| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. lockhart municipal pier and 4 miles from outdoor recreation at john prince park. there's free coffee each morning, plus an outdoor picnic area and bike rentals. most rooms have minifridges and microwaves; some have kitchenettes with full-size fridges. a mile from south palm beach, this rustic budget motel is 3 miles from the william o. low-key rooms have free wifi and flat-screens with premium channels
Miami International Airport 1 hr 13
Mounts Botanical Garden (17 min)
Manicured garden features plants from around the world along with tours, lectures & a shop. The Society of the Four Arts (17 min)
Founded in 1936, this spot houses an art gallery, auditorium, library, botanical & sculpture garden. John Prince Park (10 min)
726-acre outdoor haven with campgrounds, ball fields, playgrounds & a golf center. Palm Beach Kennel Club (15 min)
Long-running dog track offers dining with a view of the races, simulcast wagering & a poker room. Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands (24 min)
Man-made 100-acre wetlands & 1.5-mile boardwalk for egret & bunting watching, plus a nature center. Okeeheelee Park (27 min)
1,700-acre waterside park equipped with an equestrian center, bike paths, a BMX track & more. Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society (13 min)
Zoo & botanical park with an interactive fountain for kids, a rain-forest section & rare animals. Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (16 min)
Historic home & studio of artist Ann Norton displaying her works both indoors & in the gardens. Wakodahatchee Wetlands (23 min)
Habitat for a wide range of animals such as alligators & turtles with boardwalks for viewing. Municipal Beach (20 min)
Relaxed, low-key beach for swimming, sunbathing & sunrise views, plus shopping nearby. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium (14 min)
Science museum featuring a planetarium, large fresh- & saltwater aquariums & interactive exhibits. Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (29 min)
Wetlands with walking, bike & canoe trails delivering gator, bird & other wildlife sightings. Boynton Beach Inlet (10 min)
Created in the 19th century, this inlet connects the Lake Worth Lagoon with the Atlantic Ocean. Henry Morrison Flagler Museum (21 min)
Artwork & antique furnishings adorn this historic, Edwardian-style mansion built for an oil tycoon. Norton Museum of Art (15 min)
Displays of American, French & Chinese art, including Impressionist paintings & Buddhist sculpture. | 
