Get on track for a day trip
you'll never forget!

Unless you follow the Thoroughbred horse racing industry closely, many are not aware that Florida also boasts Thoroughbred horse racing tracks — Calder Race Course, Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs. In fact, Calder Race Course kicks off the road to the Kentucky Derby on January 1 with the first derby of the year — Gr-III Tropical Park Derby. Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs also pave the Road to the Roses with graded stakes over the first few months of every year.

I can remember my first day at the now 80-year-old Tampa Bay Downs like it was yesterday, but it was actually a lifetime ago

Through a series of remarkable events, this former church secretary found herself editing a small horse racing digest — Wire to Wire, a local Ocala publication that covered the Thoroughbred racing industry and provided daily track results from all over the country. My trip to Tampa Bay Downs was sponsored by my boss, the owner of the publication. The day trip was intended to not only give me some hands-on experience in the industry, but provide a dayof entertainment. It effectively did both.

Setting in the club house overlooking the race course, we could see the horses entering the track for the post parade to the starting gate. As the horses pranced, I glanced nervously at the Daily Racing Form in my hand. It wasn't the first time I had held one, but it would be the first time I would use the information it provides to place a wager — my very first bet. Later, I clutched my ticket as the bell rang and the starting gate sprung open. I couldn't help but get caught up in the excitement and I cheered my horse all the way to the wire. Amazingly, my horse won! It had to be beginners luck, but, win or lose, the day was an experience I'll never forget.

So, if you want to get on track for an unforgettable experience, my suggestion for a sure bet would be to spend the day, or a part of the day, at a race track. And, in case you are wondering, the tracks are family-friendly and can even be educational for the kids.

Calder Race Course - Miami

Calder Race Course was purchased by Churchill Downs in April, 1999. The track recently celebrated 35 years of racing history. The facilities were remodeled about 10 years ago and include several dining options besides the usual concessions.

Calder offers a unique free Junior Jockey Club for children age 15 or younger. Kids receive a free monthly newsletter highlighting club activities and upcoming events. The program educates young people about horses and the racing industry through hands-on activities held on Family Days, which are held from noon to 5:00 p.m. in the Picnic Grove. Family Days are free... even to any adult bringing a kid!

Calder also offers simulcasting and a card room. The park is conveniently located at 21001 N.W. 27th Avenue in Miami, which is just 10 to 15 miles from Downtown Miami and South Beach.

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Gulfstream Park - Hallandale

Gulfstream Park is just completing a major renovation project that brings the facility up-to-date with state-of-the-art amenities and continues its world-class Thoroughbred racing legacy. The new facilities will boast four spectacular restaurants and plenty of accommodations for every level player.

The park also offers simulcasting and a card room. Gulfstream Park is located at 901 S. Federal Highway in Hallandale which is between North Miami Beach and Hollwood.

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19557 Lyons Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
561.482.3354
Southwinds Golf Course is a beautiful course located just minutes from the Gold Coast beaches of the Atlantic in the heart of Boca Raton, FL. With its lush foliage, exquisite aesthetics and water spanning nearly every hole, Southwinds was voted “Best of Boca” in 2003 and 2004
631 U.S. Highway One
Suite 410
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
561.799.2747
THE HONDA CLASSIC
The Honda Classic is a professional golf tournament sanctioned by the PGA Tour. It is played every March on the Champion Golf Course at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens. The 2007 event is scheduled for 2/26/07-3/4/07
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400 Avenue of the Champions
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
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7,048 yards, par 72 course. The new home of the Honda Classic, designed by Tom Fazio (1981) and Jack Nicklaus (1990). The Champion Course is ranked in the top 10% of the most difficult courses in America. A “must play” for every visitor to the reso

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CityPlace (561) 366-1000 • 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach • Map

Hours: Open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-9 a.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays noon-6 p.m. Admission: Free Web site: cityplace.com

More information: Discover a place where old-world architecture, beautiful fountains and sidewalk cafes create an atmosphere strikingly reminiscent of a European town center. A place where you'll find celebrated shops, exciting restaurants, a magnificent 20-screen movie theater and exceptional live performances. A place with stunning residential and office spaces. And a place you immediately know is unlike any place.

