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Old 04-06-2010, 05:48 AM
 
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Hi all,

Myself and two of my girlfriends (aged 21/22) are going to be in Miami for just over two months this summer. And we were wondering what are the must do/see things in the city. We'll be based in South Beach but want to see more than just there.

We didn't realise at time of booking but we'll actually be arriving just before Memorial Day Weekend... also wondering about peoples/natives thoughts on this weekend... what to do where to go? Is it completely wild? Because being completely honest we're not crazy party girls... and from what I've heard/read since looking it up MDW sounds quite manic, certainly around a certain are of South Beach, but maybe if we just stay away from that area we won't be aware of it.. and maybe we've got the wrong impression - I don't want to insult anyone.
Anyways, any suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks,
Caoimhe
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Old 04-06-2010, 11:55 AM
 
Location: Miami
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Memorial Day Weekend in South Beach is when they have Urban aka Hip Hop Weekend. Yes it is pretty crazy, some locals leave town that weekend and some business actual close up shop that weekend, because it gets crazy. Will you have a car?
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Old 04-06-2010, 03:12 PM
 
Location: Broward County
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memorial day weekend IS crazy....isn't that when that gigantic URBAN festival comes to the beach ? If so, its a nightmare........
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Old 04-07-2010, 10:19 AM
 
Location: The Queen City
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Memorial Day weekend in Miami is not good. Hip hop "gansta" wannabes are every where. Beware of crime if you are in Miami Beach, I wouldn't recommend that area if you are visiting. Hollywood beach would be a better option. Good luck and be safe.
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Old 04-07-2010, 12:36 PM
 
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Yes you didn't get the wrong impression. I wouldn't recommend it either. Since you are gonna be here for so long, just skip that particular weekend Do go to Miami Beach but use a lot of common sense when walking at night with your friends and when driving in places you don't know at night. I strongly recommend a GPS if you are driving.
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Old 04-07-2010, 03:11 PM
 
Location: between Ath,GR & Mia,FL...
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3 girls without boyfriends will be a constant target for flirting up to harassment...
Better hook up with guys & then travel as a 3- couple company...
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Old 04-07-2010, 03:11 PM
 
Location: Viña del Mar, Chile
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If you are in Miami for Memorial Weekend, jump in a car and go to Tampa and go to Busch Gardens.. no need to waste your time in urban weekend hahaha unless you wanna see a bunch of thugged out people and wiggers
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Old 04-07-2010, 03:13 PM
 
Location: Viña del Mar, Chile
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3 girls without boyfriends will be a constant target for flirting up to harassment...
Better hook up with guys & then travel as a 3- couple company...
i think 21 and 22 year old girls can handle themselves.. single girls DO live in miami you know
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Old 04-07-2010, 05:07 PM
 
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Does this crap on Memorial Day weekend spread to Ft Lauderdale as well or is it just confined to Miami Beach? What about the Brickell area??
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Old 04-07-2010, 05:35 PM
 
Location: Miami
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^^^Pretty much stays confined to South Beach.
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