The List - West Palm Beach
The top 10 must-dos in West Palm Beach
City Place
1 CITYPLACE
This 72-acre live/work/play center — complete with Italian-inspired architecture and a beautiful show fountain — has enough shopping, dining and entertainment for a fun-filled day. A concert series hosted by the Jazz Arts Music Society of Palm Beach kicks off Nov. 11 at the Harriet Himmel Theater.
700 S Rosemary Ave; 561-366-1000; www.cityplace.com
2 Darbster
Carnivores, don’t let the menu at this waterside vegan bistro deter you. Even though the “steak,” “chicken” and “beef” are of the meat-free variety, dishes like sliders and buffalo-style wings are good enough to satisfy any meat lover.
8020 S Dixie Hwy; 561-586-2622; www.darbster.com
3 Norton Museum of Art
Founded in 1941, this museum features 7,000 permanent works, including the stunning “Persian Sea Glass Ceiling” by Dale Chihuly. Nick Cave’s outlandish soundsuits (a colorful example is shown above) are currently on view in a special exhibit through Jan. 9.
1451 S Olive Ave; 561-832-5196; www.norton.org
4 Lion Country Safari
A 25-minute ride from West Palm Beach will transport you to the country’s first drive-through wildlife preserve, where more than 900 animals — including impalas, white rhinos, giraffes and zebras — roam freely. 2003 Lion Country Safari Rd, Loxahatchee; 561-793-1084; www.lioncountrysafari.com
5 Palm Beach Kennel Club
This greyhound-racing track has been around for almost 80 years. In addition to daily races, the high-energy spot also features a poker room (the largest in Florida), simulcast races and two restaurants. 1111 N Congress Ave; 561-683-2222; www.pbkennelclub.com
6 Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
More than 100 works by sculptor Ann Weaver Norton — including bronze, stone and wood pieces, some measuring 12 feet tall — are on display throughout her former house, studio and gardens. Her most iconic sculptures are the eight monumental outdoor works in brick and “Seven Beings,” carved out of Norwegian granite. 253 Barcelona Rd; 561-8325328; www.ansg.org
7 Sushi Jo
Chef Jo Clark puts a twist on many of the dishes at his contemporary sushi restaurant, like sashimi pizza (tuna or salmon on a grilled tortilla with vegetables and spicy sauces) and the Hawaiian roll (with coconut shrimp, papaya, pineapple and macadamia nuts). 319 Belvedere Rd, #112; 561-868-7893; www.sushijo.com
8 Diva Duck Amphibious Tours
Is it a bus? A boat? How about a little of both. During this 75-minute narrated tour, you’ll drive through West Palm Beach and splash into the Intracoastal Waterway, where you can spot homes of the rich and famous. Tours leave from CityPlace, 600 S Rosemary Ave; 561-844-4188; www.divaduck.com
9 Palm Beach Vintage
This women’s vintage store sells designer clothing from the early 1900s and on. Highlights include silk and lace dresses from the 1920s, Guy Laroche eyeglass frames and Dior espadrilles from the 1970s. 3621 S Dixie Hwy; 561-7184075; www.palmbeachvintage.com
10 O’Shea’s Irish Pub
Vanity is checked at the door of this Emerald Isle outpost owned and staffed by Irish expats. The taps feature what you’d expect — Guinness, Harp and Smithwick’s — and there’s also plenty of whiskey to quench your thirst (and a full menu if you get hungry). 531 Clematis St; 561-833-3865; www.osheaspub.com
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