10 Things to Do in Palm Springs That You Shouldn't Miss

March 24, 2018 Deane Carmody

Palm Springs is a village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States, situated between Greenacres, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Worth, and West Palm Beach. As of the 2010 United States Census, had a population of 18,928. It is a minor city of the Miami metropolitan area, which was home to an estimated 6,012,331 people at the 2015 census.
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1. Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480-4065 +1 561-655-2833
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1 reviews

Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

Henry Flagler's 73-room mansion which contains many of the original furnishings as well as an art collection.

Reviewed By JHLuvtotravel - Staten Island, New York

My friends and I visited the gorgeous Flagler Museum and we weren't disappointed. Henry Flagler was a extremely interesting man who used his great riches to make Florida the place to visit in the early 1900's. Not only did he create train travel to Florida but he also built wonderful hotels, hospitals and churches. Certainly a man with a vision for what Florida would become.

2. Hoffman's Chocolate Factory, Shoppe, Ice Cream Parlour and Gardens

5190 Lake Worth Rd, Greenacres, FL 33463-3351
Excellent
47%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 124 reviews

Hoffman's Chocolate Factory, Shoppe, Ice Cream Parlour and Gardens

When you enter any of our retail locations, you are greeted with the most sensational scent of chocolate. Guests come from all over the world come to visit our chocolate factory in Greenacres, Florida where they can watch the art of candy making first hand at our observation windows, and stroll through our retail store and ice cream shoppe. Hoffman's product line includes over 70 varieties of confections and has garnered the attention of many national culinary authorities. Bon Appetit magazine named Hoffman's one of America's Best Chocolate Shops and The Wall Street Journal selected Hoffman's Easter Basket as the "best overall" in the nation in March of 2000.

Reviewed By GrumpyandtheOldLady - New York City, New York

When our sister-in-law told us she had promised her sons to bring them outdoor skating on REAL ICE in southern Florida, we were intrigued. Off we went, various aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins, piled into cars, to Hoffman's Christmas Wonderland. Parking was well organized...MoreThanks so much for joining us for the holidays. Come back for one of our chocolate making classes!

3. Lake Worth Beach

South Ocean Boulevard, Lake Worth, FL
Excellent
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Good
34%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 598 reviews

Lake Worth Beach

Reviewed By eboosler - Los Angeles, California

Plenty of paid parking, so if you get a spot and feed the machine you are set for the day. There's a great park adjacent to the beach, with shade trees for napping under and tables for picnicking. The beach itself is beautiful; white sand, lots of shells to collect along the water, always clean, with posted info about ocean conditions, temperatures, what kinds of fishies might be stinging you today, and when not to swim. There is always a volleyball game going on. The pier is a favorite spot, with the great restaurant and bar Benny's On the Beach in case you get thirsty or hungry. Everyone comes here, it's a true public beach full of happy people. Across the street, there is an Olympic sized public pool that we went to for years, for only a few dollars a day. It has been having its ups and downs, and was drained the last time we came. We sure hope it reopens as it's a treasure if you like to swim laps. Public restrooms in the building remain open for beachgoers, and some shops and restaurants right across the street make this an awesome beach.

4. Eau Spa

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, 100 South Ocean Blvd., Manalapan, FL 33462 +1 561-540-4960
Excellent
78%
Good
8%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 152 reviews

Eau Spa

Celebrate Eau Spa at Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa with its Pause, Play and Perfect philosophy. Palm Beach, the legendary playground of the rich and famous, introduces an exclusive new gathering place for indulgence, decadence and overall fun, as Eau Spa offers a sublime retreat with a distinct setting for adults to engage in a magical spa experience with a variety of sensational beauty treatments and surprising touches throughout. The glamorous 42,000-square-foot spa focuses on sensory experiences with touches of wet, wit and wonder. Eau Spa represents the culmination of an extensive $130 million transformation of the property. The hotel welcomes guests with breathtaking ocean views immediately upon arrival and a gorgeous oceanfront terrace with evening ambiance and fire pit. Beyond Eau Spa, the evolution of this classic hotel into a destination resort that conveys the spirit of a traveler who has collected art, furnishings and attitude from around the world encompasses all elements of the property. With 310 guest rooms, extravagant ballrooms and meeting spaces, a state-of-the-art business lounge, 3,000-square-foot ocean side Terrace with resort turndown in the evening and an elegant ocean front lobby filled with "joie de vivre," this property radiates a true Palm Beach eclectic lifestyle of the affluent and well traveled.