Clematis Street (561) 833-8873 • Clematis Street, West Palm Beach • Map

Hours: Varied. Admission: Free Web site: westpalmbeachdda.com

More information: You can arrive by Water Taxi or Trolley and tour the area in a bicycle taxi or horse-drawn carriages. There’s never a dull moment while in the Clematis Street District, with abundant live music and entertainment. Daytime events include the Brown Bag Concert Series, Saturday morning’s GreenMarket, Sunday afternoons at Sunday at the Meyer, Evening events include Tuesday evening’s Off the Wall Film Series, and Thursday evening’s Clematis By Night. Downtown West Palm Beach is one of the trendiest places to be today as it boasts a significant history. Clematis Street began as the main thoroughfare of West Palm Beach in the early 20th century and connected the train station on the west with the ferry to Palm Beach Island on the east. It's historical older buildings display a fascinating journey through South Florida history. Numerous beautifully restored historic buildings house the many restaurants, retail shops, galleries, and energetic clubs. Several blocks of shops and eateries provide a taste of Downtown hospitality and charm.

Flagler Museum (561) 655-2832 • One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach • Map

Hours: Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10 adults, $3 children ages 6-12. Group rates available. Web site: flagler.org

More information: In 1902, Flagler completed building his "Gilded Age" estate, Whitehall, for his wife Mary Lily Kenan in Palm Beach. It was hailed by the New York Herald as "more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world." Architects Carrère and Hastings designed Whitehall in the Beaux-Arts style made popular at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. In traditional Gilded Age fashion, the New York design firm Pottier & Stymus designed the interiors of Whitehall as a series of period rooms. Today, Whitehall is a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public as the Flagler Museum, featuring guided tours, changing exhibits, and special programs. The first floor of the Museum is wheelchair accessible. Large bags, daypacks, and strollers are not permitted on the Museum grounds. Handicapped parking is located near the Museum entrance. Photo gallery (January 2005)

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center (561) 338-1473 • 1801 North Ocean Boulevard, Boca Raton • Map

Hours: Mon - Sat: 9am - 4pm; Sun: 12-4 . Admission: Suggested donation $2 Web site: gumbolimbo.org

More information: In winter, up to 700 people visit daily to see the migrating song birds called warblers. In the summer, visitors see blue tailed skinks, lizards, giant land crabs and red-winged black birds on the coastal portion of the hammock. Throughout the year, sharks and tortoise are rotated in the outdoor water tanks. Hikers can take the almost one mile boardwalk to a five-story observation tower-66 steps to behold a panoramic view of Boca Raton.

John D. MacArthur Park (561) 624-6952 • 10900 State Road 703, North Palm Beach • Map

Hours: Open daily 8 a.m. until sundown. Admission: $4 per vehicle, maximum of 8 people. Web site: macarthurbeach.org

More information: Park visitors can participate in several recreational activities, including fishing, bird watching, and snorkeling. The park's 4,000 square foot William T. Kirby Nature center contains aquariums, displays and a video interpreting the barrier island's plant and animal communities. Programs are given to adult and school groups, as well as the general public, on a broad range of natural history subjects. The Nature Center hours are 9am to 5pm daily. Other park facilities include two covered picnic pavilions with grills and a playground. The pavilions can be rented for special events such as family reunions, birthday parties, and weddings. The playground is located in the north parking area and includes such favorites as swings and a slide.

Jupiter Lighthouse (561) 747-8380 • 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter • Map

Hours: Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Wednesday; closed Thursday and Friday. Admission: $6 weather permitting. Web site: lrhs.org

More information: The oldest structure in Palm Beach County, it was designed by George C. Meade, later federal commander at Gettysburg, and first lighted July 10, 1860. During the Civil War, Confederate loyalists stole and hid its light mechanism. It was relighted June 28, 1866, and except for hurricanes and a brief electrical problem in the late 1980s, did not go dark until an $856,000 renovation begain in October 1999. The lighthouse, 107 feet 8 inches tall, was relighted in late April and now resembles its appearance from 1860 to 1918.

