Brickell

Why go

Brickell offers Miami's clearest contemporary high-rise experience. The district feels more residential and social after office hours, while the river and bay prevent it from becoming only a canyon of glass. Visitors interested in older Miami should combine it with Downtown or Little Havana; on its own, Brickell is about modern urban form, dining and skyline views.

What to look for

• Closely spaced residential and office towers
• River and bay glimpses opening between high-rise blocks
• An evening shift from business district to dining and nightlife

Useful to know

• Explore a compact loop near the river or central Brickell; the wider district is tiring in heat.
• Choose current restaurants independently because turnover is part of the neighborhood.