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Enjoy an intimate performance at the Manuel Artime Theater, one of the area's smallest theaters. Though the venue is small, the stage is rather large, making this venue perfect for dance, theater, opera and symphony presentations. The up-close entertainment experience offered here is one that you won't want to miss, especially if you're an avid theater fan.

Explore the architecture of the city with an Art Deco Walking Tour through the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. On the tour, you'll see a variety of buildings like hotels, restaurants and other commercial structures featuring Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival and Miami Modern architectural styling. Some of the stops along the way even allow you to see the inside of the buildings.

Get lost in literature at the Miami Book Fair International. Book worms and writers will love this event as it features six nights of lectures, discussions and readings by nearly 350 authors. The event also brings over 250 publishers to the area, bringing books and other literary novelties. Book collectors will want to attend the fair as antiquarians are in attendance, showcasing valuables like signed first editions and original manuscripts.

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.