West Palm Beach
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West Palm Beach is one of South Florida’s largest and exciting cities. Located in Palm Beach County, the city is filled with nightclubs, resorts, and beautiful beaches. There are many historic attractions with in the city which fascinate visitors from all over the world. West Palm offers many appealing real estate properties, many of which are located near upscale restaurants and shopping centers.
Location: West Palm Beach is located north of Lake Worth and west of Palm Beach.
Zip Code: 33401 - 33422
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Population: approximately 82,103
Airport: Palm Beach International Airport
History: Henry Morrison Flagler came to the area in 1893, where he decided to build a beautiful resort and a city. Flagler named the streets of the city after native plants in the area, such as Clematis, Banyan, Olive, and Rosemary. By 1894, the residents had decided to incorporate the city of West Palm Beach and they built several saloons and stores. By 1927, the city's population grew to four times its size, making West Palm the largest city in Palm Beach County.
Website: www.wpb.org and
www.westpalmbeach.com
Local Attractions
South Florida Fairgrounds
www.southfloridafair.com
"The South Florida Fairgrounds, located in the geographic center of Palm Beach County, is the community's top entertainment destination. Spread over 136 acres, the Fairgrounds attracts 1.2 million visitors annually. Over 100 shows and events are produced here including the annual South Florida Fair in January, the county's largest and oldest outdoor event."
Cruzan Amphitheatre
www.livenation.com/venue/cruzan-amphitheatre-tickets
Cruzan Amphitheatre is an outdoor music venue which hosts the hottest artists in the industry. Relax under the stars and and listen to world class musicians for a truly unfogettable concert experience.
City Place
www.cityplace.com
"Reminiscent of an Italian town center, CityPlace is one of the top visitor destinations in Palm Beach County with premier shopping, dining and entertainment. Featuring Macy’s, Muvico/IMAX, Barnes and Noble, Anushka Spa Salon and Cosmedical Centre, over 60 shops, 25 restaurants and regular live entertainment on the plaza in front of dancing water show fountains."
Clematis St.
www.westpalmbeach.com/clematis
"Clematis Street is the historical heart of Downtown West Palm Beach. Starting at Flagler Drive on the Intracoastal Waterway, walk west along Clematis Street and experience the indigenous flavor of the area's colorful boutiques, nightclubs, live music, restaurants, antique shops and historical landmarks. Thursday nights from 5:30-9pm come alive when Clematis Street transforms into Clematis By Night."
Big Band Hall of Fame Museum
www.bengrisafibigband.com/Hall_Of_Fame
""The Sally Bennett Big Band Hall of Fame is an attractive and valid presentation of the great personalities of the Big Band era. The purpose is to establish a Museum to commemorate the famous Big Bands, vocalists, composers and their all-American popular music. Beside exhibits and walls of photos, there will be lectures, a souvenir shop and a library of materials, books and memorabilia. Among the artifacts are instruments, band stands and clothing apparel. We wish to continue to promote and feature Big Band music on radio and television stations throughout the United States. We want to get to the high schools and educate. The Sally Bennett Big Band Hall of Fame museum will be an integral commemorative part of the American music culture."
Verdes Tropicana Bowling Lanes
www.bowling2u.com
Verdes Tropicana is votest the best bowling alley in West Palm Beach! It's a great place for family fun!
Rapids Water Park
www.rapidswaterpark.com
"The Rapids Water Park is South Florida's premiere family park from the Keys to Orlando. The Rapids features a full day of fun for the entire family whether you make a splash in the cool blue waves, take a thrilling ride down any of our 29 water slides, or just float around the lazy river. Rapids Water Park has 25 acres of action packed attractions, with something fun for everyone."
Palm Beach Kennel Club & Poker Room
www.pbkennelclub.com
"Since 1932, the Palm Beach Kennel Club has been providing non-stop exciting entertainment. Check out all there is to do at "The Club". Spectacular Greyhound Racing - Super Simulcast Wagering New Poker Room - Paddock & Terrace Restaurants - Fun Events & More!"
