A Visitors Guide to the Florida Intracoastal Waterway

Florida Intracoastal Waterway

on the Florida Gold Coast

 

The creation of the Intracoastal Waterway was authorized by the United States Congress in 1919. It is maintained by the United States Army Corps of  Engineers. The ICW runs 1,095 miles from Norfolk, Virginia, to Miami, Florida. The Sunshine State has about 380 miles of waterway along the entire eastern coastline.

 

Titusville, Cocoa, Melbourne, Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Jupiter, and Singer Island all make for great stops in this interesting part of Florida. Each city has its own unique offerings of attractions, restaurants, and activities.

 

Southern Florida start with the Palm Beaches. From the water, boaters will enjoy a special view of huge homes, private docks, some large yachts, and a large number of marinas with every service available. West Palm Beach has an international airport available. Other places such as Delray Beach and Hollywood are also awaiting your arrival.

 

Although the Intracoastal Waterway has a good deal of commercial activity such as barges hauling products and materials, it is also used extensively by recreational boaters. Snowbirds like the waterway to move south in the winter and go back north in the summer. Many visitors see Florida on land but the ideal way is by boat if you have the time to enjoy the scenery.

Helpful Links for the Intracoastal Waterway:

Drawbridge Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Florida

Florida Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Movable Bridge Guide

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Palm Beach International Airport


Need a Florida Hotel Along the Way?


 

Need some good food?

Little Moir's Food Shack - Jupiter
103 S. U.S. Hwy 1 - 561-741-3626

Hurricane Cafe - Juno Beach
14050 US Hwy One - 561-630-2012

Sailfish Marina Restaurant - at Singer Island
Delightful Florida seafood with a view to match! 

Louie Louie Too Italian Bistro - Delray Beach
201 E. Atlantic Ave - 561-276-3600

 The Cheesecake Factory - At the Palladium at City Place
701 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL -561-802-3838

Anthony's Restaurant and Lounge - Hollywood
2711 S. Ocean Dr - 954-921-4188

Florida Intracoastal Area Attractions:

Florida Marlins Spring Training Camp - Roger Dean Stadium in Juniper.

Burt Reynolds Park - The park is surrounded by the Intracoastal Waterway. Day-use boat slips, boat-launching ramps and picnic shelters are available. 561-966-6600

The Last Galleon - View archeological processing of artifacts recovered from the oldest Spanish galleon found to date in Florida waters. Call for appointment at Phone: (561) 747-7700

JIB Yacht Club and Marina - Located just north of Jupiter Inlet.

Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park - One of the top attractions in Palm Beach County.

Grassy Waters Preserve - a 20 square mile wet lands wildlife sanctuary.

Marinelife Center of Juno Beach - Research of the Loggerhead Turtle.

Lion Country Safari - Take a 4 mile drive through the safari with 1,000 animals just inches from your vehicle.

Okeeheelee Park & Nature Center - 900 acre park with a 27-hole golf course, nature center with exhibits and natures trails.

Historical Society of Palm Beach County - An archive of materials from Palm Beach County.

Sally Bennett Big Band Hall of Fame Museum - the largest collection of Big Band memorabilia in the nation.

South Florida Science Museum - See "Suzie," a 22,000 year-old mastodon found in Palm Beach County.

Calypso Bay Waterpark - Enjoy the 897-foot river ride.

Palm Beach Kennel Club - With live greyhound racing and simulcast horse racing, it is a top attraction in the area.

The Palm Beach Water Taxi - Based out of Sailfish Marina Resort. Offers a narrated sightseeing tour of "West Palm Beach Now and Then" to sunset cruises..

SunFest of Palm Beach County, Inc. - Sunfest is Florida's largest music, art and waterfront festival that is annually held in West Palm Beach, usually in May.

Seminole Casino Brighton - A 27,000-square-foot gaming facility north of Lakeport, Okeechobee

Other Florida Web Pages:

Orlando - The City Beautiful
Delray Beach FL
Hollywood FL
Jupiter
Juno Beach
Palm Beach Shores - Singer Island
West Palm Beach - Orchid City

Rand McNally Travel Store

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