Stuart, FL
Stuart, FL
Stuart's claim to being the "Sailfish Capital of the World" is sometimes disputed by other Florida cities, but no one would deny that both its outside and inside waters offer outstanding fishing grounds. Along with fishing Stuart is famed for its historic and pedestrian-friendly downtown. A fountain in the shape of a sailfish marks the start of a group of unique galleries, cafés, restaurants, and shops along Flagler and Osceola Streets. One street over is the two-mile-long wooden Riverwalk, where you can enjoy free concerts on the weekends, fishing off the pier and check out the waterfront's restaurants and shopping.
Annual events include the Stuart Air Show with aerial demonstrations and displays and the Stuart Boat Show featuring a variety of boats and marine equipment, as well as other vendors and entertainment.
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Fort Pierce was originally founded as a military supply depot during the Second Seminole War. Today Fort Pierce is the center of the Indian River citrus industry. Just along the Fort Pierce Inlet north jetty is Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, featuring a beautiful beach with swimming, surfing and picnicking. The park also has hiking and biking trails and visitors can rent kayaks and paddleboards to explore the nearby mangroves.
North of Fort Pierce Inlet State Park at 3300 N. Hwy. A1A is the U.S. Navy SEAL museum (772-595-5845), honoring the history and contributions of the Navy SEALs through exhibits on training, equipment and missions. (Transportation required.)
The downtown area features a variety of shops, restaurants and art galleries. Visitors can also take a walking tour of the historic buildings and murals, or head south to Heathcote Botanical Gardens, featuring a variety of plants from around the world including a Japanese garden, a herb garden and a cactus and succulent garden at 210 Savannah Rd. (772-464-4672).
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