Reviewed By Joei S - Delray Beach, Florida

Eau Spa Resort in itself is stunning. The grounds, the rooms, the restaurants etc... all beautiful. However the Spa leaves alot to be desired.
Last year we had a 'girls day' there and we all got massages. Very dissappointing. It was my least favorite massage ever, but i chalked it up to "stuff happens", 2 of the other girls were also sorely dissappointed!

Now this year all the girls went again and we all got facials. another flop for 4 out of 5 of us. The facialists rushed through the facial. The rubbing was hard and fast, no chance of relaxing. She was nice enough, but very impatient. The other girls reported a similar experience. Needless to say, we've given up on this spa.

However, the Spa is gorgeous inside, the swinging hammock chairs are cool, yet "very" dirty, they def need new cushions. Some serious yuck factor there. And also the giant hot tub room, very cool. Overall though, would def not go again. Very pricey for sub par service.

5. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-6323 +1 561-832-7469
Excellent
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Good
24%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 353 reviews

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

This season, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts celebrates a Quarter-Century on Stage. And while we celebrate our silver anniversary, we renew our commitment to the community to present the gold standard of excellence in the performing arts. Today, the Kravis Center is a thriving cultural complex, serving as the gateway to downtown West Palm Beach. Thanks to so many who have and continue to support the Center, it has become one of the premier performing arts centers with a renowned national and international reputation. The Kravis Center for is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can showcase their work; and by providing an economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County.

Reviewed By snippsnapsold - Houston, Texas

When you are visiting any town in the east coast of Florida, include a performance at this awesome facility. They feature top theatrical productions. Go early and dine, shop and walk through City Place across the street. Valet parking is available as is a trolley service.

6. The Society of the Four Arts

2 Four Arts Plz, Palm Beach, FL 33480-4102 +1 561-655-7226
Excellent
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5 based on 164 reviews

The Society of the Four Arts

The Society of the Four Arts is a nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1936 to meet the cultural needs of the growing resort community. The Four Arts campus is home to beautiful sculpture and botanical gardens, a library and children's library, all which are open to the public year-round. During the winter season, The Four Arts also presents notable speakers, concerts, films, educational programs, and art exhibitions to the public.

Reviewed By Saluga - Wading River, New York

The gardens are small, but the plantings and fountains are very pretty. The Japanese garden is located in a separate area and has a beautiful door leading to it. We weren't able to see the sculpture garden because a private event was being held there. Admission was free.

7. Downtown Lake Worth

Lake Worth, FL
Excellent
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4 based on 301 reviews

Downtown Lake Worth

Reviewed By Kariout - U.S.A.

I was pleasantly surprised when we visited this area, to see the small town, small shop
atmosphere. After reading very negative things about Lake Worth in general, I was delighted to see that the east end of the town is alive and well and seems to be thriving.
Because it was evening and we did not have the opoortunity to visit many shops, I cannot say whether or not the prices are reasonable but it looked so inviting that I plan to make another visit soon and check out the area in greater detail.

8. Lake Trail

Palm Beach, FL
Excellent
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4.5 based on 209 reviews

Lake Trail

Scenic hiking and biking trail.

