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Palm Beach Florida is one of the most beautiful
counties in Florida. Located in Southeast Florida, Palm Beach County
offers all sorts of attractions such as beautiful beaches, dining, golf, museums, shopping, tennis, and water sports.
Over the past decade, the city of West
Palm Beach has succeeded in restoring and revitalizing its downtown area, and has recently opened an amazing 55
acre shopping, living, and entertainment center known as CityPlace. CityPlace does not replace downtown, but is a natural
extension of downtown. Free parking for 3200 cars, and replicas of vintage trolleys make transportation a "no problem"
situation.
CityPlace adjoins the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, a 2200 seat glass,
marble, and copper showcase which has additional parking to accommodate its guests. The 250 seat Rinker Playhouse on
premises includes a space for children's programming, family productions and other special events. The Palm Beach Opera
stages four performances at the Kravis Center each winter. There are performances by the Palm Beach Philharmonic Orchestra
as well.
Established in 1894 by railroad tycoon
Henry Flagler, West Palm Beach is at the northern end of Florida's "Gold Coast" which
also includes Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach. To the east lies Palm Beach and the Atlantic Ocean; to the west Loxahatchee Wildlife Preserve and Everglades National
Park.
West Palm Beach is the largest municipality in one of the fastest growing areas
in the United States. The Port of Palm Beach, Palm Beach International Airport, The Florida Turnpike, US Highway 1, and I-95 are the sea, air and highway ports of entry
to this city of blue skies and sunshine.
Along beautifully landscaped Clematis
Street are boutiques and restaurants in authentically restored building, a very popular fountain, and the center
of area nightlife. There is a free downtown shuttle by day and free on-street parking at night and on weekends.
For those who wish to enjoy a night or afternoon of gaming, there are daily casino cruises departing from the Port of Palm Beach for nearby international waters. On land , there is the Greyhound track and Club.
Golf, polo,
and the full spectrum of water sports including snorkeling, diving, swimming, surfing, boating and fishing are
all available year round. Museums and galleries provide exceptional collections, and there are many activities of interest
to families with children. Among these are the 22 acre Dreher Park Zoo with its creature
friendly natural habitats, the South Florida Science Museum, Aquarium and Planetarium, and Lion Country Safari. The latter is a 500 acre preserve which contains species - appropriate habitats
in which 1300 wild animals roam and are protected. Residents of the preserve include lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras,
antelopes, chimpanzees, ostriches, and water buffalo. Visitors drive through on 8 miles of paved roads accompanied by
an excellent self guided tour on cassette tape.
Across the Flagler Bridge
is the exclusive island community of Palm Beach. Its world renowned trademark is Worth
Avenue with countless designer boutiques. A few short blocks from downtown, along County Road and Ocean Boulevard (the
shore road, also designated as Route A1A), are Palm Beach's mansions and the well tended beaches leading down to the glorious
expanse of the Atlantic Ocean.
South of Palm Beach, along Route A1A, are Boynton Beach,
Boca Raton, and Delray Beach, which offer more shopping, dining, and recreation options. North of West Palm Beach are
Singer Island, Juno and Jupiter with their miles of inviting beaches and parks. The phenomenon of the migration, nest
building, and hatching of sea turtles takes place annually in that area, and outshines any human - engineered attraction.
The 221 square mile Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge, a part of the incomparable Everglades, is located in the surrounding area.
Beyond are sugar cane fields and the road to Lake Okeechobee.
Whether you
are seeking relaxation, entertainment, shopping, or a variety of land and water sports, you will find that your vacation dreams
are sure to come true in this popular vacation destination.
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