For travelers who will be staying in the downtown Miami area, there is plenty to see and do. The traffic in the downtown area is often quite heavy, but there is no need to drive. The free Metromover trams cover a long area from the Brickell financial district on the south side of the Miami River to the Omni Center on north side. There are three Metromover routes, all of which start and end at Government Center. All the Miami buses plus the Metromover and Metrorail routes connect at Government Center. Buses going to Miami Beach depart from both Government Center and the Omni Center.
Along the shore from the mouth of the Miami River, Bayfront Park runs north along Biscayne Bay parallel to Biscayne Boulevard. There are several walking paths and fountains within Bayfront Park as it continues north to the Miamarina tour boat docks. Among several tour vessels is a replica pirate ship, an antique sailing schooner, and a tiki party barge that looks like a floating jungle hut. Just north of the tour boats are several gigantic yachts that dock for the season. Connected to Miamarina is the Bayside outdoor shopping complex with restaurants and souvenir shops.