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Delray Beach[1] is in south Florida, in the United States of America. Every day it resembles more its swanky neighbor directly to the south, Boca Raton, and is renowned locally for its ambitious gentrification centered on Atlantic Avenue, the main drag, better known as simply "The Avenue" with some of the best nightlife in South Florida. At the end of The Avenue is a large, free public beach.

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• Delray Beach is on historic U.S. Highway 1. I-95 passes just west of Downtown, with 2 exits (51 - Linton Blvd, 52 - Atlantic Avenue itself). "The Avenue" also has a junction at the Turnpike, several miles west of Downtown.
• AMTRAK, 345 South Congress Avenue, [2].
• The nearest major airport is West Palm Beach; most international flights come through Miami, over an hour's drive south.

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• Delray Scooter Rental, LLC, (561) 723-4387, (561) 441-5244. Scooter rentals delivered and picked up for Downtown and Beach areas.

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• Delray Beach Public Beach on A1A between Linton and Atlantic Avenue, [3].

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• Morikami Museum & Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, +1 561 495-0233, . Preserves surviving artifacts of the Yamato Colony [4], now a ghost town.

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• Friendly’s, 14701 Military Trail (at Atlantic Ave), (561) 498-8873. Serves delicious burgers, melts and ice cream creations featuring old-time favorite signature sandwiches and entrees such as Colossal Burgers, Big Beef's Big Beef Burger, Chicken Cobb Salad, Chicken Parmesan SuperMelt, Chicken Wrap, Chicken Temptations, Buffalo Grilled Chicken Platter, the Firecracker BBQ Chicken Strips Platter and the Steak Fajita Quesadillas. Kids can enjoy the Friendly Frank, Double Dog Dare, Chicken in the Garden along with the hot fudge-dipped Conehead or Whopping Topping Waffle Sundae. For the Senior specials try the Fishamajig, Supermelts, Reuben SuperMelt, and the Clamboat Platter or the Senior breakfast. Enjoy Friendly’s own premium ice cream desserts using milk from area dairies and their authentic hot fudge with imported Dutch cocoa in the classic Fribble, Mocha Latte Fribbleccino, Forbidden Fudge Brownie Sundae, the Jim Dandy or Friend-Zs, at the classic soda fountain counter, surrounded by nostalgic artwork.

• Lemon Grass Asian Bistro, 420 E. Atlantic Ave., (561) 278-5050. Featuring authentic Thai dishes, a small selection of Vietnamese dishes, plus sushi with an impressive sake selection. Among the 19 appetizers, Favorites include the Thai-style crispy spring roll, fresh Vietnamese summer rolls, curry puffs w cucumber relish, fresh seaweed salad, classic mee kob, Over 30 Entree's including Mama's Lobster, Lemon Grass Duck, Steamed Jade Noodles, and Steamed pork and shrimp dumplings.

• Nino's Restaurant and Pizzeria, 13900 S. Jog Road (next to Publix, N.E. corner of Jog Road and Lake Ida Road), 561-499-3988. Excellent mid-priced Italian cuisine, with popular early-bird dinner from 3PM to 5:30PM daily.

• Sushi Masa Thai Cuisine, 1648 S Federal Hwy, (561) 243-9116, Delivery: (561) 488-9665. Sushi Masa is no mere sushi bar, despite the name, specializing in Thai and Japanese cuisine, including fresh sushi and creative rolls. Your choices at Sushi Masa are vast. The special rolls (some without rice, some tempura, some stuffed) are a real find. Impressive Thai menu includes specialties such as Duck curry, seafood garlic, seafood curry, and fried fish with sauce choice. As well as the Pad Thai, a delicious mix of stir fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, ground roasted peanuts, and your choice of chicken, shrimp, beef, veggies, or a combination of your choice. Prices at Sushi Masa, are a nice bargain.

• Yama Japanese Restaurant, 40 E. Atlantic Ave (at the corner of Atlantic Ave and Swinton Ave, there is a Public Parking behind), (561) 266-9929. Yama is a very good restaurant. You must try the Eel sushi and the Green Tea Ice Cream. They have a Sushi Lunch Menu for around $12 and Shashimi Menu for around $15. The decoration is nice and the restaurant is quiet. Tres bon !

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• The Blue Anchor, 804 E. Atlantic Avenue, (561) 272-7272, [5]. South Florida's famous 19th century British pub. Situated by the Intracoastal Waterway on exciting Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach. Zagat-rated two years in a row (2004 & 2005) for its top-quality food and the spotlight of numerous TV and print stories about its mischievous ghost, the Blue Anchor has become the most well-known and highly regarded pub in Florida.

• Boston's on the Beach,40 S. Ocean Blvd(A1A)/Atlantic Blvd.(561) 278-3364, [6]. Two restaurants in one featuring New England style seafood, live entertainment, and sports club.

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• Sundy House Inn, 106 South Swinton Av., Phone: 1-877-439-9601, [7]. A historic inn with luxury suites and cottages, an onsite restaurant, lounge, and its own tropical gardens.
• Delray Beach Marriott, 10 North Ocean Boulevard, Phone: +1 561 274-3200, Toll-free: +1 877 389-0169, Fax: +1 561 274-3202, [8].
• Residence Inn Delray Beach, 1111 East Atlantic Avenue, Phone: +1 561 276-7441, Toll-free: +1 866 258-7257, Fax: +1 561 276-7445, [9].

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