Palm Beach attracts over 7.3 million visitors every year.
They spend approximately $4.6 billion, including $600 million on recreation alone.
There are plenty of attractions in the area worth your time and money, but it all depends
on what you’re looking for.
History buffs will love its museums.
Wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy its unique species of animals.
There are plenty of shopping centers if you need some retail therapy.
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Panther Ridge Conservation Center Judy Berns opened this center in the 90s.
It's full of injured or endangered big cats, including tigers, black panthers, jaguars,
mountain lions, cheetahs, and ocelots.
They roam freely throughout the center.
There are several options for exploring the center.
You can take a guided or twilight tour, go for a keeper experience, or even get up close
and personal with a leopard.
Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge This is the place to go if you want to see
species of plants and animals that only live in the Everglades.
This includes the snail kite, the wood stork, the American alligator, and more.
Elevated boardwalks and hammocks make it easier to walk through the treacherous terrain.
There are also walking and biking trails, and you can even paddle through some like
the Everglades Canoe Trail.
Lion Country Safari This is another excellent place to see wildlife
and one of the best things to do in Palm Beach if you have animal-loving kids.
It was established in 1967 and covers over 600 acres.
There are over 1,000 animals to see on the safari roaming around without cages.
An audio guide will give you information on them.
There’s also a theme park with rides, waterslides, a petting zoo, and giraffe feeding.
Palm Beach Zoo This smaller, 23-acre spot still manages to
stuff over 550 animals and 190 species into its space.
There are also beautiful native plants to enjoy.
You can take a guided tour, feed an animal, or even stay overnight.
Manatee Lagoon Manatees are one of Florida’s most familiar
and beloved animals.
The officials at the Power & Light’s facility noticed them gathering around its warm-water
outflow and decided to turn it into a lagoon to help the endangered creatures recover.
The gentle, friendly manatees love to swim up to tourists on the docks and have their
bellies rubbed.
You can also enjoy the lagoon’s exhibits, observation areas, and manatee webcam.
Admission is free, but it is a popular spot, so be sure to arrive early to get a parking
spot.
Rapids Water Park This fun attraction has been entertaining
locals and visitors since 1979.
Its most thrilling rides include the Big Thunder, the Brain Drain, and the Pirates Plunge slides.
Barefooting Bay is a playground for the kids, and Big Surf is a 25,000-foot wave pool the
whole family will love.
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park This 483-acre park is full of local plants
and animals.
It’s easy to walk through with boardwalks and trails.
The 1600-foot bridge takes you from the estuary to the beach and is a perfect place to spot
birds or even manatees.
There are also 2 subtropical trails to walk on.
The actual beach is long and calm.
You can enjoy the water in a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard, or just relax on the sand.
Riviera Beach Also known as Singer Island Beach, the white
sands and clear water make this one of the best things to do in Palm Beach.
It has a shady pavilion and benches to relax on as well as working bathrooms.
There’s even a grassy park with plenty of other amenities.
They include picnic tables, shade trees, barbecue areas, a playground, and tennis and volleyball
courts.
Peanut Island Take a water taxi to reach this 80-acre park.
It offers plenty of water fun, including kayaking, fishing, and snorkeling.
You can also relax on one of its beaches or walk its paved pathways.
Juniper Inlet Lighthouse This historic lighthouse, which opened in
1860, has a red brick color that sets it apart from all others.
It’s 108 feet tall with over 105 stairs on its spiral staircase.
It also has a museum and gift shop to enjoy.
Loggerhead Marine Life Center One of the most special things you can see
on any beach is newborn sea turtles making their way to the ocean.
You can do that here from April to October, but there are also plenty of other ways to
get close to the magnificent animals.
Take a tour, go to the turtle hospital, or even name and adopt one of your own.
Cox Science Center and Aquarium This is one of the best things to do in Palm
Beach because the two buildings that make it up are full of enough activities to keep
you busy all day.
It has a large aquarium in the center, hands-on marine life displays, a planetarium, a mini-golf
course, splash pads, and more.
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museums, beautiful hikes, and memorable tours.
Flagler Museum Henry Flagler built Palm Beach and other Florida
landmarks like the Overseas Railroad.
His former home later became the first museum in the state.
The New York Herald called it the grandest mansion in the world.
