If you are looking for a Florida destination far from the tourist hotspots, such as Orlando and Miami, then Singer Island, FL is worth looking into. Part of the Palm Beaches in Florida, Singer Island boasts some of the best diving and snorkeling in the country. The island features a golden ribbon of pristine shoreline, extending seven miles along the Atlantic Ocean, offering a variety of picture-perfect beaches, lending access to the most enjoyable aquatic adventures you have yet to explore. Continue to read below some of the top 9 sights in Singer Island, FL for newbies to the area to check out!

1. Norton Museum of ArtTop 9 Sights in Singer Island

The Norton Museum of Art is home to the leading collection of art, consisting of a far-ranging distinguished holding in American, European, Contemporary, and Chinese art & photography. Located in Palm Beaches Florida, this museum is a dream come true for any art lover. Its collection includes well over 8,200 works. To keep its viewers safe, the museum has a high CDC COVID-19 community level in Palm Beaches County. The current health and safety regulations are as follows:

  • Masks are required.
  • Temperature checks are required.
  • Social distancing is highly encouraged.
  • Museum and event capacities are limited.
  • Vaccinations and boosters are encouraged, but not required.

A few upcoming exhibitions include:

  • A Personal View on High Fashion & Street Style: Photographs from the Nicola Erni Collection, the 1930s to Now (Oct. 8, 2022-Feb. 12, 2023)
  • Joseph Stella: Visionary Nature (Oct. 15, 2022-Jan. 15, 2023)
  • Henry Ossawa Tanner: Intimate Pictures (Aug. 20, 2022-Mar. 12, 2023)
  • Special Guest | A Quiet Abiding: Jacobus Vrel's Interior with a Sick Woman by a Fireplace in the Leiden Collection (Dec. 17, 2022- Dec. 15, 2024) 
  • Autumn Mountains and the Light of the Harvest Moon (Sept. 10, 2022-Jan. 15, 2023)

2. Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

Whitehall, better known as Henry Flagler's Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach, was once compared to being more spectacular a place than any such place in Europe, far grander and magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world. Now the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, the landmark is open to the public for self-guided tours, changing exhibits, and special programs.

A few upcoming exhibitions include:

  • American Flags of the Gilded Age (June 14, 2022-July 4, 2022)
  • Lace Room (Permeant Exhibit) 

3. Palm Beach Zoo and Conservatory

The Palm Beach Zoo and Conservatory is a non-profit zoological organization that houses hundreds of animals, many of which are endangered. Located within 23 acres of lush tropical habitat. There are maps and directions to the Palm Beach Zoo, with a short-term stop at Latitude 26 for a brief break and an order of lunch. Feel free to visit as many times as you would like for an entire year with an exclusive membership offered by the Zoo.

Read below to meet some of the animals:

  • The Islands: Koalas 
  • Asia: Tigers 
  • The Tropics of the Americas: Jaguars
  • The Tropics of the Americas: Macaws 
  • The Florida Wetlands: Otters 

4. Rapids Waterpark

The Rapids Waterpark is South Florida's largest waterpark, featuring 30-action-packed attractions, including but not limited to 42 of the largest, wettest, and most thrilling rides. Looking for some fun in the sun? Enjoy some big savings, and a catered all-you-can-eat private picnic steps away from all the fun in the water. Don't miss out on visiting the Rapids Waterpark, open year-round. This waterpark is for all ages of people to enjoy, from retirees to infants.

Read below some of the attractions of this park:

  • Wave Pool
  • Dual Seven-Story Speed Slides 
  • Quarter-mile Lazy River 

5. Peanut Island

The Peanut Island is a unique 80-acre tropical park situated in the Intercostal Waterway nearby Lake Worth Inlet. It is a top vacation spot, perfect for outdoor adventurers and the soak-up-the-sun beachgoers. Fishing and snorkeling are popular activities in the beautiful clear water. There are guarded and unguarded swimming beaches accessible to the public, with a seventeen-site campground available to tent campers by reservation.

6. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

The John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is named for John D. MacArthur whose foundation donated a portion of the land for its construction in the 1970s, located north of Singer Island. It covers 438 acres on land and underwater, it is truly an environmental treasure. More than 1.6 miles of pristine beach, swimming, and snorkeling are just a few of the possibilities of exploration. While visiting, check out the Nature Center or the Beach Outfitters Gift Shop. There are many wonderful things to discover in the estuary when kayaking, or paddle boarding, including some amazing plants and animals. Take advantage of many offerings from the John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, including daily nature walks, recreational skill lessons, the MacArthur Under the Moonlight concerts, summer camp, and more!

7. The Square

The Square is an indoor-outdoor mall with refined Mission Revival architecture, featuring an elegant shopping hub and palm trees in Palm Beaches Florida. The vibe is a mix of New Urbanist development and Mediterranean-Venetian elements. There are more than 60 restaurants, stores, condos, and rental apartments. Some hotspots in the area include The Cheesecake Factory, Brio Tuscan Grille, Sloan's Ice Cream, and Starbucks. 

8. Loggerhead Marinelife Center

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a center dedicated to sea turtle research, rehabilitation, education, and conservation. The center is in charge of managing the Juno Beach fishing pier, located across the street from the park. They seek to promote the conservation of ocean ecosystems, specializing in threatened and endangered sea turtles. There is a sea turtle hospital, a research laboratory, and some exhibit areas included in the facility. A few other coastal creatures can be found at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. A few experiences and tours include:

  • Rescue to Release Virtual Reality Theatre Show
  • Public Guided Tour
  • Private Guided Tour
  • Virtual Tour
  • Beyond the Glass Tour
  • ArtSEA Kids Paint Glass  
  • Jr. Veterinarian Lab
  • Little Naturalists 
  • Hatchling Tales 
  • Public Evening Guided Tour 
  • Jr. Research Lab 
  • 55 & Bolder: Health, Wellness & Science 

9. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum with the sight was chosen in the year 1853, designed by the then lieutenant, George G. Meade of the Bureau of Topographical Engineers. Some events hosted by the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum include:

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