*Disclosure: The vehicles listed in this post were provided to me for testing purposes and editorial consideration. All opinions are 100% my own*
I love traveling to different parts of the world to explore new cultures, taste different foods and admire/take photographs of gorgeous street art. Lucky for me, I live in South Florida, which is full of culture, there is delicious food on just about every corner, and the street art is insane.
This past week, the ladies of Femme Drive explored several different cities, including Wynwood, South Beach, Boca Raton, Delray and more. It was definitely an incredible and memorable time. Keep reading to check out the fun we had together.
Visit South Florida
1. Wynwood Walls
Wynwood is home of several beautiful galleries, tons of graffiti and cool restaurants. Although this place has not always been something to celebrate, it is now an area where locals and tourists are always excited to visit.
I have been there many times, but this is the first time that I have experienced it with the entire Femme Drive crew, while driving a fleet of 2023 Chevy SUVs (Trailblazer, Traverse and Tahoe). And as always, the walls were the perfect backdrop for these bold, sassy and beautiful vehicles.
We started at NW 26th St and NW 2nd St and just winged it for the rest of the time. As long as you remember where you parked you really can’t go wrong. This area of Miami has huge murals on every corner, so unless you are looking for something specific all you need to do is pick a direction and start walking. Trust me when I say you can’t go wrong.
Just a heads up:
- Several of the walls are painted over randomly. So, what you see today might not be there tomorrow. There are very few that go untouched. There were a few specific pieces that I had been dying to see/photograph. However, I took my time, because me, being the silly person that I am, figured no one would dare paint over Tupac or Biggie! HA! Note to myself…next time don’t take anything for granted! While I was out discovering other art in nearby areas, I missed my chance to see what I considered to be the most epic of all masterpieces.
- The Miami Art District is approximately between NW 20th Street and 36th Street and NE 2nd Avenue to I-95; however, the heart of the district is roughly between NW 22nd Street and NW 29th Street and North Miami Avenue to NW 4th Avenue.)
2. Delicious Food Options
There are so many amazing food options in the South Florida area. Check out a few of our choices below….
Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar
Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar has a delicious all-day breakfast, crafted drinks, and mouth-watering options to choose from. I went with the acai bowl which was delicious and very filling.
Click here for menu.
Location:
- 1010 Brickell Ave, Suite C100, Miami, FL 33131
Phone:
- 786-408-2580
Days/Hours:
- Open every day -7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sixty Vines – Boca Raton
Great food and great wine go hand-in-hand and Sixty Vines has both. The cuisine served at Resta is inspired by wine country and an open kitchen that delights every sense. Its sustainable 60-tap wine system provides the closest “from the barrel” tasting experience and offers a pour for every palette.
Click here for menu.
Location:
- 5050 Town Center Cir Ste 239 Boca Raton, FL 33486
Phone:
- (561) 961-3131
Days/Hours:
- Mon-Thurs: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Fri: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Sat: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Sun: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Versailles Cuban Cuisine
Versailles Restaurant opened its door in 1971 and is currently known as the world’s most famous Cuban restaurant and has been serving tasty Cuban cuisine and culture to the South Florida community and tourists for five decades.
This is my second time there and the food is delicious. I love Cuban food and can’t wait to go back.
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Location:
- 3555 SW 8TH Street, Miami, FL 33135
Phone:
- 305-444-0240
Days/Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 8:00 am – 12:00 am
- Fri-Sat: 8:00 am – 1:00 am
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 12:00 am
Driftwood Boynton Beach
Driftwood is a new American restaurant that has great food, the best burgers around and delicious homemade drinks. I went with the Chicken Dumplings. Although, it was not like what Grandma used to make. It was still very good. I would order it again.
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Location:
- 2005 South Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Phone:
- (561) 733-4782
Days/Hours:
- Mon – Tue: Closed
- Wed – Thurs & Sun: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
- Fri – Sat: 3:00 – 10:00 PM
3. Beach Life
When you visit South Florida, visiting a beach or two is a must. While the ladies were here, we headed to Virginia Beach and Boynton Beach for some fun in the sun. We also visited South Beach, but it was for the nightlife.
Virginia Beach
Location:
- 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL 33149
Oceanfront Park Beach
Location:
- 6415 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
4. South Beach Nightlife
Miami Beach is a nine-mile-long barrier island along the Atlantic Ocean, that is divided into three distinct neighborhoods. South Beach (South Pointe Park north to 23rd Street), is the most famous of the trio.
We headed there for some nightlife and had a blast. The swaying palms and iconic pastel-colored Art Deco buildings along with the live music is truly something to see.
2023 Chevy SUVs
During our South Florida adventure, we had the opportunity to test out three very cool and very beautiful 2023 Chevy SUVs. The Trailblazer, Traverse and the Tahoe.
Keep scrolling to check out a brief overview of each one….
2023 Chevy Trailblazer
The small SUV comes available in four trim levels: ACTIV, LS, LT and RS. The starting MSRP price: $22,100.00.
Standard Features Include:
- 7-inch color touchscreen
- Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system
- 40/60 split-folding rear bench seat
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto
- Single-zone manual climate control
- Satin Silver and Chrome shift knob
- Chevy Safety Assist technology
- Rear vision camera and more…
2023 Chevy Traverse
The mid-size SUV comes available in six trim levels: LS, LT Cloth, LT Leather, RS, Premier, High Country. The starting MSRP price: $35,615.00.
Standard Features:
- Standard features include cloth upholstery
- 18-inch wheels
- 7-inch touch screen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wi-Fi hotspot, satellite radio
- Six-speaker audio system
- Bluetooth
- Six USB ports
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Proximity keyless entry
- Push-button start and more…
2023 Tahoe
The 3-row Tahoe comes equipped in six trim levels: LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier, and High Country. The starting MSRP price: $54,200.00.
Standard Features Include:
- Chevy Safety Assist bundle of advanced safety and driver-aid technologies
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Hill-start assist
- Wheel-to-wheel assist steps
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Exterior LED lighting (taillights, auto on-off headlights, and daytime running lights)
- Seven airbags
- 4.2-inch driver information display
- Cruise control
- Proximity keyless entry with push-button start
- Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel are standard, too
- Infotainment 3 interface system
- 8-inch touchscreen
- 6-speaker audio system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- Satellite radio
- OnStar capabilities and more…
OK! I have two questions for you. One, when you visit South Florida what are some of the places you go? And two, while exploring what vehicles do you feel most comfortable driving? Inquiring minds would love to know. Also, to learn more about these SUVs visit your local dealership or their website.
Have A Happy Healthy, and Remember to Always…
Stay Sassy
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