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Lion Country Safari
Loxahatchee · Palm Beach
Drive-through safari — you stay in the car while zebras and giraffes cross in front of you — plus a walk-through park.
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Rapids Water Park
Riviera Beach · Palm Beach
Florida's big water park: slides, a lazy river and a toddler splash zone. Go at opening to beat the lines.
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Norton Museum of Art
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
American, European and Chinese collections in a Foster + Partners building. Free Friday evenings with live music in season.
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Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
The Palm Beach season anchor — ballet, opera, Broadway and concerts from fall through spring.
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Flagler Museum
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Gilded Age mansion, with his private railcar and a tea room on the veranda.
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Arts Garage
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Small-room jazz, blues and Latin concerts downtown — bring your own bottle, cabaret seating.
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Society of the Four Arts Galleries
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Rotating fine-art and photography exhibitions in a lakeside Palm Beach landmark, plus gardens and a sculpture trail.
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Cornell Art Museum
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Contemporary shows in a restored 1913 schoolhouse on Old School Square — small, free and easy to pair with Atlantic Avenue.
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Findlay Galleries
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Worth Avenue institution since 1870 — impressionist and modern masters alongside living artists.
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Gasiunasen Gallery
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Contemporary painting and sculpture in a Hibiscus Avenue courtyard, just off Worth Avenue.
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John H. Surovek Gallery
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
American paintings, drawings and prints from the 19th and 20th centuries on Worth Avenue.
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Irving Galleries
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Family-run Worth Avenue gallery mixing traditional paintings with contemporary works.
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Ambassador Galleries
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Long-standing Worth Avenue gallery with European and American works.
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Addison Gallery
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Contemporary paintings and prints in Pineapple Grove — one of Atlantic Avenue's main art stops.
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Blue Gallery
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Fine contemporary art on East Atlantic, a few blocks from the beach.
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Cacace Fine Art Studio & Gallery
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Working studio-gallery with coastal and figurative paintings right on the avenue.
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KEVRO Art & Photography Gallery
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Photography and mixed media from regional artists near Pineapple Grove.
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Arts Warehouse
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Artist studios and a small exhibition space in a converted warehouse off 3rd Street.
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Rosenbaum Contemporary
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Post-war and contemporary masters at Gallery Center on Banyan Trail — serious collector territory.
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VERTU Fine Art
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Modern and contemporary works with a strong pop and street-art roster in east Boca.
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Wentworth Gallery
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Big-name contemporary art and celebrity-artist shows inside Town Center mall.
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Karen Lynne Gallery
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Contemporary painting and glass in Mizner Park, a block from the museum.
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Palm Beach Photographic Centre
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Photography exhibitions and workshops on Clematis Street — check the current show before you go.
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Lighthouse ArtCenter
Tequesta · Palm Beach
Community art center with rotating exhibitions, classes and a gallery shop in northern Palm Beach County.
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Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
The liveliest dining street in Palm Beach County — patios, rooftop bars and ice cream, all within a beach walk.
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Mizner Park
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Open-air plaza of restaurants and cafés around a green, with an amphitheater for concerts and a cinema.
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Clematis Street & Rosemary Square
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Downtown bars, a waterfront green and free Clematis by Night concerts on Thursday evenings in season.
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Worth Avenue
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Four blocks of designer houses, hidden vias and courtyard cafés. Best in the cooler months.
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Town Center at Boca Raton
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
The county's indoor luxury mall — Neiman Marcus, Saks and Nordstrom under one roof. Good rainy-day option.
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Delray GreenMarket
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Saturday morning produce, bakers and prepared food downtown, roughly October through May.
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Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
Boynton Beach · Palm Beach
Boardwalks, a cypress swamp trail and serious birding. Early morning is the time to go.
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Sandoway Discovery Center
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Tiny oceanfront nature house with shark feedings and touch tanks. A perfect one-hour stop with the beach next door.
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South Florida Science Center & Aquarium
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Planetarium, aquariums and a mini-golf course laid out as the solar system.
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Boomers Boca Raton
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Go-karts, mini golf, batting cages and rides — outdoor, so pick a cooler day or an evening.
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Coconut Cove Waterpark
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
County-run water park with a lazy river and a zero-depth pool for the smallest swimmers. Great value.
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Polo & equestrian season, Wellington
Wellington · Palm Beach
Sunday polo matches and the Winter Equestrian Festival, January through April. Brunch tickets go early.
