West Palm Beach is one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region. This beautiful city offers you an incredible and relaxing tropical atmosphere.
1. West Palm Beach Downtown
One of the first places you can visit in the downtown is Rosemary square (city place), a shopping mall that contains more than 60 restaurants, shops, apartments, and condos with a touch of upscale lifestyle. The architecture is mixed with Mediterranean and Venetian elements. I consider it one of the best places to go enjoy your family, with your partner, or just by yourself.
Hopping on and off the free downtown West Palm Beach Trolley, you can explore the downtown area where you will find different restaurants, bars, ice cream shops, boutiques, a beautiful Flagler park, and a waterfront.
2. Palm Beach Outlets.
For shoppers, this is definitely the must-go place. Not only for great prices and promotions but also for the tranquility and comfort that this place offers. Unlike the big outlet in Orlando, this place has a large parking lot, so you don’t have to waste hours trying to find a place to park. There are popular stores and brands such as Ross, Tjmax, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Puma, Old Navy, Aldo, Coach, Hurley, Kay, and Nautica among many others.
3. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.
An incredible museum and garden whose mission is to “engage a diverse audience by presenting Japanese cultural experiences that educate and inspire” (https://morikami.org/). Located in Boca Raton, this place will surprise you with the peace and tranquility. This place has a park features such as nature trails, pine forests, picnic area, a garden with different types of plants and animal species, strolling paths, resting areas, world-class bonsai collection, and lakes. A place worth visiting!
If you are looking for a quiet place to meditate, you can visit the picnic area (free). If you want to visit the Japanese garden, the tickets prices are adults – $15, seniors – $13, and children – $9.
4. Riviera Beach.
This is one of the most “comfortable” beaches I have visited in Florida. It has a quite large and FREE parking and you will find different bars, restaurants, and surf shops. It has a playground for kids, bathrooms, tennis courts, picnic area, and area for sand sports such as beach volleyball. The clarity and color of seawater will impress you. I recommend visiting this beach because it is one of the best in the area.
5. Henry Morrison Flagler Museum.
An elegant, extravagant, and luxurious mansion, known as the Whitehall. This mansion was one of Henry Flager’s houses in West Palm Beach and it was the wedding present for his third wife Mary Lily Kenan. After Henry Flagler and his wife Mary Lily died, the mansion was sold to some investors who turned it into a hotel (1925-1959). In 1959, the mansion was bought by Henry Flagler’s granddaughter who turned this beautiful mansion into a museum.
Ticket prices: Adult admission $18 (18 years old and older); Youth admission $10 (13- 17yrs); Child admission $3 (6-12 yrs), and children under six are free.
6. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.
Not only children but also adults will have fun here. The first area you will see when entering is the aquarium. The museum has different areas where you can find different interactive exhibitions on science, technology, physics, and chemistry. There is also a large outdoor area with different attractions. If you want to know more about this place, check out my post South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.
7. Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
The perfect place to go with your children. The zoo is not that big but it has enough animal exhibitions and attractions for children. The zoo is located on the same street as the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. If you want to know more about this place, check out my post A tour of Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society.
8. Mizner Park.
This shopping mall is located in Boca Raton and its concept is very similar to City Place, a luxury landmark with different shops, restaurants, bars, and a cinema. Great place to enjoy with the family or alone. You can park on the street or in private parking. You will like this place if you like to lunch or shop in its quiet tropical atmosphere.
9. The Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center
This museum is designed for children to learn in a creative way. The museum has 3 rooms in which they have different concepts such as the doctor’s office, the post office, the farm, the train station, the kitchen, and the grocery store among others. Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays, Mondays and major holidays.
Admission Prices: Members and children under 1 year FREE, children over 1 year & Adults $5.00, and seniors (ages 62 and older) $4.50.
10. Norton Museum of Art
For art lovers, this museum is a good option to spend the day. The museum presents different art collections such as American, Chinese, Contemporary, European, and Photography. It also has a restaurant and cafeteria area. The museum has its own free parking lot. if you want to know more about this place, check my post Norton Museum of Art.
11. Mounts Botanical Garden
A botanical garden with more than 2,000 species of plants located close to West Palm Beach International Airport. It is an ideal place to go to meditate or read a book.
Admission: $10 (general); $5 (children ages 5-12 and students). Free admission for Mounts members. Free admission on Thursday for West Palm Beach County residents.
12. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
This small lighthouse offers one of the best views of the ocean. You will have to climb 105 steps, but once at the top, you will enjoy a rewarding, peaceful, and tranquil experience while enjoying the amazing ocean view. The lighthouse itself is very small and narrow and for this reason, they allow only one group after another to go up and down. You must wear shoes and shirt. Children must be 4′ tall to climb and may not be carried on the stairs. Also, no tripods or selfie sticks allowed. And no snack permitted (only water).
Ticket Prices: Adults $12, US Veterans & Seniors (60+) $10, Child Admission (Ages 6-18) $6.
Free Admission: Children ages 5 & under, Lighthouse Members, Active US Military and their immediate families with ID. EKIP-4th grade passes are accepted.
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