Things To Do In Florida

The Beauty of Boca Raton, Florida

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Boca Raton is a southernmost city in Palm Beach County, Florida, and one of the wealthiest cities in South Florida.

10Owing to the fact that Boca Raton is in the county of Palm Beach, the city is considered to be a paradise for tourists who are outdoor enthusiasts.

The place offers a perfect blend of destinations which includes museums, parks and theatres. Moreover, there is an array of designer wear fashion houses and trendy restaurants offering delectable cuisines.

We’ve listed down the best tourist destinations that you should know about before you plan your holidays in Boca Raton.

Mizner Park

Mizner Park is one of the primary gathering places for the community. The place was designed by architect Addison Mizner and this astonishingly beautiful place reflects his love for the Mediterranean architecture. There are quite a few attractions in the Mizner Park. There is a Boca Raton Museum of Art, outdoor amphitheater, a wide variety of high-end and elite designer boutiques, eateries, departmental stores and a movie theatre complex.

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

This nature center is located in Red Reef Park and invites tourists to have a look at the natural marine life of the local region. The nature center organizes various shows for adults and children like turtle walk and hatchling release program. You can entertain yourself with the aquarium feedings, hike across the nature trails and see the local wildlife and plants that are indigenous to that area.

Sugar Sand Park

This is a lavish 132 acre family entertainment spot that hosts various activities that attracts both children and adults. For children there is a playground, science explorium and water park, and as for adults there are athletic courts, nature trails and full modern gyms. There is a theatre which the visiting families enjoy a great deal. It’s called “Willow Theatre”. Sugar Sand Park is a phenomenal tourist attraction for all ages with various picnic sites.

Red Reef Park

This is an oceanfront park that is spread over 67 acres on one of the Florida’s most scenic highways, State Road A1A. The beach park offers water sports and activities which include snorkeling, swimming, fishing and surf fishing. There is an executive golf course called “Red Reef Executive Golf Course” and various other picnic facilities for travelers of the State Road highway and tourists. People who have visited the Red Reef Park have stated that it is indeed the best kept secret of Boca Raton.

Spanish River Park

Spanish River Park is also commonly referred to as “Boca Raton’s Lagoon” and it is named after a stream that once used to flow along the western end of the park. The river is now taken to be a part of the Intracoastal Waterway. That’s why you are not allowed to swim in the river, but there is an access to the Atlantic Beach where you can swim. The park is full of nature trails and grills for picnicking. People are also allowed to fish here if they have the required permit.

South Inlet Park Beach

Some of the tourists have labeled this beach as their favorite among the other beaches in Boca Raton. This is mainly because the inner inlet of the beach is barely crowded and offers a serene and tranquil quality time. The beach has facilities to fish from jetty or from the shore, restrooms, picnic areas and outdoor showers. You’ll love the view of sunsets from here that people especially visit to see.

The Wick Theatre and Costume Museum

This place is a marvelous place to visit. It is owned by a theatre actress, Marilynn A. Wick who purchased this defunct theatre to turn it into a house for her extensive collection of Broadway costumes. There was a capacity of 333 people which the actress did not want to waste so she founded a theater company. Visitors who come to this place can tour around the costume museum and then do lunch or dinner before the show officially starts. The performances in this hometown theatre are lively and well applauded, whereas the food is reviewed to be of delectable taste.

Boca Raton Museum of Art

This museum of art is famous for its collection that comprises of more than 4,500 pieces and a collection of African and Pre-Colombian art that ranges from between 19th and 20th century. This vast collection includes paintings, sculptures, drawings and a wonderful photography collection that has more than 1,500 photographs.

Boca Raton is casually referred to as Boca by the locals and it has all the makings that guarantee a perfect holiday. The food at the restaurants is of highest quality and is known as the best in the South Florida.

From fine hotels, jazz clubs and art museums to high-end shopping outlets, Boca Raton is a premium tourist destination. However, the exotic crystal clear beaches promote the maximum tourism in the city, thanks to Boca Raton’s location being in the very heart of Florida’s Atlantic Coast.