4 Star Places To Visit in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States (26)

1. 4.5 The Square (2.482 reviews)
   - Very nice and clean..lots of shops and dining choices...
   Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Shopping Malls
   
   
   Destination in West Palm Beach with food & beverage, retail, arts & culture, education and community experiences for all ages. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society (1.135 reviews)
   - Awesome experience definitely recommend anyone to go
   Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos
   
   
   FREE PARKING DAILY! As Palm Beach County’s only top-rated Zoological experience, we are home to over 550 animals, many of them endangered. Our mission is to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. Our unique tropical zoo showcases an animal collection (Malayan tigers, jaguars, Mexican spider monkeys, panther) from around the world, living in natural habitats. Enjoy shady paths, a colorful carousel, an interactive water play fountain, Nature Play Pavilion, a full-service restaurant, and 11 daily shows and keeper talks where you can watch animal trainings, feedings and meet zookeepers. Book a behind-the-scenes animal experience and get up close and personal with a sloth, koalas, capybaras, anteaters, Aldabra tortoises or mingle with flamingos. See more..
   
3. 4.0 Rapids Water Park (848 reviews)
   - Fun for all ages!
   Water Parks
   
   
   Attractions are just awesome. We visited the park on the 4th and it was crowded. But the wait was not too bad. For the most popular rides, it was 30-45min wait time. The park itself is very big and has several attractions for all ages. Lockers are available for $15. But they return $5 back if you return the locker keys safely. Lifeguards are always on duty and are attentive. All the attractions were open to enjoy! Parking is available for a charge. Super fun and can't wait to go back. Highly recommend! See more..
   
4. 4.0 Clematis Street (800 reviews)
   - Holiday Magic
   Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   The History of Clematis Street & West Palm Beach Henry Flagler A history of the Clematis Street District or of West Palm Beach cannot be told without mentioning the name of Henry Flagler. Anyone who has been in Florida for even a short amount of time will recognize the name. It's all over Florida roads, bridges and beaches as well as countless other monuments and museums. Flagler's Dream: Palm Beach Henry Flagler co-founded Standard Oil Company with John D. Rockefeller and also built the Florida railroad from Jacksonville to Key West. He came to the West Palm Beach area in 1893. After being impressed with the natural beauty of the area, he sought to create the most famous resort in the world, Palm Beach. The resort would be conveniently accessible by his own railroad. He built two major hotels, The Breakers and the Royal Poinciana Hotel (later destroyed by a hurricane). He also built what is now West Palm Beach directly across Lake Worth for the service people who worked on the island and as a commercial district. Clematis Street Not only is it one of the trendiest places to be today, it also boasts a long and important history. Clematis Street began as the main thoroughfare of West Palm Beach in the early 20th century. It connected the train station on the west with the ferry to Palm Beach Island on the east. Early 20th Century: Storefronts logically multiplied and lined each way, as Clematis became the "Main Street" of West Palm Beach. The commuters of the day would traverse Clematis Street and frequent these shops before and after work, much like we do today. It's many older buildings display a fascinating journey through South Florida history. Automobiles Change Everything Eventually automobiles, bridges and highways replaced the train, ferry and buggies as the main means of transportation. While once the train station was the link to the outside world, visitors could now arrive via various routes. Okeechobee Boulevard would eventually become the main connec... See more..
   
5. 4.5 Downtown West Palm Beach (748 reviews)
   - Sandi Tree
   Neighborhoods
   
   
   We happen to be in West Palm Beach at Christmas was able to go view Sandi Tree. The night we planned on going it was raining so we went next morning and had the place pretty much to ourselves. The work that goes into the design the 35’ high tree out of sand and the various sand sculpture around the area is worth take the time to see. We also liked the various photo opt cut outs. It was enjoyable just to walk along the waterfront. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Norton Museum of Art (736 reviews)
   - Worth a Visit!
   Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums
   
