Sights of Downtown Miami: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Your tour begins in vibrant downtown Miami and then takes you along the beautiful Miami River waterfront. As you walk you'll see some of Miami's historical houses and museums, and hear about some of it's famous people and the early inhabitants that made this unique area home.

If you take a look around, you’ll see a massive wrought iron anchor on a raised pedestal, surrounded by an expansive garden overlooking the ocean. We'll tell you what the monument commemorates.

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This tower has played a crucial role in the formation of the Latino community here, specifically in regards to Cuban refugees.

So what makes Wilkie Ferguson such an iconic figure? Well, glad you asked. He was the first.... we'll tell you!

This 3000 lb, 11 foot tall behemoth is dubbed the Miami Bull.

Welcome to Miami Dade College. The largest college in the Florida college system, with over 100, 000 students.

Formerly known simply as the US Post office and courthouse, in 1997 the building was renamed after David W Dyer, former chief judge of the Southern District.

In November 2014, Miami Dade College marked the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall by unveiling a special gift from the Republic of Germany – a section of that very wall.

This Art-deco style building has been home to Academy award winners, Tony award winners, opera singers, graphic novel illustrators, dancers, models and more. Intrigued?

This holy building was erected in 1922, but the Gesu Catholic Church was founded about 30 years prior to that, in 1891.

An historic building located in Downtown Miami at the time of its completion in 1917, the eight story building was the tallest building in the city, a title it held for many, many, many...

We'll tell you about this enchanting Mediterranean courtyard, complete with shimmering stars and golden balconies.

Running 5.5 miles long, originating in the everglades and running through the city, the Miami River basin was once inhabited by Native Americans.

According to experts, the Miami Circle is perhaps the only evidence of a prehistoric structure preserved in bedrock on the.....

Talk about once-in-a-lifetime! The Seafair offers the ultimate excursions for those who want to have the party of a, well, lifetime.

A monument erected in 1994 to commemorate the suffering of Cuban rafters, honouring the thousands that have perished while fleeing tyranny.

Standing at over 100 feet tall and built of metal piping, the memorial was built to symbolize two things. We'll tell you what they are.

Your tour takes you to the statue of Julia Tuttle, known around these parts as the mother of Miami. We'll tell you why.

So read the words on the plaque below the bronzed statue of Christopher Columbus, which you’ll see to your left. The statue was placed here in Bayfront Park in 1952, donated by the Italian-American community.

So back in the 1940s and 50s, Pier 5 was a fish market, tourist attraction, and backdrop for some of the best sport fishing in the area.

The park officially opened back in 1925, and soon after it became known around the country… albeit for the wrong reasons. Fancy yourself a history buff? Don’t fret if you’re not, we’ll tell you.

But.. ‘torches are usually lit..’ you might be saying to yourself. Well .. it actually was lit at one time! Hear some theories.

Simon was a military leader famed in many Latin countries for his leadership in liberating them from Spanish rule in the early 19th century.

Established in 1960, the Miami walk of fame, right here at Bayside Marketplace, was fashioned after the Hollywood walk of fame, immortalizing some of the.....