Tag: Palm Beach County

Shopping

Palm Beach county is known throughout the world as a shopper’s paradise. From the most exclusive boutiques and department stores to outlet strores and discount centers that feature bargains on all sorts of merchandise, we have it all. Listed below are but a few popular shopping destinations which offer a large selection of quality items.

Come to Mizner Park in Boca Raton and enjoy unique boutiques, sumptuous eateries, energizing music and inspiring art wrapped in an ocean breeze that makes your time under the sun and stars simply refreshing. Plan to spend an hour or a day – you’ll always find events to make your time at Mizner Park special. Refresh yourself at Mizner Park.
Mizner Park
327 Plaza Real Suite #315
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
(561) 362-0606

Abacoa Town Center – Between University Blvd. and Main Street, Jupiter – 691-5858
A balanced compliment of small boutique and gallery shops, dining establishments and medical/service businesses are situated n the pleasant surrounding of the Town Center. Website address: www.abacoatowncenter.com

CityPlace – 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach – 366-1000
This $550 million shopping, entertainment and residential complex, which opened in the fall of 2000, has designated downtown West Palm Beach as a major shopping and dining mecca in South Florida. With 600,000 square feet of specialty retail, shoppers at CityPlace have a long list of well known brand name stores to select from. Anchor tenants include Macy’s, Barnes & Noble, Restoration Hardware, Benneton Sport Systems, Pottery Barn and Kreiss Collection.

The Esplanade – 150 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach – 833-0868
This recently renovated two-story, Mediterranean-style shopping enclave located just steps from the Atlantic Ocean is home to Saks Fifth Avenue and over 20 exclusive boutiques featuring the finest in European and domestic fashions, jewelry, home furnishings and gourmet dining. Visit Louis Vuitton, Charles Jourdan and others in lush landscaped courtyards. Convenient covered valet parking.

The Gardens of the Palm Beaches – 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens – 775-7750
The Gardens features over 160 specialty and department stores. Tropical gardens and original artwork adorn the interior. The Gardens is the only shopping center where you’ll find Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Macy’s, Burdines and Sears in a single location. Special services include stroller rentals, wheelchairs and gift certificates. Open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, noon – 6:00 p.m. Website address: www.thegardensmall.com

The Mall at Wellington Green – Forest Hill Blvd. and U.S. 441
The 1.3 million-square-foot, two-level enclosed mall is the centerpiece of Wellington’s new 470-acre master planned, mixed-use development, which opened October 2001. Located at the southwest corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and US 441/SR7, The Mall at Wellington Green features 120 specialty shops and restaurants, plus four two-level department stores, Burdines, Lord & Taylor, Dillard’s, JC Penney and Nordstrom

Worth Avenue – Palm Beach – 659-6909
This is a shopper’s and sightseer’s delight. Stretching for three blocks from South Ocean Boulevard to Coconut Row on the island of Palm Beach, Worth Avenue is one of the world’s most exclusive shopping districts. Worth Avenue blends the exotic ambiance of subtropical Palm Beach with the sophisticated chic of Manhattan and the celebrity shine of Beverly Hills. The Avenue boasts a sumptuous mix of more than 200 world-famous specialty shops, posh department stores, gourmet restaurants and art galleries.


To Do In Palm Beach County

If you are looking for something eventful to do…
you’ll find, event which are sun-filled in every respect and are varied in kind.

Artist Brunch/Water Taxi:
The first Sunday of each month 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. join local artists as they set up on the waterfront to paint, make jewelry, and more. Water Taxi departs from Charles’s Crab in Jupiter and features a Champagne brunch, and a water taxi tour with more artists.

West Palm Beach Green Market:
Saturdays, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m..
October through April at 2nd Street and Narcissus Avenue, take a stroll and enjoy this outstanding farmers market which includes a variety of locally grown produce, flowers, plants, cheeses, meats, baked goods, and gourmet foods.

Clematis by Night:
Thursday Evenings from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Centennial Square in Downtown West Palm Beach.
This award winning concert series event features the area’s best rock, r&b, reggae,blues, soul, and swing music.

Historic Delray Green Market:
Saturdays, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
October through April at Worthington Park, fresh Florida grown produce and citrus, baked goods, fresh cut flowers, plants, orchids, and gourmet goodies

Sunset Celebration:
Thursday evenings at the Sailfish Marina in Palm Beach Shores more than 35 local artists and live musicians combine with great food and drink to make this free art show a true weekly celebration

Concerts on the Green:
Every Friday and Saturday Evening from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Abacoa Town Center off of Main Street in Jupiter.
Free concerts at the outdoor amphitheater Featuring a variety of music including pop, classic, rock, reggae, and soul.

Oceanfront Concert Series:
Held the 3rd Friday of every month (except during March)
from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. This event features live entertainment, dancing, and delicious food. Visit for some wholesome family fun


Attractions

ATTRACTIONS & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Jupiter Lighthouse – U.S. Highway 1 and State Road 7, Jupiter – 747-8380

Tour this recently restored majestic lighthouse – the oldest existing structure in Palm Beach County – Sundays through Wednesdays from 10 am – 4 PM, weather permitting. Because of the strenuous climb, visitors must be in good health and at least 48″ tall.

