Best Things To Do in The Palm Beaches

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Discover The Best of Everything™ to do in The Palm Beaches! Create new family memories when you get up close to 1,000-plus animals as you drive through Lion Country Safari or meet animals of the tropics at the Palm Beach Zoo. Scream at the top of your lungs when you experience that “zero-g feeling” riding Big Thunder at Rapids Water Park. 

After the thrills, be sure to let the family experience some Florida history and panoramic scenery at the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, another popular attraction in the Palm Beaches. As you can see, there’s no shortage of experiences here.

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Outdoor Activities

For those who love to play in the sun, The Palm Beaches is where you’ll find the most adventurous things to do in Florida. Start the day watching the sun rise out of the Atlantic from peaceful Delray Beach atop your stand-up paddleboard. For some real thrills, get up close to gators on a Florida Everglades airboat tour with Airboat Rides West Palm Beach, or come face to face with moray eels while diving at Blue Heron Bridge, one of Florida’s best scuba diving sites.

And no Florida getaway is complete without a round of golf in The Palm Beaches at one of more than 145+ golf courses in Florida’s Golf Capital.

Family-Friendly Activities

What activity does your family enjoy? We’ve got it, and so much more, here in South Florida! 

For animal lovers, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary has furry, featured, and scaled creatures. Dedicated to the protection and conservation of Florida’s wildlife and natural resources, the sanctuary is home to Florida panthers, bobcats, black bears, and other native wildlife. The Cox Science Center & Aquarium features marine wildlife with an educational twist. There are over 50 hands-on educational exhibits, an 8,000-gallon fresh- and saltwater aquarium, a digital planetarium, a Conservation Research Station, a Florida Exhibit Hall, and an interactive Everglades Exhibit. If your family enjoys games, go-karts, and excitement, check out the Fun Depot in Lake Worth or Boomers in Boca Raton. The abundance of gaming and activity centers will keep everyone in the fast lane, even on rainy days. If you are looking for a rainy-day activity, check out nearby escape rooms like Time Travel Escapes or West Palm Beach Escape Rooms.  

Art & Culture in The Palm Beaches

Take in one of the best views in all of The Palm Beaches and learn about the history of the area at the Jupiter Lighthouse and Museum. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes: It’s 105 steps to the top, but very much worth it! Please note that kids must be a minimum of 48″ tall to climb the lighthouse. History buffs will also enjoy the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and Flagler Museum. 

If art is your vibe, be sure to experience the Pineapple Grove Arts District. This colorful neighborhood has a unique mix of boutiques, restaurants, and art galleries. Or simply stroll through the streets and look at the eclectic murals, sculptures, and outdoor art pieces. 
More art can be found at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens and the Armory Art Center as well as many other local art centers.

South Florida Shopping & Nightlife

After hours, West Palm Beach attractions lure you out to let loose and play in the tropics. Hit the boutiques and national brand shops at CityPlace and then hop on the free trolley to Clematis Street, where the warm ocean air makes walking between The Palm Beaches’ best nightspots a breeze — literally. Enjoy a craft cocktail at The Ben’s rooftop Spruzzo and then dance at the beach house-inspired club Camelot.

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