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DDA HISTORIC TROLLEY TOURS Every January - May The DDA and Historical Society of West Palm Beach have partnered to bring History Trolley Tours to the Downtown! The 45 minute tour takes place in the 1945 era just as World War II is ending. The tour is lead by "Evelyn Chapman", a character who is a West Palm Beach native and engaged to a serviceman returning home from the war. She takes patrons on a journey through the Clematis District's vibrant development and distinctive architectural styles, from the pioneering days of the early 1900s and the real estate boom of the 1920s, to the continued revitalization present today. For details, please call the DDA at 561-833-8873.
Palm Beach Segway Tours All Year Long Roll along on your own personal Segway as you enjoy historic and beautiful downtown West Palm Beach and Palm Beach, Florida. The invigorating warm breeze will blow gently on your face as this guided tour begins by leisurely cruising along the picturesque Intracoastal Waterway. This scenic backdrop provides for multimillion dollar mansions, enormous yachts, elaborate fountains, decorative statues, plush palm trees, historic museums, occasional sea life and buildings that touch the sky! Round out the tour exploring the local hotspots and extraordinary new waterfront in a way so uniquely different than ever before. Prepare yourself for a once in a lifetime experience with Palm Beach Segway Tours…that’s how we roll! For more information or to schedule your tour call 1.888.PBSEGWAY(7273492) or Local: 561-283-8818.
HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County and REG Architects partner to host free Downtown History Strolls. Led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez of REG Architects, the one-hour guided tour showcases the evolution of downtown West Palm Beach buildings and landmarks and includes an historical urban design overview through recent area development. The tours have been organized each season since the development of CityPlace, West Palm Beach. Tour groups should meet at the Dixie Highway entrance to the historic 1916 courthouse in West Palm Beach. For more details, please call 832-4164 ext. 305 or visit www.historicalsocietypbc.org.
HISTORY OF MYSTERY WALKING TOURS Every October The DDA kicks off the spooky season with the History of Mystery walking tours. Led by a spooky guide, the 40-minute walking tours of Downtown West Palm Beach intrigue guests with all the little-known and scarcely discussed tales that have transpired on Downtown’s historic streets. Spooky tales include the 1915 execution of local killer Shelby Wise; and the ghosts of “Whiskey Street,” now known as Banyan Street, which was once lined with saloons, gambling halls and houses of ill repute! Tours are held every October leading up to Halloween Thursday - Saturday evenings. For details, please call 833-8873. IPOD WALKING TOURS (coming in the fall of 2010!)
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