If you go to Palm Beach
If you go . . .
What to do
Palm Beach Lake Trail
Palm Beach, Fla.
Free and open to the public
Flagler Museum
One Whitehall Way
561-655-2833
A National Historic Landmark located steps from the Lake Trail and open year round. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun noon-5. Closed Mon and holidays.
The Society of the Four Arts
2 Four Arts Plaza
561-655-7226
This is a membership society and many events are private, but some, like art exhibits, some lectures, and children’s programs, are open to the public. Call or check the website for information.
The Four Arts Library, Gardens, and Philip Hulitar Sculpture Gardens (also known as Four Arts Gardens), nonprofit botanical gardens, are open daily
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where to eat
Colony Hotel Palm Beach
155 Hammons Ave.
561-655-5430
Centrally located and historic, this boutique hotel is a lovely place for an outdoor lunch overlooking the garden and pool.
Trevini Ristorante
290 Sunset Avenue
561-833-3883
Pizza al Fresco
14 Via Mizner
561-832-0032
Where to stay
Rent a small apartment or cottage at VacationRentalBy Owner, www.vrbo.com. While Palm Beach rentals can be jaw-droppingly expensive, such nice nearby towns as Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, and Delray might fill the bill.
If you want a hotel on “the island’’ and are ready to break the bank, consider:
The Breakers
One South County Road
561-655-6611
Bradley Park Hotel
280 Sunset Ave.
561-832-7050
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