First Church of Christ ScientistMounts Botanical GardenNorton Museum of ArtPalm Beach Zoo & Conservation SocietyMar-A-Lago National Historical LandmarkYesteryear Village
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West Gate

West Gate is a town in Palm Beach district, Florida, United States of about 7,975 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit: 33 forts & heritage, 38 museums and 9 churches. The must-see places are First Church of Christ Scientist, Mounts Botanical Garden and Norton Museum of Art.

26.7026° N, 80.0981° WPop. 7,975

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Within 30 km96 places
Within 50 km162
Must-see77
Notable172
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

First Church of Christ Scientist, church near West Gate
Must-see

First Church of Christ Scientist

Church · 1 km

Mounts Botanical Garden, garden near West Gate
Must-see

Mounts Botanical Garden

Garden · 3 km

Norton Museum of Art, museum near West Gate
Must-see

Norton Museum of Art

Museum · 6 km

Places near West Gate by type

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One day from West Gate

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:26 pm

57 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave West Gate
  2. Detachment Hotel / John F. Kennedy Underground Bunkerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Norton Museum of Artmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Mar-A-Lago National Historical Landmarknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Societybeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Yesteryear Villagepark · 45 min
  7. Back in West Gate
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near West Gate?

First Church of Christ Scientist (church, about 1 km), Mounts Botanical Garden (garden, about 3 km), Norton Museum of Art (museum, about 6 km), Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society (beach, about 6 km), Henry Morrison Flagler Museum (museum, about 7 km), Four Arts Demonstration Garden (garden, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of West Gate?

162 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 38 museums, 9 churches, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to West Gate?

Waterworks Rail Spur Preserve, about 5 km by road; Brightline (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to West Gate?

Norton Museum of Art, about 6 km by road; Cox Science Center and Aquarium (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from West Gate?

Start in West Gate, visit Detachment Hotel / John F. Kennedy Underground Bunker, then Norton Museum of Art, then Mar-A-Lago National Historical Landmark, then Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, then Yesteryear Village, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.