Local Area Attractions Near West Palm Beach / Lion Country Safari KOA Journey

Soak in the sun and warm weather as you explore the many things to do near West Palm Beach. From wildlife refuges to family fun centers, the city offers a variety of fun and exciting opportunities for families to spend time together and gain new experiences. When you stay at the campground, you won't be disappointed with the many West Palm Beach tourist attractions ready to be enjoyed.

Learn more about some of the popular activities near West Palm Beach, and reserve your campsite at West Palm Beach/Lion Country Safari KOA Journey to begin your adventure.

Lion Country Safari

Lion Country Safari

West Palm Beach/Lion Country Safari KOA is next to Lion Country Safari. The attraction has two parks with more than 300 acres of land between them, including a wild 4-mile drive-through safari with hundreds of animals roaming free. The exciting adventure park also offers giraffe feeding encounters, a water park, an animal theater, a petting zoo, lory bird feeding, boat tours, a carousel, mini-golf and a restaurant.

The parks are open year-round at select times during the week and weekend.

2003 Lion Country Safari Rd

Loxahatchee, FL 33470

561-793-1084

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Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

Reconnect with nature by spending the day at the Arther R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. The Everglades habitat is over 221 square miles and is home to the American alligator and endangered Everglades snail kite. In any given year, as many as 257 species of birds may use the refuge's diverse wetland habitats. 

You can enjoy birding, biking, hiking, fishing and more while visiting the wildlife refuge.

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse

Tour the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse the next time you visit West Palm Beach, Florida. The lighthouse exhibits over 5,000 years of history and offers climbing tours, allowing guests to reach the top and see the beautiful views of the ocean.

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Tanger Outlets

Tanger Outlets

Tanger Palm Beach Outlets is a 440,000 sq ft outlet shopping center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

1751 Palm Beach Lakes BLVD

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

561-515-4400

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Cox Science Center and Aquarium

Cox Science Center and Aquarium

The Cox Science Center and Aquarium features more than 100 hands-on, indoor and outdoor educational exhibits, a 10,000-gallon fresh and saltwater aquarium, digital planetarium, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center,” conservation-themed Mini Golf Course and quarter-mile-long outdoor science trail with a new splash pad! One of its celebrated displays includes “Journey Through the Human Brain,” a permanent exhibit that features the most advanced neuroscience research in the world. This summer's special traveling exhibition is “Mindbender Mansion,” an eclectic place full of brainteasers and interactive challenges.

4801 Dreher Trail N

West Palm Beach, FL 33405

561-832-1988

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Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

Walk the halls of a National Historic Landmark when you visit the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum. When it was completed in 1902, the New York Herald proclaimed that Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach, was "more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world."

Today, Whitehall is a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public as the Flagler Museum, offering self-guided tours, changing exhibitions, and special programs.

One Whitehall Way

Palm Beach, FL 33480

561-655-2833

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Norton Museum of Art

Norton Museum of Art

If you are interested in various art styles, consider visiting the Norton Museum of Art. The Museum's permanent collection consists of more than 8,200 works in five curatorial departments: European, American, Chinese, Contemporary and Photography.

Since 1954, many distinguished additions have been made thanks to the endowment Mr. Norton created for the purchase of works of art. They include masterpieces such as Stuart Davis's New York Mural (acquired in 1964), and Jackson Pollock's Night Mist (acquired in 1971).

1450 S. Dixie Highway

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

561-832-5196

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Jungle Queen Riverboat

Jungle Queen Riverboat

You and your family can have a thrilling experience by going on a sightseeing cruise with the Jungle Queen Riverboat. Take a 90-minute sightseeing day cruise through Millionaire's Row, where homes and mega yachts of the rich and famous exist.

Open Daily: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Dinner Cruise: 7:00pm

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Boomers Family Fun Center

Boomers Family Fun Center

The whole family can have a blast while playing at Boomers in Boca Raton, Florida. The park offers a variety of attractions, from bumper cars and go-karts to mini golf and laser tag. 

Open year round 12:00pm-10:00pm (Mon-Thurs); 10:00am-12:00pm (Fri & Sat); 10:00am-10:00pm (Sun)

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Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Gumbo Limbo is located in Boca Raton at Red Reef Park on the barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Twenty acres of Boca Raton's Red Reef park have been reserved specifically for the nature center and the preservation of a natural plant association known as a tropical hammock.