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Max's Grille
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Mizner Park anchor restaurant serving New American comfort food since the 1990s.
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Kapow! Noodle Bar
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Pan-Asian noodle bar and sushi restaurant in Mizner Park.
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Racks Downtown Eatery
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Trendy Mizner Park spot for wood-fired pizzas, sushi and craft cocktails.
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Farmer's Table
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Organic farm-to-table restaurant with a health-forward, allergy-friendly menu.
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Deck 84
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Waterfront restaurant on the Intracoastal with a lively dock bar and live music.
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Caffè Luna Rosa
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Beachfront Italian café at the east end of Atlantic Avenue, a breakfast and sunset favorite.
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City Oyster & Sushi Bar
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Downtown Atlantic Avenue seafood and sushi spot with a raw bar and patio seating.
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50 Ocean
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Modern seafood and sushi restaurant with a rooftop bar just off the beach.
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Vic & Angelo's
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Classic red-sauce Italian restaurant on Atlantic Avenue with generous portions.
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Café Boulud Palm Beach
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Daniel Boulud's refined French-American brasserie inside the Brazilian Court Hotel.
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Buccan
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Clay Conley's lively small-plates restaurant blending global flavors, near Worth Avenue.
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HMF at The Breakers
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Sophisticated tapas and cocktail lounge inside The Breakers resort.
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Ta-boó
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Legendary Worth Avenue restaurant and society hangout since 1941, serving American classics.
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Sant Ambroeus Palm Beach
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Elegant Milanese café and restaurant on Worth Avenue known for pastries and espresso.
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Grato
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Rustic Italian restaurant from chef Clay Conley serving wood-fired pizza and pasta.
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Rhythm Café
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Eclectic bistro in the antique district serving globally inspired comfort food.
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Table 26° Degrees
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Waterfront New American restaurant on the Intracoastal with skyline and yacht views.
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Havana Restaurant
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Bustling 24-hour Cuban restaurant serving classic sandwiches and roast pork since 1980.
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City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
New American wine-bar restaurant inside CityPlace with an extensive by-the-glass list.
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Guanabanas
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Tropical open-air waterfront restaurant with a treehouse bar and live music.
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U-Tiki Beach
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Casual waterfront tiki bar and grill on the Jupiter Inlet with fresh seafood.
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Little Moir's Food Shack
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Quirky counter-service seafood shack famous for its Bahamian-spiced fish and key lime pie.
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Jetty's Waterfront Restaurant
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Riverfront seafood restaurant with a large deck overlooking the Jupiter Inlet.
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Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Rock-themed gastropub with a live-music stage inside Mizner Park.
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Barrel of Monks Brewing
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Belgian-style craft brewery taproom pouring abbey ales in an industrial park setting.
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Saltwater Brewery
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Surf-culture craft brewery taproom near the Intracoastal with rotating IPAs and lagers.
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Waterstone Resort Rooftop Bar
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Rooftop pool bar at the Waterstone Resort with Intracoastal views near Boca's beach.
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The Dubliner Irish Pub
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Traditional Irish pub in Mizner Park with live music and a wide whiskey selection.
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Death or Glory
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Tiki-inspired speakeasy cocktail bar hidden behind a taco counter on Atlantic Avenue.
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El Camino
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Backyard taqueria and mezcal bar off Atlantic Avenue with string lights and picnic tables.
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Dada
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Historic house turned restaurant and garden bar with nightly live jazz and blues.
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Salt7
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Sushi and steak restaurant with a lively rooftop lounge scene near the Intracoastal.
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The Blue Anchor British Pub
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Authentic 19th-century English pub shipped over from London, on Atlantic Avenue.
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The Office
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Upscale Atlantic Avenue gastropub and bar with craft cocktails and a lively happy hour.
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Grandview Public House
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Craft-beer gastropub in the Grandview Heights arts district with a big patio.
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Voltaire
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Rooftop lounge atop the Hilton West Palm Beach with skyline and sunset views.
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HG Supply Co.
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Craft brewery, distillery and butcher shop taproom in downtown West Palm Beach.
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Respectable Street
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Long-running alternative nightclub and live-music venue on Clematis Street.
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Clematis Social
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Two-story bar and lounge on Clematis Street with rooftop seating and DJs.
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Due South Brewing Co.
Boynton Beach · Palm Beach
Palm Beach County craft brewery taproom with a large beer garden and food trucks.
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Rocco's Tacos Bar
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Lively downtown tequila bar with over 200 tequilas and a rooftop tequila terrace.
