Miami International Airport 1 hr 18
South Florida Science Center and Aquarium (17 min) Science museum featuring a planetarium, large fresh- & saltwater aquariums & interactive exhibits. Singer Island (30 min) Picturesque island with a long white-sand beach, marinas, bike paths & high-end houses/condos. Yesteryear Village (15 min) Mounts Botanical Garden (13 min) Manicured garden features plants from around the world along with tours, lectures & a shop. Peanut Island (29 min) Manmade island in the Port of Palm Beach with swimming, snorkeling, camping & a bunker used by JFK. Okeeheelee Park (13 min) 1,700-acre waterside park equipped with an equestrian center, bike paths, a BMX track & more. McCarthys Wildlife Sanctuary (16 min) A sanctuary for over 170 animals offers tours & hands-on programs for kids. Reservations required. Manatee Lagoon (29 min) Educational center with seasonal wild manatee viewing, hands-on exhibits & a gift shop. The Society of the Four Arts (20 min) Founded in 1936, this spot houses an art gallery, auditorium, library, botanical & sculpture garden. Norton Museum of Art (18 min) Displays of American, French & Chinese art, including Impressionist paintings & Buddhist sculpture. Lion Country Safari (15 min) Lions, rhinos & more roam freely in this drive-thru safari with an adjacent amusement park. Rapids Waterpark (22 min) 12-acre outdoor venue boasts a range of waterslides, a wave pool & lazy river, plus casual eateries. Henry Morrison Flagler Museum (24 min) Artwork & antique furnishings adorn this historic, Edwardian-style mansion built for an oil tycoon. PGA National Golf Club (23 min) Golf club with five championship 18-hole courses open to members & guests of the resort/spa. Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society (15 min) Zoo & botanical park with an interactive fountain for kids, a rain-forest section & rare animals. |