With a population of more than 100,000 people, West Palm Beach is one of the northernmost cities in the greater Miami metro area. Famous for its beaches and sunny, tropical climate, the city also has a vibrant dining scene and a nuke-proof bunker built for JFK.

This town is loaded with sites and attractions. West Palm Beach is great for scuba divers, especially lazy ones. Divers here can ride the gulf stream without even having to swim. You'll discover turtles, sharks, and other marine wildlife, all without moving a muscle. The city has earned a reputation for classy nightlife.

West Palm Beach is home to a wide range of upscale cocktail bars, including Ta-boo and Charley's Crab. Clematis street attracts crowds to its pubs, restaurants, and live shows. This town also features great authentic Cuban food like you'll find at the restaurant, Havana.

If beaches are your thing, enjoy John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. A 348-acre park with a 1,600-foot boardwalk, this space is perfect for dog walking, kayaking, and family gatherings. Families hoping for excitement need look no further than Rapids Waterpark. You'll enjoy 42 rides and attractions including water slides, wave pools and a lazy river. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, friendly staff, affordable prices, and variety of rides. There are even slides for toddlers and small children.

Lovers of marine mammals should check out Manatee Lagoon. This educational center allows guests to view living wild manatees. These manatees are free to come and go as they please, and visitors can use the online manatee cam to make sure their trip is worthwhile. This center also hosts field trips and offers educational lectures for anyone looking to learn more.

West Palm Beach has a complex and fascinating history. The region was first inhabited by the Mayaimi, Jaega, and Ais peoples. About 20,000 Native Americans lived here at the time of the first Spanish arrival in 1513. Other native groups settled in the region after being displaced by US expansion, forming the Seminole nation. Most of the indigenous people were forced to leave Florida after the Seminole Wars, which concluded in the late 1850s. U.S .settlement in West Palm Beach began in the 1870s. These settlers made their living growing fruits and vegetables. The town grew in the 1890s and early 20th century, with tourism making up a major part of the economy. In the 1920s, growth in West Palm Beach took off with the Florida land boom. The city has been growing ever since into the thriving coastal town we know today.

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