Experience Local: Delray Market Place

Welcome back to “Experience Local,” where we give you the inside scoop on local establishments that our beautiful Palm Beach County has to offer! This week we will be highlighting Delray Market Place and why it is the perfect location to spend this Fourth of July weekend. Various beaches are closing this holiday weekend which has taken away the excitement of hosting barbecues and spending quality time with family. However, there is one place that offers both of those qualities and maintains a great distance between other families celebrating in order to protect guests.

            Delray Market Place is located on Atlantic Avenue and Lyons Road, far from the craziness by the coast where many families may go to celebrate. As you pull in, you are welcomed by a beautiful sign with a water fountain and dozens of palm trees that surround the sidewalk and parking lots. Finding parking will never be an issue as aside from the parking spaces lining the shops, there are giant parking lots surrounding the entire plaza. What’s beautiful about Delray Market Place is that there are hidden pergolas covered with greenery and florals that provide benches and perfect photo opportunities for any occasion

As you begin to walk down the sidewalks, there is plenty of shade to hide away from the sun and they are wide enough to separate you from other guests. With the numerous shops and small businesses, there is always something for everyone. Beginning with Color Me Mine, a pottery studio where customers can pick from a variety of ceramic items and hand paint it to their hearts desire. This is an amazing activity to do on Fourth of July Weekend for the kids as it allows them to get creative and each have their own piece to decorate to celebrate. The fun doesn’t stop there, there are also adult projects and ceramic pieces that can entertain parents and family friends, making it a group project. With its affordable prices and packages that can accommodate your guests, make sure to add this to your holiday itinerary this weekend.

Now that many restaurants are opening up and taking the necessary measures to ensure safety, take this time to try new places and support local businesses. If you want to kick off the Fourth of July with some amazing food, Lucille’s Bad to the Bone BBQ will give you the best barbecue to celebrate! Once you sit, you are offered a menu that is filled with various platters that offer different sides and types of meat to ensure you are getting the full BBQ experience. They offer a Lunch Menu and an Early Bird Menu that is ideal if you want to dish out on a budget and not be overwhelmed with big portions. From ribs to pork chops to soups and salads, the only difficulty you will have is choosing what to eat and what to take home!

Have a sweet craving? No need to worry! Take your pick from sweet and creamy ice cream to sour and never-ending candy options. Hoffman’s Chocolate is THE place to get in house chocolate, cookies, and other desserts. It is chocolate heaven that offers assortments of treats varying from caramel to nutty to pretzels. Cool down with some creamy ice cream that the entire family can enjoy! You could also visit the newly opened Menchie’s that provides self-serve frozen yogurt and endless toppings to create your perfect dessert. Now if homemade sweets aren’t up your alley, then It’s Sugar is for you. When you walk in, you are surrounded by several tables that have individual pots filled with all types of candy and individual bags for you to fill up with as much candy as you want. They also sell all types of merchandise such as big packs of candy, funny logos on ordinary hand sanitizers and t-shirts, and so much more.

This is just a small portion of what Delray Market Place has to offer, you must go and visit it yourself this weekend to not only entertain the entire family or your friends, but to explore without the worries of safety precautions. From nightlife to family time, this plaza is the ideal place to celebrate this Independence Day! Happy Fourth of July!