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Posted November 30, 2013<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

By ANDREA JACOBO<\/p>\n

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — As people stroll down Lincoln Road, their eyes go in every direction for the brick roads and palm trees highlight the best things Miami has to offer, international food selection, great shopping stores and warm sunny weather.<\/p>\n

Lincoln Road is a pedestrian-friendly open mall that starts just a block away from the beach on Washington Avenue and ends on Alton Road. The mile-long road has a plethora of activities to do for everyone, from fine dining at Sushi Samba to watching a play at the iconic Colony Theatre.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a perfect combination of food, culture and fun.\u00a0 You get to walk outside and enjoy the beauty of Miami without a care in the world. For me, it doesn\u2019t get better than that,\u201d said Andrea Azalia, a Miami Beach resident and frequent Lincoln Road visitor.<\/p>\n

Family and friends visit Lincoln Road for different reasons, but all come for the beautifully pave road and relaxing atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Shopping<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lincoln Road has more than 100 stores from technology to home furnishing. One of the biggest retailers is the Apple store located on the corner of Meridian Avenue and Lincoln Road. With Apple\u2019s welcoming staff, foreigners and locals get to enjoy or purchase with the latest apple products.<\/p>\n

Apparel for both men and women make up the majority of the shopping stores. With stores varying from the new H&M, located in the former Lincoln Theater, to Banana Republic, there are options for every budget, big or small.<\/p>\n

\u201cI come here because it\u2019s convenient for shopping and the beach is right there. After a relaxing day at the beach, I can continue my day with some retail therapy!\u201d said Ayerim Acosta, a local enjoying dinner with her friends on the patio of Van Dyke\u2019s Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Food<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lincoln Road is known for it\u2019s worldly food options representing countries from Japan to Germany. From fine dining to take-away pizza, restaurants at Lincoln Road satisfy any palette.<\/p>\n

Fine dining restaurants include Sushi Samba, a vibrant restaurant known for its eclectic fusion of Peruvian, Brazilian, and Japanese cuisine and Rosa Mexicano, a gourmet-style Mexican restaurant with a mouth-watering guacamole.<\/p>\n

Another restaurant favorite is Serendipity 3; its famous frozen hot chocolate attracts visitors to take a second to cool down from the warm Miami weather.<\/p>\n

However, restaurants are not the only option for visitors to indulge in fresh and delicious food.<\/p>\n

Every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Road Farmers Market welcomes local farmers to sell their produce between Washington Avenue and Meridian Avenue. Locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and spices bring a garden-fresh perspective to visitors and locals.<\/p>\n

Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n

For those looking for more than shopping and food, visitors can enjoy Miami\u2019s culture from meeting people from all over world, France to Venezuela, or enjoy local music, art and entertainment.<\/p>\n

Art Center\/South Florida is a contemporary art gallery and learning center. The art exhibits are free while its learning center provides class from painting to jewelry making. Just a few steps from the art gallery, Romero Britto\u2019s colorful art gallery is open for those looking to purchase any of his cubism-pop inspired pieces.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Art Center is really inspiring especially when you get to see beautiful pieces made out of barbwire. It gives you the idea that anything can be turned into art, and it makes me want to be more creative with my own art,\u201d said Jessica Kertznus, a local Miami Artist.<\/p>\n

Adjacent to Lincoln Road, you can find the New World Center where visitors can enjoy classical music from international artists or music students from the New World Symphony. Across the street from Lincoln Road, The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater host concerts from pop recording artists to international artists.<\/p>\n

Lincoln Road is home for one of South Florida\u2019s most popular venues, Colony Theatre. Opened in 1935, as a part of Paramount Pictures\u2019 movie theater, visitors can enjoy plays or films while appreciating the beauty of Miami Beach\u2019s historical building.<\/p>\n

From food to concerts, Lincoln Road is a must-go for any tourists or local looking to enjoy quality time with friends or family.<\/p>\n

If You Go<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit www.lincolnroadmall.com<\/a> for more details and directions.<\/p>\n

Farmers Market<\/strong><\/p>\n