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (561) 832-7469 • 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach • Map

Hours: Varied. Admission: Varied. Web site: kravis.org

More information: West Palm Beach's premier concert theatre. The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, is a not-for-profit performing arts center. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international performing artists and companies of the highest quality. Set on 10.6 acres of property at the highest point in the city, the Kravis Center welcomes approximately 500,000 residents and visitors, including 100,000 students, to more than 900 events presented each year. Renowned for its advanced design, the Center houses three theatres: 2,193 seat Dreyfoos Hall, 1,600 capacity Gosman Amphitheatre, and 300 seat Rinker Playhouse. Additionally, the Kravis Center facilities include the Eunice and Julian Cohen Pavilion, which houses a public restaurant and a meeting and banquet facility, and a five level parking garage.

Lion Country Safari (561) 793-1084 • 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee • Map

Hours: Open daily. Vehicles admitted 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Park closes at 5:30 p.m. Admission: Adults (ages 10+) $20.95 (plus tax), seniors (ages 66+) $18.95 (plus tax), children (ages 3-9) $16.95 (plus tax), children under 3 free. Parking $3.50 per vehicle. Web site: LionCountrySafari.com

More information: 500 acres of adventure awaits you at Lion Country Safari, America's first cageless zoo! The park is a great place to blow an afternoon - a day, even - with bored kids. You drive your own car through 4 miles of safari, with more than 1,000 animals. The temperature outdoors, and the time of day, can affect how many critters you see, but the ostriches almost always take a peck at a passing windshield. Included in your admission is Safari World amusement park with animal encounters and demonstrations, rides, games, shopping, food and thrills. There's a nature walk, aviaries, a boat tour, paddle boat rentals, miniature golf and a restaurant. Really adventurous? Take the camper or tent and sleep to the roar of a lion. A leader in wildlife preservation, LCS is home to such fascinating animals as the African elephant, white rhinoceros and the giraffe. • TGIF cover story: The mane attraction (Jan. 6, 2006) See 16 photos of animals, visitors having fun

Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (561) 735-6030 • 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach • Map

Hours: Open daily sunrise to sunset. Admission: $5 per private vehicle. Web site: loxahatchee.fws.gov

More information: With over 221 square miles of Everglades habitat, A.R.M. Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is home to the American alligator and the endangered Everglades snail kite. In any given year, as many as 257 species of birds may use the refuge's diverse wetland habitats. In addition to being a home to wildlife, the refuge offers many recreational opportunities. Walking trails, a canoe trail, bike trail, boat ramps, fishing platform, observation towers, butterfly garden, and a visitor center are available to outdoor enthusiasts.

Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens (561) 495-0233 • 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach • Map

Hours: Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission: $9 adults; $8 seniors, $6 children and students with ID, free for children under 6. Web site: morikami.org

More information: "The Yamato Colony: Pioneering Japanese in Florida." Exhibits on Japanese culture, tropical bonsai, near mile garden path, Asian cafe and museum store.

Moroso Motorsports Park (561) 622-1400 • 17047 Beeline Hwy., Jupiter • Map

Hours: Varied. Admission: Varied. Web site: morosomotorsportspark.com

More information: Moroso Motorsports Park is located on 200 acres of wooded property in NW Palm Beach County. The facility boasts a 2.25 mile ten turn road course, an NHRA sanctioned quarter mile state-of-the-art drag strip, permanent rest rooms, concession stands, souvenir Pit Shop, a skid pad, and fuel pumps. In addition to the myriad of motorsports events, the park is also used for parties, defensive driving schools, festivals, and corporate ride-n-drives.

Norton Museum of Art (561) 832-5197 • 1452 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach • Map

Hours: Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: Admission to all the exhibits and the permanent collection is $10 adults, $4 ages 13-21, free for 12 and under. General admission to the permanent collection is $8 adults, $3 ages 13-21 and free for 12 and under. One hour ART venture tours 2 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Free admission Saturdays for West Palm Beach residents to the permanent collection with proof of residency. Free admission first Saturday of each month to the permanent collection for Palm Beach County residents with proof of residency. Web site: norton.org

More information: The late Art Deco/Neo-Classic building opened its doors to the public on February 8, 1941. The Norton Museum's permanent collection consists of over 5,000 works concentrated in European, American, Chinese, Contemporary art, and Photography. Collection includes works by Degas, Matisse, Picasso, Cezanne, and many others.

