Venetian Way Drawbridge

The Venetian Way Drawbridge is part of the historic Venetian Causeway system connecting the mainland to Miami Beach. Like its neighboring bridge, it lifts to accommodate boat traffic on Biscayne Bay, and watching this ritual of urban infrastructure is a surprisingly pleasing moment of city life in action. Pedestrians and cyclists who use the causeway often time their crossings around bridge openings, turning a functional pause into a chance to take in the broad water views. The drawbridge is a small but genuine piece of Miami's working waterfront character, worth experiencing if you are making the scenic crossing.