Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

Built atop a hill with an elevation of 46 feet, the brick-red Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is one of the oldest and most iconic structures in the Palm Beaches. Lit for the first time on July 10, 1860, today it serves as a beacon of history in its new life as the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum. Visitors can climb the 105 spiraling cast-iron stairs (children must be at least 4 feet tall to climb), where they will be treated at the end to breathtaking views of the city and Florida coastline. A guided climbing tour and history lesson on this National Register of Historic Places structure is also available. For those looking to stay closer to the ground, the surrounding Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area has a nature trail that leads to an observation tower overlooking a quiet manatee refuge.

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Adventurers and nature lovers have met their match at this 10,500-acre diverse park, where those seeking to explore Florida’s waterways and hiking trails will find endless opportunities. Visitors can take advantage of the varied land and water activities that the park has to offer, as well as rangerguided tours of a 1930s pioneer homestead. One of the main features of the park is the Loxahatchee River, which includes a narrow, twisty section that is accessible from the nearby Riverbend Park. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent, as well as a 90-minute boat tour on the Loxahatchee Queen pontoon boat. Landlubbers can explore the many paved and off-road trails, on foot or via a rental bike.

Slammin’ Sammy Snead served as pro at the hotel from 1956 until 1969.

(RIGHT) Carl Douglas is baffled at his hole-in-one on Memorial Day, 1953. He is joined by local residents Sam Pinchuk, Henry Warren and Bill Day.