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PAGE 433 THE RACKNERD PARTY NEVER STOPS
Miami Beach hosts one of the biggest skiing clubs in the U.S. Miami is known for its fantastic white-sand beaches. But believe it or not, on Miami Beach, you can also find one of the country’s largest skiing clubs. This is one of the most bizarre facts about Miami because it almost never snows in the Sunshine City. For that reason, club members need to travel to Winter Park, Berkshire East, or outside of Florida.
Over 22,000 New Yorkers flock to Miami each year. Given the Sunshine City’s gorgeous weather, it should come as no surprise that New Yorkers are relocating to Miami. What’s interesting is the fact that only 11,000 flock to Los Angeles and about 5,800 choose San Francisco as their new location.
Feel like running? Join Robert Kraft. Better known among his disciples as “Raven”, the local running legend started a peculiar tradition. On January 1st, 1975, he decided to commit to running 8 miles per day on Miami Beach – every day for a year. Today, over 45 years later, he’s still doing it. In fact, the Raven hasn’t missed a single day since then. Even COVID-19 hasn’t stopped him to run in 2020, and he’s close to his 130,000th mile in September.
Miami International Airport (MIA) provides 25% of all local jobs. Among U.S. airports, MIA tops the list of handling cargo and takes the second spot in terms of international passengers. Hotels, restaurants, and recreational facilities employ another 10% of Miami’s workforce. You can imagine what an important part tourism takes in Miami’s economy.
You won’t find any basements in Miami. And most of Florida, for that matter. If you start digging into the ground, you’ll find water everywhere. Miami’s buildings don’t have basements because the land is just about 6-9 ft. (1.82-2.74 m) above the sea level.
Miami has one of the rudest drivers in the U.S. The automobile club AutoVantage commissioned a poll, which found out that in both 2006 and 2007, the Sunshine City had the rudest drivers in the whole United States. Miami also consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous cities for pedestrians in the U.S. Strangely, Svet visited Miami in 2007, and he didn’t notice any of that. Still – make sure to keep your eyes peeled when crossing the boulevards that crisscross the city.
Miami takes great pride in its own ballet company and philharmonic. Add to that a professional theater company and fantastic museums, and it becomes a center of attraction for culture vultures. The ballet and symphony orchestra use the Miami-Dade County Auditorium where visiting artists from the U.S. and abroad perform.
Miami is the only large U.S. city founded by a lady. Julia Tuttle, a local businesswoman, was responsible for the development of contemporary Miami. She convinced a developer to extend the new Florida East Coast Railroad to the Sunshine City. For that reason, many regard Julia Tuttle as the “founder” of Miami.
Miami Beach’s island is man-made. This also makes it one of the few artificial islands in the U.S. Once, the area was a deserted coconut grove plantation. At that time, no one would have ever guessed that it would become the dazzling tourist destination it is nowadays. This is definitely one of the most peculiar facts about Miami. And in that regard, it’s very similar to Barcelona’s Barceloneta beach.
Miami Beach is home to the largest Art Deco architecture worldwide. The beach plays host to 800+ Art Deco buildings. The number of elegant buildings make this the biggest collection of this type of architecture in the world. Lose your mind, body, and soul in Flamingo Park and the historic streets of Collins Avenue, Española Way, and Washington Avenue that make up the Art Deco District. If you love clubbing, the Art Deco district is arguably the best in the world for that. If you are a party animal, opt for the high season – from January to April.
It’s a great place for star-spotting. Celebrities from all over the U.S. and abroad visit Miami Beach every day. There are a few reasons for that. First, it’s warm all year-round. Second, it’s easily accessible by air, land, or water. And third, it’s just a fantastic city with tons of things to do. So, if you want to “gaze at stars”, head to Miami Beach.
South Beach is called “The American Riviera”. Bright lights, palm trees, buzzing nightlife, international visitors, and a ton of architectural hotspots (see next fact). Is it any wonder why locals and foreigners alike call Miami Beach’s South Beach “The American Riviera”?
You can stay at some of the world’s best hotels there. When Svet was in Miami, he visited the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach. It’s still probably the most luxurious hotel he’s ever stayed at. The oceanfront resort offers large guest rooms and suites that spellbind visitors with their stupendous views. But Fontainebleau is just one of the many luxurious hotels you can find on Miami Beach.
