A Weekend Escape at West Palm Beach
Posted by admin on March 14th, 2009 filed in West Palm Beach Oceanfront Hotel
West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach is probably one of the most populous cities in America but it is also one of the most-visited. This city immediately reminds you of palm-lined streets, picturesque waterfront views, and shopping districts. It is also packed with historical hallmarks and continuous outdoor festivals.
There are many sites to see in West Palm Beach. The whole family can enjoy the Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park or the South Florida Science Museum for educational purposes. Groups of friends will have the time of their life by going to the Sunfest. It is Florida’s very successful waterfront music and art festival that only takes place in May.
There are many activities that oceanfront hotel guests can do during their stay in West Palm Beach. One of these is the charter sport fishing. Tourists can go on trips with the Captain in a yacht to the warm, fertile waters of West Palm Beach where fishes can be seen. A popular among the fishes to be caught is the sailfish.
There are various rental shops for jet skis, craigcat, and boats. Tourists can be assured that the equipment they are using are thoroughly maintained and safety precautions are always implemented.
Vacation travelers can also go snorkeling and scuba diving. There are tour deals and packages that are offered along Palm Beach. Children and adults will enjoy looking at different species of fish, sponge, crustaceans, and invertebrates while they snorkel or dive along coral reef formations.
Visitors who want to get in touch with nature can visit McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary. This haven for animals houses black leopards, macaws, owls, and pythons.
Another one of the highlights of West Palm Beach is the amphibious cars. These cars can shift their gears so that they can travel through both land and water. There is also the Palm Beach Water Taxi. It is said that the water taxi is the best way to explore Palm Beach. What’s more, there can be narrated sightseeing tours that come with it.
An entire day can also be spent at Peanut Island. This is a popular tourist attraction that includes a bunker and museum. Picnic areas and biking and walking paths are scattered around the island.
There are many attractions in West Palm Beach that cater to a variety of people. Tourists will definitely enjoy their stay here. Those from the nearby towns or locals, on the other hand, can use West Palm Beach as a weekend getaway from the pressures of life.