Occupying the mansion that Standard Oil founder Henry Flagler built for his wife in 1902, this museum recreates the luxury of the early 20th century. The...
The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach has grown to become one of Florida's top cultural centers. The Museum has amassed a great collection of works...
Ralph Norton, who founded the Norton Museum of Art, shared the home that houses this sculpture garden with his second wife, whose works are on display. Ann...
From its early beginnings, when a few farm animals were the only attraction, this zoo has grown to include hundreds of specimens and 23 acres of habitat. ...
A few miles up the road from Palm Beach lives Roger Dean Stadium. The complex is the Spring Training home of the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins...
Spread across this garden's 14 acres is a wealth of plants that thrive in South Florida's temperate climes. Specimens from six continents illustrate how...
The goal of this small museum is the preservation of the marine environment and the creatures that populate it, especially sea turtles. In the museum,...
If outdoor activities get your blood pumping, this expansive park provides more than enough diversions to occupy your time. Over 11,000 acres of land...
The Kravis Center for Performing Arts offers its version of Broadway theater (such hits as "Jersey Boys", "Catch Me If You Can", "Mary Poppins", "Peter...
This circa-1926 Palm Beach landmark is a tribute to Henry Morrison Flagler – the man who helped develop much of Palm Beach – by his heirs. Constructed...
About Palm Beach / West Palm Beach, FL Attractions
The Palm Beach/West Palm Beach area is full of exciting and diverse attractions that can entertain kids and adults alike. There are water parks, zoos, and an abundance of public parks. Beaches line the coast, with each offering its own nuances. Palm Beach and Juno Beach are two entirely different beach scenes, yet they are separated by only a few minutes in the car. Beach activities like paddle boarding, surfing and snorkeling dominate. For the older crowd, there are casinos, dog tracks and concert venues that will keep you stimulated throughout your trip. The area also has a lot of history. Be sure to check out the many cultural activities like browsing museum, strolling a sculpture garden or touring the Jupiter Lighthouse.
Kris is a South Florida resident, living close to the coast in West Palm Beach. The area lets him delve into his vices - beaching, bar-hopping and baseball. Besides writing about travel & leisure, he is a CFA candidate, hoping to pen an investment newsletter sometime in the future.
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