Places to See & Things to Do in West Palm Beach

Attractions and Day Trips from West Palm Beach

If you want your next vacation to be relaxing, beautiful, and exciting all at the same time, you’ll love West Palm Beach, FL. Just hop in a West Palm Beach car rental and explore all that the city has to offer.

What to Do in West Palm Beach

There are so many things to do in West Palm Beach, FL, and it’s impossible to fit everything in one trip. But with Avis’ great deals, you’ll be able to check out the must see attractions for less.

Visit the Beach

What’s a vacation in West Palm Beach without a day (or more) at the beach? There are plenty of options in the area such as the John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, Palm Beach Municipal Beach, Ocean Ridge Hammock Park, Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park, and more.

Rapids Water Park

Visitors of all ages will enjoy a day at Rapids Water Park. The park boasts over 3 water slides along with a wave pool, lazy river, and toddler pools. Enjoy a variety of water rides that range from kid-friendly to thrill-filled..

Norton Museum of Art

Art fans will enjoy a visit to the West Palm Beach Norton Museum of Art. The museum offers an enchanting permanent collection including works from artists such as Pollock, Monet, O’Keeffe, Matisse, Picasso, and more. Visitors will also enjoy rotating exhibits and various museum lecture series and programs. Admission is free.

McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary

Each year, McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary cares for and rehabilitates hundreds of homeless and hurt animals from around southern Florida. Visitors get an up-close look at the rescued animals through guided tours. You may even be able to help bath or feed a few animals.

West Palm Beach Day Trip Ideas

West Palm Beach is only a short drive away from many of South Florida’s greatest attractions. Avis e-toll can make it easy to handle toll roads throughout your day trips from West Palm Beach. So get a car rental in West Palm Beach and take it wherever you want with ease.

Sawgrass Mills Outlet

Fans of shopping on vacation will love Sawgrass Mills Outlet. Located in Sunrise, Florida, this outlet mall features more than 350 stores about an hour south of West Palm Beach. Around 70 outlets are not available anywhere but at Sawgrass Mills in South Florida. The mall features two food courts, so you don’t have to worry about getting hungry while shopping.

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

The museum goes through years of history in the surrounding area, and the lighthouse was finished in 1860. Visitors in good health can climb 105 cast-iron steps and enjoy the breathtaking views of the water and area from the top of the 108-foot Jupiter Lighthouse.

Miami

Miami is a mere hour and a half (depending on traffic) away from West Palm Beach, which makes it simple to hop in your car rental and enjoy a day in Miami. Check out the famous Miami Beach, take a look through the Art Deco Historic District, visit Florida’s most well-known residents—the alligators—at Everglades National Park, catch a game or concert at Miami Heat’s American Airlines Arena, or more. The possibilities are endless.

Places to See and Things to Do in West Palm Beach