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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.

Experience a small piece of Cuban culture at Carnival Miami. The festival brings a Carnival-styled celebration to the streets of Little Havana in Miami, and the event is host to concerts, races, food competitions, art and much more. The two-week celebration is one of the nation's largest street festivals, so don't miss out on the fun.

Visit the beautiful Vizcaya Museum & Gardens to take a peek back in time and explore the beauty of a subtropical forest. As you walk through the attraction you'll notice the European stylings of the home, boasting Mediterranean Revival architectural style and Baroque elements. The gardens are lush, with blooming orchids and other flowers throughout.

Fans of classical music and symphonic performances should make it a point to see a production by the New World Symphony. This symphony company is the nation's only full-time orchestra academy and works hard to prepare up and coming professional orchestra musicians. New World Symphony hosts a variety of performances and events so be sure to check its calendar and stay in the know.