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There's plenty to do outdoors at the Everglades National Park and Shark Valley Visitor Center. From guided tours to hiking and biking, canoeing and kayaking, fishing and camping, you'll get your fill of nature here in the country's largest subtropical wilderness.

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.

“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.

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.