Visit
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South
Florida Science Museum - This museum by far is
one of my favorites! Dozens of fun, hands-on interactive exhibits
based on scientific principles, challenge visitors' ideas about
science and technology. Interactive exhibits show you how to
generate electricity with a bike, freeze your shadow, play with
matter and much more!
Natural history exhibits feature "Suzie", a 22,000
year old prehistoric animal found in Palm Beach County. Also
see an authentic Egypt Mummy in the Egypt Gallery.
You'll see native and exotic sea life from warm waters around
the world that populate the museum's aquariums, while an acre
of naturally landscaped outdoor trails feature over a dozen
original interactive exhibits. See an exciting laser and star
show that will thrill young and old alike in the Aldrin
Planetarium.
4801 Dreher Trl N
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 832-1988
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Palm
Beach Zoo
1301 Summit Blvd.
West Palm Beach Fl. 33405
(561) 547-WILD
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Do
The Zoo
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The Palm Beach Zoo is a non profit zoological organization located
at Dreher Park in West Palm Beach, housing over 1,500 animals
within 23 acres of lush tropical habitat. Its mission is to
provide an open-air classroom of living creatures to foster
awareness, appreciation and respect for the natural world. In
addition to exciting animals from all over the world living
in natural habitats, the zoo features a colorful carousel, an
interactive water play fountain, a full service restaurant,
daily performances of the “Wings over Water” bird
show, and many other programs and events throughout each day.
The zoo offers a dynamic Summer Zoo Camp Program, a “Night
Owls” Overnight Program, Field Trips, Outreach Programs,
and a variety of special events such as “Winter in July”,
“Boo at the Zoo” and “Fiesta Latina.”
Zoo memberships provide free admission year-round.
The zoo is open every day (except Thanksgiving and Christmas)
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Take
an Amphibious Tour
| Diva
Duck - It's a boat! It's a Bus! It's DivaDuck!
South Florida's exciting and adventurous amphibious tour, over
land and sea! Your 75 minute, fully narrated, musical tour begins
at City Place in downtown West Palm Beach. Experience the thrill
of riding up HIGH through the beautifully transformed historic
neighborhoods, past the new Palm Beach County's Convention Center
along the Lake Worth Lagoon and then, "SPLASH" into
the crystal blue water for a refreshing and exciting cruise
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The sub-tropical
wildlife abounds around Peanut Island with manatees, turtles,
dolphins, blue herons, pelicans and other native species. View
the spectacular mansions of Palm Beach from the water and see
the site of the John F. Kennedy Bomb Shelter. The Diva Duck
will then climb back on land via the Currie Park boat ramps.
Continuing through the charming Clematis Street shopping district,
past Centennial Fountain and returning to the Duck stop at City
Place.
City Place
Downtown West Palm Beach
(561) 844-4188
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Have
a Paintball Gun Battle with your Friends |
Rush
Paintball of Jupiter is the perfect place to challenge
your family or friends to a fun game of paintball. During the
game, players attempt to eliminate opposing team members by
marking them with a gelatin capsule. The gelatin capsule or
paintball is fired from a C02 or compressed air powered airgun,
which is set at a safe velocity, so as not to injure players.
Rush paintball strives to make paintball a fun and exciting
family adventure while offering the extreme sport experience.
We can accommodate the individual player and large corporate
events. Available for birthday parties, bachelor parties, graduation
parties. Corporate and group rates available. Rental equipment
is available. Concessions available or bring your own cooler.
All major credit cards accepted. Family owned and operated.
Rush Paintball of Jupiter
17445 State Rd. 710
Jupiter, FL 33478
(561) 389-9273
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Take
the Kids to a Fun Center
Ok,
the kids are getting bored.
Not anymore, they will love you if you take them to
one of Palm Beach County’s fun centers.
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Playmobil
Funpark - PLAYMOBIL is a great place to take the kids.
