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Mutiny Hotel Coconut Grove

Exquisitely decorated in a tropical British Colonial motif, the hotel's 120 thoughtfully-appointed, spacious one and two-bedroom deluxe suites and penthouse suites all have breathtaking bay or city views.

Doubletree® Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay

Located within a luxury condominium highrise overlooking the beautiful Biscayne Bay, the Doubletree Grand offers panoramic views of the Miami skyline, Port of Miami and Miami Beach.

Marriott Bay Beach Resort
Key Largo

The Marriott Bay Beach Resort is a deluxe hotel located on the Florida Bay of beautiful Key Largo. Tastefully decorated in bright, tropical colors, with pretty, modern furniture; and, all guest rooms are fully equipped to meet the needs of the modern traveler.
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* Region Overview for Boca Raton

Boca Raton is an upscale community has successfully retained its small-town charm. Today it is a center for commerce, finance and technology firms. The coastal gulf stream comes closest to the coast along here making for an ideal watersports and recreation climate.

Boca Raton Childrens Museum
498 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton; (561) 368-6875;
Open: Tues-Sat Noon-4PM;

This museum is located in the city's oldest unaltered structure, a 1911 wood house made from timber found on the beach. Inside are changing hands-on educational exhibits.

Boca Center - Shopping District
Military Trail & Town Center Rd, Boca Raton, FL;
Features boutique shops, art galleries and restaurants.

Boca Raton Historical Society - Museum
71 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL; (561) 395-6766;
Open: Tues-Fri 10AM-4PM; Free Admission;

This museum is located inside the restored 1927 town hall with its gilded dome ceiling. This building features unique craftsmanship such as pecky cypress ceiling, fan-lit windows and cypress millwork. Changing art and history displays are on display.

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
SR-A1A, Boca Raton, FL; (561) 338-1473;
Open: Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM / Sun Noon-4PM; Donations;

Nature and wildlife displays include exhibits of plants and animals native to the coastal sand dune habitat, tropical hardwood hammock, and mangrove wetlands. Outdoor seawater tanks. Outdoor nature trail includes boardwalk and viewing towers.

Sports Immortals Museum
6830 N Federal Hwy (US-1), Boca Raton, FL; (561) 997-2575;
Open: Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM;

Major collection of sports memorabilia that includes special exhibits of racing helmets, autographed baseballs and uniforms. Championship trophies and awards of various sports celebrities.

Royal Palm Shopping Plaza
Mizner Blvd & US-1, Boca Raton, FL;
Specialty shops in a Mediterranean setting.

Town Center Mall
Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL;
Over 187 stores including Bloomingdales, Burdines, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Sears.

Boca Ballet Theatre
7630 NW Sixth Ave, Boca Raton, FL; (561) 995-0709;

Boca Raton Historical Society
71 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL; (561) 395-6766; Museum Website;
Free Admission; Open Tues-Fri 10AM-4PM;

Historic Town Hall houses archives and exhibits or regional history with a gift shop.

F.E.C. Railway Station
747 S. Dixie Hwy, Boca Raton, FL; (561) 395-6766; Museum Website;
Train station and restored train cars are open to public most Wednesdays, maintained by the Boca Raton Historical Society.

Caldwell Theater
7873 N. Federal Highway (Levitz Plaza) Boca Raton, FL 33487; (877) 245-7432; Theater Website;
Caldwell Theatre Company is a fully professional, 305-seat regional theater located in north Boca Raton. Since its inception in 1975, Caldwell has remained true to its goal of producing a wide variety of productions each season, including the latest Broadway and Off-Broadway hits; classics and revivals; and new and original plays and musicals.

Jan Mc Art's Royal Palm Dinner Theatre
303 SE Mizner Blvd Ste 59, Boca Raton, FL 33432-6004 ; (561) 392-3755;

Muvico Palace 20 Theater
I 95 & Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33432-1603 ; (561) 395-4695;

Little Palm Family Theatre
154 NW 16th St, Boca Raton, FL; (561) 394-0206;

Regal Cinemas Shadowood
9889 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33434-3985; (561) 482-2296;

The Polo Club - Boca Raton
Club Website;
The Polo Club Boca Raton offers many amenities and social activities to its membership. From Dinner Dances to Cultural Activities to an extremely active Card Play schedule, the Polo Club has something for everyone. Luxury Residential Complex with Golf, Spa and Tennis - members club only.

Boca Raton Resort & Club
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501 East Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL, 33432-6127;
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Boca Resort Golf Club Florida The Boca Raton Resort & Club, in Florida's Palm Beach County, offers the ultimate in year-round, warm-weather vacations. This world renowned 356-acre estate abounds with brilliant tropical flowers, exotic birds and historic architecture. We offer two beautiful 18-hole championship golf courses - one redesigned and the other created by acclaimed designer Joe Lee. One course winds through the resort estate, while the second is located just minutes away at our elegant Boca Country club.
Top of the Tower -The Italian Restaurant where for dinner, discover two exciting ventures by acclaimed restaurateur; Nick Nickolas: the irresistibly romantic, where classic cuisine is enhanced by panoramic, 27th-floor views.
Nick's Fishmarket - a favorite for fresh seafood in an oceanside setting.
Chauncey's Court - Have lunch or dinner overlooking the golf course, featuring a family-friendly atmosphere and a menu overflowing with American favorites.


