South Attractions, Recreation & Services bocahistory.org 71 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, 561-395-6766. Boca Raton History Museum offers visitors the story of Boca Raton through exhibits, tours and more. Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum Crane Point Museum & Nature Center cranepoint.net 5550 Overseas Hwy., Marathon, 305-743-3900. Museum of Natural History and nature trails. palmbeachculture.com/travel 601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth, 561-471-2901. The of cial arts agency of the Palm Beaches, Florida’s cultural capital. Everglades Wonder Gardens The Botanical Gardens at Sanibel Moorings sanibelmoorings.com/sanibel-botanical-garden 845 E. Gulf Dr., Sanibel, 239-472-4119. The only Botanical Garden on Sanibel located at Sanibel Moorings resort! Six acres of lush ora! f Cultural Council of Palm Beach County evergladeswondergardens.com 27180 Old 41 Rd., Bonita Springs, 239-992-2591. Historic botanical garden opened in 1936 has birds and reptiles, including amingos and gators. f Flagler Museum Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Deering Estate aglermuseum.us 1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, 561-655-2833. Whitehall, Henry Flagler’s Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach is a 75-room Beaux-Arts estate. f broadwaypalm.com 1380 Colonial Blvd. Inside Royal Palm Sq., Ft. Myers, 239-278-4422. Be entertained by Broadway-style productions and enjoy a delicious meal all at a great value! See ad on page 51. Reader Response 45 deeringestate.org 16701 S.W. 72nd Ave., Miami, 305-235-1668. Deering Estate at Cutler is an environmental, archeological and historical preserve. f Flamingo Gardens Delray Beach Center for the Arts amingogardens.org 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie, 954-473-2955. Visit the Wray Botanical Collection and the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary and free-ight aviary. Butterfl y World butter yworld.com 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek, 954-977-4400. Butter y and bird aviaries, botanical gardens, laboratory, live bug zoo, butter y museum and more. f delraycenterforthearts.org 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 561-243-7922. Enriching people’s lives through visual and performing arts, education and entertainment. Florida Keys History and Discovery Center keysdiscovery.com 82100 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, 305-922-2237. History and discovery center with 35-seat state-of-the-art theater. Edison & Ford Winter Estates Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center Center for the Arts Bonita Springs artcenterbonita.org 26100 Old 41 Rd., Bonita Springs, 239-495-8989. Two campuses dedicated to all the arts providing classes, exhibitions, performances and workshops. oridaocean.org 890 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 772-225-0505. Florida Oceanographic Society is a national leader in environmental education, research and advocacy. f Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism Collier County Museums colliermuseums.com 3331 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples, 239-252-8476. Five historical museums that will take you on a journey back through 10,000 years of history. oridasee.org P.O. Box 62203, Ft. Myers, 239-671-8373. A non-pro t educational organization which encourages awareness and stewardship of Florida. edisonfordwinterestates.org 2350 Mcgregor Blvd., Ft. Myers, 239-334-7419. The Winter homes and botanical gardens of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford in Fort Myers. f See ad on page 32. Reader Response 18 Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Coral Gables Museum coralgablesmuseum.org 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, 305-603-8067. Celebrating the civic arts of architecture and urban and environmental design. hc.org 219 S.W. 2nd Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, 954-463-4431. The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society brings the history of greater Fort Lauderdale to life! Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum hemingwayhome.com 907 Whitehead St., Key West, 305-294-1136. Home to one of America’s most honored and respected authors. f gumbolimbo.org 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-544-8605. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is a coastal destination not to be missed! Explore and learn about marine life from those who live it every day at our world-renowned marine research lab, 135,000 gallon shark habitat, two immersive touch tanks and one-of-a-kind exhibits like Otters & Their Waters. Ranked number one aquarium in the state of Florida by TripAdvisor. To learn more visit MOTE.ORG Reader Response 90 OFFICIAL VISITOR’S GUIDE 4 135