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 = Certified Visitor Information Centers 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. Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum barrierislandparkssociety.org 880 Belcher Rd, Boca Grande, 941-964-0060 Historic lighthouse, museum, gift shop and state park. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium Mound Key Archaeological State Park floridastateparks.org/park/mound-key East of Lovers Key, Estero Bay, Estero, 239-992-0311 A beautiful place for nature study and to observe Calusa mounds. Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show sfsciencecenter.org 4801 Dreher Trl N, West Palm Beach, 561-832-1988 We exist to open every mind to science. Museum of Discovery & Science 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. Southwest Florida Military Museum & Library mods.org 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6637 Explore hundreds of dynamic exhibits, enjoy simulated rides and live animals. Rapids Water Park swflmm.org 4820 Leonard St, Cape Coral, 239-541-8704 Veterans helping veterans is our mantra. (Free to public: donations welcome.) rapidswaterpark.com 6566 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, 561-848-6272 South Florida’s largest water park! See ad on page 36. Reader Response 31 Spady Cultural Heritage Museum spadymuseum.com 170 NW 5th Ave, Delray Beach, 561-279-8883 A historical site that provides cultural experiences. stonewall-museum.org 1300 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, 954-763-8565 Programs that amplify the personal connection of sexuality, gender and civil rights. symphonicchorale.org PO Box 07105, Fort Myers, 239-560-5695 Professional core choir. 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 Stonewall National Museum & Archives NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale hspbc.org 300 N Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, 561-832-4164 Free admission! Mon-Fri 10am-5pm and Sat 10am-4pm! dI moafl.org 1 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 954-525-5500 A premier cultural destination located between Miami and Palm Beach. The Ringling Museum of Art Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida ringling.org 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, 941-359-5700 Discover the Ringling, the State Art Museum of Florida. d I See ad on page 34. Reader Response 27 Old School Square Center for the Arts OldSchoolSquare.org 51 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, 561-243-7922 Enriching people’s lives through visual and performing arts, education, and entertainment. Theater of The Sea The Royal Room Oldest House Museum oirf.org 322 Duval St, Key West, 305-294-9502 In the heart of Old Town, Key West. thecolonypalmbeach.com 155 Hammon Ave, Palm Beach, 561-655-5430 The Royal Room brings exciting performers to one of America’s most iconic hotels. theaterofthesea.com 84721 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, 305-664-2431 Meet our marine animals and see come see our shows in Florida and Key West. TheatreZone Sample-McDougald House Palm Beach Opera 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. samplemcdougaldhouse.com 450 NE 10th St, Pompano Beach, 954-292-8040 The Sample-McDougald House connects residents and visitors with our region’s fascinating heritage. theatrezone-florida.com 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples, 888-966-3352 A professional Equity theatre presenting timeless Broadway musicals with professional casts. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Sarasota Film Festival Palm Beach Photographic Centre workshop.org 415 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, 561-253-2600 A nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to the enrichment of life through the photographic arts. sarasotafilmfestival.com 332 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota, 941-364-9514 Over 180 films, star-studded events and free movies and programs for kids. vizcaya.org 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, 305-250-9133 European-inspired estate with more than ten acres of expansive formal gardens, terraces and fountains. dI Xtreme Action Park Sarasota Jungle Gardens Palm Beach Poetry Festival 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. 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. XtremeActionPark.com 5300 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, 954-491-6265 Race, bowl, play, skate, climb, eat, drink, party and more, all indoors! See ad on page 36. Reader Response 32 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Young At Art Museum Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society palmbeachzoo.org 1301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, 561-547-WILD See wild animals from tropical regions along lush, shaded paths. Book an up-close animal experience. winterfestparade.com 512 NE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, 954-767-0686 The seventh largest one-day spectator event in the country and the top 20th parade in the world. youngatartmuseum.org 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie, 954-424-0085 A 55,000 sq. foot interactive art museum for families in Davie. Zoo Miami and Zoological Society of Florida Society of the Four Arts Pérez Art Museum Miami pamm.org 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 305-375-3000 A modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art. 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. zoomiami.org 12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, 305-251-0400 Enjoy daily wildlife shows, a children’s zoo, camel rides, giraffes and pelican feedings. Zoomers Amusement Park South Florida Fair The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science southfloridafair.com 9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, 561-793-0333 Held every January for 17 days. dI zoomersamusementpark.com/index.cfm 17455 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, 239-481-9666 Zoomers Amusement Park is an indoor/outdoor facility with a family fun arcade. South Florida Museum and Bishop Planetarium Golf The Biltmore Golf Course biltmorehotel.com 1200 Anastasia Ave, Miami, 305-445-8066 Par 72. 6,265 yards. 18 holes. Blue Monster Golf Course at Trump National Doral Miami frostscience.org 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 305-434-9600 A planetarium, aquarium and science museum in Downtown Miami’s Museum Park. trumphotelcollection.com/miami 4400 NW 87th Ave, Miami, 305-592-2000 72 holes. southfloridamuseum.org 201 10th St W, Bradenton, 941-746-4131 Offers engaging exhibits and programs about the science of Florida, Earth and our universe. Boca Raton Resort -The Country Club Course bocaresort.com 17751 Boca Club Blvd, Boca Raton, 561-447-3078 Par 72. 6,361 yards. 36 holes. 130 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com