15 Things To Do in Boca Raton
Start exploring the City of Boca Raton, FL, with these 15 can’t be missed attractions
Boca Raton, known to locals as simply “Boca,” truly has it all. Want the beach? It’s there. Interested in the outdoors? It’s there. You want culture? Well, guess what – it’s got that, too! With exceptional options in attractions, shopping, events, and dining, Boca will keep you coming back for fun under the South Florida sun. Here are 15 popular Boca Raton attractions for you to enjoy during your next visit to The Palm Beaches.
1. Mizner Park
Address: 327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone Number: (561) 362-0606
Hours: Individual store and restaurant hours vary
Mizner Park is downtown Boca’s shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. Take a stroll through the plaza, tour a fine art exhibit or even enjoy a concert at the Mizner Park Amphitheater. The shopping component is the heartbeat of Mizner Park, offering discerning clientele a high level of luxury choices with renowned jewelers, boutiques, national retailers, and the finest restaurants for every taste. For the ultimate movie-going experience, try iPic Theatres, an upscale cinema with delicious in-theater dining and reserved luxury seating.
2. Boca Raton Museum of Art
Address: 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone Number: (561) 392-2500
Hours: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. Thu: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. Mon, Tue: Closed
As a leading cultural institution in South Florida, the Boca Raton Museum of Art attracts more than 200,000 visitors annually to its galleries and programs. The 44,000-square-foot facility has achieved international recognition for its dynamic changing exhibitions and distinguished permanent collections. The museum’s many public programs include artist presentations, family activities, and art classes at its studio Art School. Admission is free for children (under 15), students (under 18) and \$16 for adults.
3. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Address: 5112 North Ocean Boulevard, Ocean Ridge, FL 33435
Phone Number: (561) 544-8605
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Monday: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This joint project hosts environmental programs for all ages, as well as sea turtle-themed activities and events, including sea turtle summer camps, turtle walks, hatchling release observations, and free outdoor marine feedings, to name a few. Admission at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is free, but a suggested \$5 donation per person is always welcome.
4. Town Center at Boca Raton
Address: 6000 Glades Road, Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone Number: (561) 873-2424
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Friday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. Sunday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm.
One of South Florida’s top luxury shopping destinations, Town Center at Boca Raton features an outstanding mix of upscale specialty shops, along with favorite mall stores and an array of fine restaurants. Shoppers come from around the world to explore more than 200 stores and an impressive lineup of department stores ranging from Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Bloomingdale’s. You can also shop at Apple, Cartier, Gucci, Lacoste, Louis Vuitton, Lilly Pulitzer, Montblanc, Rolex, Tiffany & Co., and more.
5. The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum
Address: 7901 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33487
Phone Number: (561) 995-2333
The Costume Museum at the Wick Theatre & Costume Museum is an astounding exhibit of the finest costumes ever brought to the Broadway stage by the most honored and respected designers in the history of American Musical Theatre. This Boca Raton attraction houses a collection of original costumes from over 50 Broadway productions and revivals with an estimated value of more than \$20 million. Tours are available, as are theater shows, cabaret, and dining on the sumptuous fare at the elegant Tavern Room, a loving homage to the famed Tavern-on-the-Green® complete with the lovely china and crystal from that iconic restaurant. Dine beneath the amber and crystal chandelier that once graced its foyer!
6. Red Reef Park
Address: 1400 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone Number: (561) 393-7810
Hours: 8 am – 10 pm
Red Reef Park is a secluded, heavily foliaged area that’s a favorite area for a variety of small birds. Bring your camera and see if you can capture images of larger and more spectacular birds on the ocean side of the park. Snorkeling at the park’s south end and surf fishing are popular leisure activities, and access to the beach is available with many parking options. Additional amenities include showering stations, walking paths, and a picnic area equipped with grills, tables, and restrooms.
7. FAU Stadium
Address: 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone Number: (561) 297-3000
Located on the campus of Florida Atlantic University, FAU Stadium is a multi-purpose open-air stadium with 30,000 seats, 32 boxes, and 24 luxury suites. Home to the annual RoofClaim Boca Raton Bowl, FAU Stadium has also hosted other major sporting events, including the NCAA Women’s Soccer College Cup and a U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team friendly. FAU Stadium is the only stadium in the country that offers a view of the Atlantic Ocean.
8. Sugar Sand Park
Address: 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486
Phone Number: (561) 347-3900
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm. Sunday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm / 8:00 am – 8:00 pm (Daylight Savings Months)
Whether you’re searching for something that inspires you, ignites your creativity, mentally stimulates you, or physically challenges you, there’s a range of fun things to do waiting for you at Sugar Sand Park. Visit the Children’s Science Explorium to learn about the fantastic world of science, take a spin around the carousel, see a show up close and personal at the Willow Theatre, or enjoy the science playground for entertainment for all ages. You can even walk in the wilderness along Sugar Sand Park’s two nature trails, Sand Pine and Slash Pine.
9. Daggerwing Nature Center
Address: 11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton, FL 33498
Phone Number: (561) 629-8760
Hours: Wednesday – Friday: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Closed Sunday–Tuesday. Boardwalk open sunrise-sunset.
Daggerwing Nature Center is located within the beautiful confines of Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park. Features include a 3,000-square-foot exhibit hall with live animals and interactive state-of-the-art exhibits, classroom facilities, a laboratory, a lobby, a reading area, and an elevated boardwalk that takes you on a relaxing journey through a swamp. The boardwalk has two trails and bench-style seating, as well as an observation tower available for you to view the abundant plant and animal life, including osprey, woodpeckers, butterflies, endangered wood storks, alligators, and a variety of bromeliads.
10. The Schmidt Boca Raton Historical Society
Address: 71 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone Number: (561) 395-6766
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Discover the history of Boca Raton at the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, located in the historic 1927 Town Hall, originally designed by Addison Mizner and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As a private, non-profit organization, the Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and presenting Boca Raton’s evolving story, offering educational tours, and advocating for historic preservation.
