simply unwind and meditate.

The park changed with the times when Japanese-American sculptor and landscape artist Isamu Noguchi was commission to redesign the park in 1980 when it fell into disrepair. It has continued to change with the times, now offering free yoga classes as well as acrobatic trapeze classes and outdoor movie screenings.

Other attractions near the 32-acre park include Bayside Marketplace, Miami Art Museum and Bicentennial Park.Stay near by at the Continental Downtown Bayside located adjacent to park and great for the looking to stay near the Port of Miami. The Hyatt Regency Miami is an excellent 4 star option on the banks of the Miami River.

Bicentennial Park is located on the waterfront in Downtown Miami, just north of Bayside Marketplace and the American Airlines Arena. Once the former site of the Port of Miami, the park is a large grassy area generally used as a venue for festivals, events, and outdoor concerts, such as the world famous Ultra Music Festival. Depending on the time of year, visitors may find Cirque du Soleil's tent, a House of Terror Amusement park, a Presidential rally, or just a view of the ocean.

Plans are in the works to rechristen the 30-acre park as Museum Park after moving the Miami Art Museum and Miami Museum of Science to this location, making it Miami's new cultural center.Visitors to downtown Miami have several hotel options available, among these, the Hyatt Regency Miami and the Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay, providing comfortable guestrooms with beautiful city and bay views.

Miami's downtown hotels are conveniently located close to attractions. Additionally, most visitors find that the main downtown attractions are also within walking distance of each other.

The hotels near Port of Miami are good choices for visitors planning to find accommodations within walking distance of Bicentennial Park, Bayside Marketplace, and Bayfront Park.

Continually rated as having one of the best beaches in the United States, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park offers postcard views of breathtaking seascapes. The park is located on the southern end of Key Biscayne and is popular with locals, especially those with families, from all over the city.

At the center of all the attention the park receives is the lighthouse, which was built first built in 1825 and reconstructed once again in 1855. Visitors can climb up the 109 steps to the top and see a breathtaking 360-degree view of Miami. Guided tours are available to those who want to get an in-depth historical account of the landmark's importance to the area.

Come and dive into the warm Atlantic waters or bring a picnic, Cape Florida is great for any occasion. As the area's only resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne the closest accommodation to the park.

Between the cities of North Miami and North Miami Beach lies Florida's largest urban park. Hugging the northern most portion of Biscayne Bay, Oleta River State Park feels almost otherworldly considering it is surrounded by the busy streets of Miami.

The park is best known for its miles of off-road bicycle trails. Canoeing, fishing and swimming are also popular activities. The park has plenty of sandy beaches, just traverse through the park to find the perfect spot. If you are brave enough, the park has 14 primitive cabins available for rent. But for those who just want to hang out during the day, pavilions are available to rent as well.

For more modern accommodations, check in at Acqualina, A Rosewood Resort or the Trump Sonesta Beach Resort, two luxury resorts in nearby Sunny Isles Beach.

With available barbecue grills and pavilions to block out the unforgiving Florida sun, South Pointe Park remains a favorite with the locals. Located in the southernmost portion of South Beach, South Pointe Park takes you away from the hustle and bustle a few blocks further north.

Many come out to see the cruise ships hit the high seas due to the park's location on Government Cut, Miami's manmade shipping channel. Sundays are the best days to

Located on South Pointe is Smith & Wollensky, 1 Washington Ave. (305-673-2800), a transplant of the famous New York steakhouse. The restaurant's waterfront location and panoramic windows allows for great views of Government Cut all while enjoying a great Sunday brunch.

The newly constructed Marriott South Beach offers a prime location near South Pointe as well as a good value. Guests get the South Beach experience but not a South Beach price. The Mercury South Beach is a modern boutique hotel filled with Art Deco accents and modern amenities.