Commencing your journey near the famous Ocean Drive beach, you will start to unravel the origins of Miami’s Art Deco architecture. This self-guided trip is narrated by a renowned Miami figure, who imparts you with unique insights lauding the Art Deco Welcome Center and the Design Preservation League. As you marvel at the Clevelander on Ocean Drive, delve into the founding narrative of Miami. The tour then transports you to a renowned but melancholic tale, the assassination of Gianni Versace, during your halt at the gorgeous villa of Casa Casuarina. As you traverse the Tides Hotel, immerse yourself in the annals of the Great Depression and comprehend how it contributed to the inception of Art Deco, an inspired movement born in the 1920s. The culmination of your journey will have you appreciating the Leslie Building on Ocean Drive along with neighboring edifices.