Kimberly Rodstein  

“Shaken, not stirred,” or any other way you prefer your martini, head to the Blue Martini to indulge in a nightlife venue that's got your drink figured out. This club has locations throughout the nation, and they all serve up delicious martinis in a variety of flavors – a few selections from the menu include Pomegranate, Mango Madness, Espresso Martini, Red Apple, Sweet Tea, Almond Joy, Cookies and Cream, and The Perfect Pear.

There's no end to the recreation opportunities available at John Pennenkamp Coral Reef State Park. Fishing, camping and swimming are just the beginning of the fun. The park offers snorkeling tours, scuba diving tours, cruise tours on a glass bottom boat, and canoe and kayak rentals so you can explore the waters on your own.

Theater and dance thrive at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Florida's largest performing arts center. If you're a fan of Broadway, then you will find it at this entertainment venue. Favorite Broadway classics that have been performed here include The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Hair, Jersey Boys, Wicked, RENT, and Annie.

With help from The Wolfsonian, examine the social influence of art and design. This museum serves as a museum, library and research center for Florida International University, and houses over 120,000 art pieces in its collection, all ranging in time periods from the Industrial Revolution to the close of WWII. Industrial-design objects, glass and metal works, rare books, paintings, and more are all showcased in the collection; these pieces have been amassed by the museum from countries all over the world.