Activities

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WEST PALM BEACH'S MOST EXCITING DOWNTOWN DESTINATION
Come shop in a place where old-world architecture, beautiful fountains, and sidewalk cafés create an atmosphere strikingly reminiscent of a European town center. A place where you'll find celebrated shops, exciting restaurants, a magnificent 20-screen movie theatre and exceptional live performances. And a place you'll immediately know has a style all its own.

World Renowned Worth Avenue Shop’s & Eateries
The Worth Avenue experience has been treasured for half a century by visitors the world over-an opportunity to shop legendary international boutiques as well as unique specialty stores found only on the Avenue. It is an experience distinguished by an Old-World interpretation of quality and hospitality, integrity and taste.
The more than 250 merchants here are committed to making your visit to the Avenue as memorable as it is rewarding, to showing you that the heart of our boulevard is based on the enduring distinction of fine customer service.

Access to various Championship Level Golf Courses
Palm Beach is home to a number of top-notch golf courses including PGA National courses and TPC At Heron Bay.

Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park

The Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park is consistently ranked as one of the very best family cultural attractions in Palm Beach County. Meet hundreds of animals from Florida, Central and South America, Asia and Australia. Embark on a journey through the Asian rainforest at Tiger Falls or transport yourself back in time with a stroll through the Florida Exhibit. Take a ride on the Carousel or cool off in the Interactive Fountain. Travel to South America without leaving Palm Beach County! The new Tropics of the Americas includes eight exhibits celebrating Central and South American life with Mayan pyramids, jaguars, giant anteaters and spider monkeys. Go see the new Black Bear and Siamang exhibits!

Grassy Waters Preserve

Grassy Waters offers environmental education and recreational opportunities on the edge of a 20-square-mile wetlands wildlife sanctuary. The preserve offers special events and programs for all ages throughout the year and features two nature center pavilions, a meandering boardwalk and hiking trails. Programs include guided canoeing and “swamp tromps.” A part of the Florida Everglades system, Grassy Waters Preserve is the City of West Palm Beach Water Catchment Area.

Lion Country Safari

Take a four-mile drive through the safari with 1,000 animals roaming free within inches of your vehicle, then visit Safari World Amusement Park with animal encounters/demonstrations, rides, games, shopping, food and thrills.

Marinelife Center of Juno Beach

The Marinelife Center of Juno Beach is where visitors can encounter educational displays and exhibits, marine aquariums and live sea turtles. A unique hands-on approach encourages participation. Sea turtle walks are scheduled in June and July.

Okeeheelee Park & Nature Center

Okeeheelee Park comprises 900 acres, including a 27-hole golf course, world-class competitive water ski course, nature center with exhibits and nature trails, ball fields, picnic pavilions, lakes for fishing and kayaking, tennis courts, and much more.

The Sailfish Marina Resort

Sailfish Marina Resort, a vacation paradise, offers a world-famous sport fishing charter fleet; water taxi tours and transfers; bike rentals; waterfront restaurant; ship’s store and gift shop; weekly Thursday evening Sunset Celebration Art Show, “Feed the Fish” Seawall Aquarium; and full-service marina.

Historical Society of Palm Beach County

Located in Palm Beach, the Historical Society is primarily an archive and research facility. It is dedicated toward collecting and preserving all materials, especially primary source materials, pertaining to the history of Florida and in particular Palm Beach County. The society’s collection is diverse, including letters, diaries and journals, periodicals, two million photographs, scrapbooks, postcards, maps and one of Florida’s largest collection of architectural drawings. There is a winter lecture series. Additionally, the society is the beneficiary of the Preview Evening and Lectures for the Connoisseur Fair held in January at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion.

The Museum at Ragtops

Ragtops Motorcars’ multi-level historic facility will recycle the fun of your favorite era as you are surrounded by over 75 convertible collectible cars and memorabilia. Visit the indoor drive-in theatre and take a stroll down memory lane, complete with main street storefronts and a beach! This unique facility is also available for private and corporate special events with a capacity of up to 1,200. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Also onsite is Club La Salle at Ragtops, a separate tropical Art Deco showroom/special events facility, and

South Florida Science Museum

The South Florida Science Museum features interactive scientific exhibits, Egypt Gallery, laser light shows, planetarium, outdoor science trail, observatory, aquarium and the state’s only science-themed mini-golf. It also has rotating exhibits and special events throughout the year.

Bink Glisson Historical Museum

The Bink Glisson Historical Museum is comprised of historical artifacts of early Florida settlers. The personal collection of the late Bink Glisson, a Palm Beach County pioneer, is showcased in the gallery. The collection illustrates how people lived in days past, and includes a display of Mr. Glisson’s artwork as well as a replicated one-room schoolhouse.

WATER PARKS
From sky-high water slides to wave pools and river rides, the water parks in the Palm Beaches offer excitement for children and adults alike. Many also offer meeting spaces, summer camps and birthday packages. Slather on some sunscreen and head out to one of the following water parks for fun and thrills!

Barracuda Bay
Calypso Bay Waterpark
Coconut Cove Waterpark
Rapids Water Park

WATER TOURS & CRUISES
DivaDuck Amphibious Tours

It’s a boat! It’s a bus! It’s DivaDuck! View the tropical beauty of Florida from land and from sea. In a single voyage, this unique vessel carries sightseers from the streets of West Palm Beach into the waters of the Lake Worth Lagoon. The fully narrated, musical tour is appropriate and fun for riders of all ages. Experience the thrill of riding up high, then splashing into the Intracoastal Waterway for a scenic and entertaining cruise. As you glide past the mansions of Palm Beach, you will hear interesting legends of the area and see some of the species native to the beautiful South Florida environment.