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Museum of Art MUSEUM
( www.moafl.org ; 1 E Las Olas Blvd; adult/child 6-17 $10/5; 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun)
A curvaceous Florida standout known for its William Glackens collection (among Glack-
ens fans) and its exciting exhibitions (among everyone else).
Museum of Discovery & Science MUSEUM
( www.mods.org ; 401 SW 2nd St; adult/child 2-12 $14/12; 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, noon-6pm Sun;
) A 52ft kinetic-energy sculpture greets you, and fun exhibits include Gizmo City and
Runways to Rockets - where it actually is rocket science. Plus there's an Everglades ex-
hibit and IMAX theater.
Bonnet House HISTORIC HOME
( www.bonnethouse.org ; 900 N Birch Rd; adult/child $20/16, grounds only $10; 9am-4pm Tue-
Sat, from 11am Sun) Wandering the 35 acres of lush, subtropical gardens, you might just
spot the resident Brazilian squirrel monkeys. The art-filled house is open to guided tours
only.
Carrie B BOAT TOURS
( 954-642-1601, 888-238-9805; www.carriebcruises.com ; tours adult/child $23/13) Hop
aboard this replica 19th-century riverboat for a narrated 90-minute 'lifestyles of the rich
and famous' tour of the ginormous mansions along the Intracoastal and New River.
Water Taxi BOAT TOURS
( www.watertaxi.com ; all-day pass adult/child $20/13) The fun, yellow Water Taxi travels the
canals and waterways between 17th St to the south, Atlantic Blvd/Pompano Beach to the
north, the Riverfront to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. A daily pass entitles
you to unlimited rides.
Sleeping
The area from Rio Mar St in the south to Vistamar St in the north, and from Hwy A1A in
the east to Bayshore Dr in the west, offers the highest concentration of accommodations
in all price ranges. Check out the CVB's list of superior small lodgings ( www.sunny.org/
ssl ) .
Shell Motel MOTEL$