Once a child sets foot in Playmobil Fun Park, located in a castle,
he or she will instantly venture into the land of imagination
in the 20,000 square foot facility. For those of you who are
not familiar with Playmobil, let me give you a little education
on the park. Playmobil manufactures a large assortment of plastic
creative toys that children love to play with! They have themed
sets of every kind - everything from Airports, Hospitals, Pirates,
Dinosaurs, Farms and much much more! If you’re visiting
here in Palm Beach County, you’re very lucky because Palm
Beach Gardens is the only FunPark Play Center in the United
States where kids and parents can actually take their child
to the park and play with the toys before you purchase them.
I don’t know of any toy companies that let you play with
the toys before you buy them. Playmobil toys are distributed
to more than 2,300 stores nationwide and are all over the world.
Ever since the park was introduced in 1974 at the International
Toy Fair in Nuremburg Germany, children have been responding
with fascination and enthusiasm for the toys.
At Playmobil your child will benefit greatly. According to Dr.
Dorothy Singer a Yale University Child Psychologist, she states
that “It provides the kind of imaginative toys that can
help children cultivate their creativity, maximize their attention
spans, learn to get along with peers, work through their emotions
and gain the academic skills that are the foundation for later
learning”.
Your child or grandchild will enjoy the unique playgrounds and
creative play events that Playmobil has to offer. The park is
divided into themed play areas filled with decorations and toys
for children 18 months and older. If you’re having a BIRTHDAY,
celebrate your child’s special day with a Playmobil Birthday
Party! Let their enthusiastic staff take care of the party.
They’ll dress up to the theme of your party, have face
painting for your kids, take care of the food and drinks and
offer a goody bag for the children to take home at the end.
The best thing about the park is after playing with your favorite
toys you can purchase them at the FunPark Fun Store. You can
purchase an entire set or buy individual pieces. If you’re
a collector, you’re lucky because you can purchase exclusive
items that you can’t buy at any other store.
For the parents Playmobil has a large area to relax. You can
purchase your favorite food & drink in the vending machines
or bring your own food. Hours of operation are Mon-Sat 10am
– 6pm and Sunday 12-5pm. Admission is only $1 per person.
Play Mobil Funpark
8031 N. Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33410
(561) 691-9880
www.playmobil.com
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- in Boca Raton is a hot spot for kids! When it comes to fun,
Boomers is a blast! With miniature golf, the latest video
games, go-karts, batting cages, bumper boats, a laser tag
area and a children's play park. There is something for everyone
at Boomers in Boca Raton.
Boomers Family Recreation Center
3100 Airport Rd.
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 347-1888
www.boomersparks.com
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Fun Depot - children of all ages will enjoy
playing at this fun filled amusement center that includes
a laser tag arena, go-carts, batting cages, and over 175 arcade
games. While your kids are playing the games you can enjoy
the poker and slot machines. They also serve pizza, chicken/buffalo
wings, icees and many more choices that you’ll love.
Fun Depot
2003 10th Ave. N.
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 547-0817
www.fundepot.net
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Cheeseburgers
& More - If you need a great place to unwind, then
you need to check out Cheeseburgers & More! Have a drink
in the motorsports bar, or kick back at a table and eat a meal.
You can let your kids run wild, while they play in the large
game room or get lost in the large plastic maze.
Cheeseburgers & More
6779 W. Indiantown Rd.
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 575-9490
www.cheeseburgersandmore.com
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Play
Miniature Golf
Adventure
Mini Golf - Take the kids to play miniature
golf. At Adventure Mini Golf in Lake Worth there are
two championship courses to play on. They have cascading
waterfalls, rapids, ponds, streams, fountains and interactive
waterholes. There is a snack bar and a game room for
you to enjoy also.
Adventure Mini Golf
6585 S. Military Trail
Lake Worth, FL 33463
(561) 968-1111
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See
a Drive-In Movie
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Lake
Worth Drive-In - Take the kids to a Drive-In
Movie, show them how it was in the old days. Pull your
car up to the screen, program your FM radio to the proper
channel and you are in business. If you have a truck,
pull in backwards and get the lawn chairs out, you’ll
be in for a good time. You can even stop at a local grocery
store and load up with your favorite foods or purchase
them there. Lake Worth Drive-In has 2 different movies
to choose from and it’s at a fraction of the cost
of the big cinema’s.
