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Welcome to Jupiter,
on Florida's Gold and Treasure Coasts!
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our area - Check out the Area Attractions!
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Jupiter is located in northern Palm Beach County, nearby the future home
of both the Scripps Research Institute's Florida Operations
Center and the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies,
the area has grown into a wonderful combination of waterfront,
suburban and rural-equestrian communities that encourage outdoor
activities throughout its parks, sports activities, residential
areas along the waterways, and the many miles of water that
meander through the towns. Jupiter is famous for its school
system as well as its beautiful beaches, the Loxahatchee River
and the Intracoastal Waterway. The towns enjoy a vibrant
cultural life as the home of the Burt Reynolds Theater and
Museum, the Loxahatchee River Historical Museum and several
dozen arts and entertainment festivals. Town and County parks
provide recreational facilities for fishing, boating, team
sports, an aquatic center, and access ramps into the
Intracoastal Waterway. Palm Beach Gardens is growing into a very
large city that is becoming a hub of financial headquarters and
upscale shopping - featuring the world famous multi-level
Gardens Mall.
 Jupiter
and the
communities of Jupiter, Jupiter Farms, Abacoa, Paseos, Admiral's
Cove, Tequesta, Jupiter, Jupiter Island, Jupiter Inlet
Colony, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, Lake Park, Singer Island,
Riviera Beach, Sewell's Point, Jensen Beach, Port Saint Lucie
and Palm Beach Gardens also offer a wide mixture of family
residential neighborhoods, condominium and upscale waterfront
communities that attract young families, professionals, retirees
and seasonal residents.
We are just 20 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport.
Tri-rail commuter train service, as well as AmTrak service is
available throughout Palm Beach County. PalmTran also offers
residents a comprehensive bus route throughout the county.
Jupiter and
Palm Beach, Martin and Saint Lucie Counties are one of America’s great playgrounds,
abounding in outdoor recreational opportunities and indoor
attractions. Lion Country Safari, for instance, lets families
get a close-up view of African wildlife from the safety of their
cars. Other attractions range from offshore scuba diving trips
to dozens of challenging golf courses. Here are some ideas for
enjoying your leisure time.
Here is Just a Sample of Jupiter and All Other AREA ATTRACTIONS:
Beach Water Sports of Jupiter/Tequesta
17967 U.S. 1, (561) 743-2527 or (561) 745-6900.
Wave runners and boat rentals, beach facility, sightseeing
tours, beach activities, monthly memberships.
Canoe Outfitters of Florida
8900 West Indiantown Road, Jupiter, (561)746-7053.
Canoe and kayak rental and sales. Canoe the Loxahatchee River,
Florida’s only wild and scenic river designated by the federal
government.
DivaDuck Amphibious Tours, LLC
511 Hibiscus Street, CityPlace, (561) 844-4188
It's a Boat! It's a Bus! It's DivaDuck! Make a Spalsh aboard
South Florida's most unique adventure. View the tropical beauty
of Florida the way it was meant to be seen on Land and Sea! The
amphibious DivaDuck will thrill you while riding high through
the city streets and then into the Intracoastal Waterway for
cruise past mansions and manatees! Family Fun and Adventure! 75
minute fully narrated musical tour departs from 511 Hibiscus
Street, CityPlace in Downtown West Palm Beach. Plenty of parking
in covered parking garages. Daily Departures noon, 2pm & 4pm.
Call for Ticket Prices 561-844-4188
www.DivaDuck.com.
Grassy Waters Preserve
8264 Northlake Blvd., West Palm Beach, (561) 659-8085.
Grassy Waters Preserve is a 20-square mile wildlife
sanctuary just four miles east of I-95 in West Palm Beach, FL
offering a Window on the Everglades!
www.grassywaterspreserve.com
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
1801 N. Ocean Boulevard, Boca Raton, (561) 338-1473.
The grounds are comprised of approximately twenty acres and
include a boardwalk through the tropical hardwood hammock. One
of the dominant plants is the Gumbo Limbo, a tree with
distinctive reddish peeling bark and a sap resembling shellac. A
40-foot observation tower affords a spectacular view of the
tropical trees, the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal
Waterway. The facilities also include an amphitheater, four
aquariums for sea turtles, sharks, and regional sea life, marine
touch tank, butterfly garden and many displays about our local
flora and fauna.
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County
400 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, (561) 832-4164.
Located in downtown West Palm Beach, the Historical Society is
primarily an archive and research facility. It is dedicated
toward collecting and preserving all materials, especially
primary source materials, pertaining to the history of Florida
and in particular Palm Beach County. The Society’s collection is
diverse, including letters, diaries and journals, periodicals,
photographs, scrapbooks, postcards, maps and one of Florida’s
largest collection of architectural drawings. There is a winter
lecture series. Stop in, visit and see Florida in the past.
