On the cultural front,\u00a0Miramar Cultural Center Artspark<\/a> is the city’s lively hub for the performing and visual arts. This 800-seat venue boasts an exciting roster of shows and events, and it’s also home to the Ansin Family Art Gallery<\/a>, which hosts several exhibitions throughout the year. The Cultural Center’s botanical garden\u00a0additionally features lovely lakeside views. Around town, you’ll spy numerous displays of public art\u00a0like unique sculptures and colorful murals. Miramar’s multicultural community has infused the city with an array of\u00a0Caribbean and Latin American flavors, so get ready to spice up your palate with everything from Jamaican and Cuban delights to Haitian and Brazilian staples.\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Take a lakeside timeout at these scenic Miramar parks<\/p>\n
Felix Mizioznikov\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n Miramar Regional Park is a 173-acre\u00a0green space and community hub. A recreational dream, Miramar Regional has\u00a0everything\u00a0you need for a fun, family-friendly day out, from multiple soccer, football, and baseball fields to playgrounds and a dog park. There’s also a sparkling\u00a0aquatic complex with an enormous pool alongside a\u00a0splash and play area\u00a0for the kiddos. Peaceful trails\u00a0lace the banks of the park’s ample, picturesque lake, where anglers can cast a line for species like\u00a0butterfly peacock bass and spotted gar.\u00a0The park’s state-of-the-art Miramar Amphitheater<\/a>, a 5,000-seat venue next to the lake, is a beloved spot for al fresco events\u00a0including concerts, festivals, and Fourth of July celebrations. Event patrons can indulge in cocktails and eats at the amphitheater lounge,\u00a0The Amp<\/a>.<\/p>\n Those looking for less recreation and more Mother\u00a0Nature\u00a0can head over to Miramar Pineland Park\u00a0or\u00a0Snake Warrior Island Natural Area,\u00a0both of which offer unique and wild habitats. Miramar Pineland has a few simple\u00a0amenities:\u00a0there’s a playground and splash pad, but otherwise, the landscape is fairly unspoiled. Expect trails\u00a0that meander peacefully among restored pinelands, wetlands, prairies,\u00a0and a lakeside gazebo\u00a0where you can receive shade while marveling at views.\u00a0<\/p>\n Historic Snake Warrior Island Natural Area is named after “Snake Warrior,” a 19th-century chief of the Native American Seminoles, who were among the earliest inhabitants in this part of the eastern Everglades after the prehistoric Tequesta tribe. The park is an untamed feast of recreated wetlands and soaring oaks,\u00a0blanketed with walking paths and a lovely lake where visitors can\u00a0fish.\u00a0The park is part of the\u00a0Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail,\u00a0so keep an eye out for winged creatures like osprey, tricolored herons, and wood storks.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Take a bite out of Miramar’s tasty ethnic food scene<\/p>\n Miami might be America’s best city for foodies<\/a>, but Miramar’s abundance of tasty ethnic restaurants gives “The Magic City” a run for its money. For Asian flavors, pop into spots like Blue Ginger Seafood Steakhouse<\/a> (4.2\u00a0Google<\/a> stars as of this writing), a traditional Japanese hibachi spot serving up steaks and sushi. Amici Trattoria Italian<\/a> (4.8\u00a0Google<\/a>\u00a0stars) tempts diners with a\u00a0menu\u00a0of authentic Italian and Argentine classics, while Italian-Mediterranean fusion at\u00a0Rosalia’s Kitchen<\/a>\u00a0(4.6 Google<\/a> stars) yields delights like spanakopita, Sicilian arancini, burekas, and “boozy” meatballs.<\/p>\n Miramar is also a hotspot for Caribbean and Latin American cuisine. For all things jerk \u2014 from\u00a0jerk chicken and jerk salmon to jerk pork and even jerk tacos \u2013\u00a0Island Tings<\/a> (4.3\u00a0Google<\/a>\u00a0stars) is highly regarded for this notorious Jamaican cuisine. Miramar is home to an outpost of Cuban restaurant La Carreta<\/a> (4.2\u00a0Google<\/a>\u00a0stars) where you can feast on delicious Cuban staples like “ropa vieja,” “vaca frita,” and “picadillo a la cubana,” all dishes featuring variations of shredded or ground beef. Hit the counter at fast-food chain Maxi Arepa<\/a>\u00a0(4.5 Google<\/a> stars) for quick, satisfying Venezuelan street food\u00a0like\u00a0empanadas, pepitos, and the country’s famous arepa sandwiches. In comparison, exceptional cuts of Brazilian meat and other mixed grill platter items are the pride of the steakhouse\u00a0El Churrascaso Grill<\/a>\u00a0(4.8 Google<\/a> stars).\u00a0<\/p>\n Miramar is a great base for exploring both Broward and Miami-Dade County, with its designation being in Broward County. The city is roughly a\u00a020-minute drive to Fort Lauderdale, where you’ll find several\u00a0cheap and free things to do<\/a>, and Miami, where you might consider this trendy, upscale, nightlife-filled beach resort<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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