The Wilkes Honors College – located in Jupiter, the gateway to South Florida – is a student's paradise. Situated along Florida's famous "Gold Coast," Jupiter boasts near-perfect temperatures year round, breathtaking natural beauty and an abundance of cultural activities that make it one of the most desirable areas to live in the country. Linger along miles of immaculate, sparkling Atlantic beaches. Fish for deep sea trophies. Venture inland to water-ski the Intracoastal, sail on a catamaran, kayak to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, or paddle through an enchanting cypress forest. Visit Jupiter Island's Blowing Rocks State Park at high tide to see the spectacular effects of clashing elements. Boating, fishing, surfing, diving are all available right here and enjoyable year-round. Jupiter is laced with bike and walking paths and dotted with tennis courts and golf courses. The 10,000-acre Jonathan Dickinson State Park boasts hiking trails through mangrove forests as well as an abundance of wildlife. Look for crafty alligators, stately Great Blue Herons, and elusive deer. Take a moonlit stroll on the beach during turtle season to watch endangered sea turtles lumber ashore to lay their eggs.

Cultural Opportunities
Enjoy the area's cultural and social life. From historic homesteads and the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse to musical events and art galleries. Jupiter is also home to an enviable array of multicultural events, such as the Sharika Festival and Fiesta Maya, sure to delight all. Within walking distance of the residence halls, the Abacoa Town Center offers a traditional main street setting with specialty stores, restaurants, coffee shops, an art gallery, a multiplex cinema, and much more. And just ten miles away is downtown West Palm Beach, home to the Norton Museum of Art, the Kravis Center, CityPlace, and the Flagler Museum. The Sound Advice Amphitheater plays host to a variety of Rock and Alternative concerts and music festivals. On Thursday evenings, visit Clematis Street where local vendors sell art and food while live bands play a variety of music and people literally dance in the streets.