* Boca Raton Museum of Art

Boca Raton Museum of Art
501 Plaza Real, Mizner Park, Boca Raton, FL; (561) 392-2500; Museum Website;
Open: Tues-Fri 10AM-5PM / Sat-Sun Noon-5PM / Closed Holidays;

This Boca Raton Art Museum exhibits changing displays from various forms of art media. There is also a permanent collections of major 19th- and 20th- century artworks by European and American masters as well as many contemporary pieces.

  • Degas
  • Matisse
  • Picasso
  • Central American collection - stone carvings, pottery, textiles
  • West African collection - stone carvings, pottery, textiles
  • History of Photography Collection
  • Outdoor Scupture Garden

    Countess Henrietta De Hoernle Art School - Every week more than 80 classes for the beginner to the professional are offered in various forms of media such as drawing, pastels, watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed media, ceramics, clay and stone sculpture, collage, and jewelry. The school, located in Old Floresta, nestled in a beautiful, park-like setting, with intimate class sizes and a professional, renowned facility, is continuing to expand.

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    * Mizner Park

    Mizner Park - Shopping District
    Federal Highway & Palmetto Park, Boca Raton, FL; Center Website;
    Residential and Commercial complex that includes outdoor shopping mall with amphitheater, boutique shops, eateries and movie theaters.
    Boca Raton Museum of Art - Art Museum exhibits changing displays from various forms of art media.
    Shops - As you stroll down Plaza Real you’ll discover unique, local boutiques as well as national names. You can find almost anything your heart desires under the palms.
    Amphitheater - Enjoy music, fun and the frest ocean breeze at Mizner Park. Regular weekend concert series.
    Mizner Park Cinema - Sunrise Cinema features 8 luxury level movie auditoriums. An eclectic menu of first-run motion pictures including art, foreign, independent and the best of Hollywood.


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    * Local Parks & Recreation

    Boca Isles Park
    1200 SW Second Ave, Boca Raton, FL; (561) 393-7810;

    Red Reef Park
    State Road A1A, Boca Raton, FL; (561) 393-7810;

    South Inlet Park
    1298 South Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL; (561) 966-6600;

    Spanish River Park
    North Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL; (561) 393-7810;

    University Woodlands Park
    St Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, FL; (561) 393-7810;

    Coconut Cove Waterpark
    South County Regional Park
    11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton, FL; (561) 274-1140;
    This family fun waterpark features the one thousand foot long river ride, two four-story high water slides, children's waterplay area. Food concessions and meeting rooms.

    Sugar Sand Park
    300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486; (561) 347-3900; Park Website;
    The park is 132 acres of recreation fun, including a Community Center with a theatre and science center, Field House, baseball/softball fields, in-line hockey rink, Science Playground, and picnic pavilions.

  • Community Center - offers a variety of classes and activities.
  • The Field House - offers a variety of classes and leagues along with open play basketball and volleyball.
  • In-line Hockey Rink -
  • Science Playground a unique three-level playground featuring interactive components that demonstrate various principles of science.


    * Local Events

    Boca Raton City Events
    201 West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL; (561) 393-7827;
    Fiesta of Arts - First weekend in February
    Music & Orchids in the Park - mid-April
    Boca Raton GreenMarket - Saturdays - Oct-Apr.
    Fabulous 4th at FAU - July 4th
    Boca Raton Concert Series - ongoing


    * Florida Atlantic University

    Florida Atlantic University - [FAU]
    777 Glades Road, P. O. Box 3091, Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991; (561) 297-3000; Campus Website;

    Founded in 1964 in Boca Raton on an 850-acre site located near the Atlantic Ocean, this university campus is conveniently located half way between Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale and offers a broad range of academic programs, activities, and services. Students can choose from 58 baccalaureate, 52 master's, 3 specialist, and 16 doctoral degrees.

    University Center - hosts student activities and meetings. In addition, its 2,400-seat auditorium enables students to enjoy a wide variety of performances.

    F.A.U. Owls - The Boca Raton Campus is also the home of FAU's Division 1 Intercollegiate Athletics program and facilities. The school fields teams in baseball, basketball, cheer, volleyball, cross-country, golf, dance, football, soccer, swimming, tennis and track.

    Its recreation complex includes an aquatic center, gymnasium, tennis courts, track, and a variety of fields for club and intramural sports competition.

    Wimberly Library - five-story building that houses a large collection of monographs, serials, and other academic resources.

    Dorothy Schmidt College of Arts and Letters - The Boca Raton Campus hosts art exhibits, theatre productions, and concerts in its two galleries and theatre.

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    Marriott Boca Raton
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    5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL, 33486;
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    This beautiful 12 - story hotel boasts 256 impeccably furnished guest rooms and suites. Located within a showcase, 28-acre tropical garden, with seven restaurants and 30 upscale shoppes and boutiques. When it's time to get down to business, we provide over 13,500 sq. ft. of "today's" meeting, banquet and exhibit space, easily accommodating groups of 8 to 800 comfortably, all on the lobby level. And, when it's time to play, we're only minutes from championship golf, tournament tennis and Florida's most beautiful beaches.

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