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SE 2nd Avenue in downtown Miami is a neat little road to walk down, not drive. There are many tourists travelling along this part of town either on foot or by car and either way, driving through it, is not fun. If you are walking though, SE 2nd Avenue has a few quaint little cafes and discount stores and is just a few blocks from the Galleria Mall. If you are braving the drive though, SE 2nd Avenue will eventually turn into Brickell Avenue, the more affluent and higher end part of Miami. Just beware, especially at night, if you are travelling down SE 2nd Ave, once you get to SE 2nd Street, there will be traffic that is exiting off of I-95 and the light for them is often hard to see as it comes up fast. Do not speed! It is also not suggested to be on foot at or around this intersection at night.

There is no real reason to be on Ne 1st Avenue in downtown Miami unless you are going to the college. NE 1st Ave nue runs alongside the back of Miami-Dade Community College's main building. There is a McDonalds across the way from the college where bathroom doors stay locked because of many many homeless people living in there. You will find that, even though you may want to give, there are just too many to give to. If you are visiting downtown Miami, it would be best to stay out on Biscayne Blvd.

SE 3rd Street is located in Downtown Miami. You must be careful when coming off of I-95 to the SE 3rd Street exit. The SE 3rd Street exit comes up quickly and takes you by surprise so do try to slow down before you reach it as the exit ramp has many twists and turns that must be taken at a slow speed. Once you make it onto SE 3rd Street, downtown Miami will pretty much look like a dump. There is tons of construction that has been going on at least ten years. There are many many people walking in the middle of the street and do not watch where they are going. You will come to a couple of small lights and they look very confusing but just continue going straight if the downtown shops and eateries are where you are heading. Once you get to Biscayne Blvd, make a left at the light and you will find everything you need just a few blocks from there. All in all, SE 3rd street is not the best place to be in downtown Miami, whether by car or on foot.

South Dixie Highway aka US Highway 1 in South Miami is difficult. Difficult to drive on, that is. Dixie Highway is the road that Interstate 95 turns into when the highway ends. It is not too terribly bad when you first come off of I-95 onto Dixie. There are actually quite a few places to stop and check out. There is the South Florida Science Museum and the planetarium which are must sees, but besides that, beware. The traffic in this part of town is just horrendous. If you can, avoid this road at all costs during rush hour. Many times I have found myself stuck in traffic for hours, not even being able to change lanes to try and make a detour and there are not many detours if there is somewhere you need to be on Dixie Highway.

On the other hand, Dixie Highway has a plethora of small and large businesses, business offices, chain and local restaurants and cafes. Also Dixie Highway can take you all the way to the Florida Keys if need be, but I wouldn't suggest it. It's not the most pleasant ride. You will find that in most areas the speed limit is no more than 35 mph. One good thing about Dixie Highway though, I must say, is that the metrorail, Miami's local railway system, rides along side Dixie Highway and you can always stop, park and ride if the traffic is just to much.

Elizabeth Street is another one of Coconut Grove's best kept secrets. This street can be taken from Bird Avenue all the way down to the Coconut Grove shopping district. Elizabeth Street is lined with shade trees and is rarely busy with traffic. Often, you will find children playing and if you live close enough to Peacock park or the restaurants and nightlife on Grande Avenue, you can hear many local bands playing great music or even attend a festival or two. Living in Coconut Grove is splendid if you are living on Elizabeth Street.

Oak Avenue, in my opinion, is one of the nicest places to call home in Miami. Located near the heart of Coconut Grove shopping and dining, this street has the best vibe in town. Oak Avenue is located just off of McDonald Street, just a few blocks from the Mayfair Shoppes. Living on Oak Avenue is peaceful and serene, where many oak trees and shade trees can be found. It is, on the other hand, very eclectic and just around the corner from some of the most popular nightlife in Miami. It is a great place to live for singles or young couples who love the nighlife.