Fancy a cruise? Miami Beach is your spot. The city of Miami boasts the largest cruise port in the world. Serving 5+ million passengers each year, it’s no surprise people call the Port of Miami The Cruise Capital of the World. Thousands of ships, heading to almost every single spot on Earth, arrive and depart from the port on a daily basis. Just make sure you book your cruise in advance.
It’s as diverse as it can get. A humble evaluation estimates that the number of different languages spoken on Miami Beach is over 60. The number of ethnicities is even higher – at least 150! This means there’s a high chance you’ll encounter someone who is the same ethnicity or speaks the same mother tongue as you do. In this regard, Miami is as cosmopolitan as Amsterdam and Brussels. Throw in the many different events happening there, and you’re in for a delicious cultural treat.
Since Miami Beach is man-made, locals have to frequently replenish its beaches with new sand. According to BBC, we’re running out of this precious resource. And that’s scary because a diminishing shoreline means residents are becoming more vulnerable to natural disasters like hurricanes.
Little Haiti is as quirky and as Caribbean as you’ll get. The 3½-square-mile stretch of Little Haiti is home to over 30,000 exiles and artists. The cultural heart of the Haitian diaspora will enchant you with its fruit stands, ethnic restaurants, and colorful murals. Its previous name was Lemon City because of the unusually sweet lemon trees that grew there.
Little Havana hosts the largest Hispanic festival in the U.S. Calle Ocho (“The Eighth Street”) is a one-day music festival that serves as a culmination to Carnaval Miami. The event takes place in the Little Havana district in Miami. It’s the largest Latin festival in the nation.
Like gazing at graffiti murals? Head to Wynwood. The neighborhood that stands just west of Midtown packs a powerful urban punch. Once full of run-down warehouses, the area is nowadays a wide-ranging hotspot with bars, shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Roaming its streets and hunting for the next jaw-dropping wall mural is among the best free things to do in Miami.
Edgewater just edges it for all skyscraper lovers. The district has always been known as offering fascinating early-20th-century houses. Go there today, and you’ll find yourself in a luxurious labyrinth of mid- and high-rise towers that provide its residents with superb views of Biscayne Bay.
Coral Gables hosts a World War II hospital and a natural pool. Besides its gorgeous greenery, Coral Gables is home to two spell-binding landmarks. The first one is the Coral Gables Biltmore Hotel. Now a 5-star, opulent hotel, it served as a hospital during World War II. The second one is a 1920s Venetian Pool that features an island, grottoes, a rock quarry, and two waterfalls. It’s the largest freshwater pool in the U.S.
Coconut Grove is Miami’s oldest continually inhabited district. The neighborhood traces its roots back to 1873 when Bahamians founded it. At first, it had a hippie cachet that transitioned into trendy and upscale at the end of the 20th century. Today, 40% of all Bahamians that live in the U.S. reside in Coconut Grove.
The world’s most famous Cuban restaurant is not in Cuba. Peculiarly, it has a French name – Versailles – and it’s in the Sunshine City. The restaurant serves probably the most authentic dish in Miami – the Cuban sandwich. The delicacy probably originated in Key West and combines a fresh roasted Cuban bread, baked ham, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, and sliced dill pickles.
Key Lime Pie is the most typical dessert in Miami. And the whole state of Florida, for that matter. If your palate hasn’t met the heavenly dessert from the Florida Keys, it’s like you haven’t been to Miami. The perfect Key Lime Pie has to be not only sweet and tart but also creamy and crunchy. Decadent foodgasms are guaranteed.
If you happen to be in Miami in mid-February, you’re in for a delicious treat. The city plays host to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. It’s a 5-day event, which includes brunches and lunches, dinners, tasting and demos, wine seminars, walk-around tastings, fitness activities, family events, as well as late-night parties. Go nuts!
The first Burger King restaurant opened its doors in Miami in 1954. The city also plays host to Burger King’s headquarters. Just three years later, in 1957, the fast-food chain introduced its now-iconic burger – the Whopper. Its price was not so whopping, though – just 37 cents.
Miami is the only major American city founded by a woman
Miami was founded in 1896 by Julia Tuttle. She is the only woman in the United States known for having founded a major city. Julia Tuttle was originally from Cleveland. She got to Florida in 1874 with her dad. At the time, Miami was nothing else than a big mosquito-infested swamp. Somehow, she liked what she saw there and decided to make a city out of it. In 1896 the city was incorporated, making her the official founder of Miami.
The largest human image of a bell consists of 433 people and was achieved by Haier World Home Appliances Museum in Qingdao, China, on 15 December 2019.