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Space Miami - Miami
Space Miami
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Down Town: Dance Cruise
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  • grandmaR
  • Updated By grandmaR on March 8, 2007
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  • Pink Lady leaving at dusk - Miami
    Pink Lady leaving at dusk
    by grandmaR, 2 more photos
    We used to see these two boats getting fuel from the RIckenbacker marina fuel dock. The diesel truck was there on Mondays. I have not taken either boat, as Bob doesn't do dancing (and didn't even when we were dating), and a boat trip isn't such a good deal when you live on your own boat. Their website says:

    "Enjoy Miami’s tropical nights! Our professional DJs spin the latest music as you dance under the stars aboard the hottest party cruise in South Florida."

    1 hour cruise
    Beverages and light snacks available for purchase
    Group discounts for 20 or passengers
    Private charters available

    Schedule

    Monday – Thursday
    9 PM • 10:30 PM

    Friday, Saturday & Sunday
    9 PM • 10 PM • 11 PM • 12 AM

    Rates

    Adults: $10Children (4-12): $6Children under 4 years cruise for FREE! Schedules and rates are subject to change without notice.

    During the day, these two boats run sightseeing cruises - you would see downtown Miami skyline, the Port of Miami, Brickell Key, Fisher Island and the celebrity filled islands of Miami Beach known as “Millionaire’s Row.”

    1 ½ hour tour
    Beverages and light snacks available for purchase
    Group discounts for 20 or more passengers

    Schedule

    Monday – Thursday
    11 AM • 12 PM • 1 PM • 2 PM • 3PM • 4 PM • 5:30 PM • 7:30 PM

    Friday, Saturday & Sunday
    11 AM • 12 PM • 1 PM • 2 PM • 3 PM • 4 PM • 5 PM • 6 PM • 7 PM

    Rates

    Adults: $16
    Children (4 –12): $7
    Children under 4 years cruise for FREE!

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  • Theme: Dancing
  • Phone: 305.379.5119 ext. 201
  • Directions: At Bayside opposite Miamarina
  • Website: http://www.islandqueencruises.com/indexf.htm
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    Down Town: SPACE
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  • parsix
  • Updated By parsix on November 8, 2003
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  • patio at Space - Miami
    patio at Space
    by parsix
    In Miami Beach the regulations allow business to sell alcohol untill 400am. For many years, the best parties were always in the Beach. They where a few after hour places, but no alcohol... well, like if the majority of the crow who will atend after hours cared, do you follow me?
    Like two years ago, a few new places started to emerged in the down town area, close to the Arena. The area is a little doggy, but business are allow to stay open till noon...
    Space is so far one of the best and the only one that has survived. Great dance floors, excelent resident DJ's. They even have an open patio at the back, the Latin room, which is handy for when you need some air.

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  • Theme: Nightclub
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    Down Town: Sports or Music
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  • grandmaR
  • Updated By grandmaR on March 8, 2007
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  • Arena from the dock - Miami
    Arena from the dock
    by grandmaR, 3 more photos
    In addition to being the home of the Miami Heat, this venue hosts many concerts and events.

    Britney Spears was here when we were here in March and the place was mobbed.

    The current list of attractions includes:

    March 26, 2007 HEAT vs. Atlanta Hawks
    March 28, 2007 Disney On Ice - Disneyland Adventure
    April 3, 2007 HEAT vs. Toronto Raptors
    April 4, 2007 Cirque Du Soleil
    April 5, 2007 Cirque Du Soleil
    April 8, 2007 HEAT vs. Charlotte Bobcats
    April 11, 2007 HEAT vs. Washington Wizards
    April 13, 2007 HEAT vs. Indiana Pacers
    April 16, 2007 HEAT vs. Boston Celtics
    April 19, 2007 Paloma San Basilio
    April 20, 2007 Chayanne In Concert
    June 30, 2007 Alejandro Sanz

    You can drive you car downtown and park (parking is available at Bayside too) but you can also take Public Transportation:

    Inbound:
    Metrorail to the Government Center station. Transfer to the People Mover, which has a 2-car express service to the Freedom Tower station.

    Outbound:
    Take the 2-car express People Mover from the Freedom Tower station to the Government Center and then take the Metrorail

    Pedestrians:
    Pedestrians are encouraged to cross Biscayne Boulevard at NE 8th Street, NE 6th Street or NE 5th Street where intersections will be signalized and under police control.

    Bus/Taxi Limo Area:
    This area is located on NE 7th Street from Biscayne Boulevard to NE 1st Avenue

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  • Theme: Concert
  • Address: 601 Biscayne Boulevard
  • Phone: (786) 777-1000
  • Directions: From the North: I-95 South to Exit 3B (the old 5A), which is NW 8th Street. Go left onto NW 8th Street. Take 8th Street east to Biscayne Boulevard. AmericanAirlines Arena is directly across
  • Website: http://www.aaarena.com/
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    Down Town: Cruise to Nowhere
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  • grandmaR
  • Updated By grandmaR on March 8, 2007
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  • Princesa at the dock - Miami
    Princesa at the dock
    by grandmaR, 4 more photos
    Whenever we go to Miamarina, we see this 200' x 40' mega yacht gambling ship. She goes outside the 3 mile limit so that gambling is legal. The website says it offers "the ultimate entertainment experience, from nickel slots to black-chip play"

    I've never been on this ship.

