Crowds of sunburnt, irritable swimmers. Eye-watering levels of chlorine. That one kid who’s prone to swim trunk accidents. There are a lot of reasons why heading to the local pool when the heatwave hits is a better idea in theory than in practice. But when the mercury climbs, you’ve gotta find a way to cool off somehow. That’s where your local water hole retreat comes in. These spots are safe and sanctioned for swimming, but also offer cooling water, chemical-free paddling, and the chance to practice your best backstroke — all while surrounded by trees, open skies, and even the odd critter or two. Throw in some picnic supplies and change the status on your summer to “solved.”

Miami has a sprawling metro with diverse pockets catering to everyone’s tastes. Here’s a trip through 3 neighborhoods that offer a different side of the Magic City.

We love exploring different parts of the city, but we don’t always love driving through it. Why spend hours in cross-town traffic (there’s a song in there somewhere) or circle the block (again) for a spot when you could be enjoying the sights and sounds of the city on foot?

Stash your Zipcar somewhere safe (like, in one of their designated spots), and head out for a pedestrian adventure in the concrete jungle on one of these top 9 urban walks.

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