Hours 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday- Friday. Membership available.
Hoffman’s Chocolate Shoppe & Gardens
5190 Lake Worth Road, Greenacres, (561) 967-2213.
For generations, the Hoffman family has been creating the most
luscious chocolate masterpieces using only the finest
ingredients. Each year more than 150,000 visitors are received
at the Hoffman’s Bavarian-style Tudor factory to watch the
creations being made and to tantalize their senses with more
than 80 varieties of confections. Located just in the back of
our chocolate factory are the lush tropical gardens through
which visitors stroll alongside colorful foliage, stopping to
view the waterfall, fish pond, and a G-scale train village with
500 feet of track, while enjoying a chocolate treat. From
Thanksgiving through the New Year, Hoffman’s transforms the
gardens into a Winter Wonderland with over 200,000 lights and
brilliant displays. Visitors from near and far transcend on
Hoffman’s to view and enjoy this free event.
Jupiter Lighthouse
U.S. Highway 1 and Highway A1A, Jupiter, (561) 747-8380.
The oldest existing structure in Palm Beach County and one of
the most photographed structures in South Florida. Open Sunday -
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Last tour begins 3:15 p.m.) weather
permitting. Restoration began in October ‘99 and will last for
six months, please call for further information. Because it is a
strenuous climb, visitors must be in good health and at least 48
inches tall. For your safety, please wear shoes fastened in the
back.
Knollwood Groves/Hallpatee Seminole Village
8053 Lawrence Road, Boynton Beach (561) 734-4800 or (800)
222-9696.
Discover a taste of “Old Florida” at Palm Beach County’s oldest
working orange grove. Enjoy a tram ride through the grove &
tropical flowering jungle and visit a Native Indian village and
alligator pit. Live alligator handling show every Saturday.
Visit our gift shop & fresh fruit market. Open all year.
The Last Galleon
Jupiter, (561) 747-7700.
The only facility in the U.S. where the public is invited to
watch the archeological process on artifacts being recovered
from what is believed to be the oldest Spanish Galleon found in
Florida waters. Please call in advance.
Lion Country Safari
2003 Lion Country Safari Road,
Loxahatchee, (561) 793-1084.
Lion Country Safari, last year celebrated its 31st year as
America’s first “cageless zoo.” Enjoy an exciting drive through
one of the world’s great wild animal preserves with more than
1,200 wild animals roaming free within inches of your car. Then
visit Safari World amusement park with narrated boat cruise,
miniature golf, animal and bird displays, paddleboats, reptile
park, petting zoo, picnic area, restaurant, gift shops, a new
carousel and our new Lory feeding aviary. While the African Lion
is still a prominent species in the preserve, Lion Country also
provides a home where rare and endangered animals can live and
reproduce. Lion Country is one of America’s leading centers for
the education and preservation of wildlife. Rare births at Lion
Country, such as the African elephant, white rhinoceros and
giraffes, are some examples of the success of the cageless zoo
prototype that has helped revolutionize the zoo industry.
Loxahatchee Everglades Tour
Boca Raton, (561) 482-0313.
Enjoy air boat tours, the ultimate experience and see Florida
the way it used to be. Loxahatchee Everglades Tours are open to
the public. Take the tour and you will see all the wonders of
nature in their natural state. Guided tours are available every
day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A one-hour environmental tour is
available for reservations of parties 15 or more.
Manatee Queen
Behind The Crab House, Jupiter Island, 744-2191.
Sightseeing Tours 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. Sunset cruise
5-6:30 p.m. Enjoy the evening along the Intracoastal Waterway.
Mariah Sailing Catamaran
Located at the North Palm Beach Marina, east of U.S. Highway 1,
east of the North Palm Beach Country Club.
(561) 844-3297 reservations and fax; (561) 329-4122 cellular.
Web-site: http://www.svmariah.com.
Mariah is a 49-passenger sailing catamaran offering you 3 1/2
hour sailing adventures on the Atlantic Ocean and the protected
waters of the Lake Worth Lagoon. Scheduled sails: Thursday 10
a.m.; Friday 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.; Sunday 1 p.m.; Private
group charters anytime. Snorkeling trips available.
Marinelife Center of Juno Beach
14200 U.S. Highway 1 at Loggerhead Park, Juno Beach, (561)
627-8280, website http://www.marinelife.org.
