Bayside Marketplace is a two-story open air shopping center located in the downtown

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. The banks of

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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

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. The shopping center was frequently featured on the crime drama TV series,

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. The center attracts many tourists all year long. It is served by the

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at the Government Center and directly by the

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at College/Bayside station.

Gallery

File:Bayside Marketplace Waterside.jpg File:Bayside Miami.JPG, Bayside from north looking south (food court near the middle and the

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on the left) File:Miami-BaysideMarket.jpg, Bayside from south looking north Image:Baysidemiami.jpg, Bayside as seen from the east looking west on Biscayne Bay Image:Bayside Marketplace front.jpg, Facade of a parking garage spelling out the center's name Image:College Bayside Metromover station.jpg, The College/Bayside station, which serves as transportation to Bayside

References

External links

Bayside Marketplace Official WebsiteBayside Marketplace InstagramBayside Marketplace Facebook Page
{{Greater Miami Shopping malls in Miami-Dade County, Florida Tourist attractions in Miami Shopping malls established in 1987 Redeveloped ports and waterfronts in the United States 1987 establishments in Florida