45+ Fun and Unique Things to Do in (and around) West Palm Beach, FL

Places to Visit in West Palm Beach, FL

• Clematis Street
  • West Palm Beach 33401
  • Clematis Street is full of fun activities and things to see: water sports, museums, dining out, golfing, green market, nightlife, and more! Clematis Street has many incredible food options, “Our team of culinary diners offers up the best mouth-watering restaurants that Clematis Street has to offer. From Asian-inspired to casual fine dining and everything in between, downtown West Palm Beach has a collection of irresistible restaurants for any palette!”
• The Square
  • 700 S Rosemary Ave Suite 200, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • The Square is the location that has it all! From arts & culture, to neighborhood dining, to shopping – get it all in one place!
• The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches
  • 5444 Haverhill Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • “The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches is a baseball park located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The stadium has a capacity of 6,500 people in fixed seats with room for 1,000 more on the outfield berm. The stadium hosts the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals Major League Baseball teams annually for spring training.”
• West Palm Beach Green Market
  • 101 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • “Enjoy the West Palm Beach GreenMarket every Saturday, October through April from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Take in the sights and sounds of the beautiful downtown waterfront. Shop your favorite GreenMarket vendors. Fresh farm fruits and vegetables, tropical and native plants, baked breads, entertainment and much more.”
• The Taste History Culinary Tour
  • Delray Beach & Boynton Beach, Lake Worth Beach, West Palm Beach
  • “Taste History is an educational program of the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History (MLFH) which is a non-profit organization. Since 1999, the MLFH has curated 20 design-related exhibits and launched its heritage tours in 2004 with the popular Narrated Bus Tours of Historic Delray Beach has hosted more than 8,000 tour passengers. In year 2011, an additional tour was added which was named the Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Palm Beach County.”
• The Royal Poinciana Plaza
  • 340 Royal Poinciana Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33480
  • “High-end stores & happening restaurants in a charming, gardenlike setting with lush greenery.”
• Grassy Waters Nature Preserve
  • 8264 Northlake Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33412
  • “Expansive wetlands ecosystem featuring native wildlife, pristine landscapes, hiking & paddling.”
• Okeeheelee Park
  • 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33413
  • Okeeheelee Park is home to 1702 acres with lighted court facilities, lighted athletic field, a water ski area, walking trails, disc golf, a dog park, and equestrian trail and more! 
• Palm Beach Kennel Club
  • 1111 N Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
  • “Welcome to PBKC, offering exciting simulcast action, exceptional dining, fun events and one of Florida’s largest poker rooms.”
• Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
  • 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • “The Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach is the public library of the City of West Palm Beach, Florida. In April 2009, the library relocated into a new facility in City Center in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, which is 2.5 times larger than the previous building.”
• Apoxee Wilderness Trail
  • Jog Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
  • “This 2.5 mile trail through wetlands & flatwoods is popular for hiking & wildlife observation.”
• Dreher Park
  • 5701 Dreher Trail S, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
  • Dreher Park has lots of outdoor, fun things to do and see! Amenities include: a fishing dock, playgrounds, grills, sand volleyball courts, picnic shelters, a walking trail, and more.
• Steam Horse Brewing
  • 1500 Elizabeth Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • “Founded in 2017, by the successful brew masters of Tequesta Brewing Company and Twisted Trunk, Steam Horse brews high quality craft beers from a variety of styles, both traditional and experimental. Set in the heart of West Palm Beach’s Warehouse District, our spacious 6,000 sqft tap room pays tribute to the vintage steam trains that once chugged through the district.”
• Lake Lytal Park
  • 3645 Gun Club Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
  • Fun for the whole family! Lake  Lytal Park has tons of amenities such as: baseball fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, a 2-story waterslide, swimming pools, tennis courts, and more!

 

Things to See in West Palm Beach, FL

• Norton Museum of Art
  • 1450 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • “The Norton Museum of Art is an art museum located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Its collection includes over 8,200 works, with a concentration in European, American, and Chinese art as well as in contemporary art and photography.”
• Antique Row Art & Design District
  • 3512 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
  • “A charming district with over 40 antique shops offering an impressive selection of 17th to 20th century antiques, fine and decorative arts, period deco, vintage and moderne 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.”
• Mounts Botanical Garden
  • 531 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
  • “Mounts Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located in West Palm Beach, Florida. It is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest public garden with over 6,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants from six continents, including plants native to Florida, exotic trees, tropical fruit, herbs, citrus and palms.”
• Manatee Lagoon
  • 6000 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
  • “Educational center with seasonal wild manatee viewing, hands-on exhibits, & a gift shop!”
• Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
  • 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • “The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit, professional performing arts center in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida.”
• Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
  • 253 Barcelona Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • “The Norton House is a historic home located at 253 Barcelona Road in West Palm Beach, Florida. On July 26, 1990, the house was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is also a contributing property to the El Cid Historic District.”
• The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum
  • 300 N Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • “The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum is a history museum in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. The museum’s exhibits and collection cover local history, with a permanent collection of millions of objects and images that span over 12,000 years of Palm Beach County and Florida history.”
• Ragtops Automobile Museum
  • 701 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460
  • “Established in 1980, Ragtops has evolved into a premier destination, filled with special interest and antique automobiles, memorabilia, and the unique Gift Garage. Based in Lake Worth Beach in Palm Beach County, Ragtops is a multi-purpose location providing a vintage automobile museum, an event center, and home to our knowledgeable sales team!”
• Bulk Candy Store Tour
  • 235 N Jog Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33413
  • “Brothers, Brian & Ken Shenkman, built the business with their parents and the help of their relatives. Spouses, cousins, and (during summer break) even their kids, all help out at the candy store and on the road. But you don’t have to be a Shenkman to be part of the Bulk Candy Store family, our staff are like our kin. Most have worked here for years, some over ten.”
• Winding Waters Nature Area
  • 6161 Haverhill Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
  • “548-acre natural area featuring a variety of birds, plus hiking, kayaking & an observation platform.”
• The Box Gallery
  • 811 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
  • The Box Gallery contains contemporary fine art collections and exhibitions for patrons, art collectors, and interior designers. They also provide photography, film, and video screening lectures and education.”
• Centennial Square
  • 150 N Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • Centennial Square is a beautiful place to visit and see! They have lots of outdoor seating, decorative fountains, picnic tables, splash pads and more.
• The Armory Art Center
  • 811 Park Pl, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • “The West Palm Beach Armory Art Center is a historic site in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. It is located at 1703 South Lake Avenue. On June 11, 1992, it was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places.”
• Farmers Emporium Farmers Market
  • 4619 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417
  • A beautiful outdoor farmers market filled with fruits and vegetables, breads, flatbreads, canned products, fresh eggs, honey, and more!

