Things to do in Palm Beach County Florida
Palm Beach County has 47 miles of beautiful coastline. Our glistening white beaches and crystal blue Atlantic Ocean make Palm Beach County a water paradise.
In addition, there are another 55 miles of river and Intracostal Waterway awaiting your enjoyment. Area parks, many beach front, provide a wide range of relaxation and recreation opportunities. These include parks with guarded white sandy beaches, picnicking and other facilities.
Blowing Rocks Preserve
This barrier island preserve features natural limestone formations that often send saltwater geysers skyword. There is limited parking and no facilities. Location: County Road 707, Jupiter Island
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
A non-profit organization dedicated to the protection & conservation of Florida's wildlife and natural resources. The Sanctuary's trails and boardwalks offer visitors an opportunity to see native wildlife up-close while exploring natural habitats. Open Monday - Saturday, closed Sunday. Closed for all major holidays. 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, Jupiter. www.buschwildlife.com.
Flagler Museum
A National Historic Landmark. Learn about how Henry Flagler's railroad and luxury hotels established tourism and agriculture as the mainstays of Florida's economy. One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach. www.flaglermuseum.us
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Features 8,000-feet of oceanfront beach, picnic areas, nature center, boardwalk, snorkeling & playground. Singer Island, 10900 State Rd 703, N. Palm Beach. www.macarthurbeach.org.
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
This 11,300 acre park features picnicking, bicycling, cabins, camping, fishing, canoeing, senic boat ride & hiking trails. 16450 U.S. Highway 1, Hobe Sound http://floridaparks.com
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Presenting a diverse schedule of National and International Artists and companies of the highest quality. Comprehensive Arts Education programs and Local and Regional arts organizations. www.kravis.org
Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
A 221-square-mile refuge in the northern most Everglades. Open sunrise to sunset all year, featuring nature trails, canoe trails & boat ramp. Lee Road off US Hwy 441, Boynton Beach . www.fws.gov/loxahatchee/
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Since its opening in 1977, The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese arts and culture in South Florida, with rotating exhibitions in its galleries, tea ceremonies performed monthly in its Seishin-an tea house, an educational outreach program with local schools and organizations, and Japanese traditional festivals celebrated for the public several times a year. 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. (561) 495-0233. www.morikami.org
Mounts Botanical Garden
Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County's oldest and largest public garden. Tropical and subtropical plants from six continents grace Mounts' 14 acres, Open Mon-Sat 8:30-4:30 and Sun 12-4. www.mounts.org
Norton Museum of Art
The Norton Museum of Art is a major cultural attraction in Florida. The Museum is internationally known for its distinguished permanent collection featuring 19th and 20th century European and American art, Chinese, contemporary art and photography. From its founding the Norton has been famous for its masterpieces of 19th century and 20th century painting and sculpture by European artists such as Brancusi, Gauguin, Matisse, Miró, Monet, Picasso and by Americans such as Davis, Hassam, Hopper, Manship, O'Keeffe, Pollock and Sheeler. View special exhibitions and attend lectures and exhibition programs for both children and adults. See web site for upcoming Exhibitations. www.norton.org
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/parks/
Palm Beach Zoo
The Palm Beach Zoo is a non profit zoological organization located at Dreher Park in West Palm Beach. The Zoo houses over 1,500 animals within 23 acres of lush tropical habitat. Open every day (except Thanksgiving and Christmas) from 9-5. www.palmbeachzoo.org
Riverbend Park
Riverbend Park is considered by most to be a jewel in Palm Beach County's park system. Five miles of waterways and fifteen miles of access roads and trails have been carved into over 680 acres of diverse marsh and subtropical terrain making this park a resource for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking. Gateway to the Loxahatchee National Wild and Senic River. Historically significant Loxahatchee Battlefield. Self-guided trails are open 7 days a week from sunrise to one hour before sunset. Canoe and bicycle rental. South side of Indiantown Road about one mile west of Florida's Turnpike. www.pbcgov.com/parks/locations/riverbend.htm
Sunfest -Where Music Meets the Waterfront
West Palm Beach's Sunfest. Founded in 1982, SunFest is Florida's largest waterfront music and art festival. Held annually in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida the first week in May, SunFest attracts more than 275,000 visitors. The festival and the patrons that it attracts have a very positive impact on the community. www.sunfest.com
