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Address: 501 E Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Premiering in 1926, this elegant complex was architect Addison Mizner's initial step in establishing Boca Raton as a first-class resort. Intended to resemble a Mediterranean castle, the hotel was known as the Cloister Inn and operated as a private club and as WWII military barracks in succeeding years. Currently, the...
Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex
Address: 1801 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
A mission to spread awareness of the natural world and of Florida's environmental concerns defines this center. Named for a local tree, the facility occupies 20 acres along the coast and preserves the landscape for visitors and native wildlife. An elevated boardwalk and a viewing tower provide vistas of the terrain,...
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Address: 4000 Morikami Park Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446
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In the early 20th century, a group of Japanese immigrants came to Florida to institute an agricultural community. It didn't succeed, but one of its members, George Morikami, donated 200 acres to honor the effort and his native country. Today, that initial gift has blossomed into an entire cultural complex that...
Address: 400 N State Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
A popular beach that doesn't always get the traffic more developed beaches do, South Beach offers a lovely, lifeguard-patrolled coastline. Swimming attracts most folks, but you'll find opportunity for snorkeling as well.
Address: 501 Plaza Real, Mizner Park, Boca Raton, FL 33432
The beginnings of this fine museum date back to the 1940s, when a group of culturally-minded residents united their efforts to increase Boca's arts presence. More than 60 years later, the museum resides in an incredible facility in Mizner Park and boasts more than 4000 works in its permanent collection. Modern...
Address: Ocean Blvd and Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483
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The beach at Delray is busy and well-frequented by people of all ages and persuasions. You'll see families on vacation, young people playing volleyball, and older folks basking in the warm sun. Parking is available nearby, as is a good supply of restaurants and eateries to take care of hunger pangs that inevitably...
Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 10216 Lee Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33437
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Although many people are familiar with the southern Everglades (the wildlife and nature preserve southwest of Miami), not many realize that there's also a northern aspect to the preserve. This refuge represents the much-diminished northern Everglades, complete with wet prairies, sawgrass marshes, and swamps. Part of...
Address: 3001 N A1A, Boca Raton, FL 33431
One of the area's largest parks, Spanish River guarantees plenty of room to spread out and enough diversions to please any visitor. Swimming in the ocean and sunbathing on the beach satisfy plenty of folks, and picnic tables and grills make outdoor dining a no-brainer. If you're the more active type, biking paths and...
Address: 71 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton Historical Society, Boca Raton, FL 33432
This charming structure, originally designed by Boca Raton's visionary architect, Addison Mizner, is a city landmark, especially given its prominent gold dome. Although Mizner's money ran out before he was able to construct the building, William Alsmeyer, another architect, revised the plans and finished the project....
Address: 2801 Country Club Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Don't let the spiffy design and country club airs keep you away – this topnotch course just so happens to be open to the general public. One of South Florida's most highly reviewed courses, Deer Creek has hosted a USGA Senior tournament (2003) as well as the LPGA Tour's Mazda Classic (1979-84). The course, which was...
