Strolling through palm trees central aka vibrant West Palm Beach

Published by author Tracy Cyril on July 27th, 2022

I have popped in and out of West Palm Beach in the past without soaking up the diversity of the city. The moment is here where I made it happen and I am here to share with you. As you know I am big on culture and history, I believe a city’s history is imperative to help create its future and measure its progress. So let us take some history before the fun begins.

History

West Palm Beach is home to the sunny palm lined streets, scenic neighborhoods, waterfront view and exciting year round outdoor activities. It is the oldest incorporated municipality in South Florida. West Palm is 13 feet above sea level and has an area of 57.69 square foot. In 2021 an estimated populated of 120, 915 was recorded. Henry Morrison Flager in 1893 transformed Palm Beach to a resort and built a commercial city across the lake for his workers. That “city” eventually became West Palm Beach.

Top sites to visit

• Peanut Island
• Rapids Water Park
• Mounts Botanical Garden
• Palm Beach Zoo
• John D. Mac Arthur Beach State Park
• Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurant
• Norton’s Museum of Art
• South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
• Ann Norton Sculture Garden
• Palm Beach Drama-works

Peanut Island

An eight acre tropical park which lies in the intracoastal waterway near Lake Worth Inlet. The Inlet island was created in 1918 and was transformed to Peanut Island for the purpose of a terminal used for shipping peanut oil. There are daily ferries from West Palm Beach to peanut island. Be sure to pack your refreshments because you are literally on an island with beautiful water and land.

Rapids Water Park

This is the largest water park in South Florida. Equipped with 35 acres of 42 water slides, attractions, wave pool, seven story speed slides and quarter mile lazy river. The park measures an area of 1306,793 sq and it was founded in 1979.

Mounts Botanical Garden

Mounts is the oldest and largest public garden with 6000 species of trees, herbs, tropical fruit and tropical plants. It opened in 1954 named in honor of Marvin U. Red Mounts. He served 40 years in the capacity of Beach County extension and Palm Beach County farmers.

Norton Museum of Art

This is the largest museum in the state known for wide collection of local and international diverse art. Concentration in American, Chinese and European contemporary art and photography. The collection includes over 7000 pieces. There is also a Sculpture garden at this museum.

So beautiful people I was able to take in some of the sites mentioned but the extensive list I recommended I still have a few of them to explore. The purpose of this article is to inform you of the beauty and diversity that West Palm Beach has to offer and to urge you to put in on your travel list to experience it yourself. It is a beautiful and vibrant city – I had an amazing time but definitely feel like I still have some unfinished business with the Palm Tree central! Love and Light

Reference

www.wpb.org

www.wesrpalmbeach.com

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