Trail Drive-In Theatre
3438 Lake Worth Rd.
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 965-4518
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See
a Blockbuster - Sit back and relax and enjoy a major blockbuster
at one of our multiplex theatres. Here’s just a few
top rated theatres in Palm Beach County.
North
County
Cobb Jupiter 18
(561) 747-7333 |
South County
Muvico Palace 20 Boca Raton
(561) 395-9009 |
Central County
Muvico Parisian 20 City Place
(561) 833-0400 |
Western County
Regal Royal Palm Stadium 18
(561) 795-0022 |
Explore
a Nature Center
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Mounts
Botanical Gardens - is known for tropical and subtropical
plants that blanket its acreage. It is the oldest and largest
public garden in Palm Beach County. Visitors marvel at the extensive
collections of trees, fruit (especially citrus), and exotic
flowers that reflect all different kinds of environments. Tours
available on weekends.
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Botanical Gardens
531 North Military Trail
W Palm Beach FL 33415
561-233-1757
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Gumbo Limbo Nature Center - This 20 acre nature preserve,
located on a barrier island on Boca Raton's Intracoastal Waterway,
is an experience you can't miss. Sea turtles, sharks, stingray
and other sea animals swim in their tanks. Take a stroll through
our butterfly garden, walk along the boardwalk and climb their
40 foot observation tower and look out over the Atlantic Ocean
and Intracoastal. Their giant sea turtle garden is a wonderful
place to learn about these fabulous endangered animals. Stop
in their nature-themed gift shop for imaginative gifts. Check
their website or call for class, workshop and trip information.
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Learn
about our Loggerhead Turtles |
Loggerhead
Marinelife Center of Juno Beach
14200 US Hwy. One
Juno Beach FL 33408
561-627-8280
Marine
Life Center of Juno Beach - Learn about our endangered
Loggerhead sea turtles that nest on our beaches, as well as
other creatures that inhabit our marine environment. In turtle
season, you can sign up for a fascinating turtle watch where
you’ll observe the turtles coming ashore to lay their
eggs in the sand.
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non-profit educational facility houses a variety of exhibits,
live sea turtles and other coastal creatures. Inside exhibits
feature salt water aquaria, displays of local marine life such
as crabs, shells, and shark jaws. You will also find information
about leatherback sea turtles and South Florida's marine environment.
Admission is FREE of charge. Donations only |
Discover
One of Florida's Natural Wonders |
Grassy
Waters Preserve - is 20 square miles of protected Everglades
environment. Just 4 miles west of I-95, the preserve provides
an appreciation of the natural history of South Florida and
explains the essential connection between people and environmental
resources.
Grassy Waters Preserve
8264 Northlake Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL33412
(561) 804-4985
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Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
- has 147,392 acres in the northern Everglades. There is a boardwalk
into the swamp, that gives visitors a chance for an up-close
swamp experience without getting his or her feet wet.
Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
10216 Lee Rd.
Boynton Bch, FL 33437
(561) 734-8303
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Wakodahatchee Wetlands - have attracted an abundant
variety of wildlife including turtles, frogs, alligators and
birds. More than 140 different species of birds have been spotted
at the site. These species thrive in the various wetland zones
found at Wakodahatchee Wetlands. A three-quarter mile boardwalk
winds through three of the wetland's ponds, allowing visitors
the opportunity to read interpretive signs and learn about water
purification, wetlands ecology, natural history and the interdependance
of people and their environment.
Wakodahatchee Wetlands
13026 Jog Rd.
Delray Bch, FL33446
(561) 641-3429
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John D. MacArthur State Park - At a time when natural
areas along South Florida's coast are almost non-existent, John
D. MacArthur Beach State Park stands out as an Island in time.
The park protects 438 acres of unique Florida natural communities,
including approximately 121 acres of high-quality tropical maritime
hammock, the largest remaining example of this natural community
in Palm Beach County.
