Miami International Airport is the hub of a fast-growing area, with new hotels and offices creating a commercial focus around Blue Lagoon Drive. Near the Miami airport area, find horses grazing in fields adjacent to new homes in suburban Doral. To the north of the Miami airport area, pueblo-style mansions in Miami Springs recall visions of a Southwestern-inspired town.

Since the time William and Mary Brickell - the founding father and mother of Greater Miami and the Beaches - named a tree-lined thoroughfare after their homestead, Brickell Avenue has been associated with wealth and prestige. Now, Brickell, the long acknowledged international banking and business center of Miami, is taking on a new role as a vibrant place to stay, dine, and reside.

Coconut Grove's variety and originality are reflected in the dining choices offered by its eateries and in the jazz, salsa, and reggae heard in its funky neighborhood bars. The waterfront parks of Coconut Grove offer some of the best vantage points for watching manatees and sailboats, while specialty stores sell an exhilarating range of merchandise.

"The City Beautiful," created by George Merrick in the early 1920s, is one of Miami's first planned developments. The Gables's European-flaired shopping and commerce center is home to many thriving corporations. Coral Gables also features landmark hotels, great golfing and upscale shopping. Some of the city's best restaurants, world-renowned chefs and a variety of cuisines, are situated in the Gables.

Downtown is located in east central Miami and includes all the islands of Miami. Innovative Downtown Miami skyscrapers compete for your attention, while historic shopping arcades and storefronts packed with merchandise evoke Miami's origins as a trading town. Downtown Miami emporiums offer big city shopping with a cosmopolitan flair as well as diverse dining delights.

The secluded island of Key Biscayne can be reached via the scenic Rickenbacker Causeway which spans beautiful Biscayne Bay. Located south of Downtown Miami and north of Coconut Grove, this area touts miles of golden sand beaches and quaint, quiet neighborhoods. Play tennis at the Crandon Park Tennis Center or golf on Crandon Park Golf Course's intriguing terrain.

The community of Little Haiti bustles with Haitian owned and operated business. The aroma of Little Haiti's Creole cooking, multi-hued artwork, the rhythm of Haitian compass, and the expressive tone of Haitian Creole, greet residents and visitors alike when arriving in Little Haiti.

A vibrant Hispanic culture permeates everything in Little Havana, from the pulsating Latin music, vibrant storefronts, and unique art galleries, to quaint restaurants. Colorful murals, monuments to heroes past and present, the aroma of Cuban coffee, and elderly men playing dominoes, all set the scene of daily life in Little Havana.

Miami Shores, a 100-year old community, remains a village at heart with a charming main street and private homes. This area is also home to Florida International University, Johnson and Wales University, and 11 parks. The Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCa) is a recent arrival on the cultural scene. North Miami is also a center for the television and film industry.

Nestled between downtown Miami and the civic center, Overtown is welcoming the restoration of buildings in the two-block area designated as Miami's Historic Village. Overtown's Lyric Theater, the home of D.A. Dorsey (Greater Miami's first African-American millionaire), and the Greater Bethel AME Church represent Overtown's past.