The Wakodahatchee Wetlands have been accessible since 1996 and are located at 13026 Jog Road in Delray Beach. Constructed on 50 acres once owned by a wastewater utility. The newly constructed wetlands are accessible to the public for free. Wakodahatchee has a three-quarter mile boardwalk that connects open water pond sections to islands covered in […]
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The Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District developed and operates this 132-acre park, which continues the district’s commitment to enhancing the role of leisure and culture for residents and visitors alike. Sugar Sand Park is a municipal park situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It was developed by the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park
Spanish River Park is named for the small freshwater stream that previously ran along what is now the park’s western boundary. Spanish River Park covers an area of 94.4 acres. Since the river was channelized by the US Army Corps of Engineers, boaters have grown familiar with it as part of the intracoastal canal. Early
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Red Reef Park is located on 67 acres along State Road A1A, one of Florida’s most picturesque roads. Along with swimming, snorkeling, and surf fishing, the park has the Red Reef Executive Golf Course, the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, and vast picnic areas. Almost unanimously, reviewers agreed that the simple swim to the reef, excellent
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is a hub for Japanese arts and culture in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is located west of Delray Beach. The site features two museum buildings, the Roji-en Japanese Gardens: Garden of the Drops of Dew, a bonsai garden, a library, a gift store, and the Cornell
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The Hillsboro Lighthouse possesses two characteristics that we all like in Florida lighthouses: a fascinating history and a breathtaking view. However, visiting this lovely location, which is one of Broward County’s oldest structures, requires some planning. It is open for tourists just a few times a year and is only accessible by boat. Admission is
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The Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex, popularly referred to as the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, is a nature center in Boca Raton, Florida that is operated by the city in collaboration with the Friends of Gumbo Limbo (Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Inc.) and the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District. It is located at 1801
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Butterfly World is located in Coconut Creek, Florida, in Tradewinds Park. It debuted in 1988 and is the world’s largest butterfly park, as well as the Western Hemisphere’s first of its kind. Around 20,000 live butterflies are housed at the facility. History Ronald Boender began raising butterflies and their food plants at his Florida home
The Boca Raton Museum of Art was founded in 1950 as the Art Guild of Boca Raton by artists. The institution has expanded to include an Art School, Guild, Store, and Museum, all of which include permanent collections of contemporary art, photography, non-western art, glass, and sculpture, in addition to a broad range of special
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