 

Fun Activities in West Palm Beach, FL

• Cox Science Center & Aquarium
  • 4801 Dreher Trail N, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
  • “The Cox Science Center and Aquarium is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Founded in 1959, the goal of the organization is to open every mind to science through the strategic programming of interactive exhibits and engaging community-based camps and events.”
• Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
  • 1301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
  • “The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is a non-profit zoological organization located at Dreher Park in West Palm Beach. The zoo houses more than 550 animals, many of them endangered, within 23-acres of lush tropical habitat.”
• Palm Beach Outlets
  • 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd E121, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • “Palm Beach Outlets is a 440,000 sq ft outlet shopping center in West Palm Beach, Florida.”
• McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary
  • 12943 61st Street N, West Palm Beach, FL 33412
  • “A sanctuary for over 170 animals. Offers tours & hands-on programs for kids.”
• Serenity Garden Tea House
  • 316 Vallette Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • “Traditional afternoon tea, plus sandwiches & light fare, served in nostalgic, antique-filled rooms.”
• Jim Abernethy’s Scuba Adventures
  • 255 E 22nd Ct, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
  • Jim Abernethy Scuba Adventures offers a variety of engaging activities like: Tiger Beach Shark Diving, Intimate Shark Encounters, Crocodile Trips, and more.
• West Palm Beach Airboat Rides
  • 360 South County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480
  • “Our Business is family owned and operated with over 33 years of experience in the Florida Everglades. All Captains are USCG certified Captains and have grown up in the Everglades just west of West Palm Beach, Florida. Our airboat rides are private and fun for the entire family. The Everglades tours West Palm Beach we provide are daily and by appointment. Visit us today for a fun trip to the Florida Everglades, leaving Palm Beach in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Everglades is known for its many species of reptiles, birds, and the famous American Alligator. On our airboat rides, every trip into the Everglades is different. You may see various animal species on every trip. Experience an airboat tour with us today.”
• Rapids Water Park
  • 6566 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
  • “Rapids Water Park is a water park in Riviera Beach, Florida, USA, that occupies 30 acres near I-95. The park includes 42 slides and attractions, including a wave pool, dual seven-story speed slides, and a quarter-mile lazy river. There are also slides for children and toddlers.”
• Yesteryear Village
  • 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
  • “Yesteryear Village is one of Palm Beach County’s most unique cultural attractions: A living history park where interpreters share their stories about life prior to 1940.”
    
• Palm Beach Dramaworks
  • 201 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • “Palm Beach Dramaworks is a professional nonprofit theatre company that engages, entertains and educates audiences with provocative and timeless productions that personally impact each individual.”
• Shark Wake Park
  • 1440 Eshleman Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33413
  • “At Shark Wake Park, we know life’s just more fun on the water. That’s why we’re committed to building and operating some of the best family-friendly cable water sports parks and aqua parks in the world. Since opening the North Myrtle Beach location in 2016, our founder Greg Norman Jr. – son of World Golf Hall of Fame member Greg Norman – has continued to expand his vision. In 2019, he unveiled our new flagship location in West Palm Beach, adding a second park for those young and young at heart to enjoy cable watersports and unforgettable memories on the Obstacle Island—one of the largest floating playgrounds on the East Coast. After a long day on the water, guests can relax at the Shark Shack and enjoy a cold one on the viewing deck while they watch friends and family ride.”
• SunFest
  • “SunFest is a musical and art festival held annually in the first week of May in West Palm Beach, Florida. SunFest is the state’s largest waterfront music and art festival in Florida and attracts more than 100,000 visitors.”
• Expo Center South Florida Fairgrounds
  • 9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
  • “The Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds, formerly the Americraft Expo Center, is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose venue in West Palm Beach, Florida, located at 9067 Southern Boulevard, within a few miles of Royal Palm Beach, Wellington and Loxahatchee.” They host events like: West Palm Antique Festival, Jupiter Tequesta Dog Club Show, Garage Sale, Bridal & Wedding Expo, Home Show, and more.
• Cruisin’ Tikis West Palm Beach
  • 255 E 22nd Ct, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
  • “Enjoy a truly unique tiki cruise along the beautiful waterways of West Palm Beach. Celebrate with friends at the sandbar, enjoy a family day at Peanut Island, cruise along the shoreline of one of the country’s most desired locations, or take in a beautiful South Florida sunset.