From the beach to the airport to the turnpike, there are thousands of rooms at a number of hotels located within
a ten-mile vicinity of Okeeheelee. In South Florida's "off season" (May-October), rates are quite reasonable, but you
will experience an increase in rates during "season" (November - April).
West Palm Beach is easily accessible from three international airports:
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is just 7 miles (10-15 minutes) northeast of Okeeheelee and services most major domestic airlines.
Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is only 45 miles (approx. 50 minutes) south of West Palm Beach and services most major domestic airlines and several international airlines. See also www.fll.net
Miami International Airport (MIA), one of the largest and busiest airports in the U.S., is only 75 miles (approx. 90 minutes) south of West Palm Beach, and services over 100 domestic and international airlines. See also www.miami-airport.com
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Local - Palm Beach County
Not only is there something for everyone at Okeeheelee Park, but also in Palm Beach County. No matter what you like to do, you can find it here - shopping, restaurants, nightlife, adventure, arts, sports, beaches.
Shopping, Restaurants, Nightlife
Clematis Street, West Palm Beach
The place to see and be seen. Located just off Flagler Street and the Intracoastal, Clematis Street hosts dozens of trendy bars, nightclubs, restaurants, and shops. Annual events include Clematis by Night, a weekly Thursday night fountainside concert series; the GreenMarket, held Saturday mornings Oct-Apr; Kaleidoscope…a celebration of many cultures; and 4th on Flagler, an Independence Day extravaganza.
CityPlace, West Palm Beach
An innovative, multi-faceted urban center comprised of more than 70 retail and specialty stores and boutiques, a dozen restaurants and bars, a 20-screen Muvico theater, an open-air plaza and performing arts theater, as well as residential, office, and event space. Features major retail and restaurant chains such as Macy's and Cheesecake Factory.
The Mall at Wellington Green, Wellington
The Mall at Wellington Green, designed in a Mediterranean style with references to local architectural traditions,
brings a formidable complement of fashion retailers to Palm Beach County. The 1.3 million square foot, two-level mall
features up to 140 specialty shops and restaurants, plus four two-level department stores: Burdines-Macy's, Dillard's, JCPenney and
Nordstrom.
Worth Avenue, Palm Beach
One of the world's most exclusive shopping districts. Worth Avenue's four blocks offer more than 200 elegant boutiques, famous department stores, gourmet restaurants, and art galleries. The Esplanade on Worth Avenue is a Mediterranean-style shopping court set amidst lush gardens and sparkling fountains.
Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach
With the charm of old Florida, Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray features over three dozen gourmet restaurants, cozy bistros, and outdoor cafes, sprinkled among dozens of boutiques, specialty stores, art galleries, and antique shops.
Mizner Park, Boca Raton
Downtown Boca Raton's "village-on-the-green." Enjoy this beautiful outdoor setting with its dozens of shops, restaurants, and palm-shaded sidewalks. The main street, Plaza Real, invites strolling among fountains, gazebos, and colorful landscapes.
Palm Beach Casino Line
The grand casino ship Palm Beach Princess restored and remodeled. Seven decks tall and longer than a football field, with 15,000 square feet of casino space. Live music, nightclub, floor shows, five bars, two sun decks, and all-you-can-eat buffet.
Suncruz Casino
The largest casino cruise line with more new ships in more ports of call than anyone afloat. New ships with fast action table games and hundreds of the latest, loosest slots at sea. Live entertainment, buffet, and a la carte menu.
Adventure
Lion Country Safari
2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee
Two parks, one price! 4.2-mile drive-through safari, 1,100 roaming animals PLUS walk-through park, Animal Theatre, petting zoo, bird feeding, boat tour, paddle boats, miniature golf, restaurant, gift shops, picnic, KOA campground.
Palm Beach Kennel Club
1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach
Featuring the best in live action, year-round greyhound racing. Simulcast wagering from greyhound, thoroughbred, harness, and jai-alai facilities. Poker room for stud and draw games. Fine dining in Paddock Restaurant, casual dining in the Terrace.
Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park
1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach
Intimate, 23-acre tropical zoological garden is home to more than 400 animals. Enjoy the children's area and reptile house. Explore the Cornell Nature Trail and shaded paved walkways throughout the zoo.
Rapids Water Park
6566 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach
Rapids Water Park features a full day of fun for the entire family whether you make a splash in the cool blue waves, take a thrilling ride down any of 16 water slides, or just float around the lazy river. Rapids Water Park has 22 acres of action packed attractions, with something fun for everyone.
Culture & the Arts
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach
Three performance venues: Dreyfoos Hall, the main concert hall (seats 2,200); Rinker Playhouse, an intimate black box theater (seats 300); and the Gosman Amphitheatre, an outdoor theater that accommodates up to 1,400 people.
Norton Museum of Art
1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach
Prestigious permanent collection features Monet, Gauguin, Picasso, Cezanne, Bellows, O'Keeffe, Hopper and Pollack. National traveling exhibitions, free children's programs on Sunday.
