Northern Wish Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Finally somewhere I've never been before and Phish won't be in town!Has anyone been to either of these places before?I'd like all of the usual suggestions: eats, music, scene, arts!!!We're spending about four days in each place...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 One thing you should not miss in Miami is the Holocaust Memorial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 The only good thing about Fort Myers is that Fort Myers Beach is only 20 minutes away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 ride the camel at the shell factory, you'll never be the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Velvet Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 When will you be in Miami? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted January 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Mid February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Us too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Seafood!! Cuban stuff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Fuck, I am jealous. You get more vacation time than a teacher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybone Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Last time we were in Miami, we were there for Phish NYE. We mainly had dinners around Biscayne Bay area and hung by the pool and drank lots. Lots of good eats, but I think to really experience Miami, you have to hang on South Beach. We made it to Miami Beach one of the days and ended up doing an amphibious tour (like Boston's Duck Tours) of the city- Good view of crazy mansions from the water. Pretty decent way to see a bunch of the city and learn some history and architectural points etc...We also went to a bar called Wet Willies where I believe I had a beverage called "Call a Cab". Pretty fun! We also checked out a crab shack on south beach where I had my only disappointing meal of the trip.If you do stay around Biscayne, The Epic hotel lives up to it's name. Tons of killer restaurants all around the area.Fort Meyers- I know the airport well. They also have a Total Wine which is an amazing spot to get stocked on all your booze for the rest of eternity. Crazy microbrews, booze, wine etc. That's about it for Fort Meyers. My wife like's to shop when we pass through, although that is true of just about anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunkyb Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I suggest going into South Beach. Its full of colorful characters and cool sites. Food wise go to Joe's Stone Crab, name says it all. Its amazing! Jerry's Deli is classic, I saw Jackie Mason and Jason Alexander there once. Walk around to the different old redone hotels. Most are amazing inside. I like the Avalon and Clevelander. Bal Harbor has great high end shops and food, huge houses etc. Walk on Collins, there's a great mall. Florida to me is beach, pool, shopping and eating. I'll be there in April, just booked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Thanks for the info peeps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 If you really want to splurge on a restaurant meal, there's an Emeril's in the South Beach area which serves some of the best food I've ever eaten. I cannot stress the holocaust memorial enough. It's awe-inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 rent some bikes in south beach and go for a ride up the island and then back down. try this place - bike, helmet, lock for $35/day. bring your camera and your car gps along with you, as well as some sunscreen. we did this last year and had a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 i haven't been to key biscayne but i think that looks like a nice day trip if the weather is nice and beachy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted February 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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