It was one of the most technologically advanced homes of the 20th century with a telephone,
electricity, central heating, and 22 bathrooms.
Visitors can tour the grand hall, kitchen, parlor, and study.
The hallways are full of art, and there are also other revolving exhibitions full of culture.
There’s also a cafe and, in the winter, you can enjoy afternoon tea in the garden.
Norton Museum of Art Ralph Hubbart Norton established this gallery
in 1941.
It’s the largest one in Florida and has over 7,000 workers from around the world.
Take a free tour of the galleries, courtyard, and sculpture garden.
You can also stop by for a lecture or educational program and finish your visit at the restaurant
or gift shop.
Ragtops Automobile Museum This is one of the best things to do in Palm
Beach for automobile enthusiasts, but anyone can enjoy it.
Ty Houck owns it and likes to say he’ll bring home anything that can fit in the trunk,
and there’s no end to the number of memorabilia he’s brought to the museum.
You can look at or even buy classic cars like Chevrolet Corvettes, Deluxe Woody Wagons,
and a 1933 Essex Terraplane Cabriolet.
You’ll also see road signs, oil company emblems, toy cars, and other highlights.
Always call ahead to see when the museum opens.
Rosemary Square Rosemary Square, also known as simply “the
Square” is often rated as one of the best things to do in Palm Beach.
This entertainment and dining center has everything you could want, including clothing and jewelry
shops, restaurants in a variety of cultures, gourmet marketplaces, and more.
Local bands perform in the open-air plaza on the weekends.
You can also be entertained at the Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theater, The Harriet
Himmel Theater, or the AMC CityPlace 20.
Royal Pinciana Plaza This new shopping area is full of unique places
to visit.
Restaurants include TooJay’s Deli and the hip speakeasy within Coyo Taco.
You can also stop by the Celis Produce mini-market, the wine academy, a pilates or yoga studio,
or just walk along its checkboard corridors.
Worth Avenue This street is a great place to window shop.
It has luxury brands, unique antiques, art galleries, and more.
The Ta-Boo Restaurant was once a favorite of the Kennedys, and there are plenty of other
gourmet food stops as well.
Learn about the area's history on a Palm Beach Walking Tour in the winter.
Juno Dunes This unique hiking area has 2 loop trails
that stretch 576 acres from Highway 1 to the Intracostal Waterway.
It’s full of dunes and low shrubbery.
There’s not much shade, so come in the off-season and bring water.
Lake Trail This 5.5-mile bike trail is one of the best
things to do in Palm Beach because it gives you the best views of everything in the area.
You'll see a coral cut, a huge kapok tree known as Big Tree, and more.
International Polo Club This spot hosts some of the best athletes
in the world and is also full of gorgeous gardens.
The season lasts from New Year’s to the last week of April.
You can get a different experience here each time, enjoying fancy accommodations like grandstand
seating and champagne or a more relaxed tailgate.
Green’s Pharmacy & Lunchenottte This unique spot has created milkshakes and
comfort food and served as a pharmacy since 1938.
It’s attracted plenty of celebrities over the years, including John F. Kennedy, Frank
Sinatra, Rod Steward, and Jimmy Buffett.
Johnny Longboats This restaurant has a unique menu full of
everything you can think of when you picture beachy food, including sushi.
The decor adds to the feeling and features boats, sharks, and crabs in every room and
on the large patio.
Islander Grill and Tiki Bar This great restaurant sits outside of the
Palm Beach Shores Resort.
It has circular seating that adds to a community atmosphere.
The menu includes Mahi Mahi tacos and other delicious seafood, and they also have great
drink specials.
Honey Fitz Who wouldn’t want a chance to add a trip
on John F. Kennedy’s former presidential yacht to their trip itinerary?
It’s 93 feet long and holds up to 70 people.
The price is steep at up to $5,390 per day, but it’s an unforgettable ride.
DivaDuck Amphibious Tour Sometimes, it’s the vehicle you’re riding
that makes a tour stand out.
A DivaDuck is one of the best with its colors and amphibious nature.
The narrated tour is 75 minutes long.
It starts at Rosemary Square and then goes through Clematis Street.
You’ll end up at The Breakers, a popular luxury resort, and then go to the Flagler
Museum.
You’ll end with a cruise along the Intracoastal.
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