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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.

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.

Come have a beer, listen to live music and do your laundry at Churchill's Pub. No joke, Churchill's offers live music, a full bar, pool tables, arcade games, and yes, a laundry room open to its guests. Keep an eye on the event schedule and catch shows by artists like Marilyn Manson, Social Distortion and more.