Bayside Marketplace facts for kids
Bayside Marketplace February 2020, with the Ferris Wheel under construction
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| Location | Downtown Miami, Florida, United States |
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| Coordinates | 25°46′42″N 80°11′11″W / 25.77831°N 80.186452°W |
| Address | 401 Biscayne Boulevard |
| Opening date | April 8, 1987 |
| Developer | The Rouse Co. |
| Owner | Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation |
| Architect | Benjamin Thompson and Associates, Inc. |
| No. of stores and services | 120+ |
| No. of floors | 2 |
Bayside Marketplace is a two-story open air shopping center located in the downtown Miami, Florida. The banks of Biscayne Bay wrap around the property with the City of Miami marina at its side. It is recognized by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitor's Bureau as the number one most visited attraction in Miami. Different from typical shopping malls, Bayside offers an entertainment experience with live music daily, restaurants, bars, open-container policy, family events, and the picturesque settings that come with a waterfront property. Tenancy at the Bayside Marketplace consist of 140 inline spaces, in addition to over 50 carts and kiosks located in and around the center.
History
The entertainment complex opened during a major real estate boom in Miami. Instead of being planned to revitalize a specific area as its brother properties had, Bayside complements an existing marina. The shopping center was frequently featured on the crime drama TV series, Miami Vice.
The center attracts many tourists all year long. It is served by the Metrorail at the Government Center, and directly by the Metromover at College/Bayside station.
Gallery
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Bayside from north looking south (food court near the middle and the Hard Rock Cafe on the left)
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Bayside from south looking north
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Bayside as seen from the east looking west on Biscayne Bay
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Facade of a parking garage spelling out the center's name
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The College/Bayside station, which serves as transportation to Bayside
