Quick Summary:
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Why should I plan a weekend trip to West Palm Beach?
- A weekend trip to West Palm Beach offers a mix of great museums, a vibrant downtown, beautiful gardens, stunning beaches, outstanding performing arts, unique wildlife habitats, and great restaurants.
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What cultural attractions can I visit in West Palm Beach?
- Visitors can explore the Norton Museum of Art, view tropical plants from six continents at Mounts Botanical Garden, and stroll through the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens.
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What are the best things to do in West Palm Beach with kids?
- The best activities for kids on a day trip or weekend getaway include visiting the Cox Science Center and Aquarium and exploring the Grassy Waters Nature Preserve.
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Norton Museum of Art
Mounts Botanical Garden
McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
Cox Science Center and Aquarium
The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum
Ragtops Automobile Museum
Taste History Culinary Tours
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
Manatee Lagoon
Okeeheelee Park
Some Great West Palm Beach Dining Options
The Royal Poinciana Plaza
Grassy Waters Nature Preserve
West Palm Beach Airboat Rides
Rapids Water Park
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