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Palm Beach

The third-wealthiest city in America, Palm Beach, a barrier island connected by bridges to the mainland, is home to dozens of billionaires and looks every inch the playground for the rich and famous. Palatial Greco-Roman mansions line the shore; Bentleys and Porsches cruise the wide avenues of downtown; you may even see an entirely chrome Rolls Royce or two. Life here revolves around charity balls, designer shopping and cocktail-soaked lunches. Though all the bling may make you nauseated, fear not – much of Palm Beach is within the reach of all travelers. Stroll along the truly gold Gold Coast beach, ogle the massive gated compounds on A1A or window-shop in uber-ritzy Worth Ave – all for free.

Attractions

Must-see attractions for your itinerary

Flagler Museum
Palm Beach
This museum is housed in the spectacular 1902 mansion built by Henry Flagler as a gift for his bride, Mary Lily Kenan. The beaux arts–styled Whitehall was…
Society of the Four Arts Botanical Garden
Palm Beach
These stunning gardens were originally designed and cultivated by the Garden Club in 1938 as 'demonstration gardens' to showcase tropical plants that…
Worth Avenue
Palm Beach
This quarter-mile, palm-tree-lined strip of more than 200 high-end brand shops is like the Rodeo Dr of the East. You can trace its history back to the…
Sea Gull Cottage
Palm Beach
Sea Gull Cottage was constructed in 1886 overlooking what was a freshwater lake (now the Intracoastal Waterway) by RR MCCormick, the Denver railroad and…
Bethesda-by-the-Sea
Palm Beach
After visiting Tiffany's windows on Worth Ave, head to Bethesda-by-the Sea to admire its glorious Tiffany window and grand Gothic architecture. Built in…
Phipps Ocean Park
Palm Beach
South of Southern Blvd on Ocean Blvd, before the Lake Worth Bridge, this is another place to catch rays.
Palm Beach Municipal Beach
Palm Beach
This is one of Palm Beach's two beautiful public beaches, both of which are kept seaweed-free by the town. Metered beachfront parking costs an absurd $5…