Spend a Day in Beautiful Boca Raton

Enrique Chagoya invites viewers into the world of the eternal instant, Boca Raton Museum of Art (Courtesy Sharks Ink)

VISIT

Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, complete with special tea ceremonies; wander among watercolors and sculptures at the Boca Raton Museum of Art inside Mizner Park.

� Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens 4000 Morikami Park Road, 561.495.0233, www.morikami.org � Boca Raton Museum of Art 502 Plaza Real, 561.392.2500, www.bocamuseum.org

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center (©Eporourke/Shutterstock)

EXPLORE

Once just a hobby, Butterfly World now spans five acres of protected space for butterflies and birds; Gumbo Limbo Nature Center provides a refuge for endangered animals with activities for all ages.

� Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., 561.544.8605, www.gumbolimbo.org � Butterfly World 3600 W. Sample Road, 954.977.4434, www.butterfl yworld.com

TCBR (Courtesy Town Center at Boca Raton)

SHOP

A huge renovation at the upscale Town Center at Boca Raton improved on a Florida shopping gem; visit Awesome Diecast for a unique array of models depicting your favorites planes, automobiles and more.

� Town Center at Boca Raton 6000 Glades Road, 617.426.0048, www.simon.com/mall/towncenter-at-boca-raton � Awesome Diecast 125 NW 13th St., 561.350.4045, www.awesomediecast.com

Cucumber Tartare, Farmer’s Table (Courtesy Georgy Papp)

EAT

Savor local delights and responsiblysourced offerings at the community-centric Farmer’s Table, or dine in luxury at the lauded Abe & Louie’s, known for award-winning steaks and a comprehensive, sophisticated wine list.

� Farmer’s Table 1901 N. Military Trail, 561.417.5836, www.farmerstableboca.com � Abe & Louie’s 2200 Glades Road, 561.447.0024, www.abeandlouies.com