Palm Beach Overview
Video compliments of the Travel Channel
PALM BEACH
Video compliments of the Travel ChannelPalm Beach has the distinction of being the easternmost town in Florida
due to its geographical setting on a barrier island separated from the mainland
communities by the Intracoastal Waterway. It's almost a given, then, that
it'd be one of the state's most exclusive enclaves. Just 3.9 square miles
in land mass, what this Lilliputian island lacks in size it makes up for in
opulence. Standard Oil tycoon Henry Flagler established Palm Beach as a resort
town at the turn of the century (and made it accessible to the public via
his own railroad!) and it hasn't looked back since.
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Today, the town offers a handful of laid-back year-round attractions
for visitors. Worth Avenue is the town's commercial hub and is somewhat
of a Rodeo Drive of Palm Beach County with its collection of designer shops
that attract the rich, famous and recently Botoxed. A visit to the historic
Breakers hotel should be on every visitor's checklist—even if it is just
for an overpriced cocktail served with an ocean view.
More than likely, a visit to Palm Beach is part of a greater excursion
that includes PB's mainland siblings, with West Palm Beach being the island's
most immediate relative. In WPB, you'll find a larger and more accessible
roundup of traditional Florida activities, including scuba diving and yachting
coupled with a generous helping of dining, shopping and nightlife options.
Fort Lauderdale is just a hop, skip and jump to the south, but there's plenty
to see and do near Palm Beach first.
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Where to Stay and Dine
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Palm Beach History
Palm Beach has long been a playground for the rich and famous, especially in the winter. Discover the history and attractions of Florida's ritziest region in this video from the Travel Channel. |
