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Palm Beach Travel Guide
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A small island town of palatial homes and gardens, and streets
so clean you could eat your dinner off them, PALM BEACH
has been synonymous for nearly a century with the kind of
lifestyle only limitless loot can buy. The nation's nobs
began wintering here in the 1890s, after Henry Flagler brought
his East Coast railroad south from St Augustine and built
two luxury hotels on this then-secluded, palm-filled island.
Since then, tycoons, sports aces, aristocrats, rock stars
and CIA directors have flocked here, eager to become part
of the Palm Beach elite and enjoy its aloofness from mainland,
and mainstream, life. Joe Kennedy – father of John,
Robert and Edward – bought the so-called Kennedy Compound
here in 1933.
Summer in Palm Beach is very quiet, and the least costly
time to stay. The winter months, from November to May, see
a whirl of elegant balls, fundraising dinners and charity
galas, as well as the polo season – watching a chukka
or two is the only time Palm Beach denizens show themselves
in the less particular environs of West Palm Beach (on the
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| Palm Beach
Travels & Tours |
Billie Swamp Safari
Tour the Everglades by buggy or boat at this popular swamp
attraction. Guests get up close and personal with the abundant
wildlife of South Florida, including alligator, deer and
bison. Whether you are five or 50, you are likely to see
something new each time you visit. Back at the reservation,
shop for souvenirs in the re-created Seminole village, tour
the reptile show and grab a bite to eat at the Swamp Water
Cafe. Call for ticket prices, times and tour information.
Lion Country Safari
Exciting drive-through safari, cool walk-through park. Two
parks for the price of one! 4-mile drive-through safari
with a thousand animals of a hundred different species roaming
free PLUS tree-canopied walk-through park with Animal Theater,
petting zoo, nature walk, aviaries and Lory bird feeding
exhibit, boat tour, paddle boats, carousel, miniature golf,
restaurant, 5 gift shops, and picnic area. Birthday parties
and groups welcomed! With an Annual Pass, experience the
adventure all year long at no additional cost. Spend a night
or two at our KOA campground with tent, RV and cabin facilities.
Kids ages 6 to 13 will go wild over our Safari Camp.
Palm Beach Water Taxi
The scenery along the Intracoastal Waterway is absolutely
breathtaking. The Palm Beach Water Taxi not only provides
transportation on the water, but it also offers narrated
tours of the area, pointing out celebrities mansions, natural
points of interest and discussing historical events that
have shaped the Palm Beaches. Many different types of tours
are available. Shuttle service and private charters are
available.
Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
Opened to the public in 1960, this legendary home allows
visitors a guided tour through the Gilded Age. Henry Flagler
was one of the most influential figures of the era. He was
largely responsible for establishing tourism and agriculture
as the mainstays of Florida's economy.
Coconut Cove Waterpark
Owned and operated by the Palm Beach County Department of
Parks and Recreation, Coconut Cove Waterpark features water
slides, interactive play structures, wading pools, a meandering
river and much more for the whole family. There is an on-site
eatery serving burgers, chicken sandwiches, ice cream and
more. |
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