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West Palm Beach

When Henry Flagler decided to develop what is now West Palm Beach, he knew precisely what it would become: a working-class community for the labor force that would support his glittering resort town across the causeway. And so the fraternal twins were born – Palm Beach, considered the fairer of the two, and West Palm Beach, a cooler work-hard-play-hard community. West Palm has a surprisingly diverse collection of restaurants, friendly inhabitants (including a strong gay community) and a gorgeous waterway that always seems to reflect the perfect amount of starlight.

Explore West Palm Beach

  • Norton Museum of Art

    This is the largest art museum in Florida and arguably the most impressive. It opened in 1941 to display the enormous art collection of industrialist…

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    Ann Norton Sculpture Garden

    This serene collection of sculptures is a real West Palm gem. The historic house, verdant grounds and monumental sculptures are all the work of Ralph…

  • Peanut Island

    Plopped right off the northeastern corner of West Palm, Peanut Island was created in 1918 by dredging projects. Originally named Inlet Island, the spit…

  • Lion Country Safari

    The first cageless drive-through safari in the country, this incredible animal park puts you in the cage (ie your car) as 900 creatures roam freely,…

  • Palm Beach County History Museum

    For all the region's activities and museums, it can be hard for outsiders to get an insight into the history and people of the Sunshine State. This small…

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    Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

    The highlight of this compact zoo is the Tropics of the Americas exhibit, a 3-acre re-creation of a rainforest, stocked with jaguars, monkeys, snakes,…

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    McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary

    With entry by reservation only, this wildlife sanctuary takes unwanted exotics and treats dozens of native animals that are sick or injured and then…

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    Ragtops Motorcars Museum

    This spot was originally a classic-car dealership with three convertible Mercedes, but Ty Houck's incredible automobile collection quickly grew,…

Top attractions

These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout West Palm Beach.

  • See

    Norton Museum of Art

    This is the largest art museum in Florida and arguably the most impressive. It opened in 1941 to display the enormous art collection of industrialist…

  • See

    Ann Norton Sculpture Garden

    This serene collection of sculptures is a real West Palm gem. The historic house, verdant grounds and monumental sculptures are all the work of Ralph…

  • See

    Peanut Island

    Plopped right off the northeastern corner of West Palm, Peanut Island was created in 1918 by dredging projects. Originally named Inlet Island, the spit…

  • See

    Lion Country Safari

    The first cageless drive-through safari in the country, this incredible animal park puts you in the cage (ie your car) as 900 creatures roam freely,…

  • See

    Palm Beach County History Museum

    For all the region's activities and museums, it can be hard for outsiders to get an insight into the history and people of the Sunshine State. This small…

  • See

    Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

    The highlight of this compact zoo is the Tropics of the Americas exhibit, a 3-acre re-creation of a rainforest, stocked with jaguars, monkeys, snakes,…

  • See

    McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary

    With entry by reservation only, this wildlife sanctuary takes unwanted exotics and treats dozens of native animals that are sick or injured and then…

  • See

    Ragtops Motorcars Museum

    This spot was originally a classic-car dealership with three convertible Mercedes, but Ty Houck's incredible automobile collection quickly grew,…

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