The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in West Palm Beach, Florida (FL)

October 23, 2021 Elouise Mccaul

With sunny skies, nearly perfect year-round weather and a range of outdoor and cultural attractions, West Palm Beach presents the ideal setting for a weekend escape. Enjoy a game of golf at a number of pristine local courses or hit the beach for a day of tanning and catching up on your reading. See African chimps and endangered species like the Southern White rhinoceros wander free in a natural habitat at the Lion Country Safari. You could spend an entire day on Peanut Island, a popular tourist attraction that houses a bunker built for President John F. Kennedy during the Cold War. The island includes the bunker, a museum and plenty of picnic areas, plus biking and walking paths. The ferry ride to the island cruises past the opulent mansions of the city's wealthy residents. For those who prefer indoor endeavors, the Norton Museum boasts an exceptional collection of American, Chinese and European art. Famous performers appear at "The Harriet" and at the Kravis Center. Of course there's always shopping, the city's other favorite pastime. From designer boutiques to big name department stores, West Palm has it all.
Restaurants in West Palm Beach

1. Downtown West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach, FL http://wpb.org
Excellent
54%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 735 reviews

Downtown West Palm Beach

Reviewed By Sunshineldy - Wellington, United States

Beautifully decorated wonderful lighting and the most fantastic Christmas tree at CityPlace Majestic looking

2. Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

253 Barcelona Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-7707 +1 561-832-5328 [email protected] http://www.ansg.org/
Excellent
61%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 187 reviews

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Inc. is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) operating foundation established in 1977 by the prominent sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). The organization is devoted to exhibiting works of other artists, preserving the founder’s studio, historic home and displaying her monumental sculptures in a secluded urban preserve where a notable collection of rare palms is continually being developed.

Reviewed By phelpsusa - Orlando, United States

Whimsical statues in an over 2 acre garden oasis. Architectural important historic estate to provide full Palm Beach experience.

3. Centennial Square

100 block of Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL
Excellent
53%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
5%
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Centennial Square

4. The Armory Art Center

1700 Parker Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-7042 +1 561-832-1776 http://www.armoryart.org/
Excellent
47%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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Terrible
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

The Armory Art Center

Reviewed By 901marybethc - West Palm Beach, United States

The Armory is a little gem hidden off to the east side of Parker Avenue. Their exhibits change frequently and generally promote the works of local artists and Armory students. In addition, they offer many pop-up and one day workshops that can easily enjoyed by Palm Beach visitors. Entry is free. Course fees vary.

5. Clematis Street

Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 +1 561-822-2222 http://ClematisStreet.org
Excellent
45%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 791 reviews

Clematis Street

The History of Clematis Street & West Palm Beach Henry Flagler A history of the Clematis Street District or of West Palm Beach cannot be told without mentioning the name of Henry Flagler. Anyone who has been in Florida for even a short amount of time will recognize the name. It's all over Florida roads, bridges and beaches as well as countless other monuments and museums. Flagler's Dream: Palm Beach Henry Flagler co-founded Standard Oil Company with John D. Rockefeller and also built the Florida railroad from Jacksonville to Key West. He came to the West Palm Beach area in 1893. After being impressed with the natural beauty of the area, he sought to create the most famous resort in the world, Palm Beach. The resort would be conveniently accessible by his own railroad. He built two major hotels, The Breakers and the Royal Poinciana Hotel (later destroyed by a hurricane). He also built what is now West Palm Beach directly across Lake Worth for the service people who worked on the island and as a commercial district. Clematis Street Not only is it one of the trendiest places to be today, it also boasts a long and important history. Clematis Street began as the main thoroughfare of West Palm Beach in the early 20th century. It connected the train station on the west with the ferry to Palm Beach Island on the east. Early 20th Century: Storefronts logically multiplied and lined each way, as Clematis became the "Main Street" of West Palm Beach. The commuters of the day would traverse Clematis Street and frequent these shops before and after work, much like we do today. It's many older buildings display a fascinating journey through South Florida history. Automobiles Change Everything Eventually automobiles, bridges and highways replaced the train, ferry and buggies as the main means of transportation. While once the train station was the link to the outside world, visitors could now arrive via various routes. Okeechobee Boulevard would eventually become the main connection from route 95 over to Palm Beach and Clematis Street would lose its steady flow of passers-by. As the area progressed, suburban sprawl contributed to the growth of metropolitan West Palm Beach, yet the downtown business area remained. The Downtown Development Authority In 1967 the Downtown Development Authority was created to impact Downtown's economic conditions, formulate long-range plans for improving the appeal and accessibility of Downtown facilities, promoting their use, providing remedy to any deterioration of Downtown property values, and most importantly, retaining and attracting businesses to Clematis Street. In short, the DDA works to retain and attract business and to protect the investments of its constituents. Largely due to the Downtown Development Authority Clematis Street is still considered the Main Street of West Palm Beach.

