REGIONS - CENTRAL

Palm Beach

A gilded island with the rich history of being “America’s First Resort Destination,” Palm Beach is home to Worth Avenue, one of the nation’s most famous shopping streets. But its history of luxury hospitality is only one facet of this growing familyfriendly destination, with its Instagrammable bougainvillea-draped architecture, and a free Lake Trail offering walkers and cyclists million-dollar views of waterfront mansions. Pan’s Garden, with its iconic sculpture of the fluted Pan of Rohallion, is another complimentary attraction, while the Flagler Museum is a lavish throwback to the island’s opulent heritage.

West Palm Beach

A world of opportunities thrives in the county seat of The Palm Beaches, whose dynamite downtown, filled with dining, culture and retail, is just minutes from Palm Beach International Airport. From Broadway shows to music legends and top comedians, the Kravis Center is the crown jewel of West Palm Beach’s bustling Arts & Entertainment District, while the nearby Norton Museum is a first-rate destination for the visual arts. Enjoy the roar of Lion Country Safari, a one-of-a-kind drivethru animal attraction, or bring the family to Dreher Park, where the Palm Beach Zoo and Cox Science Center & Aquarium are separated by a 10-minute walk. Or, for a bit more action, visit Okeeheelee Park. With over 1,700 acres, it’s an inviting catchall for sports both common and unusual, including Okeeheelee BMX, Palm Beach County’s only BMX race track, and Shark Wake Park, which features five freshwater lakes custom-designed for competition water skiing, making this world-class facility a haven for professional and amateur skiers alike. It also offers the largest floating obstacle course on the East Coast.

Lake Worth Beach

Hip eateries, unique shops and colorful art galleries line the streets of this inviting and offbeat city, a favorite for nightlife and public art. The latter is especially plentiful at the annual Lake

Worth Street Painting Festival, where artists create transient masterworks on the downtown pavement each February. The Lake Worth Lagoon is a vital resource for eco-tourists to explore the region, while the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County headquarters is the place for visitors to view work from local artists and learn about all of The Palm Beaches’ cultural assets.

Wellington

For athletes and sports spectators alike, it’s all about the horse play at this illustrious western village, a quiet and homey region that doubles as one of the world’s top destinations for equestrian sport. Top riders in polo, dressage and other sports descend on Wellington for annual gatherings like the Winter Equestrian Festival, making the National Polo Center and Wellington International global attractions. The stellar Wellington Environmental Preserve—with its a six-story observation tower— and the popular Wellington Mall continue to increase Wellington’s cachet.