Reviewed By Saluga - Wading River, New York

The Lake Trail is paved and about five miles one way. The Lake is on one side and multi million dollar mansions are on the other. There were so many interesting things to see along the way. Different types of doors leading to private piers where yachts are docked, palm trees with coconuts, and beautiful flowering shrubs and plants. There are benches along the way where you can stop and take in the view. Sunscreen and water are a must since most of the trail is in the sun, and there are no restrooms. We parked for free near the Society of The Four Arts and just walked a few blocks to pick up the southern portion of the trail.

9. Okeeheelee Park

7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33413-3337 +1 561-233-1400
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 303 reviews

Okeeheelee Park

HOURS: Sunrise - Sunset lighted court facilities open until 9:00 pm lighted athletic fields (permit required) open until 10:00 pm AMENITIES baseball fields, lighted (5) bicycle paths (8 miles) BMX track boat launching area (freshwater fishing lake, non-motorized) boat launching ramp (water ski lake) (2) boat slips, day use only (19) disc golf (18 holes) dog park, Pooch Pines equestrian center, Jim Brandon Equestrian Center 111-acre, world-class equestrian showplace covered arena open riding area training rings equestrian trail (8.11 miles) exercise course (20 stations, 1 mile) fishing (freshwater-stocked) golf course, Okeeheelee Public Golf Course 27 holes (3 nine-hole courses) chipping area driving range practice putting green pro shop snack bar lake frontage mountain biking (located on the east side of Pinehurst Drive, south of Forest Hill Boulevard) multipurpose fields, lighted (4) nature center, Okeeheelee Nature Center (hours vary) exhibit hall with live animals meeting rooms outdoor classroom rental facilities nature trail, interpretive (0.75 mile) nature trails (1.2 miles) parking boat/trailer parking (water ski lake/freshwater fishing lake) regular parking picnic areas with grills, single table picnic pavilions (Alligator, Micanopy, Osceola, Tuskeegee), reserved group (4) picnic shelters, family picnic shelters, single table pier (fishing) playground, including playground safety play structure (ages 2-5 years) play structure (ages 5-12 years) rental concession (call for hours) canoe/kayak/pedal boat rentals 561/304-1344 bicycle rentals 561/304-1344 restroom facilities softball fields, lighted (4) tennis courts, lighted (8) volleyball, grass courts (1) walking paths (8 miles) water skiing courses (permit and fee required) (5)

Reviewed By CyndyandByron - Bridgeton, New Jersey

We chose the Nature Center and its trails for today's visit to this park. It is so large families would need to divide the area and do a different activity on each day. The Nature Center had small exhibits, some especially designed for children. Numerous paved trails allowed us to enjoy the quiet and peaceful pine forests. There are also more rugged trails for the adventurer. There is also a deer and wildlife enclosure on the path plus a couple of natural ponds with plenty of birds to observe. This was the itinerary for our first visit, but there are soccer fields, a dog park, baseball diamonds, picnic pavilions. miles of walking trails, a couple of lakes, playgrounds. and most likely something else fun to do. Florida is very good about including recreational opportunities in planning the growth of communities, but this park is especially outstanding. The price is right--admission is free.

10. Worth Avenue

Worth Ave, Palm Beach, FL +1 561-835-9139
Excellent
66%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4.5 based on 952 reviews

Worth Avenue

The Palm Beach equivalent of Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive.

Reviewed By ChanEvan - Memphis, Tennessee

THE Most Prestigious Retail Address . . . This side of LA’s Rodeo Drive!

More Strollers than Buyers, Worth Avenue is prime people-watching territory. Never know WHO you will see parking that Ferrari or Bentley & dashing into Chanel or Jimmy Choo

It’s “Worth” the Time Investment, IMO. Eye Candy Galore. & Almost every vehicle parked on the street is “Worth” a double-take too, if you’re a Car/Motorcycle Buff like Me!

There are sidewalk benches & also seats in the Esplanade to take a break, & clean well-maintained Restrooms, of course. Enjoy!!!

You can see the iconic Clock Tower from a good distance, where Worth Avenue meets the Waterfront. Another walk opp in either direction to catch the breezes / hear the waves / watch people having Fun in the Florida Sun ☀️

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