Why West Palm Beach

With travel prices reaching record breaking highs, it seems almost impossible to take a vacation. It may be time to buckle down, but don’t rule out a fantastic getaway just yet. There are great places right in the United States that are beautiful and affordable. Forget about the high cost of overseas airfare. A great location in the south east is West Palm Beach, Florida.

West Palm Beach is known for its beautiful beaches and laid back atmosphere. Located about 70 miles from Miami, it shares many of the same attributes as the famous vacation spot. However, West Palm Beach is Miami’s low key sister. The beaches boast soft, white sand and crystal clear waters. West Palm Beach also attracts people young and old, and the beaches are very family friendly.

The beaches are so beautiful you may just want to have fun in the sun and the waters. If you can will yourself away from the beauty of the beaches, there are plenty of places and attractions for everyone, couples or families, to enjoy. From safaris to water parks, West Palm Beach has something for everyone!

Lion Country Safari is a wildlife park with over 800 wild animals including lions, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, chimpanzees, and a lot more! They offer two safari tours, one to walk through and one to drive through. Lion Country Safari also offer rides and a 4,000 square feet water spray area with interactive water features. They have a concession stand, ice cream, and a cafeteria style restaurant. You can even bring lunch and enjoy it in their covered picnic area! For an even more exciting experience, stay a night at the camp ground across the street and wake to the roar!

For those not on a budget, visiting Worth Avenue would be a tremendous experience. Really, even those who are watching their spending can enjoy the beauty that is Worth Avenue. For more than 50 years, Worth Avenue has been known for its superior couture houses, antiques, jewelry, restaurants, spa services, and more. Stroll three blocks of more than 250 businesses all just a few steps away from the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy well known boutiques such as Chanel and shop the many one-of-a-kind charming boutiques. Whatever you choose to do, you will find that Worth Avenue is synonymous with luxury.

Another great attraction located in West Palm Beach is Rapids Water Park. Rapids Water Park is a massive 22 acres of water fun. Visitors young and old will find tons of water fun at the park’s many attractions. Rapid’s Water Park is also home of Big Thunder, the largest water ride in Florida. Walk up the 50 foot platform, load into a four person tube, and take a ride in the 60 feet in diameter funnel that drops 55 feet! If that sounds too scary for you, do not fret! Rapids Water Park offers many milder rides as well as kiddie rides!

One of the most treasured historical landmarks of Palm Beach is the Flager Museum. Called by Art + Auction one of the “greatest Gilded Age mansions in the world,” the Flagler Museum is named for Henry Flagler. Henry Flagler founded the railways that ran to West Palm Beach. Flagler also built many of the now famous hotels throughout Florida, especially in southern Florida. The museum is Henry Flagler’s Whitehall estate, and was built in 1902. The Flagler Museum is Florida’s first ever museum. It is a spectacular mansion and everyone who visits Palm Beach should go see its beauty.

West Palm Beach is a wonderful getaway that families, couples, and people of all ages can enjoy. There truly is something for everyone to enjoy at this luxurious, yet affordable, vacation spot. West Palm Beach offers everything from historical museums and high end shopping to the simple pleasure of lounging the day away on the beach. Whether you choose to take a safari or splash around a water park, you are sure to remember West Palm Beach.