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PALM BEACH COUNTY A must-see historical attraction for any visit to this area is the famous Breakers Palm Beach. This five-star resort was originally called the PalmBeach Inn when city founderHenry M. Flagler opened it in 1896. You can explore more of the area's history at the Flagler Museum. Noteworthy cultural attractions include the Boca Raton Museum of Art, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, the Norton Museum of Art and Kravis Center for the Performing Arts — home to the Palm Beach Opera, which marked its 50th anniversary season in 2011-12. An outing for the kids might feature a trip to Lion Country Safari, the South Florida Science Museum or the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. With 47 miles of beaches, 160 public and private golf cours- es, 1,000 tennis courts, Palm Beach County offers lots of ameni- ties for the active traveler. Lake Okeechobee is a popular spot for bass fishing, while the nearby Florida Everglades serve up a wide range of outdoor adventure, from kayaking and canoe- ing to exploring the wildlife. For a more laid-back Palm Beach experience, book a spa treatment at one of the area's many luxury resorts, or get some retail therapy on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach — the "Rodeo Drive of the East Coast" — Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, downtown Boca Raton or Antique Row in West Palm Beach. Downtown West Palm Beach, Delray Beach and Lake Worth are some of the favorite hangouts for evening entertainment. PENSACOLA One of the newest attractions in Pensacola is the Native Paths Cultural Heritage and Resource Center at the Jones Swamp Reserve.The facility includes a nature preserve, an art gallery and exhibits showcasing the area's Native American heritage. Palm Beach County Meeting The Palm Beach County Convention Center contains 350,000 sq. ft., including 100,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, 21,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and a 22,000-sq. ft. grand ballroom. It's located just three miles from Palm Beach International Airport, close to the CityPlace entertainment complex and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. More than 16,000 area guest rooms provide lodging accommodations. Pensacola Naval Air Station The Black history and culture of this Gulf Coast destination take the spotlight at two sites in Historic Pensacola Village: the art gallery and museum in the Kate Coulson House, run by the local African-American Heritage Society, and the Julee Panton Cottage, the early 19th century home of a free woman of color. Visitors can also tour NAS Pensacola, the first U.S. naval air station, and other military heritage sites such as the National Naval Aviation Museum and Chappie James 44 Black Meetings & Tourism May/June 2012: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com