| there's also a fitness center and a 24/7 business center. fronting the main street of downtown palm beach, this refined, spanish colonial-style hotel is 1 block from the beach and 2 blocks from the upscale shops of worth avenue. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. featuring traditional decor with nautical accents, the airy rooms provide free wifi, ipod docks and flat-screen tvs with satellite channels, plus laptop-sized safes, pillow-top mattresses, minifridges and keurig coffeemakers. continental breakfast is complimentary, while beach towels, chairs, umbrellas and bicycles are available to rent. suites add separate living areas. in-room spa treatments are available (fee)
Miami International Airport 1 hr 24
The Society of the Four Arts (10 min)
Founded in 1936, this spot houses an art gallery, auditorium, library, botanical & sculpture garden. Municipal Beach (7 min)
Relaxed, low-key beach for swimming, sunbathing & sunrise views, plus shopping nearby. Henry Morrison Flagler Museum (5 min)
Artwork & antique furnishings adorn this historic, Edwardian-style mansion built for an oil tycoon. Norton Museum of Art (6 min)
Displays of American, French & Chinese art, including Impressionist paintings & Buddhist sculpture. Lake Worth Lagoon (8 min)
Long, narrow lagoon next to barrier beaches, with several marinas, parks & walking/bike paths. Okeeheelee Park (28 min)
1,700-acre waterside park equipped with an equestrian center, bike paths, a BMX track & more. Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (5 min)
Historic home & studio of artist Ann Norton displaying her works both indoors & in the gardens. Rapids Waterpark (17 min)
12-acre outdoor venue boasts a range of waterslides, a wave pool & lazy river, plus casual eateries. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium (14 min)
Science museum featuring a planetarium, large fresh- & saltwater aquariums & interactive exhibits. Mounts Botanical Garden (17 min)
Manicured garden features plants from around the world along with tours, lectures & a shop. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park (23 min)
Secluded, 438-acre destination featuring wildlife, nature walks & kayaking in lush environs. Peanut Island (17 min)
Manmade island in the Port of Palm Beach with swimming, snorkeling, camping & a bunker used by JFK. Singer Island (20 min)
Picturesque island with a long white-sand beach, marinas, bike paths & high-end houses/condos. Manatee Lagoon (15 min)
Educational center with seasonal wild manatee viewing, hands-on exhibits & a gift shop. Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society (13 min)
Zoo & botanical park with an interactive fountain for kids, a rain-forest section & rare animals. |
