Downtown Miami is a bustling hub in the heart of the Miami metropolitan area, which boasts a population of 6.158 million people, making it the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the United States and the 34th largest in the world. With a rich history dating back to the 19th century, Downtown Miami is a cultural, financial, and commercial center that is home to many major museums, parks, education centers, banks, company headquarters, courthouses, government offices, theaters, shops and some of the oldest buildings in the city. It also has an impressive skyline with the third greatest concentration of high-rises in the United States. Getting around Downtown Miami is easy with access to public transportation via Miami Metrorail at Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre, Government Center, and Brickell stations. The Metro connects to Downtown Metro mover that has 22 stations on its clockwise Inner (or downtown) loop and counterclockwise Brickell and Omni branch loops. Downtown Miami is the heart of the city’s Central business district (CBD), commonly referred to as “Downtown” by locals. While each neighborhood has its own unique vibe, they are often grouped together under the umbrella term of “Downtown Miami.”