Fans of classical music and symphonic performances should make it a point to see a production by the New World Symphony. This symphony company is the nation's only full-time orchestra academy and works hard to prepare up and coming professional orchestra musicians. New World Symphony hosts a variety of performances and events so be sure to check its calendar and stay in the know.
Beer lovers, brewers and connoisseurs alike, join in the fun at Grovetoberfest, Miami's Beer Festival. This event gathers over 130 beers for festival-goers to sample, from pale ales to lager, amber brews and more. Grovetoberfest also hosts live music, food vendors, and complimentary rides home for those who've enjoyed the beer a little too much; the event also offers special incentives for people who choose to attend the event as a designated driver.
Visit the Kampong National Tropical Botanical Garden to see a variety of tropical plants from all around the world. The outdoor garden is full of plant life from Southeast Asia, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, and includes a number of fruit and flowering trees. A few plants you may see are the cultivars of candle fruit, peanut butter fruit, egg fruit, cocoplums, and over 50 varieties of mango.
Journey through the city on an amphibious vehicle with Duck Tours South Beach. On the tour, you'll see important Miami landmarks and neighborhoods, then you'll set sail on the waters of Biscayne Bay to see the sights surrounding, including the lavish homes of the rich and famous that line the coast of Star Island.