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Forget candlelit dinners and swanky nightclubs, plan your next romantic date at Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant. Spend some time flirting over a banana split, a jumbo sundae, milkshake or any one of the items on the outstanding dessert menu. Jaxson's has been featured on the Food Network and Good Morning America for its awesome ice cream and yummy food.

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.

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.

Dress to impress for a night out at Mynt Lounge. One of the city's most prestigious clubs, Mynt is an upscale destination and boasts celebrity clientele along with appearances by today's hottest DJs. This nightlife venue has a strict entry policy, so be sure to look “famous and fabulous” when you're getting ready to walk through the door.