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Copper Blues WPB
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Rock pub and live-music venue with a stage for touring bands in downtown West Palm Beach.
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Square Grouper Tiki Bar
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Waterfront tiki bar on the Jupiter Inlet with tropical drinks and sunset views.
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Rosemary Square (CityPlace)
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Downtown West Palm Beach open-air center with retail, dining, a fountain plaza and evening events.
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Royal Poinciana Plaza
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Boutique retail plaza near the Palm Beach bridge with fashion, design and the Royal Poinciana Playhouse.
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Boynton Beach Mall
Boynton Beach · Palm Beach
Enclosed suburban mall with Dillard's, JCPenney and a food court off Congress Avenue.
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Palm Beach Outlets
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Open-air designer outlet center off I-95 with Saks Off 5th, Nike and a food hall.
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The Gardens Mall
Palm Beach Gardens · Palm Beach
Upscale enclosed mall with Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Downtown at the Gardens
Palm Beach Gardens · Palm Beach
Open-air lifestyle center across from the Gardens Mall with restaurants, a movie theater and events lawn.
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Legacy Place
Palm Beach Gardens · Palm Beach
Open-air retail and dining center on PGA Boulevard with a Whole Foods anchor.
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Antique Row South Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Historic stretch of South Dixie Highway packed with antique dealers, art and vintage furnishings.
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West Palm Beach GreenMarket
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Waterfront Saturday farmers market on the Flagler Drive waterfront October through April.
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Jupiter Green Market
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Sunday farmers market at Harbourside Place with produce, prepared food and live music.
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Harbourside Place
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Waterfront shopping, dining and marina promenade on the Intracoastal in Jupiter.
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Delray Beach Antique Row
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Cluster of antique and vintage shops along Federal Highway just south of downtown Delray.
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Lake Worth Antique District
Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach
Bohemian downtown Lake Worth strip of antique shops, vintage stores and galleries.
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West Marine Jupiter
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Boating and marine gear store serving the Jupiter Inlet and Intracoastal boating community.
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The Mall at Wellington Green
Wellington · Palm Beach
Enclosed mall serving Wellington and the western communities with Dillard's and Macy's.
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Lake Worth Beach Sunday Market
Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach
Downtown Sunday street market with produce, crafts and food vendors near the pier.
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Clematis Street Shopping District
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Historic downtown West Palm street of boutiques, bars and restaurants leading to the waterfront.
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Boca Raton Antique District (Federal Highway)
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Small strip of antique and consignment shops along South Federal Highway in Boca Raton.
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Royal Palm Place
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Boutique open-air shopping and dining district just off Federal Highway near Mizner Park.
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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Six distinct Japanese-style gardens, a museum and tea house on tranquil grounds.
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Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Juno Beach · Palm Beach
Sea turtle hospital and education center with rehabilitating turtles on view, free entry.
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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Climb the historic 1860 red brick lighthouse for sweeping views of the inlet and coast.
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National Croquet Center
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
World's largest croquet facility with pristine lawns open for lessons and play.
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South Florida Fairgrounds
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Home of the annual South Florida Fair with rides, exhibits and seasonal events.
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Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
23-acre tropical zoo with jaguars, otters and a hands-on children's discovery center.
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Cox Science Center & Aquarium Planetarium
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Digital planetarium shows, an aquarium and hands-on science exhibits for all ages.
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Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Tropical gardens filled with monumental brick sculptures by artist Ann Norton.
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Flagler Museum (Whitehall)
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Henry Flagler's opulent 1902 Gilded Age mansion, now a decorative arts museum.
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Peanut Island Park & Kennedy Bunker Tour
Riviera Beach · Palm Beach
Boat-access island park with a Cold War-era bunker tour, snorkeling and camping.
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Lion Country Safari Drive-Through Park
Loxahatchee · Palm Beach
Drive-through safari park with free-roaming lions, giraffes and rhinos plus a walk-through zoo.
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Palm Beach Maritime Museum
Riviera Beach · Palm Beach
Naval and maritime history exhibits including a restored WWII PT boat base building.
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Boynton Beach Schoolhouse Children's Museum
Boynton Beach · Palm Beach
Historic 1913 schoolhouse turned interactive children's museum with themed rooms.
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Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Sea turtle rehab tanks, a coastal hammock boardwalk and an observation tower.
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Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Local history exhibits housed in the restored 1927 Old Town Hall building.
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Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Rotating exhibits exploring fashion, design and cultural history through the decades.
