Jupiter opens Fire Station 10 ahead of town's historic fire rescue launch this fall
Jupiter opens Fire Station 10 ahead of its historic fall launch of Jupiter Fire Rescue, its own municipal fire service.
Day Trips from Palm Beach, Florida
Looking for a weekend escape or just a change of scenery from Palm Beach? The Palm Beach curated the best day trips within 2 hours drive — cities to explore, lakes for water recreation, state parks for hiking, and unique destinations worth the gas.
Planning tip: Most Palm Beach day trips fight I-95 traffic. Leave at 7 AM or after 10 AM for southern destinations. North-bound (Jupiter, Stuart) is usually easier.
Top day trip destinations
Boca Raton + Mizner Park
Mizner Park outdoor shopping + dining, beautiful beaches, Boca Raton Resort. Quiet luxury feel.
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Delray Beach
Atlantic Avenue walkable district with restaurants, shops, art galleries. Public beach with restrooms. Family-popular.
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Fort Lauderdale + Las Olas
Las Olas Boulevard, Riverwalk, water taxi tours of canals. Wider beaches than Palm Beach.
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Jupiter + Loggerhead Marinelife Center
See rescued sea turtles at Loggerhead. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse climb. Roger Dean Stadium (spring training).
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Everglades National Park (Shark Valley)
Shark Valley entrance has 15-mile bike/tram loop with abundant wildlife sightings (alligators guaranteed).
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Wellington + International Polo Club
World's polo capital (Jan-April season). Equestrian show jumping events, lush horse country.
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Stuart + Hutchinson Island
Quieter beach town, House of Refuge historical site, Bathtub Reef Beach (kid-friendly), seafood dining.
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Miami (downtown + Wynwood)
South Beach, Wynwood Walls, Brickell, Vizcaya. Long day if doing as day trip — better as overnight.
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When to go
Palm Beach is a year-round base for day trips. October-April are the most pleasant for outdoor destinations. Avoid summer heat for outdoor activities; use those months for indoor museums and air-conditioned destinations.
How to choose
- For couples: Pick a city with great dining + walkability (downtown areas, historic districts)
- For families: Pick destinations with multiple attractions (zoo + park + restaurant)
- For outdoor enthusiasts: State parks, lakes, hiking trails
- For history buffs: Museums, historic sites, battlefields
- For foodies: Cities known for distinctive cuisine (BBQ, Tex-Mex, seafood, ethnic neighborhoods)
Packing essentials
- Water bottles (Texas/Florida heat is no joke)
- Sunscreen + hats
- Cash (some smaller venues are cash-only)
- Charged phone + portable charger
- Comfortable walking shoes
- First-aid kit (especially for hiking destinations)
- Snacks for the drive
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