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Mural by Addonis Parker - Tribute to Purvis Young entitled “Good Bread Alley”

Purple and yellow mural by Purvis Young

Historic Overtown Guide

Once known as The Harlem of the South, Historic Overtown is a destination for fantastic food and learning about Miami’s Black history.

Mural by Addonis Parker - Tribute to Purvis Young entitled “Good Bread Alley”

Overtown Murals by Miami Artist Purvis Young

Local artist Purvis Young decorated Historic Overtown with beautiful murals and street art. Here's everything you need to know about this legendary artist.

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Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex

Arts & Culture
Once the epicenter of Miami's Little Broadway, the Lyric Theater lives on today as one of the crown jewels of Historic Overtown. LEARN MORE
Dunns-Josephine Hotel

Dunns-Josephine Hotel

Hotels $$
The Dunns-Josephine Hotel is the perfect blend of bed & breakfast, history and comfort. LEARN MORE
Building exterior

Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum

Arts & Culture
The only museum of its kind in the nation, the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum, located in the historic Overtown community was once an active police station and courthouse serving South Florida's Black community. LEARN MORE

Historic Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church

Attractions
Founded on September 18, 1896, D. LEARN MORE

Red Rooster Overtown

Eat & Drink $$$
Located in the heart of Overtown, Red Rooster serves comfort food celebrating the roots of American cuisine and the diverse culinary traditions of the neighborhood. LEARN MORE

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Visit FL: Florida Travel: Explore Black History on a Walking Tour of Historic Overtown

Miami’s Historic Overtown Neighborhood

Historic Overtown FIM

It's So Miami: Historic Overtown

Copper Door

Folklife Fridays

For 10 years, Folklife Friday has fetured international food, arts and crafts, live music, and more in Historic Overtown.

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Lil Greenhouse Grill

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