Okeeheelee Park (561) 233-1400 • 7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach • Map

Hours: Sunrise-Sunset. Lighted facilities open until 11 p.m. Admission: Free. Web site: Okeeheelee Park

More information: Measuring in at over 900 acres, Okeeheelee Park features just about anything you'll need for an outdoor adventure. Features include: a fishing pier, water skiing courses, boat ramps, a bicycle track, sports fields (baseball, softball, football, soccer, etc.), a 27 hole golf course, volleyball courts, tennis courts, a nature center, an exercise trail, picnic pavilions, canoe, kayak and other watercraft rentals.

Palm Beach Princess (561)845-7447 • One East 11th Street, Riviera Beach • Map

Hours: Varied. Admission: Varied. Web site: palmbeachprincess.com

More information: The 420-foot Palm Beach Princess carries 800 passengers on its seven decks, and sails twice daily. The ship offers daily gambling cruises along the coast and monthly cruises to the Bahamas. Call for departure times. All-inclusive pricing, exclusive, convenient, secure on-site parking, panoramic views of the Palm Beach shoreline, full casino with 400 modern Slots, Craps, Blackjack, Roulette, Three Card Poker, Let-It-Ride™, Poker & Bingo, lavish buffet, gourmet a la carte menu, high energy revue show, live musical and theatrical entertainment featuring two bands, Sports Book featuring 9 satellite televisions, deli, 5 Lounges, skeet shooting, therapeutic facial and massage treatments, swimming pool, promenade and sun decks, weekend champagne brunch, party planning for group outings and daytime children's activities.

Palm Beach Kennel Club (561) 683-2222 • 1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach • Map

Hours: Matinees 1 p.m. Sundays, 12:40 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Evenings 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission: General & Poker Room 1st floor - $.50, General & Poker Room Terrace - $1.00, Paddock Restaurant Free Web site: pbkennelclub.com

More information: If you're looking for a great afternoon or evening out, there is no better place to find fun, winning and excitement than at Palm Beach Kennel Club. Now more than ever, there is something for everyone with spectacular greyhound racing, simulcast action, the all new Poker Room, lots of special events, fine and casual dining and much more. The Palm Beach Kennel Club offers year-round greyhound racing and simulcast action. Children are allowed at the track if accompanied by a parent or guardian of legal age. However, they are not allowed in the Poker Room or near betting windows.

Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park (561) 533-0887 • 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach • Map

Hours: Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Adults $12.95, Seniors (60+) $9.95, Children ages (3-12) $8.95, Children under 3 and Palm Beach Zoo Members are FREE! Web site: palmbeachzoo.org

More information: Over 23 acres of lush, tropical landscaped habitats that are home to over 900 animals from Florida, Central and South America, Asia and Australia. Enjoy the Florida Exhibit, Tiger Falls, Aviary, Children’s Carousel, and the newly opened Harriet W. and George D. Cornell Tropics of the Americas – a multi-exhibit showcase of Mayan culture, animals and horticulture. Be intrigued by the jaguars, bush dogs, Baird’s tapirs, giant anteaters, the Caracol Observatory, Primate Island, suspension bridge and explorer’s cave, Amazonian Market Place, and more!

Rapids Waterpark (561) 842-8756 • 6566 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach • Map

Hours: Open daily from May 14 to August 29. Open weekends only from August 30 to October 17. Fall 2004 Hours: Monday-Friday closed; Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Hours of operation are subject to change, the park is open weather permitting. Admission: $26 + tax. Under 2 free. Web site: rapidswaterpark.com

More information: The Rapids features a full day of fun for the entire family whether you make a splash in the cool blue waves, take a thrilling ride down any of our 16 water slides, or just float around the lazy river. Rapids Water Park has over a million and a half gallons of water and 22 acres of action packed adventure with something for for everyone. Thrilling South Florida for 25 Years!

Roger Dean Stadium (561) 775-1818 • 4751 Main St., Jupiter • Map

Hours: Varied. Admission: Hammerheads (all seats) $7. Children and Seniors (all seats) $6. Web site: rogerdeanstadium.com

More information: A $28 million Spring Training Complex/Stadium specially designed to house two Major League Baseball teams. The complex is a state-of-the-art facility. Spring Training is held during the months of February and March. The Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals share the facility during this time. The stadium is one of only four facilities in the country that has two Major League teams during Spring Training. The Jupiter Hammerheads and Palm Beach Cardinals of the Florida State League (A) make their home at Roger Dean Stadium from April through August. The stadium is the only one in the country that hosts two Minor League Baseball teams on a permanent basis. The stadium features luxury sky-box seating, permanent seating, parking and concessions.

