West Palm Beach Information: Tickets, Venues, Events and More

The city of West Palm Beach is located in the city of Florida, United States. West Palm Beach lies in the Palm Beach County and is also its county seat. As per the University of Florida's 2006 estimation, the city's population stands at 107,617. However, the city has a much larger unincorporated population, which is estimated to be more than even 250,000.

West Palm Beach has a number of major tourist attractions. The 'Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts' is one of them. The center was established in the year 1992 and over time it has established a reputation of being a world class venue for performances in theatre, dance, opera, and music. The Norton Museum of Art is another such venue. It is the largest art museum in entire Florida and features many articulates of European,American and Chinese culture. The museum displays works of many accomplished artists, such as Brancusi, Gauguin, Matisse, Miró, Monet, Picasso, Davis, Hassam, Hopper, Manship, O'Keeffe, Pollock and Sheeler.

Other such famous tourist attractions are the Carefree Theatre, the Meyer Amphitheatre, the Palm Beach County Convention Center and the Respectable Street Cafe. The city also hosts a number of annual festivals, such as the 'SunFest', which is a music, art, and waterfront festival, the 'Palm Beach International Film Festival', the 'Palm Beach Boat Show' and many other city festivals.

West Palm Beach also has a rich sporting culture. The city has hosted a number professional teams from different sports, such as Arena Football, minor league hockey, baseball and semi-pro football. The 'Trump International Golf Club', in the city, hosts the LPGA Championship every year. The 'West Palm Beach' is undoubtedly a must-visit, irrespective of what your tastes and interests are.