Here’s your Wynwood bucket list. Do these things before the whole place becomes condos

If you’ve been paying attention, you know that Wynwood has been changing, and by changing we mean swiftly turning into a super lame shell of its former self.

Oh, sure, there are still good bars and great restaurants and cool murals on the walls. But let’s face it. We’ve seen at least one Horseman of the Apocalypse riding down Northwest Second Avenue. The end is nigh. It’s only a matter of time before someone turns Kyu into a Fresh Market and replaces atomik’s oranges with the Target logo.

Wynwood Yard, gone. O Cinema and the Rubell Museum, gone. So are Boxelder and Palmar, which made way for co-living spaces. We’re not sure what co-living spaces are, but we suspect they involve small rooms, thin walls and having to hear your hot neighbors engage in amorous adventures you will never, ever be a part of.

But before it all goes the way of Lincoln Road, there are a few things you need to do in this hipster heaven. So here’s your Wynwood bucket list.

Better get busy. Fast.

See Wynwood Walls

It’s hard to imagine Wynwood without its walls, but this is Miami. We tore down the Orange Bowl. So get out there, look at some murals and pose in front of them like a boss. You’ll need to buy a ticket, though; striking a pose is no longer free.

See a show at The Oasis

There’s live music most weekends at the outdoor venue that opened earlier this year, which features six take-out restaurants (including New York’s popular Prince Street Pizza), one traditional restaurant and a towering bar made out of shipping containers.

Eat bread at Zak the Baker

We don’t want to hear about your stupid keto diet. Eat the damned bread.

Sample Cuba’s oldest beer at Cerveceria La Tropical

A brewery founded in 1888 in western Havana has come back to vivid life at this taproom and restaurant, which also serves Cuban and Caribbean inspired dishes.

Drink a brew at J. Wakefield

The last of the original independent breweries in Wynwood boasts a Star Wars theme and great craft beer. Try The Berliner or one of the delicious stouts.

Have brunch at Beaker & Gray

Share plates and order our favorite drink, The Halliwell. It’s the perfect antidote to a hot day.

Take a photo of an ice cream cone at 1 800 Lucky

You can eat all kinds of good food at this Asian food hall (we recommend B-side sushi and Poke OG). But the photogenic ice cream at Taiyaki is a must for all your social media needs.

Eat ice cream at Salt & Straw

The Portland, Oregon-based ice cream geniuses are just around the corner from Wynwood Walls, and we urge you to try one of their Classic Miami Flavors. Our favorite is The Salty Donut Guava + Cheese. It’s life affirming.

Sip coffee at Panther

Yes, we know there’s another one in Coconut Grove and that you can buy it in Whole Foods, but this is the OG.

Visit the Museum of Graffiti

You don’t want to miss the first museum in the world totally dedicated to graffiti art. Check out indoor and outdoor installations and celebrate the thousands of artists who made Wynwood a place people actually wanted to go.

Scare yourself at Paranoia Horror Maze

It’s legit so scary you need a safe word.

This story was originally published June 25, 2019 at 5:32 PM.