Location: Stuart
Top Things to do in Stuart
The 10 Best Things to Do in Stuart, United States
Stuart is a city in and the seat of Martin County, Florida, United States. Located on Florida's Treasure Coast, Stuart is the largest of four incorporated municipalities in Martin County. The population was 15,593 in the 2010 census. It is part of the Port St. Lucie, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Stuart
1. Riverwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 379 reviews
Reviewed By anna b - Melbourne, Florida
I spent the day strolling around Stuart while my husband attended a meeting. Loved the town and the riverwalk is beautiful. Just one block off downtown with plenty of free parking near by PLUS a free shuttle. Restaurants near by as well. It was a great place to spend the afternoon and one I'll return to.
2. Indian Riverside Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By Srdowd
It is a place for quiet strolls,family picnics, music venue, or a birthday party. There is a fishing pier for those fishing enthusiasts or just a look out at the river. Picnic tables are available for families or groups. Benches are placed throughout the park to allow visitors to sit and enjoy the scenery.
3. Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 600 reviews
Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is a 57-acre marine life nature center located on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, FL situated between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean. As a leading state and nationally recognized environmental organization, Florida Oceanographic offers educational programs to people of all ages and conducts research and restoration programs that lead to healthy coastal ecosystems. Join us in our mission "to inspire environmental stewardship of Florida's coastal ecosystems through education, research and advocacy” today.
Reviewed By 29Teddy - Miami, Florida
The Oceanographic Center is an easy stop on your trip - it is right off A1A (next to a Publix and across from the Elliot museum). It isn't expensive and it's not huge so you can see everything in an hour. There are nice exhibits for kids with docents who are knowledgeable and nice. The gift shop sold essential books on local history, flora and fauna in addition to the usual ocean chotchka. On the day I visited there were a couple hundred visitors and I took the mile long trail that goes through the mangrove swamp to the Intercoastal. No one else was on the trail, despite the day being clear, cool and pretty much perfect - go figure!
There is so much development on Hutchinson Island, the Center is a good reminder of the importance of preserving wetlands. I was taken aback that despite all of the informative displays, there was zero mention of climate change and the certain impact it will have on the area's ecology. I chalk this up to the State of Florida's disinclination to face up to facts and pressure the current governor exerts not to acknowledge climate change, but it is - sadly - a lost opportunity to inform the public about an issue that will have significant impact on the Treasure Coast. :-(
4. Elliott Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 446 reviews
Reviewed By Margie B - Southold, New York
We really enjoyed this museum which is small, but packed with interesting items. There are wonderful antique cars, motorcycles and boats. There is a baseball section, a model boat section, several scenes from times past(pharmacy, barbershop, kitchen, etc.). The museum tells about several interesting people. There is something for everyone.
5. The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By JRG F - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Pirate ship is pretty awesome, but the room itself needs more activities. Various play rooms are cute and interactive. Associates friendly and restrooms clean. I wish when I called and asked about the area, they informed me about the nice pier and splash pad minutes from the front door of this museum.
6. The House of Refuge Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By Ace J - Chicago, Illinois
This sturdy wood homelike structure was built in 1875 as one of the string of Refuge Houses. These buildings were spaced along Florida’s ocean coast to accommodate the frequent shipwrecked crews who made it to shore. By 1915 the Coast Guard operated the house. In 1942 the wooden lookout tower was built to watch for Nazi U-boats. For $7 you can tour this landmark; the only Refuge House remaining. Our guide John was very knowledgable. The basement has exhibits about the history, and then you tour the cooking and living quarters for the superintendent and family. Period furniture and artifacts, such as original Edison cylinder records are there. The shipwrecked sailors were boarded upstairs. There is also a nice gift-shop. This was a fascinating and enlightening tour through Florida history.
7. Bathtub Reef Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 477 reviews
Reviewed By Steven D
Website was incorrect about access. Said the beach restoration project was complete and the public parking lot and beach were open...wrong. You’ll have to spy one of the several public pulls outs north of the beach to park and reach the beach.
8. Then & Now Gallery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Antique Mall with unique items from yesterday & today. Over 5000 sq. ft. Antiques,home décor, coastal décor, mid century modern, furniture, jewelry just to name a few. Over 40 dealers. Open 7 days.
Reviewed By Chizmoe - Grimsby, Canada
We first encountered this lovely store two years ago, you really need lots of time to browse through all the stuff. We bought a beautiful metal artwork piece for a reasonable price and hope to find something when we re-visit this year.Thank you for the nice review!!! Looking forward to your next visit!! Always new items coming in!
9. Halpatiokee Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Virginia H - Stuart, Florida, United States
This park has by far a lot to offer, close to the interstate, hiking trails and lots of nature with picnic areas, and playgrounds for those traveling with kids in leagues, as this park has both baseball fields and soccer fields, along with a skating rink. Their are a number of restaurants close by both sit down and fast food places, and two hotels, one within walking distance.
10. Sandsprit Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
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Reviewed By Michael C
So we have never visited Sansprit Park and Boat ramps before and I have to say what a pleasant surprise.
The park is free and is clean, well maintained, secure, and beat of all free!
The boat ramps are busy but with four well maintained ramps wait times are low.
The dockage around the ramps are floating docks and they are large.
There is ample parking too. We were there during mini lobster season and we easily found parking.
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