Flagler Street – Downtown Miami

Flagler Street is one of the main east-west thoroughfares of Downtown Miami. The street is named after one of the founders of the city, Henry Flagler, who brought his train line to Downtown Miami in the late 1800's and gave life to the city.

Today, Flagler Street is a shopping destination wide a variety of stores, food options, office buildings, and some residences. It really is one of the best places to go and do some budget shopping. In comparison to many other shopping destinations in South Florida, Flagler Street offers unbeatable bargains and prices.

The street goes from waterfront Bayfront Park on it's eastern end, where it intersects with Biscayne Blvd, and goes west past Miami Avenue where it becomes West Flagler Street. The street also serves as the baseline for dividing all northern streets from southern street in the city. In essence, it is zero street.

Flagler Street has had a long history or decay and renewal. Most recently, in the 70's and 80's, it suffered through a period of urban decay that saw Flagler Street and the broader Downtown Area abandoned after work hours. Nevertheless, today Flagler Street is enjoying a sort of slow renaissance. Due to all the recent residential and hotel construction nearby, cheap electronics and tourist stores are giving way to more upscale restaurants, franchises, and much more.

Architecturally, Flagler has an eclectic collection of historical buildings by famous Miami architects and important figures. These include the Dupont Building, the City of Miami Courthouse Building, the beautiful Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center, and many, many more.