Knollwood Groves Hallpatee Seminole Village – 8053 Lawrence Road, Boynton Beach – 734-4800 or 800-222-9696

Take a tram ride through Palm Beach County’s oldest working orange grove and tropical flowering jungle. You can also visit a Native American village and alligator pit featuring live alligator handling shows every Saturday.

Lion Country Safari – 2003 Lion County Safari Road, Loxahatchee – 793-1084

Drive through this four-mile safari complete with a thousand free-roaming animals of a hundred different species. Visit the petting zoo and nature exhibits, take a spin on the carousel or in one of the paddle-boats, and play miniature golf.

Loxahatchee Everglades Tour – Boca Raton – 842-0313

Take a guided air-boat tour and experience all the glorious wonders of the Florida Everglades. Tours are available daily beginning at 9:30 am.

Manatee Queen – Behind the Crab House, Jupiter Island – 744-2191

See the Intracoastal Waterway with sightseeing tours daily from 2:3- – 4:30 pm. Sunset cruises from 5-6:30 PM.

Mariah Sailing Catamaran – Located at the North Palm Beach Marina, east of the North Palm Beach Country Club – 844-3297

Hop aboard this 49 passenger catamaran for a three hour sailing adventure on the Atlantic ocean and the protected waters of the Lake Worth Lagoon. Private group charters and snorkeling trips available.

Marine life Center of Juno Beach – 14200 U.S. 1 at Loggerhead Park, Juno Beach – 627-8280

The aquariums and marine life exhibits are designed to foster an understanding of the fragile ocean environment. The rehabilitation facility gives visitors a closer look at the endangered sea turtle population. Website www.marinelife.org

Mounts Botanical Gardens – 531 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach – 233-1749

Tour a wide array of exotic tropical and subtropical plants including fruit, palm and citrus trees, rose gardens, herb gardens, xeriscapes, and even a rain forest!

Palm Beach Kennel Club – Located at the corner of Belvedere Road and Congress Avenue – 683-2222

Wager on greyhound racing or compete in Stud and Draw games in the Poker Room. Simulcast broadcasting is shown from greyhound, thoroughbred, harness and Jai Alai facilities around the country.

The Palm Beach Water Taxi – 98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores (Singer Island) – 683-TAXI

Based out of The Sailfish Marina & Resort. Offers narrated daily sightseeing tours along Palm Beach’s waterways, relaxing cruises, and transfer service to and from West Palm Beach’s Clematis Street District. Also available for private charters.

Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park – 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach – 533-0887

The number one family attraction in Palm Beach County is known and loved for being the tropical zoological garden home to over 400 animals from across the globe. The zoo is also renowned for its preservation of several endangered species and features the nation’s first outdoor exhibit of Goeldi’s Monkeys.

PLAYMOBIL Fun Park – 8031 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens – 691-9880

Sit back and relax as the little ones play for hours in this indoor hands-on playground featuring PLAYMOBIL, toys of every shape and size. Available for birthday parties and special events.

Rapids Water Park – 6566 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach – 842-8756
From mid-March through mid-October, water park enthusiast can get their thrills at Rapids Water Park with over 12 acres of attractions including spiraling flumes, enclosed slides, wave channels, an aquatic rain forest, and even a 25,000 square foot Big Surf Wave Pool. Special area with pint-sized water fun just for toddlers.

Roger Dean Stadium – Located in Abacoa – 775-1818
Florida’s only dual team Spring Training facility playing host to the Montreal Expos and St. Louis Cardinals. Also the summer home of the Florida State Class – a minor league affiliate Jupiter Hammerheads.

The Sailfish Marina and Resort – 98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores (Singer Island) – 844-1724
This vacation paradise offers a world famous sport-fishing charter fleet, dockside guest accommodations, a full size marina, waterfront restaurant and bar, boat and bike rentals, water taxi tours and transfers, and much more.

Sawgrass Recreational Park – Located 2 miles north of I-75 on Hwy. 27 No. – 800-457-0788
Take an airboat ride through Florida’s Everglades and tour a Native American village with reptile exhibits and alligator wrestling shows.

South Florida Science Museum – 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach – 832-1988
Dozens of interactive permanent exhibits as well as special traveling exhibitions appeal to all ages at this hands-on science museum. While there, make sure to visit the McGinty Aquarium with a variety of Pacific and Atlantic species of sea life and the Aldrin Planetarium which offers exciting star shows and spectacular laser light concerts.

Sports Immortals Museum – 6830 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton – 561-997-2575
This extensive collection of sports memorabilia from the world’s greatest athletes has been featured at the Smithsonian Institute and is recognized as the largest and most valuable of all sports collections in the world. Over 20,000 rare items are available for purchase in the Memorabilia Mart.

Yesteryear Village – South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach – 793-0333
Step back in time at this charming village of more than 30 historic and restored local buildings spanning Florida’s history from 1880-1930. Volunteer artisans display skills of days-gone-by while costumed re-enactors mingle with visitors to the community.


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