Venetian Bridge

The Venetian Causeway spanning Biscayne Bay is a thoroughfare of 12 bridges connecting mainland Miami with Miami Beach and the Venetian Islands. Accessible by car, bike, or on foot, the 2.8-mile stretch stands out for architectural design. It's a popular place for strolls, runs, and bike rides, along with views of the water, luxurious mansions, and the city centre skyline.

Families, couples, visitors, and locals take in the sights surrounding the causeway, which opened in 1927 and is a National Register of Historic Places site. In the '90s, the landmark underwent restoration to its original splendour. The gateway is a less crowded alternative to General Douglas MacArthur Causeway.

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Venetian Causeway highlights

History buffs will find it fascinating to learn that the Venetian Causeway follows the same route as its predecessor, the wooden Collins Bridge, built in 1913 and known for spurring the development of the barrier island, Miami Beach.

Travellers who enjoy the outdoors will find that the Venetian Causeway provides a beautiful backdrop for running or walking along the water and is only 1.5 miles from city centre Miami. Several bike paths make it easy for cyclists to take in the South Florida splendour. The causeway is also a destination for dog lovers who like to bring their canine companions along for the fun.

Good to know when visiting the Venetian Causeway

One important thing to note about the Venetian Causeway is that there are no retail stores or restaurants in the immediate vicinity, just nature, stunning architecture, and boats passing by.

However, its convenient location between mainland Miami and Miami Beach puts you in proximity to notable attractions, such as the Pérez Art Museum Miami, the Philip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, and the Adrienne Arsht Centre for the Performing Arts, which are all less than 2 miles away. For those travelling by car, the causeway features a toll plaza with 2-way traffic.

Locatie: North Atlantic Ave, Miami, FL 33132, USA

Openingstijden: 24/7

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