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9-2011 Top Ten Reasons to Come to Florida in 2012: (Besides the ACL Conference) Bob Triplett Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach

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Location, Location, Location: Bordered to It’s a cinch to get here: With 220 nonstop Bob Triplett the west by Lake Okeechobee, the south by flights to Palm Beach International Airport Host Librarian The Everglades, and the east by the Atlantic from 34 cities every day, Amtrak and Tri- 2012 ACL Conference Ocean, Palm Beach County is surrounded by Rail service, and Interstate 95 and the Florida Palm Beach Atlantic University Florida’s liquid assets – ideal for water activities Turnpike – we are conveniently accessible to (Credit goes to the Palm Beach and warm-weather fun. From the PBA campus travelers from almost anywhere. Convention & Visitors Bureau the beach is just a short walk of one mile for some article content and some over the intra-coastal waterway bridge and photos) down tree lined Royal Palm Way. Palm Beach County can boast of being the largest county east of the Mississippi River and having 47 There’s room to dock your yacht stunning miles of sun, surf, and sand. But the at the beautiful downtown marina, Palm Beaches certainly offers more than just one mile from campus. sand and sea.

Juno Beach and Pier – Steve Baker’s favorite place for seaside relaxation with his lovely wife, Linda.

Great eateries and ice cream: Within easy walking distance of PBA is CityPlace – truly a culinary delight with all types of cuisine featuring everything from Panera Bread and Sloan’s Ice Cream to the Cheesecake Factory and Ruth’s Chris Steak House. A bit farther from the campus is an endless range of dining options such as Testa’s Restaurant on Palm Beach and the Havana Cuban Restaurant, whose walk-up window is open for business 24 hours a day. Spectacular CityPlace has it all - shops, restaurants, and entertainment.

71 The Christian Librarian, 54 (2) 2011 Shop till you drop: Reminiscent of an Italian Florida’s Cultural Capital: The Palm town center, CityPlace is an exciting shopping Beaches is home to more than 200 museums, destination with everything from Macy’s theaters, arts centers, indoor and outdoor to a huge array of over 60 trendy shops and performance stages, and other cultural venues. boutiques. Enjoy a spectacular water show of Enjoy the Norton Museum of Art located next fountains & choreographed music and dazzling door to our campus, the lovely gardens of the lights every half hour in the evening. For more Society of the Four Arts just over the bridge sophisticated tastes you can enjoy shopping (or from campus, or the breathtaking interiors of window shopping) on Palm Beach’s premier the historic Flagler Mansion and Museum less Worth Avenue where you will find Tiffany’s, than a mile away. Saks Fifth Ave., Ralph Lauren, and more. Family and kid friendly: Talk about attractions for kids! Build castles in the sand; watch a laser light show at the South Florida Science Museum; discover wildlife at Lion Country Safari or enjoy the jungle life at the Palm Beach Zoo.

The Clematis District of downtown West Palm is a vibrant, colorful section of the city rich with history, arts and culture venues, and family-friendly attractions and events.

The internationally renowned Norton Museum of Art is located just across the street from the PBA campus.

The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum is a National Historic Landmark and can easily be reached by walking the Palm Beach Lake Trail (on “The Island”).

Horticultural and sculpture gardens grace the lakeside campus of the Society 72 of the Four Arts located just over the Royal Park bridge from PBA. The Christian Librarian, 54 (2) 2011 Outdoor activities: Our County is the Orlando area attractions: Need I say more closest point to the Atlantic Gulf Stream than to mention Disney, Sea World, Universal The Diva Duck is an amphibious resulting in excellent scuba diving and world- Studios, the Holy Land Experience, Gatorland, vessel which allows you to see the class deep sea fishing. We are considered and Medieval Times? And the list could go on charming neighbourhoods of old West Palm Beach. You can view Florida’s Golf Capital with over 170 courses and on. Orlando and Kissimmee is under three the estates of Palm Beach’s Rich including the Professional Golfers Association hours from PBA. & Famous as you cruise South headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens. The Florida’s waterways. prestigious National Croquet Center is the largest croquet complex in the world and is a unique Palm Beach experience. The exciting Diva Duck Amphibious Tour is over both land and sea and begins at CityPlace.

Ecotourism & Botanical Gardens: Palm Beach County offers visitors an opportunity to “get back to nature.” Very near to PBA is the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden featuring numerous monolithic sculptures and over 300 varieties of rare palms. Mounts Botanical Garden is the county’s oldest and largest botanical garden with over 2,000 species of tropical and subtropical trees and plants. The Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge marks the northern gateway to the Everglades and features elevated boardwalks and opportunities to view live alligators. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is a popular attraction in North Palm Beach.

The many public beaches of Palm Beach County provide lots of sun, sea, sand, and surf.

Smiling faces await you! The Warren Library Staff in our 2012 conference t-shirts.

Palm trees and people: With almost as many palm trees as residents, West Palm Beach is a tropical delight with a mix of cultures – something for everyone to enjoy! We may be a tad bit biased but we of the Warren Library The Ann Norton Sculpture Garden includes the historic home, artist studio, and gardens of Ann staff think that discovering the Palm Beaches Weaver Norton. This cultural gem is just a few is one of the best ways to experience Florida. short blocks from the university. There are truly “oceans of opportunity” in all directions. A warm Florida welcome awaits you.

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