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West Palm Beach Self-Guided Tours

  • Downtown Development Agency Historic Trolley Tour - The DDA and Historical Society of West Palm Beach have partnered to bring History Trolley Tours to the Downtown! The 45 minute tour takes place in the 1945 era just as World War II is ending. The tour is lead by "Evelyn Chapman", a character who is a West Palm Beach native and engaged to a serviceman returning home from the war. She takes patrons on a journey through the Clematis District's vibrant development and distinctive architectural styles, from the pioneering days of the early 1900s and the real estate boom of the 1920s, to the continued revitalization present today. Four tours will be offered during CNU 20: Friday May 11 at 3:00pm and 4:00pm, and Saturday at 11:30am and 12:30pm. For more information please contact the DDA at 561-833-8873.
  • Diva Duck Amphibious Tour (0.6 mi) - I’m a Bus! I’m a Boat! I’m DivaDuck! South Florida’s Exciting and Adventurous Amphibious Tour, over Land and Sea! Your 75-minute, fully narrated, musical tour begins at CityPlace in Downtown West Palm Beach. Experience the thrill of riding up HIGH through the beautifully transformed Historic Neighborhoods, past the New Palm Beach County Convention Center, then across the bridge to the Island of Palm Beach. Past such sights as the Society of Four Arts, Bethesda-by-the Sea Episcopal Church, the Breakers Hotel, the Flagler Museum and the Biltmore Estates. Then, “SPLASH" into the crystal blue calm water for a relaxing and entertaining cruise on the Intracoastal Waterway. View the spectacular mansions and yachts of Palm Beach from the water; see the site of the J.F. Kennedy Bomb Shelter at Peanut Island while enjoying the informative narration from our lively tour guide and Captain. The DivaDuck will now climb back on land, continuing through the charming Clematis Street Shopping District, past Centennial Fountain and returning to the Duck Stop at CityPlace. Let’s all say, “QUACK, QUACK!" Your Tour Guide and Captain will take you where no other tour has gone before! Tour Route subject to change. Adults $25, Seniors (over 65 years) $22, Youth (5 - 15 years) $15, Children (under 5 years) $5.
  • Palm Beach "Now and Then" Cruise (7.6 mi) - Enjoy seeing and hearing about the mansions and yachts of the "rich and famous". Cruise past the newly renovated Peanut Island and on towards the back yards of the area's finest homes. This tour provides a history of Palm Beach as well as up to date information about what's new on the island. We will guide you all the way down to our exclusive dock adjacent to Clematis Street; you may disembark and explore downtown West Palm Beach and its boutiques and restaurants. Our captain will pick you up at the scheduled time and sail you back to the Marina. Allow 90 minutes Daily: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm. Adults $28 - Children $14 – Children 3 And Under Free
  • Palm Beach Segway Tours (1.4 mi) - Roll along on your own personal Segway as you enjoy historic beautiful downtown West Palm Beach and Palm Beach, Florida. The invigorating warm breeze will blow gently on your face as the guided tour begins by leisurely cruising along the picturesque Intracoastal Waterway. The scenic backdrop provides for multimillion dollar mansions, enormous yachts, elaborate fountains, decorative statues, plush palm trees, historic museums, occasional sea life and buildings that touch the sky! Round out the tour exploring the local hotspots and extraordinary new waterfront in a way so uniquely different than ever before. Prepare yourself for a once in a lifetime experience with Palm Beach Segway Tours! $75 per person: 2 hrs includes training.
  • Island Living and Bicycle Tours (1.7 mi) - For more than a century, Palm Beach has been considered the brightest beam in the Sunshine State. An exclusive enclave where luxury, glamour, style, culture, and commerce converge into the ultimate resort location. Only 13 miles long, three quarters of a mile at its widest point and encircled by the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Worth, Palm Beach packs a powerful combination of exotic natural attributes, intriguing denizens, extraordinary wealth and exquisite architecture. Join us today and take a tour you'll never forget! The Estate Section/ Historic Worth Avenue Vias Tour: In the town's history, “The Estate Section" was the area where the grandest mansions were built. These houses have since been preserved with landmark designations. Only on the "the gilded isle" of Palm Beach, a resort town where the country's wealthiest spent the winter, can one see such spectacular architecture framed by ultra-lush landscaping. The design and craftsmanship that defines many of these spectacular houses could not be reproduced today. Renowned architects Addison Mizner, Marion Sims Wyeth, John Volk and Maurice Fatio, known as our "Fab Four," designed many of the landmarked estates on this tour. Guests will learn about each architect as they walk thru the historic vias on famed Worth Avenue and pedal past the historic estates. Cost is $35/person plus the cost to rent bikes. Tour lasts 1 1/2 hours and is approximately 6 miles. All tours are private and by appointment only with one exception: 9am open bike tour each Saturday for only $15. If you have any questions please visit our website or call 561.868.7944.
