About this city
Also known as: Wall Street South
West Palm Beach is a vibrant, historically rich city serving as the county seat of Palm Beach County, Florida, situated on the mainland directly across the Lake Worth Lagoon from the exclusive island of Palm Beach. Founded in 1894 by industrialist Henry Flagler as a residential and commercial hub for the workers of his grand barrier island luxury hotels, it stands as the oldest incorporated municipality in Southeast Florida. Geographically, the city has evolved from a railroad railroad settlement into the bustling urban core of the Palm Beach region. West Palm Beach is widely celebrated for its beautifully restored historic districts, a dynamic downtown retail and arts scene centered around Clematis Street and The Square, and its status as a major financial powerhouse.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Shop and dine in the European-style plazas of The Square, experience the bustling nightlife along historic Clematis Street, view impressive American and European collections at the Norton Museum of Art, and feed giraffes at the Cox Science Center and Lion Country Safari nearby.
