Greater Miami & Miami Beach’s heritage neighborhoods celebrate Latin American, Caribbean and Black cultures. Tucked within these neighborhoods and all across Miami are wonderfully diverse multicultural attractions that welcome visitors. Tours of Miami’s multicultural neighborhoods are an easy way to discover attractions and learn the history behind them.
Explore historic churches in Little Bahamas, a neighborhood in West Coconut Grove first settled by Bahamian immigrants. Along Calle Ocho, the lively hub of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood, stop in at Cuban restaurants and shops. You’ll find more Cuban culture and art in Hialeah and its Leah Arts District.
In Allapattah, experience Dominican cuisine and dancing at Club Típico Dominicano. Liberty City, a historically Black community in Miami, is home to the Historic Hampton House, which once hosted Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights icons. You can buy Haitian crafts at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex in Little Haiti, the heart of the Haitian diaspora.
Head to Historic Overtown, a historically Black community, to learn about its rich past at the Lyric Theater. Nearby, in the heart of Downtown Miami, the Freedom Tower has played numerous roles over the years, at one point housing the Cuban Assistance Center. A little farther afield, about an hour west of Downtown Miami, get a glimpse into the history and culture of the Miccosukee Tribe at Miccosukee Indian Village.
If you’re visiting during December or January, check out Miami Arts, Culture & Heritage Months to find special offers and events, and discover how Miami’s arts scene has been enriched by the diversity of its multicultural communities.