  • A Tour of Addison Mizner’s Work in Palm Beach by the Flagler Museum (1.4 mi) – While Henry Morrison Flagler may have given birth to the town as Palm Beachers know it, it was architect Addison Mizner who, in setting down the Mediterranean Revival style, established Palm Beach's unique look and feel. As a social architect, Mizner was the prototypical Palm Beacher. While he cultivated the image of a man-about-town, he also created some of the locale's most remarkable landmarks. Yet the myth of Mizner undercut his contributions until a retrospective in 1977 brought renewed appreciation of his work. His influence remains in the prevalent architectural style of the town. And while Mizner's buildings may have changed the look of Palm Beach, they also changed the social life of the town. (Palm Beach Daily News). Take a stroll in the town with the Tour of Mizner’s Work in Palm Beach map and experience firsthand the unique look and feel of the historic town of Palm Beach.
  • Clewiston Town: “America’s Sweetest Town” (64 mi) - Clewiston, historically known as America’s Sweetest Town, was incorporated in 1925 and occupies 4.57 square miles. Clewiston is centrally located in south Florida about 60 miles east of Fort Myers on the Gulf of Mexico and 60 miles west of Palm Beach on the Atlantic Ocean. Through more than a half-century of growth, Clewiston has kept its charm and beauty. It is considered the Gateway to Lake Okeechobee. If you are in town, make sure you visit the Clewiston Museum located at 109 Central Avenue. Clewiston, Florida 33440 Phone: 863.983.2870 Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Weekdays, Weekends by Special Arrangements. Admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 students. Group Rates: $2 per person
  • Jupiter Outdoor Center (18 mi) - Explore the mangrove islands of The Jupiter Aquatic Preserve and enjoy spectacular views of Historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse built in 1860. This is a great trip plan for families with children under 6 years old or anyone crunched for time that just wants to have some fun in the sun. Click here to see map of one hour trip plan and to reserve your kayak or paddleboard. $25 for 1 hour rental. For more information visit their website or call 561.316. 6203.
  • Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (23.8 mi) - Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is located seven miles west of the city of Boynton Beach in Palm Beach County, Florida. The refuge was established in 1951 under the authority of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act and is managed through a license agreement between the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In total, the refuge includes 145,800 acres of northern Everglades habitat. The refuge contains one of three water conservation areas (WCA's) in south Florida and is maintained to provide water storage and flood control, as well as habitat for native fish and wildlife populations. Water is regulated by a series of pumps, canals, water control structures, and levees built by the Army Corps of Engineers. These freshwater storage areas and part of the Everglades National Park are all that remain of the original Everglades.
  • Grassy Waters Preserve (12.3 mi) - Grassy Waters Preserve is a 20-square mile wetland nature preserve. It is our mission to promote environmental education and recreation programs to benefit the community. Located west of the Beeline Highway on Northlake Boulevard in West Palm Beach, this historic preserve is made up of the northeastern head waters of the Everglades and Loxahatchee River. As part of the vast Loxahatchee Slough wetlands, this area was once traversed by Native Americans and early South Florida pioneers. To this day, the rainwater-fed area remains home to the abundant wildlife native to South Florida. Grassy Waters Preserve is exciting not only because of its unique educational activities and historic presence, but also because it offers a diverse array of recreational opportunities on the edge of extensive wetlands. The City designed Grassy Waters Preserve with a special vision: to encourage water conservation through enjoyable, nature-based education and creative activities for all ages. The preserve includes nature center pavilions, meandering boardwalk, trails, hiking, canoeing, educational programs, entertainment, and more!
  • Shark Valley: Everglades National Park (104 mi)- Shark Valley lies in the heart of the "True Everglades," or river of grass, that stretches 100 miles from Lake Okeechobee to the Gulf of Mexico. Wildlife abounds here where animals share a freshwater ecosystem of sawgrass marsh and tree islands. Those wishing to explore alone can walk the short trails and portions of the tram road, or bike. An observation tower located halfway around the tram road provides a spectacular view into the sawgrass marsh.
  • Downtown West Palm Beach History Stroll - Download a map and stroll through Downtown West Palm Beach! Start at the old County Courthouse and experience firsthand the restoration by REG Architects. Visit the New Palm Beach County museum inside of it. From the Court House walk to the historic main street of West Palm Beach, Clematis Street and then complete your journey 3 blocks east at the Centennial Plaza and Fountain. Along the way make sure to follow the map and learn about the history of over 100 years of eclectic urban architecture on Clematis. Enjoy your walk!