Things to Do in West Palm Beach (2025)

A world-class museum with timely exhibitions and Art After Dark Fridays. Covered by major outlets like the Financial Times and praised for its Foster + Partners expansion, it anchors the city’s contemporary art scene.

Hands-on science open daily, with planetarium shows, a 10,000-gallon aquarium, and special exhibitions. Recognized for GBAC STAR facility standards and beloved by families for its Conservation Course mini golf.

A professional nonprofit theater on Clematis known for thoughtful productions and programs like Dramawise. Its seasons draw critical praise and loyal locals—book early for intimate shows.

An independent club since 1987, still filling the calendar with touring acts and dance nights. The exterior doubles as a celebrated mural wall spotlighted by local arts organizations and news outlets.

A homegrown brewery with a sprawling taproom and outdoor beer garden, known for fresh releases and community events. Regularly highlighted in regional roundups of top breweries.

Chef Rick Mace’s Florida craft barbecue—think smoked fish dip, gator sausage, and brisket—has earned Southern Living praise and a James Beard–nominated chef at the helm. Downtown offshoot Tropical BBQ Market adds quick options.

A beloved 1988 original inside a former 1950s drugstore, serving eclectic American plates and standout desserts. Featured on PBS’s Check, Please!, it’s a go-to for warm hospitality and inventive specials.

Locally owned outfitter running skyline-by-moonlight sails, sandbar float parties, and narrated catamaran tours from the downtown dock, plus kayak and paddleboard rentals.

Locally led tastings that weave history, street art, and generous bites—often including a standout Key lime pie. Consistently top-rated by travelers and praised by regional media.

A public Gil Hanse/Jim Wagner course with walkable mornings, a lit par-3 loop, and youth programs. Golf Digest ranks it among America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses for 2025–26.

Chef Lojo Washington’s Ethiopian restaurant in the Historic Northwest serves doro wat, tibs, and injera with heartfelt hospitality. Featured by Southern Living and cherished by locals.