


Beyond the upscale resorts, there are museums, fine art galleries, and designer boutiques on famous Worth Avenue, close to the southern tip of the island. The splendor of the Henry Flagler Museum reveals the ostentatious lifestyle of the ultra-rich. You'll enjoy monthly art exhibits, as well as regularly scheduled concerts, movies, and lectures at the Society of the Four Arts, a cultural complex that also includes a museum and gardens.
In contrast to its sister city on the island, the mainland city of West Palm Beach is a workaday stomping ground for the more urban-minded metropolitan set. Citywide improvements have made it a great area to hang out, with plenty of affordable places to dine and shop. The Norton Gallery of Art is a must-visit, as is the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The Dreher Park Zoo and the Lion Country Safari are animal preserves that thrill adults and children alike. West Palm Beach offers plenty to do after-hours, as well. The downtown has been revitalized, and the nightlife swing of Clematis Street, a neighborhood of artist lofts, trendy cafés, bars, and galleries highlight this cultural hotspot.
Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 204, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, phone 561-471-3995 or toll-free 800-554-PALM.