Make your stroll on paths through Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach more delightful with these tips; join the annual Obon festival events Aug. 15-16.
Southeast Florida
Southeast Florida Getaways
Things to do in Southeast Florida, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Stuart and getaways to outdoor recreation, hiking, biking, trails, canoeing, kayaking, places to camp, places to stay, unique restaurants, road trips, historic places and Funky Florida.
Summer adventure: Taking a Brightline train for a Miami getaway
Freed from traffic and parking woes, exploring downtown Miami on a summer getaway is appealing because of the excellent cool museums for steamy afternoons.
Fort Pierce breathes new life into Old Florida
Fort Pierce engages you in its history, home of the famed “Highwaymen” artists and the scene of a gunfight that rocked its downtown.
Blowing Rocks Preserve: Dramatic beach in Jupiter is unique
Craggy limestone rocks form a dramatic beach-scape, far different from the usual sandy beach. At the right time, waves crash into the rocks, spurting water 50 feet into the air.
West Palm Beach: Great summer getaway in historic city with modern vibe
Downtown West Palm Beach bustles with bakeries, restaurants and bars, framed by historic buildings and modern towers, an old and established city with a fresh and modern vibe.
Boca Chita Key: Cool experience for a summer day in Biscayne National Park
You need a boat to see most of Biscayne National Park, east of Homestead. About 95 percent of its 172,971 acres are underwater. Fortunately, if you don’t have a boat, there are a variety of experiences available to visitors including snorkeling outings and boat tours to islands.
10 wonders of Fruit and Spice Park, a unique garden in Miami’s Redland
At Fruit and Spice Park, you can taste exotic tropical fruit and learn about unusual plants that grow in this fertile rural area in Homestead. There are 500 varieties of fruit, spices and nuts from around the world.
Snorkeling trail at Phil Foster Park is full of easy-to-see sea life
The snorkeling trail at the park on the Blue Heron Bridge in Palm Beach County offers a volume and variety of sea life rarely seen close to shore.
Six things not to miss at McKee Botanical Garden in Vero Beach
McKee Botanical Garden in Vero Beach is a gem to discover. Once a top roadside attraction, go for its water lilies, Old Florida buildings and gorgeous vistas.
Hutchinson Island’s House of Refuge: Beautiful beach site is window to past
The historic Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge couldn’t be in a prettier spot. It tells the story of a wild Florida of tall ships and pioneers. It’s one-of-a-kind, the last surviving refuge for shipwrecked sailors. There’s even a shipwreck to snorkel here.