Dr. Andrea Giraldo

Snorkel with the fishies, spend a day on a boat, relax on the beach, or suit up for a scuba dive at Biscayne National Park. This park is the largest marine park in the National Park System and protects four ecosystems: a stretch of mangrove forest along the shoreline, the southern portion of Biscayne Bay, the northern Florida Keys, and a part of the world's third-longest living coral reef. All of these ecosystems mean that there's plenty of nature to explore here. There's also a visitor center on site with an art gallery featuring works inspired by the park and other attractions.

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.