the 8 traditional, individually styled rooms (housed in 2 buildings) feature en suite bathrooms (some with claw-foot or whirlpool tubs), plus cable tv, ceiling fans and free wi-fi. half a mile from the kravis center for the performing arts, this homey 1917 b&b is on the national register of historic places, and is a 4-minute walk from the clematis street historic commercial district. a courtyard bar/grill serves mediterranean tapas on fridays and saturdays, and offers nightly happy hours. some include 4-poster beds, balconies, air-conditioning, wet bars, minifridges and coffeemakers. free breakfast is offered in the cozy dining room. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Miami International Airport 1 hr 20
Palm Beach Kennel Club (8 min) Long-running dog track offers dining with a view of the races, simulcast wagering & a poker room. Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society (12 min) Zoo & botanical park with an interactive fountain for kids, a rain-forest section & rare animals. Manatee Lagoon (14 min) Educational center with seasonal wild manatee viewing, hands-on exhibits & a gift shop. Norton Museum of Art (5 min) Displays of American, French & Chinese art, including Impressionist paintings & Buddhist sculpture. Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (7 min) Historic home & studio of artist Ann Norton displaying her works both indoors & in the gardens. Okeeheelee Park (23 min) 1,700-acre waterside park equipped with an equestrian center, bike paths, a BMX track & more. The Society of the Four Arts (6 min) Founded in 1936, this spot houses an art gallery, auditorium, library, botanical & sculpture garden. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium (13 min) Science museum featuring a planetarium, large fresh- & saltwater aquariums & interactive exhibits. Mounts Botanical Garden (12 min) Manicured garden features plants from around the world along with tours, lectures & a shop. Municipal Beach (9 min) Relaxed, low-key beach for swimming, sunbathing & sunrise views, plus shopping nearby. Singer Island (17 min) Picturesque island with a long white-sand beach, marinas, bike paths & high-end houses/condos. Peanut Island (15 min) Manmade island in the Port of Palm Beach with swimming, snorkeling, camping & a bunker used by JFK. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park (21 min) Secluded, 438-acre destination featuring wildlife, nature walks & kayaking in lush environs. Rapids Waterpark (13 min) 12-acre outdoor venue boasts a range of waterslides, a wave pool & lazy river, plus casual eateries. Henry Morrison Flagler Museum (8 min) Artwork & antique furnishings adorn this historic, Edwardian-style mansion built for an oil tycoon. |