Palm Beach County does a fantastic job of preserving its natural areas. For those who love the outdoors, here’s a guide to a few of the best places to go hiking in the Palm Beaches

Eagle Trail

Forming a loop around Gator Lake in Grassy Waters Preserve, the Eagle Trail tunnels through a tropical hammock to provide overlooks across the wet prairies of the Loxahatchee Slough and across the Lake. This short loop provides access to a pier for anglers and several excellent locations for birding. The Eagle Trail starts at a pier and picnic tables on the north side of Gator Lake, entering a narrow passage through a tropical hardwood hammock with myrsine, wild coffee, and cocoplum. The trail ascends a boardwalk through sawgrass on the edge of the…

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Palm Beach residents Kirsten and Ross Parker have opened a new African-themed art gallery called ‘Native Visions’ in the PGA Commons in Palm Beach Gardens.

Parker, who is originally from Zimbabwe, has had a lifelong passion for the art of his homeland. His interest in conservation inspires him to exhibit environmentally themed artwork by artists from southern Africa, as well as from around the world.

Although Native Visions is already currently open, the gallery will host a grand opening celebration on Friday, February 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests will enjoy South African wines and hors d’oeuvres, and meet world-renowned wildlife sculptor Mopho Gonde. A native of Zimbabwe, Gonde creates carvings of Africa’s wild animals from leadwood – a…

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Palm Beach County has miles and miles of waterfront property. So, it should come as no surprise that the area has some great seafood. Here are a few of our favorite seafood restaurants in Palm Beach County.

3800 Ocean

3800 Ocean is an upscale-casual oceanside spot in the Riviera Beach Marriott. The restaurant offers creative, locally-caught fish dishes ranging from starters that include scallop “moyashi," a yellowfin tuna crudo, oysters and caviar, and shrimp bruschetta to delicious entrees including a ruby-port-glazed salmon, pan-roasted black grouper, and mango barbecue-glazed grilled mahi.

Address: 3800 N. Ocean Dr., Singer Island

Rack's Fish House

Rack's Fish House offers New England style seafood with a cool nautical vibe. The…

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When it comes to exercising in northern Palm Beach County, you can choose from going to the gym to surfing, martial arts, paddle boarding, or jogging on the beach. Joggers, in particular, love the Palm Beaches’ idyllic year-round weather, as it’s perfect for outdoor exercising. Living in the Town of Jupiter allows for ocean-view runs and much more.

Getaway from the daily monotony and get lost in thought running in Jupiter’s well-known Riverbend Park.  Riverbend Park presents nearly 10 miles of rugged ground.  It’s as if Old Florida comes to life before your eyes.  You’ll find yourself running alongside the Loxahatchee River and by the historic Loxahatchee Battlefield.  When you need to catch your breath for a moment, take a moment to view the…

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There is a lot to see and do in Stuart. If you are looking to explore local history, here are a few places that you and your family are sure to enjoy.

The Elliott Museum

The Elliott Museum enriches the Stuart community through its wide variety of exhibits, collections, classes, and lectures, all designed to serve the interests of the people who live in and visit the Treasure Coast. The Elliott Museum is particularly great for car-enthusiast as it houses a variety of early 20th century automobiles.

Location: 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996

The Stuart Heritage Museum

The Stuart Heritage Museum at 161 Southwest Flagler Avenue in Stuart, Florida, is a local history museum located in a historic 2-story frame building built in 1901 by…

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While the Palm Beaches have no shortage of large, convenient supermarkets like Costco, Publix, and Walmart, it’s nice to know we also have smaller, specialized markets for special occasions and discerning local chefs.

Pinder’s Seafood

Perhaps the best place in all of Palm Beach County for fresh and local seafood is family-owned, Pinder’s Market. The second you walk into this small market place you will know you found seafood heaven. The glass refrigerators showcase the perfect and supremely fresh seafood in a way that resembles art. From colossal stone crab to local grouper and snapper to lobster, clams and oysters, Pinder’s has it all. The catch is brought in fresh daily and the assortment is astonishing. 

Everything at Pinder’s is delicious…

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With the beautiful weather here to stay, now is the perfect time to bring your workouts outdoors. Here are 6 great outdoor workout spots in and around Jupiter.

Jupiter Dog Beach

Who says you have to work-out alone? Take your pup along to one of Florida’s only dog-friendly beaches and go for a challenging run in the sand. Be sure to keep your best friend hydrated!

Outdoor Yoga

Outdoor yoga can be done just about anywhere, and with so many scenic spots to choose from, consider Jupiter your outdoor yoga studio. Great places to get your stretch on including Jupiter Beach, Juno Pier, one of the many parks in the area, or even on a paddleboard, which we mention next!

Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga at Blueline Surf & Paddle

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Manatee Lagoon hosts public and private kayaking and paddleboarding tours of the Lake Worth Lagoon Tuesdays through Fridays. If you are looking for a hands-on way to experience South Florida’s ecosystem, now is the perfect time because it’s always easier to find and see manatees when the weather is cooler as they often huddle together in well-known warmer waters.

All tours are led by “Manatee Masters” who will help guide you as well as narrate the local plants and wildlife.

Public Tours

Public tours are for groups of ten people or less and can be booked Tuesday through Saturday (no tours on Sundays) at 2 p.m.

Advance registration is requested, particularly during manatee season (Nov. 15 – March 31).

Registration opens 45 days in advance…

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Delray Beach, a thriving coastal city located directly on the Atlantic Ocean, is a fun, energetic, and fun piece of South Florida.

Atlantic Avenue

Affectionately called “The Ave” by locals, Atlantic Avenue is arguably the epicenter of Delray’s cultural life. Recently named one of the ten best urban shopping centers in America by USA Today, some are even calling it the best street in Palm Beach County.

Those most familiar with the street might call it an exercise in contrasts: it brilliantly manages to balance elements of both gritty beach culture and high-end resort; both fine dining and burger shack; both pricey boutique/gallery and the refreshingly tacky.

Chain stores and local gems jostle for space, and numerous restaurants, specialized…

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The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is anchored in historic downtown Lake Worth.  The Cultural Council is Palm Beach County’s endorsed arts agency serving non-profit cultural organizations and professional artists in the county, including:

The Playhouse

The Lake Worth Playhouse, the oldest building on the register of the Art Deco Society of Palm Beach County, has provided 60 years of excellence in the performing arts. It is a venue offering a variety of mainstream and alternative programming, both live and, in its Stonzek Theatre, on film. The Playhouse is one of the oldest surviving examples of this architectural style. It reopened in 1929, adding its neon sign, which may be the oldest still in use in the United States in its original…

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