Virginia Ave is located just off of Dixie highway near the Coconut Grove area in Miami. It is a great little shortcut if you are going to the Streets of Mayfair Shoppes in Coconut Grove as that is where it ends. Driving down Virginia Ave is a short, but quiet drive that gets you out of the hustle and bustle of Miami even just for a few moments and takes you through a quiet little place in Coconut Grove. Since Virginia Avenue is often used as a small shortcut though, you will sometimes find that on weekends, there can be several cars driving through. So, be careful and stick to the speed limit as this is still a quiet little family neighborhood.

Grande Ave is a great street. It is easiest to get to if you take a small side street off of Dixie Highway such as Virginia Ave. It is a nice, quiet drive and it is a great traffic aversion as there are many traffic situations, as you can imagine, in the Miami area. Once you get to Grande Ave, you will begin to come into quite alot of traffic. Many people frequent the shops in coconut grove and parking is very hard to find if you aren't willing to walk far. If you are, you'll be fine. Most parking here on Grande Ave is reasonably priced ranging from about $5 for the day to about $20. This, of course, depends on how close you are to the malls, whether you are in a garage or lot or if there are any events going on at the time.

Besides the traffic and the parking situations here on Grande Avenue, you will find that this road has a beautiful and historical feel to it as well as a fabulous eclectic aura. Here you will find the Mayfair Shoppes and Cocowalk which both have a vast array of fun and festivities everyday. One day you may find a food fair going on where local restaurants will bring their best dishes out under tents and vie for your business by offering you food at a discounted price. Then other days or evenings, you may find an artist painting on the sidewalk or spray painting beautiful pictures on canvas only using pots and pans and other utensils as his outlines. It truly is an amazing sight.

There is just so much to do and see here on Grande Avenue in the heart of Coconut Grove in Miami, I would suggest trying to spend more than one day here, at least.

One of my favorite streets in Miami Beach is Washington Avenue. There is just so much to offer on this street. Washington Avenue runs from The Abe Resnick Causeway aka Venetian way down to south of Alton Road. The most common area though of Washington Avenue would be around 15th to 18th street. Here you will find much to do. If you are looking for a great live show of a national act, whether it be rock music, comedy or symphony, the Jackie Gleason theater, here on the corner of Washington and 17th street, is where you will find it. Walking across the street, if hunger strikes, you will find a vast array of great food. Pizza Rustica is an awesome place to grab a beer or soda and a slice of real, authentic, fresh as could be pizza. The options of the type of pizza to choose are endless and you may just end up with more than one slice! You will also find a little cuban restaurant here and a couple of vintage shops or two to poke around in while you wait for your show to begin. All in all, this part of Washington Ave is the place to be if you are visiting North Miami Beach.

Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami is a great place for all people. Whether you are here for work or play, you will always find what you are looking for. When driving through downtown Miami on Biscayne Boulevard you will find many points of interest. First, you have Bayfront park, the outside bandshell where many popular bands come to play. It is a beautiful and serene place to listen to your favorite bands outdoors, right on the bay. Almost directly next door to the park, you will find Bayside, a very unique outdoor shopping mall. Here at Bayside, you will find popular restaurants such as Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and the Hard Rock cafe as well as the local cuban, american and seafood restaurants, all directly sitting on the intercoastal waterway. You will also find many local vendors here selling, arts, crafts and a plethora of unique clothes and gift items. On weekends and at night, you will be sure to catch a great local band jamming it out onstage while you sit and enjoy the sights and sounds. Here, you can also take a short cruise that will show you the homes of the stars on millionaire row.

Traveling only a couple more blocks down from Bayside on Biscayne Boulevard, you will find the American Airlines Arena where many many national acts perform daily. And just about a block north of that, you will find the Port of Miami. This is where most Miami based cruise lines sail out of and where most importing and exporting of goods takes place.

Across the street from Bayside, you will find a very nice Holiday Inn hotel and almost next door is the Miami-Dade Community College Downtown Campus.

Biscayne Boulevard is a great place for just about anyone. You can always find what you need here, no matter what you are looking for.