Located in northern Palm Beach County along State Rd. 703 (A1A)
on Singer Island. For more info call: (561) 624-6950. The entrance
fee is $4.00 per vehicle, maximum of 8 people. Park visitors
can participate in a variety of recreational activities, including
kayaking, fishing, bird-watching, and snorkeling. For more info
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Visit a Wildlife
Sanctuary
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Busch
Wildlife Sanctuary
- At the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary learn about Florida's wildlife
and natural environments at this one of a kind refuge with nature
trails and wildlife habitats exhibiting a variety of native
animals from eagles to panthers, crocodiles, foxes, snakes and
more. Bring the whole family for a real wild experience. The
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is a non profit facility, dedicated
to the care of sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife. Each year
3000 animals receive treatment through their wildlife rehabilitation
program. Visitors are welcome Tues - Sat. 10 - 4 p.m. No admission
charge, but donations are requested.
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
2500 Jupiter Park Dr.
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 575-3399
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See
a Tropical Art Festival
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Sailfish Marina
98 Lake Shore Drive
Palm Beach Shores 33404
(561) 844-1724
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Thursday Evenings at the Sailfish Marina from 6-9 p.m. is
the premiere “Sunset Celebration”, arts &
crafts show. Stroll along the seawall checking out the coolest
nautical crafts, all hand crafted. You’ll see everything
from wood sculptures, pottery, watercolors, blown glass, gold
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often come play their tropical island songs, while you drink
your favorite cocktail looking at the people and art.Inside
the marina store they sell bags of bait for $3, so the kids
can feed the large Jack fish in the clear blue water. Take a
walk by the world famous fleet of luxury sport fishing yachts
and water taxis that will take you cruising through the Palm
Beaches. While you’re there, make sure you try the famous
Grouper Dogs and Conch Fritters, or if you would prefer something
more formal, the Sailfish restaurant has dinner with a beautiful
view of the sunset over the water. Other amenities include a
full service marina, swimming pool, ship store and gift shop,
boat and bike rentals, fishing charters and numerous waterway
activities.
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Go
Skydiving |
Air
Adventures of Clewiston
Airglades Airport
3200 Airglades Blvd.
Clewiston, FL 33440
(800)533-6151
(863)983-6151
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Skydive Air Adventures offers the thrill of
a lifetime! See stunning veiws of Lake Okeechobee from a parachute.
Air Adventures offers first-time, tandem dives and experienced
dives. Feel a total sense of freedom while securely harnessed
to your personal skydiving instructor. The exhilarating freefall
combined with the peace and tranquility of the parachute ride
makes your tandem skydive a unique experience you will never
forget.
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See
Where the Rich &
Famous Live in Palm Beach |
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Palm
Beach Island - is known for its exquisite beauty
and elegance. It is no wonder why the wealthy is attracted
to this small island. Palm Beach is approx 14.5 miles long
and only ½ mile at its widest point. To the east is
the Atlantic Ocean and to the west is the Intracoastal Waterway.
Palm Beach was established as a resort by Henry Flagler, a
founder of standard oil, who made the Atlantic coast barrier
island accessible via his Florida East Coast Railway. READ
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Ride
the Tropics |
Harley
Davidson of the Palm Beaches - offers you the opportunity
to Ride the Tropics. There's no better way to see South Florida
then from the seat of a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Cruise in
and out of quaint places to shop and eat up and down our coast
line. Rental models are available from Sportsters, to Road Kings,
daily to weekly. The perfect compliment to your vacation. For
more information visit:
www.harleyofpalmbeach.com/rentals
Reservations call (561) 659-4131
Rental Hours Monday - Friday 9-5pm, Saturday 9-4pm, Sunday 9-3pm
Located at 2955 45th St. in West Palm Beach
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Take
a Ride on
the Tri-Rail Train |
Tri-Rail
- If you want to do something different and fun, try taking
a Tri-Rail ride on South Florida's premier commuter train
service! Tri-Rail is the convenient, comfortable and affordable
way to travel throughout the South Florida region. They will
get you to your favorite places from Miami to West Palm Beach
in air-conditioned comfort - seven days a week!
For more info call 1-800-TRI-RAIL |
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