South Things to Do, Food and Drink, Visitor Services KEY TO SYMBOLS: d = Beach wheelchairs available in some locations d I = Guide or information for travelers with disabilities Lion Country Safari lioncountrysafari.com 2003 Lion Country Safari Rd., Wellington, 561-793-1084. Four-mile drive-thru safari and amusement park with over 1,000 animals, rides, activities and encounters. Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens napleszoo.org 1590 Goodlette Frank Rd., Naples, 239-262-5409. Nationally accredited zoo and botanical garden featuring fun shows, cruises and more. Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum hspbc.org 300 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, 561-832-4164. Free admission! Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami lowemuseum.org 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables, 305-284-3535. Miami-Dade County’s first and most comprehensive collecting museum. New Hibernians of Hollywood stpatricksparade.com 421 S. 21st Ave., Hollywood, 203-952-1067. Celebrate the Emerald Isle with the 15th St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival on Hollywood Boulevard. The Ringling Museum of Art ringling.org 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, 941-359-5700. Add The Ringling, the State Art Museum of Florida to your travel itinerary. d I See ad on page 35. Reader Response 77 Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale floridastateparks.org/park/madira-bickel-mound Terra Ceia Village 9303 Bayshore Rd., Palmetto, 941-723-4536. The mound is the first site in Florida to become a State Archaeological Site. moafl.org 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, 954-525-5500. A premier cultural destination located between Miami and Palm Beach. The Royal Room Opera Naples Maltz Jupiter Theatre jupitertheatre.org 1001 E. Indiantown Rd., Jupiter, 561-743-2666. Florida’s largest professional award-winning, not-for-profit regional theatre. operanaples.org 2408 Linwood Ave., Naples, 239-963-9050. Southwest Florida’s premier opera company, presenting operas, vocal concerts and chamber music. thecolonypalmbeach.com 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach, 561-655-5430. The Royal Room, brings exciting performers to one of America’s most iconic hotels. Sarasota Jungle Gardens Pérez Art Museum Miami Manatee Lagoon -An FPL Eco-Discovery Center visitmanateelagoon.com 6000 N. Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, 561-626-2833. Free attraction with engaging exhibits on the Lake Worth Lagoon and manatee observation area. pamm.org 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-375-3000. A modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art. sarasotajunglegardens.com 3701 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, 941-355-1112. Feed free roaming flamingos, hold a parrot, touch an alligator and explore acres of jungle trails. Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade winterfestparade.com 512 N.E. 3rd Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, 954-767-0686. The seventh largest one-day spectator event in the country and the top 20th parade in the world. Palm Beach Opera Manatee Performing Arts Center manateeperformingartscenter.com 502 3rd Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-748-5875. An award-winning state-of-the-art Facility offering a full season of productions, events and more. pbopera.org 415 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, 561-833-7888. Palm Beach Opera is dedicated to producing live opera at an international standard of excellence. Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Palm Beach Poetry Festival Manatee Village Historical Park manateevillage.org 1404 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton, 941-741-4075. Take a step back in time through our restored buildings from Manatee County’s pioneer past. palmbeachpoetryfestival.org 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 561-588-3431. Six days of poetry events, workshops and more featuring America’s most engaging and laurelled poets. sbdac.com 2301 First St., Ft. Myers, 239-333-1933. A multidisciplinary arts center in the historic River District in Downtown Fort Myers. Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society fourarts.org 2 Four Arts Plz., Palm Beach, 561-655-7227. The Society of the Four Arts offers programs in art, music, literature and drama in Palm Beach. Miami Children’s Museum South Florida Fair miamichildrensmuseum.org 980 Macarthur Cswy., Miami, 305-373-5437. Dedicated to enriching the lives of all children by fostering a love of learning. southfloridafair.com 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-793-0333. Held every January for 17 days. Miami Seaquarium palmbeachzoo.org 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-547-WILD. See wild animals and get up close with animal experiences. TripAdvisor Top 10 Things to Do. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. South Florida Museum and Bishop Planetarium The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science miamiseaquarium.com 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy., Miami, 305-361-5705. Discover South Florida’s best aquarium, see world-class life exhibits and learn about marine animals. d See ad on page 125. Reader Response 56 frostscience.org 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-434-9600. We inspire people of all ages to enjoy science and technology to better understand our world. Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum barrierislandparkssociety.org 880 Belcher Rd., Boca Grande, 941-964-0060. Historic lighthouse; museum; gift shop; state park. southfloridamuseum.org 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, 941-746-4131. Offers engaging exhibits and programs about the science of Florida, Earth and our universe. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium sfsciencecenter.org 4801 Dreher Trl. N., West Palm Beach, 561-832-1988. We exist to “open every mind to science.” Monster Mini Golf Coral Springs monsterminigolf.com/coralsprings/ 9533 Westview Dr., Coral Springs, 954-526-5115. 18 holes of indoor glow-in-the-dark fun for all ages! 18 holes. Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Monster Mini Golf Miramar monsterminigolf.com/miramar 14435 Miramar Pkwy., Miramar, 954-589-1878. 18 holes of indoor glow-in-the-dark fun for all ages! 18 holes. miamiboatshow.com 3501 Rickenbacker Cswy., Miami, 954-441-3231. The world’s premier boating event celebrates its 75th year at the Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin. Spady Cultural Heritage Museum spadymuseum.org 170 N.W. 5th Ave., Delray Beach, 561-279-8883. Dedicated to Florida heritage, the museum hosts rotating exhibits, events and kids’ activities. Rapids Water Park Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium mote.org 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota, 941-388-4441. Ocean adventures await year-round at Mote Aquarium, home to more than 100 marine species and exhibits. rapidswaterpark.com 6566 N. Military Trl., West Palm Beach, 561-848-6272. South Florida’s largest water park! See ad on page 34. Reader Response 81 Stonewall National Museum & Archives stonewall-museum.org 1300 W. Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise, 954-763-8565. Programs that amplify the personal connection of sexuality, gender and civil rights. Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash suncoastbbqbash.com P.O. Box 1952, Nokomis, 941-809-5232. A finger lickin’ and hot pickin’ good time! Museum of Discovery & Science mods.org 401 S.W. 2nd St., Ft. Lauderdale, 954-467-6637. Explore hundreds of dynamic exhibits, enjoy simulated rides and live animals. 124 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com
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