Friday, September 11, 2009

Activities other than golf

OK, based on a little feedback, I've come up with a few options for Friday and/or Saturday. There seems to be plenty of shopping districts and malls in the area. There's even one near the hotel called PGA Commons, an upscale retail area with shops and restaurants.

http://www.pgacommons.com/

But there's plenty more - from CityPlace, which has 60 shops, 30 restaurants and an IMAX theater, to Mizner Park, which features shopping along with an art museum and amphitheater.



There's some driving involved. CityPlace is about 15 miles from the hotel, and Mizner Park is about 42 miles.

Also, on Saturday, there's a craft fair in Delray Beach, about 30 miles from the hotel.

Stitch Rock
10/3/2009 - 10/3/2009
Old School Square
51 North Swinton Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444
Stitch Rock is an annual indie craft fair and bazaar bringing back old school crafting techniques with new school flare. Full of handmade crafts and unique products like D.I.Y fashion, funky home deco items, natural bath and body goodies, vintage finds, hot rod paintings, pin up photography, and much more!
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
General: $5; Children 12 and under: free

Here's the Web site: http://tinyurl.com/mjjhuc

As far as eating at The Breakers, there are about a dozen eateries on site from which to choose. It's about 15 miles from the hotel.


And lastly, here are a couple of tours that might be of interest to some.

Guided Nature Tours
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, North Palm Beach
Explore the diverse habitats in this beachfront park, on guided nature walks or shaded tram tours. Expert leaders will point out unique plants and small animals that are native to this undisturbed remnant of the real Florida. Free with admission to the park. $4 per vehicle.
561.624.6952

Narrated Bus Tours of Historic Delray Beach 
4th Saturday of every month (except major holidays) 11:00 a.m. 
Bus tours location for ticketing/boarding/de-boarding/parking is at the 1904 Historic Chapel at Trinity Lutheran Church & School 
Hop a trolley and discover Delray Beach’s colorful past on a guided tour. On the 1 hour and 45 minute excursion you’ll learn about the city’s early Seminole, Japanese, African American and German settlers. The tour also visits historic districts and historic buildings. $10.00 per adult; free for children and teenagers under 18 and accompanied by their family. Sponsored by the Palm Beach County Commission and the City of Delray Beach. Tours conducted by the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History.
561.243.2662 


So that 's what I have right now. Let me know if you see something you like or if I can facilitate anything else.

See you soon.



1 comment:

  1. I think once everyone meets up, plans and activities to do together will emerge. Thanks to Eric for really trying to accomodate everyone coming to the reunion!

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