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Spady Cultural Heritage Museum
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Museum preserving African-American heritage in the historic Spady house.
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South Florida Science Center Planetarium
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Family science center with planetarium shows, an aquarium and outdoor nature trail.
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Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Compact museum on Boca's founding, railroads and Addison Mizner-era architecture.
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Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Community art museum in a restored 1913 schoolhouse in downtown Delray.
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Boca Raton Whale's Rib Intracoastal Boat Tour
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Sightseeing cruise along the Intracoastal past mansions and yacht-lined canals.
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Currie Park Waterfront & Lighthouse Views
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Waterfront park with views across to the Palm Beach Inlet and passing yachts.
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Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
The Kravis Center's grand main hall, home to the Palm Beach Symphony and touring orchestras.
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Palm Beach Opera
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Resident opera company staging fully-produced operas each winter season at the Kravis Center.
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Ballet Palm Beach
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Professional ballet company performing classical and new works throughout the Palm Beach season.
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Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Regional professional theater staging Broadway-caliber musicals and plays, plus a conservatory.
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Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach
County arts hub with a free contemporary gallery and info on Palm Beach's cultural calendar.
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Society of the Four Arts Campus
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Concert hall, botanical gardens and sculpture garden alongside the Four Arts galleries.
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Symphonia Boca Raton
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Chamber orchestra performing classical concerts at venues around Boca Raton each season.
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Old School Square Arts District
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Historic 1913 school campus turned cultural park with pavilions for concerts, film and festivals.
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Armory Art Center
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Non-profit teaching art center in a 1939 armory with galleries, studios and exhibitions.
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Clematis by Night & Downtown Art Walks
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Free weekly waterfront concerts and rotating art vendors along Clematis Street downtown.
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Boynton Beach Art District
Boynton Beach · Palm Beach
Warehouse district turned mural-covered galleries and studios, with a monthly evening art walk.
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Lake Worth Street Painting Festival
Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach
One of the largest street-painting festivals in the country, covering downtown pavement in chalk murals each February.
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Duncan Theatre
Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach
Palm Beach State College's performing arts hall for dance, jazz and touring theater.
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Harid Conservatory Performances
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Pre-professional ballet and music conservatory that opens student performances to the public.
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The Wick Theatre
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Intimate professional theater staging classic Broadway musicals with a costume museum on site.
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Pineapple Grove Arts District
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Mural-lined arts district next to Old School Square with galleries and a monthly art walk.
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Boca Raton Inlet
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Popular inlet for boat-watching, jetty fishing and swimming near South Beach Park.
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Red Reef Park
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Shallow reef just offshore makes this a top snorkeling beach for families.
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Spanish River Park
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Beachfront park with tunnels under A1A linking picnic areas to the dunes and shore.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$
Delray Beach Municipal Beach
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Wide golden-sand beach along a lively promenade with volleyball and calm surf.
WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$
Lake Worth Beach
Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach
Casual beach with a fishing pier and a laid-back beachfront pavilion.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$
Lake Worth Beach Pier
Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach
Long municipal pier great for fishing and sunrise views over the Atlantic.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree
Riverbend Park
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Loxahatchee River park with canoe launches, equestrian trails and historic Trapper Nelson site access.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree
Jupiter Inlet Beach Park
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Sandy inlet beach near the red Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, popular for surfing and swimming.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Climb the historic 1860 lighthouse for sweeping views of the inlet and coastline.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$
Juno Beach Pier
Juno Beach · Palm Beach
Fishing pier with a bait shop next to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$
Phipps Ocean Park
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Family-friendly beach with picnic pavilions and a historic Little Red Schoolhouse.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & BeachesFree
Midtown Beach
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Popular town beach near Worth Avenue with lifeguards and a shaded boardwalk.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
North Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Barrier-island preserve with a boardwalk over the lagoon and excellent snorkeling.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree
Okeeheelee Park
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Sprawling park with a lake beach, mountain bike trails and a nature center.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree
Dreher Park
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Green space next to the zoo and science museum with trails and picnic shelters.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & BeachesFree
Currie Park
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Waterfront park on the Intracoastal with a kayak launch and views of Palm Beach.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & Beaches$
Munyon Island (MacArthur Beach)
North Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Kayak-only island accessible from MacArthur Beach with mangrove paddling trails.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree
Carlin Park
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Oceanfront park with tennis, an amphitheater and a scenic beach boardwalk.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$
DuBois Park
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Calm inlet swimming beach next to a historic pioneer homestead.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & Beaches$
Coral Cove Park
Tequesta · Palm Beach
Rocky-reef beach great for tide pooling and snorkeling near Jupiter Inlet.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$
Ocean Inlet Park
Boynton Beach · Palm Beach
Small inlet beach with a jetty popular for shore fishing and snorkeling.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$
Oceanfront Park
Boynton Beach · Palm Beach
Municipal beach with a fishing pavilion and boardwalk over the dunes.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$
South Inlet Park
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Small beach at the south side of Boca Inlet, popular for jetty fishing.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree
James A. Rutherford Park (Silver Palm Park)
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Intracoastal-front park with a fishing pier and kayak launch near the Boca Inlet.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & BeachesFree
Pearl City Boat Ramp and Fishing Area
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Waterfront public boat ramp and fishing access along the Intracoastal Waterway.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$
Boca Raton Children's Museum
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Small hands-on museum in a historic house with a pretend grocery store, art room and toddler nook.
WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$
Paradise Cove Waterpark
Wellington · Palm Beach
Village-run water park with slides, a lazy river and a splash zone at a friendly local price.
WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$$
Grand Slam Family Fun Center
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Mini golf, batting cages, go-karts and an arcade under the lights — a classic South Florida evening out.
EveningsWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$
Coral Sky Amphitheatre family shows
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Outdoor amphitheater hosting family concerts and touring kids' acts on lawn seating.
EveningsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$
Bedner's Farm Fresh Market
Boynton Beach · Palm Beach
U-pick strawberries and pumpkins in season, plus a petting zoo and farm animals.
WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$
Kai-Kai Farm
Boynton Beach · Palm Beach
Seasonal u-pick sunflowers, strawberries and pumpkins on a working Palm Beach County farm.
WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$$
Topgolf West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Multi-level driving range with climate-controlled bays, games and a full menu for family outings.
EveningsWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$
Congo River Golf (Lake Worth)
Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach
Waterfall-themed mini golf course with a gem-mining sluice and arcade.
EveningsWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$
Palm Beach Skate Zone
Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach
Public ice rink with skate rentals, learn-to-skate classes and birthday party packages.
WeekendsRainy dayAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$
Urban Air Adventure Park (Royal Palm Beach)
Royal Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Indoor trampoline park with a warrior course, climbing walls and a toddler zone.
WeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & FamilyFree
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center touch tanks
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Free coastal nature center with sea turtle tanks, touch pools and a boardwalk to the beach.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens & family days
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Sculpture garden with jungle-like grounds and periodic family workshop days.
WeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & FamilyFree
Okeeheelee Nature Center & petting programs
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Free nature center with turtle ponds, a butterfly garden and family nature walks.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$$
South Florida Fairgrounds seasonal petting zoo
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Annual South Florida Fair brings rides, a petting zoo and livestock exhibits each January.
SeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & FamilyFree
Delray Beach Children's Garden
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Interactive garden with a treehouse, sensory plants and a splash element, free and shaded downtown.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & FamilyFree
Pompey Park splash pad
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Neighborhood splash pad and pool complex with a playground and shaded seating.
WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & FamilyFree
Carlin Park beachfront playground
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Oceanfront park with a big wooden playground, picnic pavilions and an amphitheater.
WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$$
Main Event Entertainment (Boynton Beach)
Boynton Beach · Palm Beach
Bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes course and arcade games under one roof.
WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$
Bowlero Boca Raton
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Bowling lanes with bumpers for little kids, laser-lit weekend cosmic bowling and an arcade.
WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & FamilyFree
Mandel Public Library Children's Department
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Downtown library with an active children's calendar of storytime, LEGO club and science programs.
WeekdaysRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$
Peanut Island family snorkel beach
Riviera Beach · Palm Beach
Ferry-only island park with a calm snorkeling lagoon, picnic pavilions and a nature trail.
WeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & FamilyFree
Sugar Sand Park Science Center
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Free children's science museum with hands-on exhibits, a treehouse and a playground next door.
WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$$
Billie Swamp Safari family airboat & swamp buggy
Clewiston · Palm Beach
Airboat rides, swamp buggy eco-tours and a small reptile exhibit on the Big Cypress Seminole reservation.
WeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$
Boomers Boca Raton arcade & bumper boats
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Bumper boats, mini golf and go-karts alongside a large arcade floor.
WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$$
Lion Country Safari Safari World Splash Pad
Loxahatchee · Palm Beach
Walk-through amusement area attached to the drive-through safari with rides and a splash pad.
WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & FamilyFree
Westgate Recreation Center splash pad
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Community recreation center with a free splash pad, gym and after-school programs.
WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$
Kravis Center Family Fare series
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Weekend family-oriented performances and puppet shows staged in the Kravis Center's smaller theater.
WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Sports & Events$$
Jupiter Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Spring Training
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Shared spring-training home of the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals every March.
WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$
CACTI Park / FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Spring-training home shared by the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros.
WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$
FAU Owls Football at FAU Stadium
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Florida Atlantic University's on-campus stadium hosts a fast-rising college program.
WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$
Palm Beach International Raceway
Jupiter · Palm Beach
Drag strip and road course hosting weekend races, drift events and car meets.
WeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$
International Polo Club Palm Beach
Wellington · Palm Beach
Sunday high-goal polo matches January through April with tailgate and field-side seating.
WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$
Winter Equestrian Festival
Wellington · Palm Beach
The world's largest and longest-running horse show, twelve weeks of show jumping every winter.
WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$
Adequan Global Dressage Festival
Wellington · Palm Beach
International dressage competitions running alongside WEF each winter season.
WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$
Okeeheelee Golf Course
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Public 27-hole county course with lakes and mature pines, affordable green fees.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$
PGA National Resort — The Champion Course
Palm Beach Gardens · Palm Beach
Host of the Honda Classic, including the famous Bear Trap holes 15-17.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$
Honda Classic PGA Tour Event
Palm Beach Gardens · Palm Beach
PGA Tour stop at PGA National every February drawing top-ranked golfers.
WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$
Delray Beach Golf Club
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Municipal course dating to 1923, walkable and affordable near downtown.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$
Delray Beach Open
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
ATP tour tennis tournament held every February at the Delray Beach Stadium.
WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$
The Picklr / Pickleball Kingdom Boca Raton
Boca Raton · Palm Beach
Dedicated indoor pickleball courts with open play and leagues year-round.
WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$
Minto US Open Pickleball Championships
Naples · Palm Beach
One of the sport's biggest annual tournaments, drawing thousands of players and fans.
WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$
Wellington Pickleball Festival
Wellington · Palm Beach
Community pickleball tournament and open play weekends at the Village Park courts.
WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$
Palm Beach International Boat Show
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Waterfront yacht show along the Intracoastal downtown, held every March.
WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$
SunFest
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Florida's largest waterfront music festival, four days of headline acts on the Intracoastal each spring.
EveningsWeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$
Art Palm Beach
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Modern and contemporary art fair with galleries from around the world, held each winter.
WeekendsSeasonalAges 15-17
Sports & EventsFree
Delray Affair
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Long-running street festival with art, food and live music along Atlantic Avenue each April.
WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$
Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival
Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Chef dinners, grand tastings and seminars across Palm Beach each December.
EveningsWeekendsSeasonalAges 15-17
Sports & Events$$
South Florida Fair
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Two-week county fair with rides, livestock shows and concerts each January.
WeekendsEveningsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & EventsFree
Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Decorated boats cruise the Intracoastal past Palm Beach and West Palm Beach each December.
EveningsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$
The Palm Beaches Marathon
West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Waterfront marathon, half and relay races through downtown West Palm Beach each December.
WeekendsSeasonalAges 15-17
How a week usually looks here
Weekdays
Beaches and parks are nearly empty before noon, museums are quiet, and restaurants that need a month's notice on Saturday will seat you at 6pm on a Tuesday. Libraries run free story times for little ones, and breweries do trivia midweek.
Weekends
Green markets and art fairs on Saturday mornings, boats out by ten, dinner on Las Olas or Atlantic Avenue, and live music downtown. Book attractions online the night before — walk-up lines are the only real hassle.
Season (November–April)
Everything doubles: polo in Wellington, the Kravis and Broward Center seasons, street art fairs, the boat show in autumn and Art Basel in early December. Traffic and reservations get tighter, so plan ahead.
Summer & rainy afternoons
Storms usually pass in an hour. Keep an indoor backup on the list — a science museum, an indoor mall, a go-kart park — and swim in the morning, not at three in the afternoon.
Choosing between neighborhoods? Where you land decides how much of this you actually do on a weeknight. Compare the areas, look up schools or ask me what a normal week looks like in the area you're considering.
Hours, prices and seasonal dates change — check the venue before you drive. Tell me if a favorite spot is missing and I'll add it.