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Drive Shack

Drive Shack

Drive Shack is your entertainment and event headquarters in West Palm Beach, FL. We are located next to the Palm Beach International Airport on Belvedere Road, less than 10 minutes from downtown West Palm Beach, nearby cities include Boynton Beach and Lake Worth. Drive Shack's on-of-a-kind experience mixes a high-tech golf driving range and games, with an upscale sports bar atmosphere. Did we mention we're also one of the best places to eat in the West Palm Beach, FL area, including a full menu of chef-inspired food and drinks-perfect for you and your crew, or as a venue for your next event.

1710 Belvedere Rd

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

561-771-5354

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The Mall at Wellington Green

The Mall at Wellington Green

The Mall at Wellington Green is your source for shopping, dining and entertainment for families and friends

10300 Forest Hill Blvd

Wellington, FL 33414

561-227-6900

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Peanut Island

Peanut Island

Welcome to Peanut Island Park located in the heart of the Lake Worth Lagoon!
This unique eighty acre tropical park is situated in the Intracoastal Waterway near the Lake Worth Inlet in close proximity to Phil Foster Park, the City of Riviera Beach, and the Port of Palm Beach.

The park is a favorite destination for boaters and provides numerous recreational opportunities for visitors. Fishing and snorkeling are popular activities in the beautiful clear waters that surround the island. Guarded and Unguarded Swimming Beaches provide the perfect access for bathers of all ages to enjoy the sun and fun. For visitors looking for an overnight experience, a seventeen-site Campground is available for tent campers by reservation.?

No visit to Peanut Island is complete without taking a casual stroll on the paver pathways which wind around the perimeter of the Island. A truly unique place, Peanut Island Park has something to offer everyone!

Peanut Island Shuttle Boat
200 E 13th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
+1 561-777-0438
www.peanutislandshuttleboat.com

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Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit, professional performing arts center in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida.

701 Okeechobee Blvd

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

561-832-7469

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The Square

The Square

The Square is a dynamic experiential neighborhood reimagining contemporary lifestyle as a destination for retail, cuisine, design, world-class art and mixed-use space. Located in the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach, The Square presents a thoughtfully curated mix of more than 50 shops and restaurants.

700 South Rosemary Avenue

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

561-366-1000

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Wellington International (Formerly Palm Beach International Equestrian Center)

Wellington International (Formerly Palm Beach International Equestrian Center)

Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) is considered the most recognizable equestrian sporting venue in the United States. It encompasses a total of 500 acres — the competition rings alone cover over 80 acres. PBIEC has two core facilities, the Main Grounds and Equestrian Village, which collectively contain over 18 competition arenas, a derby field and one of the largest covered arenas in the world. Both show grounds are operated by Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC (ESP). ESP owns and operates 42 weeks of United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) rated competition from August through June at PBIEC, including the Winter Equestrian Festival, a five-week Spring series, an eight-week Summer series, a seven week Fall series, and a seven-week Holiday series.

3400 Equestrian Club Drive

Wellington, FL 33414

561-793-5867

Grandview Public Market

Grandview Public Market

Industrial-style market featuring chef-inspired food vendors, plus live bands, yoga & other events.

1401 Clare Ave

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

561-323-4103

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Wellington Environmental Preserve

Wellington Environmental Preserve

Preserve offering trails through rainwater storage area, with nature programs & observation tower.

3491 Flying Cow Ranch Road

Wellington, FL 33414

561-791-4005

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Yesteryear Village

Yesteryear Village

This is a history park nestled on 10 acres, showcasing buildings and artifacts from 1895 to 1945.

601-7 Sansbury's Way

West Palm Beach, FL 33411

561-793-0333

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Grassy Waters Preserve

Grassy Waters Preserve

Expansive wetlands ecosystem featuring native wildlife, pristine landscapes, hiking & paddling.

8264 Northlake Blvd

West Palm Beach, FL 33412

561-804-4985

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Antique Row Art and Design District

Antique Row Art and Design District

The Antique Row Art and Design District is one of the many things to see in West Palm Beach. With over 40 antique shops to explore, you can find an impressive collection of art, furnishings, antiques and more from the 17th to 20th centuries.

Manatee Lagoon

Manatee Lagoon

Learn all about manatees and Lake Worth Lagoon when you visit Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center®. The center is a free educational attraction focused on preserving manatees and their habitats. You could even see a wild manatee or two during your visit.