Location: Palm Beach
Top Things to do in Palm Beach
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Palm Beach, Florida (FL)
Palm Beach has long lured America's big name social elite, from the Kennedys to the Pulitzers to the Trumps. If you don't have the Jaguar, catch a Palm Tram around the city. Opulent extravagance is the order of the day. But if you can take your eyes off the glittering procession of socialites and the prices at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Spa and in Worth Avenue stores, there are plenty of other sights to be seen. Don't miss Henry Morrison Flagler Museum or the hopping nightlife on Clematis Street.
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1. Palm Beach Bicycle
2. The Society of the Four Arts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 206 reviews
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 AndreaUbok - Florida, United States
There are magical gardens, sculptures & a walking tour behind the library. We walked to the right, picked up a walking tour and wandered into the gardens. This non-profits mission is to promote art, literature, music and drama offering a calendar full of diverse concerts, films, exhibits, speakers, workshops & classes. I've tried to join and am on the waiting list. The Gioconda & Joseph King Library is a grand Mediterranean building with a mural depicting art, literature, music & drama painter by Albert Herter in 1939. The two bronze panthers guard the entrance to the library. The Botanical Garden is lush and tropical with lots of benches, sculptures, water features & plants to admire. The Moonlight, Chinese, Jungle, Palm & Madonna Gardens were impressive; a perfect location for a wedding or outdoor event. We walked through beautiful pergolas, past the two Peacock Monuments on our way into the Pannill Pavillion filled with fountains, lush foliage and the four seasons sculptures by Philip Haas. He painted four large fiberglass head sculptures to represent each season, inspired by Mannerist Giuseppe Arcimboldo. I sat on a bench between life size sculptures of Roosevelt & Churchill in Lawrence Holofcener's The Allies in bronze & wood.
3. Salty Dog Paddle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
America’s #1 Nonprofit SUP & Surf Brand Salty Dog Paddle is a state of mind. Whether the mind of a canine, human, or sea turtle - It’s Okay to be Salty! What started out as a small family-owned surf shop in Cocoa Beach, Florida in the late 1970s, Salty Dog Paddle is now the largest paddle sports public charity in America! It boasts over 150 volunteers across the United States with headquarters in Palm Beach County, Florida. Since becoming a nonprofit in 2015 Salty Dog Paddle has partnered with over 30 animal rescues and marinelife organizations to save hundreds of animals and clean our beaches and oceans. The best part about our brand is that all of our proceeds benefit the animals we save – we do not keep any portion! So, whether you want to purchase some Salty Swag, take a paddleboarding lesson, attend a party paddle, or just attend one of our out-of-water events, you’ll know that all the money we receive is going back to the animals we support!
4. Lake Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
Scenic hiking and biking trail.
Reviewed By MrsSomebody - Greenwich, United States
Loved the lake trail, fun to walk or bike; see the back of some beautiful houses and enjoy the serenity without car traffic.
5. Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,478 reviews
When it was completed in 1902, the New York Herald proclaimed that Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach, was "more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world." Today, Whitehall is a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public as the Flagler Museum, featuring changing exhibitions and special programs. The 75-room mansion contains many of the original furnishings as well as an art collection. Adjacent to Whitehall, the Flagler Kenan Pavilion houses Henry Flagler's private Railcar No. 91 as well as a seasonal restaurant, the Cafe des Beaux-Arts, which offers a Gilded Age-themed tea service. The Museum Store offers for sale a wonderful collection of books, gifts and memorabilia with a focus on Florida history. Open Tuesday through Sunday.
Reviewed By 155astridk - Ranchos De Taos, United States
Well worth a visit despite the fact that the entrance is currently being renovated. This home reminds me of American royalty, if we had such a thing. The admission price includes a self-guided tour you can listen to and also includes Flagler's personal train car. Impressive, especially the dishes used, the enormity of the home, and the numerous decorated/named bedrooms.
6. Phipps Ocean Park
7. Bethesda by the Sea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By Ms33480 - Palm Beach, United States
This church and gardens remind me a lot of European churches, it even has a gargoyle. Great place for photos, often there are professional photographers doing engagement, Sweet Sixteen and other occasion photos.
8. The Church Mouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By mchilly51 - Fort Worth, United States
My wife and I love to go to consignment shops to hunt for hidden treasures. We have been making trips to the Palm Beach area for number of years and some of the places we have found bargains in the past seem to have somewhat dried up. Not so for The Church Mouse. We found a beautiful vintage lamp as well as two matching burled wood end tables our minds are nothing short of spectacular.… And the price for these treasures were unbelievably low. Even better… The proceeds from this wonderful store go to charitable causes. If you’re looking for a nice store with Nice merchandise and nice people you should visit The Church Mouse.
9. Paramount Theatre Building
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Jeeplover117
This a beautiful Palm Beach Landmark building filled with old hollywood memorabilia & photos. As an added bonus, if you visit on a Sunday morning there is an awesome non denomination church service held in the Chapel area with the warmest friendliest people! Look forward to visiting Paramount Church again just to hear the gifted teaching of Pastor Dwight!
10. Giant Kapok Tree
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By bzhashim - Toronto, Canada
What a majestic exotic specimen. I learnt that it is over 186 years old. Quite an extra-ordinary sight situated on the pleasant grounds of the Royal Poinciana Chapel. Pleased to know that Church is committed to preserving and protecting this tree for future enjoyment. The root structure is impressive.