Norton Museum of Art
www.norton.org
"The Norton Museum of Art is a major cultural attraction in Florida. The Museum is internationally known for its distinguished permanent collection featuring American Art, Chinese Art, Contemporary Art, European Art, Photography and Provenance Research. From its founding the Norton has been famous for its masterpieces of 19th century and 20th century painting and sculpture by European artists such as Brancusi, Gauguin, Matisse, Miró, Monet, Picasso and by Americans such as Davis, Hassam, Hopper, Manship, O'Keeffe, Pollock and Sheeler. View special exhibitions and attend lectures and exhibition programs for both children and adults."
Kravis Center-Performing Arts
www.kravis.org
"The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, located in West Palm Beach, Florida, is one of the premier performing arts centers in the Southeast with a growing national and international reputation. True to the spirit in which it was created, the Center is expanding programming by initiating projects on local, national and international levels. The Kravis Center includes three venues -- the 2,193-seat Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall, the flexible 300-seat Rinker Playhouse and the outdoor Michael and Andrew Gosman Amphitheatre with a capacity for 1,400 patrons. Additionally, the Kravis Center facilities include the Cohen Pavilion, which houses the Weiner Banquet Center meeting and banquet facility and The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center, along with a five-level parking garage."
South Florida Science Museum
www.sfsm.org
"Dozens of fun, hands-on interactive exhibits based on scientific principles challenge visitors' ideas about science and technology. Interactive exhibits show you how to create clouds, generate electricity with a bike, marvel at optical illusions, and build and control your own robot! Natural history exhibits feature "Suzie," a 22,000 year-old mastodon found in Palm Beach County. Also, authentic and reproduction skeletons of whales, sharks and dinosaurs bring history to life. Native and exotic sea life from warm waters around the world populate the museum's aquariums, while an acre of naturally landscaped outdoor trails features over a dozen original interactive exhibits. Exciting laser shows and star shows thrill young and old alike in the Marvin Dekelboum Planetarium."
Improv Comedy Club
www.palmbeachimprov.com
"The Improv is the premier club in Palm Beach for local and national comedians to show off their skills and make people laugh. Stop in to laugh and watch the Stars come out. Located in the heart of Palm Beach, Florida's most hip entertainment destination, the Improv offers a true comedy nightclub experience. You really can see tomorrow's superstars of comedy today at The World Famous Improv."
Wildlife / Nature
Take a walk on the wild side by visiting these popular West Palm Beach parks.
Palm Beach Zoo
www.palmbeachzoo.org
Apoxee Urban Wilderness Park
www.wpb.org/park/apoxee
McCarthys Wildlife Sanctuary
www.mccarthyswildlife.com
Unbelievable Acres Botanic Garden
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Okeeheelee Park
www.pbcgov.com/parks
Golf
West Palm Beach has several beautiful golf courses to offer its residents and visitors.
Okeeheelee Golf Course
www.okeeheeleegolf.com
Emerald Dunes Golf
www.edgclub.com
West Palm Beach Golf Course
www.wpalmbeachgc.com
Ibis Golf Country Club
www.ibisgolf.com
Trump International Golf Club
www.trumpgolf.com
West Palm's Vibrant Restaurants
Morton's, The Steakhouse
www.mortons.com
E. R. Bradley's saloon
www.erbradleys.com
Spoto's Oyster Bar
www.spotosoysterbar.com
Marcello's La Sirena
www.lasirenaonline.com
Zuccarelli's Italian Kitchen
www.zuccarellis.com
Forte di Asprinio
www.fortepalmbeach.com
Don Ramon
donramonrestaurant.com
Taverna Opa
www.opapalmbeach.com
City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill
www.bigtimerestaurants.com
Saito's Japanese Steak House
www.saitosteakhouse.com
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