   
   The Norton Museum of Art was founded in 1941 by Ralph Hubbard Norton (1875-1953) and his wife Elizabeth Calhoun Norton (1881-1947). The Museum’s permanent collection now consists of more than 7,600 works in five curatorial departments: European, American, Chinese, Contemporary and Photography. The Museum’s expansion that opened February 9, 2019 was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Lord Norman Foster of the architectural firm Foster Partners. It is the most comprehensive in the institution’s 78-year history. Dramatic changes include boldly re-orienting the main entrance to South Dixie Highway , which restores the symmetrical east-west campus axis created in 1941 by original architect Marion Sims Wyeth. The building and accompanying lush sculpture garden, enable the Norton to exhibit more art, present more programs, and provide a growing community an up-to-date center for the public to enjoy art and culture. See more..
   
7. 4.0 Tanger Outlets Palm Beach (531 reviews)
   - Do not forget to go to Customer Service to get the (completely free) coupon book before shopping
   Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Factory Outlets
   
   
   Real Style. Real Shopping. Real Savings. Shop the latest styles from your favorite designer brands like Kate Spade New York, Adidas, Banana Republic and more! With over 100 stores and your favorite brands, there is always something to new to explore at Tanger Outlets Palm Beach. Conveniently located right off of I-95. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Manatee Lagoon (506 reviews)
   - Great Exhibits; Check Webcam to Avoid Disappointment
   Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Science Museums • Children's Museums
   
   
   Come see what’s new at Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Disovery Center®! We’ve reopened our enhanced facility, and you’re invited to come enjoy the new offerings. Every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit our educational building, upper and lower observation decks, a new augmented reality solar 3D exhibit, and tropical grounds with outstanding views of the picturesque Lake Worth Lagoon. While spotting manatees is not guaranteed, Manatee Lagoon is an ideal location to see them during cooler weather when they congregate near the clean, warm-water outflow of the adjacent FPL Rivera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center. The likelihood of seeing a manatee increases during manatee season, which begins November 15th. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Mounts Botanical Garden (444 reviews)
   - great relaxing garden in the city
   Sunday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
   
   
   With a mission to "inspire and educate through nature" and a history spanning more than 40 years, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Located behind Palm Beach International Airport, the Garden is a hidden gem. Visitors to this 14-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 5,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida natives, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more. Other highlights include the award-winning Windows on the Floating World: Blume Tropical Wetland and Lake Orth, where an island overlook gives visitors a view of the koi, plecos and turtles that are in abundance. Mounts Botanical is part of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Department, in partnership with the University of Florida and the non-profit Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden. See more..
   
10. 4.5 Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (399 reviews)
    - Rinker Theater/Playhouse
    Sunday: Spent 2-3 hours Theaters
    
    
    This season, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts celebrates a Quarter-Century on Stage. And while we celebrate our silver anniversary, we renew our commitment to the community to present the gold standard of excellence in the performing arts. Today, the Kravis Center is a thriving cultural complex, serving as the gateway to downtown West Palm Beach. Thanks to so many who have and continue to support the Center, it has become one of the premier performing arts centers with a renowned national and international reputation. The Kravis Center for is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can showcase their work; and by providing an economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Okeeheelee Park (362 reviews)
    - Full day of great outdoor activities
    Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks
    
    
    HOURS: Sunrise - Sunset lighted court facilities open until 9:00 pm lighted athletic fields (permit required) open until 10:00 pm AMENITIES baseball fields, lighted (5) bicycle paths (8 miles) BMX track boat launching area (freshwater fishing lake, non-motorized) boat launching ramp (water ski lake) (2) boat slips, day use only (19) disc golf (18 holes) dog park, Pooch Pines equestrian center, Jim Brandon Equestrian Center 111-acre, world-class equestrian showplace covered arena open riding area training rings equestrian trail (8.11 miles) exercise course (20 stations, 1 mile) fishing (freshwater-stocked) golf course, Okeeheelee Public Golf Course 27 holes (3 nine-hole courses) chipping area driving range practice putting green pro shop snack bar lake frontage mountain biking (located on the east side of Pinehurst Drive, south of Forest Hill Boulevard) multipurpose fields, lighted (4) nature center, Okeeheelee Nature Center (hours vary) exhibit hall with live animals meeting rooms outdoor classroom rental facilities nature trail, interpretive (0.75 mile) nature trails (1.2 miles) parking boat/trailer parking (water ski lake/freshwater fishing lake) regular parking picnic areas with grills, single table picnic pavilions (Alligator, Micanopy, Osceola, Tuskeegee), reserved group (4) picnic shelters, family picnic shelters, single table pier (fishing) playground, including playground safety play structure (ages 2-5 years) play structure (ages 5-12 years) rental concession (call for hours) canoe/kayak/pedal boat rentals 561/304-1344 bicycle rentals 561/304-1344 restroom facilities softball fields, lighted (4) tennis courts, lighted (8) volleyball, grass courts (1) walking paths (8 miles) water skiing courses (permit and fee required) (5) See more..
    
