Palm Beach vacation rentals put you close to all the arts and culture this locale has to offer, from museums to galleries. A Palm Beach vacation home can give you front row seats to the area's best cultural attractions. Palm Beach, an affluent Florida resort town, is known not only as a relaxing tropical locale but also as a community steeped in history. This is evidenced by the many historic buildings and landmarks peppered throughout the town. It's also a community proud of its involvement in the arts, featuring an eclectic collection of performing arts venues, festivals, museums and galleries. It's no wonder Palm Beach is touted as Florida's Cultural Capital.
Historic Landmarks
There's no better way to experience the history of Palm Beach than strolling through some of its best museums. Take the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, for instance. This national historic landmark is located on Whitehall Way and showcases the accomplishments of Henry Morrison Flagler, born in 1830. Check out exhibits highlighting the railroads and luxury hotels that he helped build to establish tourism and agriculture, which soon became the center of Florida's economy. Visitors will learn about the glorious Gilded Age, a period of American history not to be missed.
Other Cultures
For a bit of Japanese culture, head to the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, acting as a hub of Japanese arts and culture in South Florida. Rotating exhibits, monthly tea ceremonies, educational outreach programs and traditional Japanese festivals all contribute to the overall experience.
The Arts
Palm Beach takes pride in its dedication to the arts. Located along the Intracoastal Waterway, The Society of the Four Arts, a nonprofit organization, was created in 1936. It focuses on the four arts that comprise the Society's mission: music, drama, literature and art. The Four Arts offers a gallery building, concert hall, children's library, The King Library and the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden. Over in West Palm Beach, the Norton Museum of Art, known the world over for its distinguished permanent collection, showcases art in its many varied forms, from American and European to Chinese and contemporary, along with photography exhibits. Check out the 19th and 20th century paintings and sculptures by European artists like Brancusi and Americans like O'Keeffe. The gallery exhibits appeal to both kids and adults alike, making for a fun cultural exploration during your vacation rental stay.
If performing arts are more your speed, don't miss the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. This premier performing arts center is comprised of the Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall, the Rinker Playhouse, the outdoor Michael and Andrew Gosman Amphitheatre, the Cohen Pavilion and The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center. Take in one of more than 800 events hosted here, the place that Palm Beach Opera, Palm Beach Pops and Miami City Ballet all call home.
While here, make your vacation really stand out by staying in a luxurious Palm Beach rental. Whether you want to sit on your balcony every morning and get a bird's eye view of the shore, or whether you'd rather stay close to the hustle and bustle of the downtown area, Vamoose can help you select that perfectvacation rental to complement your Palm Beach experience.