14 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Lofthus (shipwreck)
· 4.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Just offshore lies a silent sentinel, a shipwreck with a fascinating past. This is the story of the Lofthus. Originally named Cashmere, this 1868 iron-hulled sailing vessel was built in England and used for trade. Later…
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Mar-a-Lago
· 4.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here, near the ocean in Palm Beach, stands Mar-a-Lago, a place that's been a glamorous private home, a would-be presidential retreat, and is now a private club and residence. Marjorie Merriweather Post, heiress to…
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Prospect Park–Southland Park Historic District
· 4.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Drive through here and you're cruising through a time capsule of West Palm Beach's architectural dreams. This is the Prospect Park–Southland Park Historic District, a showcase of styles popular from the early 1920s to…
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Old West Palm Beach National Guard Armory
· 5.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming building has gone from housing soldiers to nurturing artists. Built as the West Palm Beach National Guard Armory, it served a vital purpose for decades. The Armory was constructed to support the National…
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Guaranty Building (West Palm Beach, Florida)
· 6.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a building so impactful, it was considered the biggest real estate investment in West Palm Beach history! That's the Guaranty Building, right here at 120 South Olive Avenue. Back in 1922, when West Palm Beach…
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Comeau Building
· 6.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever notice the elegant building at 319 Clematis Street? That's the Comeau Building, and it's got a story to tell. Built in 1926, the Comeau Building quickly became a landmark in downtown West Palm Beach. Its…
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West Palm Beach, FL
· 6.9 mi
West Palm Beach owes its very existence to the vision of Henry Flagler and his Florida East Coast Railway. The city emerged as a service and supply hub for its more glamorous neighbor across the Intracoastal Waterway,…
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The Breakers (hotel)
· 7.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Picture this: a business tycoon's vision transforming a sleepy coastline into a playground for the elite! That's the story of The Breakers, right here in Palm Beach. In the late 1890s, Henry Flagler, already a force…
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Dixie Court Hotel
· 7.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the glamour of this spot in 1926, where the Dixie Court Hotel stood, a West Palm Beach landmark. Designed by Harvey & Clarke, the Dixie Court Hotel was built in 1926. It operated as a hotel until it was sold in…
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Royal Poinciana Way Historic District
· 7.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time as you cruise along Royal Poinciana Way, a reminder of Palm Beach's glamorous past. This area, now a designated historic district, began to take shape in the early 1900s as Palm Beach transformed from…
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Fred C. Aiken House
· 18.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine yourself transported back to the roaring twenties! This beautiful Mediterranean Revival home is the Fred C. Aiken House, a prime example of Addison Mizner's architectural genius. Built in 1925, the house was…
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Seaboard Air Line 6113
· 18.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step aboard this restored dining car and imagine the golden age of train travel on the Seaboard Air Line Railroad. This isn't just a train car; it's a portal to a time when rail travel was the height of…
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Boca Express Train Museum
· 18.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a time when trains were the lifeline of Florida, connecting communities and fueling dreams. This beautifully restored station stands as a reminder of that era. Built in 1930 for Clarence H. Geist, the Florida…
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Seaboard Air Line 6603
· 19.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time to the golden age of rail travel! This meticulously restored lounge car, Seaboard Air Line 6603, offers a glimpse into a bygone era of luxurious train journeys. Built by the Budd Company in 1947, this…