12. 4.0 South Florida Science Center and Aquarium (347 reviews)
    - Nice Museum
    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Science Museums
    
    
    Serving Palm Beach County since 1961, the Science Center revolves around a simple premise: science is exciting! Our mission is to “Open Every Mind to Science,” and we are delivering on this promise by providing schools, visitors, and campers an entirely new set of science programming and tech ventures based on computer coding, robotics, and other leading-edge educational programs. The Science Center features more than 100 hands-on exhibits, a digital planetarium, freshwater and saltwater aquariums, an outdoor science trail, a mini golf course, and more. See more..
    
13. 4.0 The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches (196 reviews)
    - 2022 Spring Training
    Spent 2-3 hours Arenas & Stadiums
    
    
    I visited this stadium this past spring training for a game between the Houston Astros and the St Louis Cardinals. I got to the stadium about 2 hours before so I could watch the players practice before their games. Staff was really nice and they even let me take a picture with the players and get their signatures. The stadium is good looking, tickets were about 30 bucks with a good view, and food is a but pricey but so it is in every other stadium. I was lucky enough to get an autograph from Yadi himself and a foul ball. Overall my experience was a 10/10 and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the game of baseball. See more..
    
14. 4.5 Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (191 reviews)
    - Lush sculpture garden
    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Art Galleries • Historic Sites • Gardens
    
    
    The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Inc. is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) operating foundation established in 1977 by the prominent sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). The organization is devoted to exhibiting works of other artists, preserving the founder’s studio, historic home and displaying her monumental sculptures in a secluded urban preserve where a notable collection of rare palms is continually being developed. See more..
    
15. 4.5 Grassy Waters Nature Preserve (178 reviews)
    - Perfect for a walk
    Sunday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    Had a really nice walk around this nature preserve. The walk is mostly on a wooden walkway, which was nice as you went thru swamps. I didn’t see much wildlife, probably we were walking too fast and it was mid-day. They did have a “Wanted wild boar” and explained why and how they got there and they were 250 lbs.. but no number to call if I found it.. (invasive species) so glad I didn’t see any. I did see a few of the area birds. Great to be able to see the grasslands, swamps and wooded areas. Yes, it’s FREE. See more..
    
16. 4.0 Palm Beach County Convention Center (128 reviews)
    - There is an attached, covered parking garage.
    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Convention Centers
    
    
    Take your parking slip and you can pay in advance as you exit the convention center. The drop off is now located in the rear of the convention center, next to the parking garage. When attending events there is lite food available. (Pizza, drinks and snacks.) Pizza slices are $5.00 each. See more..
    
17. 4.5 West Palm Beach Green Market (104 reviews)
    - Green Market/Farmers Market
    Sunday: Farmers Markets
    
    
    The West Palm Beach GreenMarket has returned for its 28th season! The theme of this year’s market is “Sweet Success,” where all season we'll celebrate our back-to-back success as the “Best Farmers Market” in the U.S., as voted in a USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice poll. Over 110 vendors every Saturday along the beautiful West Palm Beach Waterfront. Fresh fruits and vegetables, breads, cheeses, plants, flowers, honey, teas, coffee, and so much more. Visit this market every Saturday October through April from 9am to 1pm. See more..
    
