 Old School Square |
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Old School Square Cultural Arts Center and National Historic Site is a nationally recognized historic preservation project and a testament to the role of the arts in downtown revitalization. The restored early 20th century school buildings now house the Cornell Museum of Art and American Culture, Crest Theatre, Vintage Gymnasium and restored classrooms, where world-class exhibits, performances and education programs continue to enrich the greater Delray Beach community and South Florida.
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561-243-7922 |
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www.oldschool.org
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| American Orchid Society Visitors Center and Botanical Garden |
The American Orchid Society (AOS) is the world's largest special-interest horticultural organization. Its headquarters -- the AOS Visitors Center and Botanical Garden, in Delray Beach, Florida -- features a 20,000-square-foot
Mediterranean-style building that houses the nonprofit organization's offices and archives; a spectacular atrium adorned with decorative orchid medallions that frequently hosts cultural exhibits, orchid-themed educational classes, and weddings and parties; and a tantalizing giftshop packed with garden and orchid treasures. It boasts a unique 3.5-acre botanical orchid garden filled with thousands of native and exotic orchids set amongst rare flowering trees, palms, shrubs and other flora. Highlights include two 4,000-square-foot greenhouses, inspiring water features, a cypress-pond boardwalk, a chickee hut and a 14-foot cascading waterfall.
Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4:30pm, admission is $7 for adults and free for children under 12 and AOS members. For information on orchid education, research, conservation, orchid events, plant-care suggestions, and more, contact the AOS via the information/links below. |
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561-404-2000 |
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www.aos.org |
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Among the orchids found at the AOS Visitors Center and Botanical Garden is this Cattleya-like hybrid (Pot. Caesar's Head x Blc. Toshie Aoki). Photo credit: Greg Allikas
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| The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens |
| Experience a piece of South Florida's history in this tranquil oasis. A bonsai collection and Japanese gardens are part of 200 acres surrounding two museums of Japanese treasures. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens also offers a most unique location for any event. |
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561-495-0233 |
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www.morikami.org |
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| Delray Beach Playhouse |
| The Delray Beach Playhouse is a modern fully equipped 238 seat theater situated in an attractive park setting overlooking scenic Lake Ida in Delray Beach, Florida. Its productions provide unique acting opportunities for talented and motivated performers. The Playhouse is a non-profit organization, which strives to expand its commitment to serving the community at large through several outreach programs. |
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561-272-1281 |
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www.delraybeachplayhouse.com |
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| Sea Mist III |
| The Garnsey family has been involved in drift fishing since the mid-1940s. Their professional crew will bait your hool and clean your catch. Take this 4-hour excursion and join them in some fantastic fishing! |
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561-732-9974 |
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http://www.seamist3.com/index.html |
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| Delray Yacht Cruises |
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Since beginning operation in Delray Beach in 2003, Delray Yacht Cruises has been named the #1 Sightseeing Operation in South Florida and has received numerous awards and proclamations from many area communities and organizations. Now a mainstay in the community, Delray Yacht Cruises is proud to offer a first class venue in a first class location.
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561-243-0686 |
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www.delraybeachcruises.com |
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