3 Hidden Gems of Palm Beach, FL
Palm Beach Culture was so kind as to send me for a little vacay to the Palm Beaches last weekend. Here, I was able to experience so many arts and cultural experiences. I had to put the itinerary together so that you can experience this beautiful city as well!
Flagler Museum
The rooms were extremely detailed with patterns, styles, and colors. My favorite room was the Drawing room, as all the colors were beautiful off white and framed in intricate moldings lining the room. The white piano was another favorite, as I hope to even own one someday. The path to follow was direct and easy with arrows, following CDC guidelines of 6 ft apart. I felt as though I was magically traveling back in time as I stepped through each room.
The Ballroom is also a must-see. Experience the elegance and history of America’s First Resort-- the 75-room, 100,000-square-foot Gilded Age mansion, Whitehall, that Henry Morrison Flagler built in 1902 as a wedding present for his wife, Mary Lily Kenan Flagler. Walk-up ticket sales will not be permitted until further notice so make sure to pre-purchase your tickets! Purchase Here!
2. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
We got lucky and had only two other people in our group on our way up the stairs. When you first arrive, you get the sticker, “I climbed Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse” which is your ticket to enter, but I kept it for my travel journal. We climbed our way to the top and got to witness the most beautiful views.
Check-in at the museum gift shop entrance in the converted Coast Guard barracks that overlook the inlet—it also has a gorgeous view from the porch! In addition, a smartphone history tour app is available in English, French & Spanish. The lighthouse was built on high ground from a Jeaga Indian settlement that’s nearly 5000 years old. It helps boaters navigate where the Indian and Loxahatchee Rivers converge at the Jupiter Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean. A 120-acre Outstanding Natural Area (one of only three in the United States) surrounds the lighthouse so it is a stunning view to say the least! More deets here!
3. Boca Raton Museum of Art
With sculptures, paintings, photographs, and mixed mediums—I was in awe of all of the beautiful art that I so missed looking at. If you’re an outside person, there’s a sculpture garden in the back that holds giant teacups diamond fan, there’s even a beautiful sculpture on the second floor you can’t miss.
Upstairs there is also a collection of seven paintings in Art Nouveau style on large panels – ten feet tall each – by the seminal fine art photographer Edward Steichen. Another can’t miss! Josh said his favorite part were the photographs while mine were the drawings and paintings. You can see more here!
We stayed at the Hilton West Palm Beach which was in the center of Downtown and right next to Rosemary Square which was the perfect walking distance. Josh and I were able to enjoy dinner at the Cheesecake factory and then walk around the little square and shops. Little lights illuminated the trees and streets and I was in lovin’ this little place to shop and explore.
I mentioned in my Instagram post, that I started the tradition of travel drawing when I was in Europe and scared I wasn’t going to be able to keep it up once I got back to America. I got to add all of these 3 to my drawing memories. Thankfully, places like those mentioned above keep me exploring in my own state and for that I’m so grateful.
Keep exploring friends, even though we are in uncertain times. Traveling does my creative spirit wonders! If you end up visiting the Palm Beaches let me know how you like it! Keep supporting the arts and finding new things to do!
Happy football Saturday and have a lovely weekend!
xx,
Shelby