Back on the mainland, the South Florida Fairgrounds' Yesteryear Village (9067 Southern Blvd.; 561-795-0333) is home to more than 30 restored buildings from the turn-of-the-century and later. The site also includes the Bink Glisson Historical Museum, a World War II museum.

Delray Beach's Old School Square (51 N. Swinton Ave.; 561-243-7922) encompasses the Cornell Museum of Art and History in a restored 1913 elementary school, and the Crest Theatre, a 320-seat hall located in the former Delray High School auditorium. Close by is Cason Cottage with exhibits of local history and lifestyles of the early 20th century(5 N.E. 1st St.; 561-243-0223) and the Judge Knott Center for Historic Preservation (20 N. Swinton Ave.; 561-279- 1475), a restored 1939 Monterey-style house that was moved to Delray Beach from West Palm Beach to save it from demolition. The home of the Palm Beach County Regional Preservation Office of the Florida Division of Historical Resources, it offers permanent exhibits on South Florida architects and American folk art.

While you're in the neighborhood of Old School Square, plan to enjoy lunch or dinner in one of the many and varied restaurants along Atlantic Avenue. Some of the standouts include 32 East (32 E. Atlantic Ave.; 561-276-7868); Louie Louie Too (201 E. Atlantic Ave.; 561-276-3600) and Splendid Blendeds Café (432 E. Atlantic Ave.; 561-265-1035). The Sundy House (106 S. Swinton Ave.; 561-272-5678) offers delicious meals in the home of Delray Beach's first mayor, a 1902 frame structure surrounded by outdoor botanical gardens.

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