South Florida Science Museum (561) 832-1988 • 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach • Map

Hours: Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: Adults, $7; children 3-12, $5; children under 3, free; museum members, free. Additional fees of $2 for planetarium, $4 for lazer matinee and $2 for Galaxy Golf. Web site: sfsm.org

More information: Planetarium, laser shows, aquariums with fish from all over the world, Egyptian gallery with a mummy, space gallery, gift shop.

Sugar Sand Park (561) 347-3900 • 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton • Map

Hours: Open Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.-Sunset Admission: Free Web site: Sugar Sand Park

More information: This place is fabulous for kids. The outdoor playground is a very cool science playground filled with interactive learning tricks. At one point, it's three stories high. There are some water fountains involved, so kids (and grown-ups) do get wet here. The clubhouse has a theater and a museum called the Children's Science Explorium. And the park itself has indoor basketball courts, outdoor roller hockey rinks, baseball fields and plenty of green open space and shade. Hike nature trails on this 132 acre site that is pretty much preserved in its original condition, relatively untouched and dating back to the Pleistocene era.

Sandoway House (561) 274-7263 • 142 South Ocean Boulevard, Delray Beach • Map

Hours: Open Tuesday- Saturday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed Mondays. Admission: $2 ages 5 and up Web site: sandowayhouse.com

