PALM BEACH ATTRACTIONS
 The
Breakers
The heirs to Henry Morrison Flagler rebuilt The Breakers in less
than a year after its second incarnation burned in 1925. This tribute
to the man who helped develop so much of Palm Beach was constructed
in Italian Renaissance style with the aid of top architects and
Italian artisans. Its opulent interiors include handpainted ceilings,
Flemish tapestries, Venetian chandeliers, and a king's ransom of
artwork and furnishings. The stunning hotel, which plays host to
a "who's who" of the world's powerful and elite, was renovated
several years ago at a cost of $100 million, a sum which dwarfs
the original construction figure of $6 million.
Gardens of
the Palm Beaches
This bright, airy mall makes the most of natural light, using it
to highlight fountains, beds of flowers, and graceful sculptures.
More than 160 stores fill the  inviting
facility, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Burdines-Macy's
and Sears. You'll also find Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, The Bombay
Company, Crate & Barrel, The Coach Store, Gap, Pottery Barn,
Sharper Image, Talbots, Tommy Hilfiger, and Williams-Sonoma. In
addition, there's a branch of the post office, along with an array
of restaurants, eateries, and specialty shops.
Midtown Beach
400 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL 33480 · 561-838-5483. If
you're determined to hit the sand in Palm Beach, this venue is probably
your best bet. Given the community's exclusive nature, public access
to beaches isn't a priority, so Midtown is a rare luxury. In recent
years, reclamation of sand has enlarged the beach, adding space
for visitors and locals and nesting areas for sea turtles. Metered
parking can be found in the vicinity, but during the busy season,
spaces are often hard to find. So, enjoy the wide-open beauty of
the shores.
Morikami Museum
and Japanese Gardens
In the early 20th century, a group of Japanese immigrants came to
Florida to institute an agricultural community. It didn't succeed,
but one of its members, George Morikami, donated 200 acres to honor
the effort and his native country. Today, that initial gift has
blossomed into an entire cultural complex that features exhibitions
on Japanese culture and traditions. The facility's incredible series
of gardens includes a bonsai collection, a pond, a rock garden,
an enclosed meditation garden, a strolling garden, and pathways
that wind through pine forests, stands of bamboo, waterfalls, and
stone sculptures. Also on the grounds are a museum, a theater, a
library, a multi-media center, an authentic tea house, a shop, and
a cafe.
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