| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. set on a tree-lined street, this modern hotel off interstate 95 is a mile from both florida atlantic university and baseball games at tradition field, and 2 miles from the pga golf club. there's also an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a gym. other amenities include a business center and a meeting room. the streamlined rooms feature free wi-fi, minifridges and custom-designed beds, plus desks, coffeemakers, microwaves and flat-screen tvs. parking and hot breakfast (or weekday breakfast bags to go) are complimentary. suites add whirlpool tubs and/or pull-out sofas
Palm Beach International Airport 55 min
Spruce Bluff Preserve (19 min) Oak Hammock Park (11 min)
Docks & a boat ramp abut this park with mature oak trees, walking trails & a playground. Heathcote Botanical Gardens (20 min)
Botanic park boasting the largest public tropical bonsai display in the country, plus garden rooms. Blind Creek Beach (38 min)
Clothing-optional beach popular for offshore fishing & known as a nesting site for green turtles. Jessica Clinton Park (19 min)
City park offering baseball, tennis & basketball facilities, a kids' play area & parking. Manatee Observation and Education Center (21 min)
Nature center devoted to coastal awareness featuring a waterfront viewing platform & exhibits. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens (19 min)
Sizable botanic garden featuring a colorful array of unique flowers & plants, with a gift shop. Roosevelt Bridge (33 min) St. Lucie County Aquarium (23 min)
This aquarium featuring exhibits on marine ecosystems also offers a touch tank & occasional events. Savannas Preserve State Park Environmental Education Center (22 min)
10-mile coastal marsh reserve offering such activities as canoeing, fishing, hiking & photography. River Park Marina (13 min)
Island park featuring a boat ramp, fishing, trails, picnic pavilions, grills & a playground. Oxbow Eco-Center (14 min)
Riverside reserve spanning 225 acres with trails, viewing towers & a sustainable discovery center. Superplay USA (11 min)
Amusement center with 48-lane bowling alley, outdoor batting cages, mini-golf, laser tag & grill. Veterans Memorial Park (20 min)
Established in 1984, this park features a number of military memorials & a ceremonial pentagon. | 
