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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.

Show off your bowling skills on the lanes at Bird Bowl Bowling Center. This bowling alley puts a new spin on family fun with attractions like a game room packed with arcade favorites and a billiards facility with 16 tables available for play – not to mention its 60 bowling lanes. For some family-friendly competition, Bird Bowl is the perfect destination.

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.

“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.