    "Over 10,000 square feet of gaming area is available with approximately 450 gaming positions including all new slot machines, blackjack, craps, roulette, and specialty poker game."

    Cruises of approximately four and 1/2 hours are offered daily with two sailings everyday, and a third cruise offered on Saturday Night. The cost per cruise is only $5.95!

    One of the cruises each day is at night from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am. They offer free shuttle pick up on Friday and Saturday from South Beach.

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  • Theme: Casino
  • Address: Downtown Miami adjacent to Bayside Market Place in
  • Phone: (305) 379-5825
  • Directions: From South Bch: 5th St. to Macarthur causeway W. Off at Biscayne Blvd exit S. (left at light). Biscayne Blvd S to 2nd St. Make U- turn head N on Biscayne Blvd. Make right at the next light - Go straight to the water on 3rd St.- Valet parking on the right
  • Website: http://www.ettractions.com/ettractions/att/3082.asp
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    Down Town: 24-7 Madness
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  • HotSpotJ
  • By HotSpotJ on August 5, 2007
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  • Space Miami - Miami
    Space Miami
    by HotSpotJ
    Space is Nocturnal is Space, the same vibe and atmosphere at these downtown clubs. You really have to have your energy when you step into this one- it doesn't even get nice until about 3AM- so definately don't go until at least 2- this is an after hours all hours nightclub and one of Miamis best.

    Miami trendy

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: 142 Ne 11th St, Miami, FL
  • Phone: 305-372-9378
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    Down Town: Miami's oldest bar, 'Tobacco...
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  • pulgaron
  • By pulgaron on August 24, 2002
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  • Down Town - Miami
    by pulgaron
    Miami's oldest bar, 'Tobacco Road', is also the best spot in Miami to listen to the blues greats. You name any great name in blues, they have played at Tobacco Road. Call ahead to see who's playing. Ususally two bands. One upstairs and one outside in the patio.
    Best blues bar south of Atlanta, oldest liquor license in Miami, great kitchen, super happy hour. A lot legal eagels from downtown rush here after work to wait out the traffic jams at rush hour. There is only two places in Miami that you can get a fillet mignon for under $8.00, one is the Micossukee Indian Casino, at the micossukke reservation, the other is Tobacco Road. Burgers are great too.

    Casual to leather Hell's Angels outfit.

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  • Theme: Live Music
  • Directions: 626 South Miami Avenue, telephone: 305-374-1198
  • Other Contact: If you drive, Park in the rear l
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    Down Town: Club Dence, it was selected by...
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  • cobrioc
  • By cobrioc on August 24, 2002
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  • Down Town - Miami
    by cobrioc
    Club Dence, it was selected by Miami Vice's set desingners for location shooting.Club Dence fit the bill quite nicely.But remember, if you walk in the door
    with a chip on your shoulder, you best have your Blue Cross/Blue Shield paid up.

  • Theme: Nightclub
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    Down Town: Best night in Miami
    tyrone22
  • By tyrone22 on March 14, 2003
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  • Best night club in Miami hands down. There's a few different dance floors depending on your mood. Around 6am they close the inside and moved the party to the outside dance floor. And of course lots of beautiful people taking their clothes off to get some sun...

    Comfortable dancing shoes

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: Biscayne Blvd.
  • Directions: Take I-95 to I-395, to American Airlines arena, ask for Club Space
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    Down Town: Gloria's Joint
  • By CanuckMark on April 27, 2004
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  • Inside Bongos - and my finger - Miami
    Inside Bongos - and my finger
    by CanuckMark
    Bongos Cuban Café is one of the hottest spots in all of Miami. Owned by Gloria Estefan, it is a large restaurant/nightclub attached to the side of the American Airlines arena. What makes Bongos so special is that despite it’s exclusive location and exclusive clientele, regular hum-drum tourists like me can also get into the club (if you are willing to pay cover and wait in the line!). This is a marked difference from some of the other clubs in Miami – especially in the South Beach district – where a strict rule of only allowing the ‘beautiful’ people into the clubs can apply.

    Bongos is not cheap and is part restaurant and part nightclub. The only nights for club action is on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00pm-04:00am. On other nights, Bongos is restaurant only.

    If you can afford it, be sure to visit Bongos at least once during your Miami stay. The super-large indoor dance floor as well as the more intimate outdoor dance floor make for a create time. Overall, the music is great with a good mix of new salsa, pop, and house. Drinks are expensive, so be prepared to go broke…

    If you find some of the other clubs in Miami an intimidating place to try your salsa groove, go to Bongos. You will find that everyone is there just to have a fun time and not ‘critique’ the other patrons.

    No Jeans is generally a good idea.

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: Right beside the America Airlines arena
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    Down Town: 3 Levels of madness
    HotSpotJ
  • By HotSpotJ on August 5, 2007
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  • Nocturnal - Miami
    Nocturnal
    by HotSpotJ
    This place is a short ride from South Beach and a great place to party all night. I personally love the 3rd floor openess, if you;re in Miami and a true partier you have to give this one a try- Friday or Saturdays have always been the best nights at this hotspot.

    Dress to impress- Miami style, I don't have to tell you.

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: 50 Ne 11th St
  • Phone: 305) 375-0001
  • Website: http://www.nocturnalmiami.com/
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