Miami International Airport 1 hr 14
The Society of the Four Arts (21 min) Founded in 1936, this spot houses an art gallery, auditorium, library, botanical & sculpture garden. Municipal Beach (24 min) Relaxed, low-key beach for swimming, sunbathing & sunrise views, plus shopping nearby. Norton Museum of Art (19 min) Displays of American, French & Chinese art, including Impressionist paintings & Buddhist sculpture. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium (18 min) Science museum featuring a planetarium, large fresh- & saltwater aquariums & interactive exhibits. Boynton Beach Inlet (20 min) Created in the 19th century, this inlet connects the Lake Worth Lagoon with the Atlantic Ocean. John Prince Park (11 min) 726-acre outdoor haven with campgrounds, ball fields, playgrounds & a golf center. Wakodahatchee Wetlands (19 min) Habitat for a wide range of animals such as alligators & turtles with boardwalks for viewing. Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (23 min) Wetlands with walking, bike & canoe trails delivering gator, bird & other wildlife sightings. Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (20 min) Historic home & studio of artist Ann Norton displaying her works both indoors & in the gardens. Henry Morrison Flagler Museum (25 min) Artwork & antique furnishings adorn this historic, Edwardian-style mansion built for an oil tycoon. Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society (17 min) Zoo & botanical park with an interactive fountain for kids, a rain-forest section & rare animals. Okeeheelee Park (26 min) 1,700-acre waterside park equipped with an equestrian center, bike paths, a BMX track & more. Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands (20 min) Man-made 100-acre wetlands & 1.5-mile boardwalk for egret & bunting watching, plus a nature center. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (27 min) Tranquil, lakeside destination offers Japanese tea ceremonies, festivals, classes & a sushi cafe. Mounts Botanical Garden (22 min) Manicured garden features plants from around the world along with tours, lectures & a shop. |