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City in southeast Florida, United States
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West Palm Beach is a mid-sized city of 117,000 residents (2020) in the Greater Miami (Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach) Metropolitan area.
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its permanent collection features American Art, Chinese Art, Contemporary Art, European Art and Photography. Its masterpieces of 19th- and 20th-century painting and sculpture include works by Brancusi, Gauguin, Matisse, Miró, Monet, Picasso, Davis, Hassam, Hopper, Manship, O'Keeffe, Pollock and Sheeler. The museum presents special exhibitions, lectures, tours and programs for adults and children throughout the year.
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is one of the premier performing arts centers in the Southeast with a growing national and international reputation.
This National Historic Landmark was built as a wedding gift for Henry M. Flagler's new wife. The 55-room winter retreat became more than a winter home and held many of the most modern pleasures of the time. Inside the museum you can see many of the antiques from their time in the home, as well as, walk through Flagler's own private railroad car. Also learn about his many contributions to American history and Florida.
McCarthys Wildlife
At this non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center, you can see over 90 animals and have a close encounter with over 22 large cats lions, tiger, panther, snakes and more. Money raised goes towards the care of the animals. Bring your camera. A fun and educational experience.
Just west of the city. There used to be several of these safari parks, but this is the only one to remain. Includes rides for children.
Full grocery and cafe offering fresh and local produce, fresh and local seafood, grass fed beef as well as a butcher in the house, enticing array of salads and entrees prepared to eat-in or take-out, brick oven pizzas, custom sandwiches, full scale bakery, unique coffees, great wine and beer selections, nutritional supplements and spa products, and cheeses from around the world.
Chinese food; large seafood variety.
Best sushi around; always ask for market price!
The menu changes regularly -- in an eclectic setting.
Decent bar food at the end of Clematis St in sight of the Intracoastal.
Authentic Cuban cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner, with an all-night take-out window.
A traditional Irish pub with a great beer garden on Clematis.
Very much a budget hotel; don't expect luxury or even much in the way of comfort, but if you're on a tight budget it's a private place to sleep.
Near CityPlace and the Kravis Center, this hotel features clean, comfortable rooms with beach-inspired décor and premium amenities like 32-inch LCD TVs, spacious work areas free wireless internet.
A funky, sea-foam-colored hotel with colorful, ultra-modern decor about 3 miles south of Clematis Street. Hotel Biba bills itself as "a 43-room historic landmark boutique hotel." The hotel features Biba Bar, a hip nightclub featuring live music on the weekends.
Suites with full kitchens, free internet, flat screen TV. Guests have access to free parking, free hot breakfast, pool and fitness center.
Extended stay hotel. Suites include free Internet, microwave, mini-fridge, and flat screen TV. Also available to guests are free hot breakfast buffet, free parking, pool, and fitness center.
Across the street from the Palm Beach Airport and minutes from the Palm Beach Convention Center, the Kravis Center and many of Palm Beach's famous golf courses. The property features complimentary breakfast, free high-speed internet access, an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a fitness center, and shuttle buses which go downtown and to the airport.
Three-star hotel with all the usual amenities.
Resort has spa, bar, grill restaurant, golf courses, and personal trainers.
Bed and breakfast and vacation rentals with an onsite pool and pet-friendly rooms.
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By car
West Palm Beach is easily accessible by Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike.
By bus
The West Palm Beach bus stations are at the Lakeworth Service Plaza on the Turnpike and the West Palm Beach (bus) Station at 205-209 S Tamarind in downtown West Palm Beach.
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By taxi
Taxis are generally expensive, but available at almost any time and place.
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