Flagler Museum
Cocoanut Row and Whitehall Way, Palm Beach
Completed in 1902, Whitehall (a National Historic Landmark), Henry Flagler's Gilded Age estate was hailed as "more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world." Museum highlights include tours, exhibits, and Flagler's railcar.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach
A one-of-a-kind 200-acre park dedicated to showcasing Japanese culture and history, with beautiful nature trails, ponds, waterfalls, a bonsai garden, Japanese gardens, two museum buildings, changing and permanent exhibitions, a 225-seat theater, a library, an infotronic gallery, a Japanese tea house, a museum store and a café.
Sports
Palm Beach County is a sportsman's paradise. Play golf at one of over 145 exceptional courses or hit some tennis balls at one of over 1,100 courts. If water sports is your thing, Palm Beach County has it - from surfing to sailing, boating and fishing, scuba diving or snorkeling, and of course water skiing at Okeeheelee!
Public Beaches
Palm Beach County features 47 miles of coastline and over 30 public beaches. The following are public beaches closest in proximity to Okeeheelee Park:
Lake Worth Municipal
10 Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth
Developed beach (1,200 feet) with a pool and lifeguards. Pier with bait and tackle shop. Cabana, beach chair and boogie board rentals. Playground for children. John G's restaurant, picnic tables on the beach. Restrooms/showers available. Metered parking.
Lantana Municipal
100 Ocean Blvd., Lantana
Developed beach (750 feet), snorkeling reef, volleyball court. Picnic area with grills available. Dune Deck Café restaurant. Restrooms/showers available. Metered parking.
Boynton Beach Municipal
6415 N. Ocean Blvd., Boynton Beach
Developed beach with ocean swimming and beautiful boardwalk. Snack bar on site. Picnic areas with grills available. Restrooms and outdoor showers available. Parking for nonresidents is $5/day low season, $10/day high season.
Special Events
SunFest
Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach
Held annually at the end of April/beginning of May, this is Florida's largest music, art, and waterfront festival featuring more than 40 concerts by national recording artists. Juried art show Friday through Sunday, fireworks, children's activities and plenty of food and refreshments.
Regional - Ft. Lauderdale
Beach Place - A 100,000 square foot shopping, dining, and entertainment complex along Greater Fort Lauderdale's new beachfront. Beach Place is a three-story, open air, courtyard-style mall located right on the beach.
Riverwalk Downtown Arts & Entertainment Center - Showcases lush tropical landscape and winding walkways linking downtown Fort Lauderdale's attractions, restaurants and shops. Anchoring the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District is Las Olas Riverfront, a 260,000 square foot retail entertainment complex located on the New River.
Las Olas Blvd.- Night or day, the heart of Ft. Lauderdale beats on Las Olas. Spend an entire day or evening enjoying the old world tradition and new world elegance found in over 100 unique specialty shops along the boulevard. Las Olas also features numerous trendy dining, arts, and entertainment locales.
Regional - Miami
Coconut Grove - This colorful neighborhood has a style all its own. While retaining some of the history of its original community, Coconut Grove combines sophistication and fun. From its one-of-a-kind boutiques and elegant shopping malls to the lively outdoor cafes and international restaurants, you'll always have a place to go.
South Beach - Often called the American Riviera, South Beach has long been a magnet for celebrities, sophisticates, and fun-lovers from all over the world who thrive on its cosmopolitan atmosphere, chic restaurants and nightclubs, and fabulous beaches. South Beach is also the locale for world-class performing arts, a mecca for shoppers looking for trendy boutiques, and host to dozens of trendy restaurants and cafes.
Everglades - Everglades National Park is comprised of 1.5 million acres of saw-grass prairies, deep mangrove swamps, subtropical jungle, and the warm waters of the Florida Bay. The park encompasses only one-seventh of the land that is the Everglades. This watery wilderness is home to wading birds, alligators, fish, turtle, snakes and other wildlife, including endangered species such as the manatee, the wood stork, and the Florida panther.
Regional - The Keys
The Florida Keys are a chain of islands stretching along U.S. Hwy. 1 - the Overseas Highway - for 110 miles between Key Largo and Key West. Tip: make this drive (with Jimmy Buffett CD collection) during the day because it is splendidly beautiful! And don't forget to enjoy the famously brilliant sunsets. The Keys are diverse and are categorized by five general areas:
- Key Largo - Most famous for its stunning offshore reef, this area is also known for watersports and a kick-back-and-relax attitude.
- Islamorada - Known as the "sport fishing capital of the world," Islamorada, or "the Purple Isles," is also home to a number of beautiful state parks.
- Marathon - This sleepy fishing village has evolved into a bustling town that is truly the "heart of the keys" with an abundance of fun family attractions.
- Lower Keys - Just south of Marathon you will cross the Seven Mile Bridge that joins the upper and lower keys. The largest and least developed area in the chain, the Lower Keys offers abundant wildlife (it's home to the Key deer) and solitude for those who truly want to get away from it all.
- Key West - Only 90 miles from Cuba (it's the southernmost point in the U.S.) and 150 miles from Miami, history, eccentricity, and island charm mix to create the perfect tropical getaway.
State
The Sunshine State has hundreds, if not thousands, of worthwhile attractions. Go to www.flausa.com or www.see-florida.com to check out all the fun, exciting, and beautiful places to visit in our great vacation state!
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