Boca Raton, Florida

The meaning of the name Boca Raton has always aroused curiosity. Many people wrongly assume the name is simply Rat's Mouth. The Spanish word boca (or mouth) often described an inlet, while raton (literally mouse) was used as a term for a cowardly thief. But the "Thieves Inlet," Boca Ratones, appeared on eighteenth century maps associated with an inlet in the Biscayne Bay area of Miami.

The Mizner Park grounds are beautifully landscaped with decorative walkways and fountains that entice pedestrians to stroll throughout the site in addition to various restaurants, cinemas and entertainment. Mizner Park provides an amphitheater located on the north end of the grounds. This outdoor venue is the scene of many free concerts and other family recreational events throughout the year. Mizner Park, which was developed as a mixed use residential, commercial and cultural center, became the catalyst necessary to give people a reason to come to the downtown. - text courtesy ci.boca-raton.fl.us. 

Popular Attractions and Landmarks in or around Boca Raton:

• Boca Raton Museum of Art
• Center for the Arts at Mizner Park
• Loxahatchee Everglades Tours
• Coconut Cove Waterpark and Recreation Center
• Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex
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Major Annual and Ongoing Events in or around Boca Raton:

• Wine & All That Jazz
• Holiday Street Parade
• Annual Boat Parade
• Fabulous 4th at Florida Atlantic University
• Boca Festival of the Arts
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Make sure you don't miss any of the great attractions and events in Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Lantana or all the other Palm Beach County Municipalities.

Boca Raton contains the zip codes: 33427, 33428, 33429, 33431, 33432, 33433, 33434, 33464, 33481, 33486, 33487, 33488, 33496, 33497, 33498, 33499