Brickell

Brickell has been abuzz in the past few years. The neighborhood, which feels dense, urban and downtown even though it’s technically south of Downtown Miami, has always been prestigious: It’s Miami’s global financial center. But now the neighborhood on and around Brickell Avenue offers “lifestyle.” City Centre, a modern, open-air mall featuring shopping, eateries and movies, is wildly successful—and a godsend to people living and working nearby. The lower-lying Shops at Mary Brickell Village offers yet more eating and shopping options.