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Palm Beach Gardens is a planned city of about 60,000 people in northern Palm Beach County, Florida, a short drive inland from the Atlantic beaches. It was founded in 1959 by billionaire developer John D. MacArthur, who envisioned a garden city of tree-lined streets and parks, and it grew into one of the wealthiest communities on Florida's Gold Coast.
Golf is central to the city's identity. PGA National Resort, with its famous Champion course, hosts the PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic each winter, and dozens of private golf communities spread across the city. Shoppers head to The Gardens Mall, one of the most upscale malls in South Florida, and to the restaurants and cinema of Downtown at the Gardens.
Nature is close by too. Frenchman's Forest Natural Area and the Loxahatchee Slough protect pine flatwoods, cypress and wetlands, while John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, a few miles east, offers a quiet barrier-island beach and lagoon. Jupiter, Juno Beach and West Palm Beach are all within about 20 minutes.
A large golf resort with several courses, including the Champion course and its notorious Bear Trap holes, plus a spa, pools and restaurants. It hosts the PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic each winter. Non-guests can book tee times on some courses; reserve well ahead in high season.
A PGA Tour golf tournament held each winter on the Champion course at PGA National Resort, formerly known as the Honda Classic. Fans can follow top players around the course and watch the challenging Bear Trap stretch. Buy tickets in advance and use the shuttle from off-site parking.
An elegant indoor mall with department stores such as Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale's, plus luxury boutiques, restaurants and a bright central court with fountains. It is a comfortable escape on a rainy or very hot day. Valet parking is available at the main entrances.
An open-air shopping and dining center with restaurants, bars, shops, a movie theater and a central plaza that hosts concerts and seasonal events. It is livelier in the evening than the nearby mall. Park in the garage and stroll; check the events calendar for live music nights.
A Palm Beach County natural area protecting pine flatwoods, cypress swamp, strand forest and wetlands, with a boardwalk and sandy trails. It is a quiet place to see wading birds, gopher tortoises and native plants close to the city. Bring water and bug spray, and stay on marked trails.
A large protected wetland and pine flatwoods area at the headwaters of the Loxahatchee River, with boardwalks and hiking trails through marsh and cypress. It is excellent for birdwatching, including wood storks, sandhill cranes and wading birds. Visit in the dry season, from about December to April.
The cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach, a large modern church with a tall interior, stained glass and a peaceful setting near the city center. Visitors are welcome outside Mass times. Dress respectfully, and check the parish website for concerts and special liturgies.
A popular Sunday morning market at the city's municipal complex, held during the cooler months, with dozens of vendors selling produce, baked goods, plants, prepared foods and crafts. It is a relaxed local outing with free parking. Arrive early for the best selection, and bring a shopping bag.
A state park on Singer Island a few miles east of Palm Beach Gardens, with a long natural beach, a boardwalk over Lake Worth Lagoon, kayak rentals and a nature center. Sea turtles nest here in summer. Pay the vehicle fee at the gate, and snorkel the nearshore reef when the sea is calm.
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