Dr. Eric D. Medina

When you're in Miami, you can sit beside the ocean or you can explore it at the Miami Seaquarium. This oceanarium is home to marine mammals, like Lolita the killer whale, and various fish, sharks, sea turtles, birds, reptiles and other animals. Other interesting attractions include live animal shows like the dolphin show, the sea lion show, and the killer whale show.

Enjoy Broadway classics, as told by the performers at one of the state's major regional theaters, the Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Evita, The Full Monty, Footloose, Miss Saigon, Oliver!, and Grease have all been performed at this renown theater.

Climb the heights of the indoor peaks at X-treme Rock Climbing. This climbing gym provides indoor rock climbing and lessons, along with a full exercise area and yoga instruction. Before you set out on the 14,000-square-feet of climbing space, you have to sign a waiver and if you're going to enjoy rope climbing you have to pass a Belay Safety Test.

Have some fun in the sun at Virginia Key Beach Park. This beautiful park boasts a playground, a miniature train, an antique carousel, a large pavilion and much more. But while you're there, don't forget the park's main attraction – the beach!