Get up close and personal with endangered sea turtles in our
rehabilitation facility. Aquariums & marine life exhibits help
you understand the fragile environment. Open from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; and noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday. No
admission charge. Donations Appreciated.
Mounts Botanical Gardens
531 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, (561) 233-1749.
Tour a collection of tropical and subtropical plants, including
fruits, citrus, rose garden, hibiscus, herb garden, xeriscape, a
rain forest and more. Open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Saturday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday.
Norton Museum of Art
1451 S. Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401,
(561) 832-5196, www.norton.org
The Norton Museum of Art is a major cultural attraction in
Florida. The Museum is widely known for its distinguished
permanent collections of European, American, and Contemporary
art, Photography, and Chinese art with its particular strengths
in ancient bronzes, jades, ceramics. From its founding the
Norton has been famous for its masterpieces of 19th- and
20th-century painting and sculpture by European artists such as
Monet, Gauguin, Matisse, Brancusi, Picasso, and Miró, and by
Americans such as Hassam, Hopper, Sheeler, Manship, O'Keeffe,
Davis, and Pollock. View special exhibitions, attend lectures
and educational programs for children and adults.
Okeeheelee Nature Center
Forest Hill Boulevard
West Palm Beach, (561) 233-1400.
Walk along the nature trails that wind through 100 acres of
native pine flatwoods and wetlands. The center’s 2.5 miles of
trails include paved trails designed to be accessible to
strollers and the handicapped. They feature soft surface trails
leading into more remote areas of the sanctuary. The spacious
visitor center offers hands-on exhibits and the gift shop offers
items related to natural history.
Palm Beach Groves
7149 Lawrence Road, Boynton Beach, (561) 965-6699.
Free tram rides daily through citrus groves and a packing house.
Stroll through our tropical gardens. See old Florida as it once
was. Fresh squeezed juice, gift shop, plant shop, country store.
On The Rocks
8400B Garden Road, Riviera Beach,
(561) 842-2999.
On The Rocks offers: indoor rock climbing, with over 30 feet
tall climbs. Team building and challenge ropes courses that
build teamwork, enhance trust and communication. Adventure
trips, weekend camp-outs to week-long excursions. Portable rock
climbing walls, perfect for festivals, events and company
parties. That is On The Rocks!
Palm Beach Polo and Country Club
South Shore Boulevard, Wellington,
(561) 930-POLO.
Home to world-class polo. During the season, from January
through mid-April, as many as 6,000 horses may be on the
grounds. Polo riders and horses are brought in by team-owner
patrons from throughout the world to participate in the oldest
sport on horseback. Palm Beach Polo continues to host the U.S.
Open Polo Championships. Matches are held every Sunday afternoon
during season. Special matches are often held, featuring
well-known celebrities.
Palm Beach Princess
Port of Palm Beach, 845-SHIP (from Jupiter to Boynton Beach) or
(800) 841-7447. Offering day and evening coastal cruises, the
ship travels to international waters where passengers may enjoy
gaming, entertainment and a world class buffet. Sailing from the
Port of Palm Beach. Call for more information or reservations
845-SHIP (from Jupiter to Boynton Beach) or (800) 841-7447.
The Palm Beach Water Taxi
Based out of Sailfish Marina & Resort, Singer Island. (561)
683-TAXI . The residence and visitors waterway connection to the
“Best of the Palm Beaches.” Whether one partakes in the Daily
Narrated Sightseeing Tours such as “Palm Beach Now & Then”, and
“Nature Lovers Tour”; or simply wants to enjoy a Sunset or
Moonlight Cruise; they’re sure to enjoy the Palm Beaches from
one of its greatest assets, the water. Waterway transfer service
is also available to and from downtown West Palm Beach’s
Clematis Street District; Palm Beach Garden’s Waterway Cafe,
Sailfish Marina & Resort, Singer Island; waterfront attractions,
restaurants & bars; Peanut and Munyon Islands; and special
events The Palm Beach Water Taxi is also available for private
charters.
Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park
1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, (561) 533-0887.
Discover why The Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park is the number one
family attraction in Palm Beach County. This intimate, 23-acre
tropical zoological garden is home to more than 400 animals
representing Australia, South and Central America, Asia and
Florida. The zoo is committed to the preservation of several
endangered species including the Komodo dragon, bengal tiger,
lemur, cotton top tamarin, golden lion tamarin, Florida panther,
and features the nation’s first outdoor exhibit of Goeldi’s
monkeys. Enjoy the children’s area and reptile house. Explore
the Cornell Nature Trail and shaded paved walkways throughout
the zoo. Enjoy refreshments at the Treehouse Cafe and search for
treasures at the Zoo Gift Shop. Open every day from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Call 547-WILD for special event information and summer and
holiday hours. Visit our web-site at http://www.palmbeachzoo.org.