More information: Shells and sharks have always been the big draw at Sandoway House Nature Center, a timeless cottage by the sea. Two nurse sharks circle relentlessly in an outdoor tank behind the building. Their feeding times featuring buckets of squid and sardines invariably attract a cluster of children and adults who can observe the relatively benign creatures up close and personal. Sandoway's charms include the house itself. Built in 1936, it has pine floors, cypress ceilings, original double-hung windows, French doors and an arched decorative window on the buildings south side. It was placed on the National Register of Historic places in 2002. On the wrap around porch are displays of turtles and tortoises, a distinguished-looking Florida lobster, crabs and other critters, all orphans living happily ever after in captivity. The Sandoway also has a small science room where visitors can peer through a microscope at some feathers and other bits of nature. Swallowtails lay their eggs on pipevines in the Sandoway butterfly garden, dense with milkweed, porterweed and other butterfly plants. There is also a small gift shop with jewelry, books and T-shirts. Directly across the street, Sandoway summer campers go kayaking, snorkeling, and beachcombing in the Atlantic Ocean. Palm Beach County Museums  Send to a friend.   Discover the numerous cultural attractions offered to tourists by many a Palm Beach museum. The Palm Beach museum listings below offer cultural and historical experiences for all tastes and ages. Browse the list to find the destination that’s right for you. Filter by city: Show All Boca Raton Delray Beach Jupiter Lake Worth Palm Beach Tequesta West Palm Beach     Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens 253 Barcelona Road West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.832.5328 Located in the historic EL Cid Neighborhood is the home, intact artist studio and gardens of Ann Weaver Norton (1905 - 1982) featuring 9 monolithic sculptures. Gardens featuring over 300 varieties of rare palms. View Map Armory Art Center 1700 Parker Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.832.1776 The Palm Beaches’ leading visual arts education and exhibition center offering year-round art classes for adults and youth art workshops, lecture series, special events and rotating gallery exhibitions. View Map Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum 71 North Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33432 561.395.6766 On the National Register of Historic Places, Town Hall houses archival information, exhibitions on Boca’s history and a gift shop. Free admission - open Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Also available for touring are two 1947 streamline rail cars located at the historic FEC Railway Depot - call for hours. View Map Boca Raton Museum of Art 501 Plaza Real Boca Raton, FL 33432 561.392.2500 Contemporary art museum with more than 4,000 works in its permanent collection, ranging from modern masters, sculpture, pre-Columbian, African, photography and world-class traveling exhibitions. Films, lectures, tours, family programming and a year-round art school. View Map Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture Old School Square 51 North Swinton Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 561.243.7922 Housed in the restored 1913 Delray Elementary School building at Old School Square. Presenting rotating regional, national and international fine art, craft and American culture exhibits, artist showcases and demonstrations. View Map Flagler Museum Cocoanut Row Palm Beach, FL 33480 561.655.2833 Completed in 1902, Whitehall (a National Historic Landmark), Henry Flagler's Gilded Age estate, was hailed as "more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world." Museum highlights include tours, exhibits and Flagler's railcar. View Map Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum Lighthouse Park 500 Captain Armour's Way Jupiter, FL 33469 561.747.8380 Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum offers climbing tours of the landmark 1860 Lighthouse, History Museum, gift shop, snack shop, programs, sunset tours and weddings. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Last Lighthouse tour at 4:00 p.m. Call or see website for climbing restrictions. View Map Lighthouse Center for the Arts Gallery Square North 373 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, FL 33469-3027 561.746.3101 North Palm Beach County's comprehensive cultural center offering acclaimed local, national and international artists. Exhibitions, tours, School of Art for all levels and ages, cultural events, museum store and facility rentals. View Map The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens 4000 Morikami Park Road Delray Beach, FL 33446 561.495.0233 Experience the essence of Japan in Florida, featuring a 16-acre park of renowned Japanese gardens, world-class bonsai display, galleries of historical and contemporary Asian art, family activities, signature Japanese festivals, museum store and lakeside Asian café. View Map Museum of the City of Lake Worth 414 Lake Avenue Lake Worth, FL 33460 561.586.1700 Displays and tours assure a tangible history of the city will remain to be shared with future generations. Contributions of ethnic groups who developed the City are highlighted. View Map Norton Museum of Art 1451 South Olive Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.832.5196 The Norton Museum of Art is internationally distinguished for its world-renowned collection featuring 19th and 20th century European, American, Chinese and Contemporary art, photography and works on paper. View special exhibitions, attend lectures and educational programs for children and adults. Shop in the Museum Store and have lunch in Café 1451 at the Norton. View Map Palm Beach Photographic Centre 55 NE Second Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 561.276.9797 A non profit photographic and digital imaging cultural, art and education center. Museum, gallery, computer labs and retail shop. Rotating exhibitions, workshops, lectures, family and children's events. Traditional and digital photography. In the spring of 2009, the Centre will relocate to the new City Centre complex in downtown West Palm Beach. View Map Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum 300 North Dixie West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.832.4164 The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum is located in the historic 1916 Courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach. The museum is operated by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and contains permanent and temporary exhibit spaces, each reflecting the influence of many cultures of Palm Beach County's diverse history. View Map Society of the Four Arts 2 Four Arts Plaza Palm Beach, FL 33480 561.655.7227 The Society of the Four Arts presents notable speakers, concerts, films, educational seminars and art exhibitions for the public. Horticultural and sculpture gardens grace the lakeside campus. View Map South Florida Science Museum 4801 Dreher Trail North West Palm Beach, FL 33405 561.832.1988 Hands-on science center, aquarium, planetarium, museum store, special weekend programs, observatory, laser concerts, science trail, Egypt Gallery and miniature galaxy golf. Permanent and traveling exhibits. Family-oriented activities for all ages including adult lecture series throughout the year. Open 363 days a year. View Map Children's Museum Boca Raton - 561.368.6875 Hibel Museum of Art Jupiter - 561.622.5560

Turn Your Balcony Into a Retreat

• Once you settle on function—dining room, book nook, romantic retreat—define the livable space. Then you can add furniture - maybe a porch swing, a chaise longue, a wicker rocker, a bistro table and a couple of chairs.

• Massed plantings of pots filled with the same shrubs or flowers—bamboo, ficus, decorative grasses, daisies—add the illusion of abundant space. Add privacy with a strategically placed tree, a few panels of lattice or linen curtains draped over an arbor. Mix and match lighting—candles for the table, a spotlight for a piece of art, an up-ight to add drama to a tree, strings of tiny white lights for romance.

• If something doesn't work, get rid of it and try again. A balcony or patio is the perfect place to try out your sense of style and give in to flights of fancy. Most of all, enjoy.

Veronique Kipen is a Los Angeles-based writer who has written frequently about home decorating.