18. 4.0 West Palm Beach Antique Row Art & Design District (85 reviews)
    - A wonderful afternoon doesn’t shopping
    Art Galleries • Antique Shops
    
    
    A charming district with over 40 antique shops offering an impressive selection of 17th to 20th century antiques, fine and decorative arts, period deco and modern furnishings, and much more. All within walking distance, this vast array of quality antiques stores, specialty shops and art galleries are complemented by several award-winning restaurants. Architectural Digest, The New York Times, Art & Antiques, and House Beautiful have all heralded Antique Row as one of the east coast's premier antique shopping districts, considered the "antique design center" of Florida. Discover West Palm Beach Antique Row Art & Design District, and see where the world's best interior designers have been shopping for more than 30 years. See more..
    
19. 4.5 Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach (58 reviews)
    - Great Library
    Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Libraries
    
    
    Located on bustling Clematis Street in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach proudly serves our community with books, performances, classes, research, entertainment, technology, music and more. We welcome residents and visitors alike every day. If you live, work or play in West Palm Beach, we encourage you to get a library card. See more..
    
20. 4.5 Apoxee Wilderness Trail (58 reviews)
    - Great to walk, run or bike
    Hiking Trails
    
    
    It’s my 3rd time going in January, the Apoxee trail is closed because the weather but around it is the Owahee trail... around 8 miles... it’s awesome to take pictures, walk, run or bike for around 2 to 4 hours depending your pace and mood... one of my favs to spend a day in peace See more..
    
21. 4.5 Ragtops Automobile Museum (45 reviews)
    - Travel in time
    Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
    
    
    If you like cars like me this is your place. Good old car selection as well good food. They offer their space for company´s events. It´s a quite nice experience. See more..
    
22. 4.5 Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County Museum (41 reviews)
    - Worth a visit! Much to learn about Palm Beach.
    Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    REally interesting overview of the history of Palm Beach starting from the ancient native tribes, through the Spanish, British and American flags. They have a lot of older artifacts, a nice movie of the history narrated by George Hamilton- a Palm Springs native- and a lot about the founders, movers and shakers that have made the city and county what it is today. We especially appreciated the insights from Michael, our host and guide who gave us wonderful background information on what we were seeing, It was a couple of hours well spent and very enjoyable. See more..
    
23. 4.5 National Croquet Center (40 reviews)
    - Best Birthday Party Ever!!!
    Sunday: Sports Complexes
    
    
    The world's largest dedicated croquet facility. See more..
    
24. 4.5 Shark Wake Park 561 (20 reviews)
    - My daughter's favorite attraction in Palm Beach!
    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Water Parks
    
    
    Shark Wake Park is the ultimate family-friendly, crew-approved water sports destination in West Palm Beach. Located in Okeeheelee Park, SWP features one of the largest floating obstacle courses on the East Coast and a cable system for wake boarding, knee boarding, water skiing and more! For the young and young at heart, Obstacle Island is a massive inflatable, floating playground covering an acre of water featuring monkey bars, climbing towers, slippery slides, and more! Thrill seekers age seven and older are encouraged to splash and dash during 45-minute sessions on the course. No gear, no experience, no problem at the Cable Wake Park! Just show up and they'll take care of the rest. The high-tech cable system makes it easy for beginners to learn how to wake board, and allows advanced riders and pros to go as big as they want. At the end of the day, cool off in the shade at the Shark Shack with cold beer on tap, ice cream, snacks and other refreshments to watch the pros ride. See more..
    
25. 4.5 Centennial Square (19 reviews)
    - Great community play place!
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Fountains
    
    
    After dinner we walked and were thrilled to find Centennial Square where a band was playing, people were dancing, and there was a water fountain splash pad that delighted my teen. There are public bathrooms which is always a positive! See more..
    
26. 4.5 The Armory Art Center (17 reviews)
    - Lovely place
    Art Galleries • Educational sites
    
    
    Many artistic things offered. The exhibitions are very interesting. A nice place to visit and view nice pieces of art. See more..