Reviewed By Kingtolight - West Palm Beach, United States

Clematis square is sprinkled with lovely businesses, all of which have excellent service, and are working in competition of each other, encouraging a better product. Clematis street has events every Thursday night, where they have people perform until 8-9. During the performance they often serve food, drinks, allowing a wonderful community to amass, enjoy food listen to music, and have a wonderful time. It's the place to go for a good time in west palm

6. ArtHouse 429

429 25th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407-5407 +1 561-231-0429 [email protected] http://www.arthouse429.com
Excellent
40%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

ArtHouse 429

7. Yesteryear Village

9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411-3625 +1 561-793-0333 [email protected] http://www.yesteryearvillage.com
Excellent
54%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 39 reviews

Yesteryear Village

Yesteryear Village is one of Palm Beach County's most unique cultural attractions: A living history park where interpreters share their stories about life prior to 1940. Yesteryear Village is nestled on 9 acres, showcasing buildings and artifacts from 1895 to 1945. It hosts a large collection of early, original and replicated buildings including an old school, a farm, a blacksmith shop, a general store, and several houses. It is also home to the only big band museum in the United States, the Sally Bennett Big Band Hall of Fame Museum. Hours of operation are Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Enter Gate 3 to Archway Gate. Free Parking.

Reviewed By scottrA3361XW - Silver Spring, United States

First, this is one of the better 'yesteryear' villages that have sprung up as variations on the theme in several cities - it is less kitsch than most, more authentic than many and there is some actual cohesiveness and sensibility to the narrative - credit its creator; who also constructed a modern plantation building replica on premises to house his early American(a) collection. You are free to wander at will, and there is no sense of the 'this is sacred' that you do find in some other village experiences. Yes, many objects are 70-100 years old, but these are still items some of us live with and use daily - they are not relics. I visited on a drizzly December day and was treated to basically a private, extremely comprehensive tour, meeting three or four absolutely charming women, several of whom had comprehenisve knowledge of the area, the collection, the local history, etc. My 2nd planned stop of the day hadn't panned out and I extended this visit for several hours - much more than planned - and found things to interest all along the way. (You could capture the flavor in a much shorter time, but if interested you can absorb as much information as you're willing). Really it was a delight to meet with these dedicated women who enjoy preserving their past and bringing it to life again.

8. The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

5444 N Haverhill Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33407-3006 +1 844-676-2017 http://www.ballparkpalmbeaches.com
Excellent
49%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 188 reviews

The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

Reviewed By VacaCouple2014 - New York City, United States

We try to come every year as it is a beautiful small ball park with great seating, lighting and plenty of parking. A bit pricey though for a training site.

9. Expo Center South Florida Fairgrounds

9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411-3625 +1 561-793-0333 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ExpoCenterSFF/?rf=297702364168349
Excellent
50%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Expo Center South Florida Fairgrounds

10. Outrageous Room

1109 Okeechobee Rd Bay 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-6238 +1 561-797-8876 [email protected] http://www.outrageousroom.com

Rage Room

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