PLAYMOBIL FunPark
8031 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, (561) 691-9880.
The FunPark is a magical world filled with toys that inspire
children’s imaginations and surround them with exciting
adventures. A hands-on play area indoors. Monday-Sunday 10 a.m.
- 6 p.m. Special Events & Birthday parties.
Rapids Water Park
6566 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, (561) 842-8756.
Rapids Water Park is South Florida’s foremost family water park
with over 12 acres of attractions. Plunge down 1,600 feet of
spiraling flumes, dare to ride out the storm in Tubin’ Tornadoes
or blast off in the new Body Blasters enclosed slides. Get
totally tubular in the quarter-mile action river, wave channel,
aquatic rain forest and 25,000-square foot Big Surf Wave Pool.
Little ones can also make a splash in the new Splish Splash
Lagoon with 5 slides, a fort, shipwreck and water shooting
canons. The Rapids is open from mid March through mid October in
West Palm Beach.
Sawgrass Recreational Park
Located two miles north of I-75 on Hwy. 27 N. 1-800-457-0788.
Fax (954) 389-9425. http://evergladestours.com. Everglades tours
at Sawgrass Recreation Park show the “real” Florida — the “sea
of grass.” See the Everglades by airboat, visit an Indian
village, alligator and reptile exhibit and birds of prey. Allow
two hours for everything. Gift shop, craft stand, food,
freshwater fishing.
South Florida Science Museum
4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, (561) 832-1988.
At the South Florida Science Museum, dozens of hands-on
permanent exhibits as well as special traveling exhibitions
appeal to all ages. The McGlinty Aquarium features tanks with
Pacific and Atlantic species as well as Mangrove & Coral Reef
habitats. The Aldrin Planetarium offers exciting star shows and
spectacular laser light concerts. The Museum is open Mon. -
Thurs, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat. 10
a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sundays from Noon-6 p.m. On Friday nights the
Telescope Observatory is open for sky viewing from dark to 10
p.m. (weather permitting.) Special traveling exhibits for 2000
include STAR TREK: FEDERATION SCIENCE, January 29 - May 1, 2000,
and FROGS!!, May 29 - October 31, 2000. Admission is $6 for
Adults and $4 for children 3-17. Children under 3 are free. For
more information call (561) 832-1988.
Sports Immortals Museum
6830 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, (561) 997-2575.
Since the Palm Beaches is where baseball begins (Spring
Training, remember?), it is only fitting that the largest sports
memorabilia collection in the world is here too. An unbelievable
display of rare sports collectables and video presentations
provide an exciting look at the history of sports. Special
features include theme parties, field trips, tours and fund
raisers.
SunCruz Casino
Sailing out of the Riviera Beach Marina at noon and 7:00 p.m.
daily. Call 1-800-474-DICE for reservations and information.
SunCruz Casino is a seven day a week, two sails a day,
action-packed gaming experience. You’ll find over 300 slots, 19
table games, poker room, sports book and the best odds outside
of Las Vegas! Couple this with the friendliest staff on the sea
and their bountiful buffet and beverage service and you couldn’t
ask for more.
Wild Florida Expeditions, Inc. - Nature
and Wildlife Photographic Tours and Workshops
8230 Woodsmuir Drive, West Palm Beach, (561) 776-9483
See wild and natural Florida with an award-winning professional
photographer. Learn tips on taking great shots to remember your
trip. Half-day, full-day, custom tours, groups and workshops.
Transportation provided.
Yesteryear Village
South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, (561) 793-0333.
First established in 1992, Yesteryear Village is now a major
attraction at the South Florida Fairgrounds. In addition to
being open during the 17 days of the South Florida Fair in
January, the Village is host to two events during the year;
Summer Fair in May and Christmas in the Village in December.
Yesteryear Village is also home to the magnificent Bink Glisson
Museum. Creative artisans and craftsman, along with historic
re-enactors bring the past to life in a wholesome entertainment
venue.
Paul Patti and Jay Spinnenweber
Coldwell Banker
Tel:
561-714-8403
Paul@JupiterTequesta.net
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You have found complete information about
Jupiter and the northern Palm
Beach County, Martin County and Saint Lucie County communities of Jupiter, Jupiter Farms, Abacoa, Paseos,
Admiral's Cove, Tequesta, Jupiter, Jupiter Island, Jupiter Inlet Colony,
Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, Lake Park, Singer Island, Riviera Beach,
Sewell's Point, Jensen Beach, Port Saint Lucie and
Palm Beach Gardens!
