OFF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

 350 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach
Just a couple of miles north of Garden Grove. 

 An annual pass gets you into dozens of botanical gardens around the country .

There is a new children's section 

 13180 North A1A, Sebastian Inlet State Park, Vero Beach
North on A1A almost to the Sebastian Inlet State Park (which is also worth visiting)
Inexpensive
It's the continuously running video that is compelling
You won't ever walk again on the beach without looking for treasure 

1322 US Hwy 1, Sebastian 

More treasure on display here than the McLarty Museum 

 3001 Riverside Park Drive in Riverside Park 

 A classy museum with constantly changing exhibits
Free admission on the last Saturday of the month 

 3250 Riverside Park Dr, Vero Beach
in Riverside Park 

 Professional Theatre presentations
Also presents local groups
Excellent Free Outside  musical performances most weekends 

 101 Melody Ln, Fort Pierce
Saturday mornings
Also features a variety of breakfast booths and good crafts and music 

 2901 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach
Saturday Mornings
Smaller but good
 

 2140 14th Ave, Vero Beach
A small, charming museum.
You have to learn the history of Indian River citrus 

 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, FL 
near Wabasso bridge 

 Mostly for kids, but adults can learn a lot about local habitats
Inexpensive 

 5600 N US Highway 1 , Fort Pierce
Just a couple of miles south of Garden Grove 

 Has a small visitors center with interesting oceanographic exhibits
An adjunct to Florida Atlantic University

 There are a couple of local companies that embark from a parking lot 1.5 miles north of Highway 60 on Hwy 512. There are no facilities there so you have to contact the companies to reserve by phone or on the internet
Go on Hwy 60 7.6 miles west of I-95 to get to Hwy 512
We have used and been very happy with Stumpknocker
Some say there are more alligator sightings here than in the everglades 

3300 North Highway A1A , Fort Pierce 

Men should plan to spend several hours there. Some women aren't so interested in the macho stuff 

 301 Southeast MacArthur Boulevard | Stuart
Go south of Fort Pierce on A1A 

 How did early shipwreck suvivors manage to live? 

 890 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart
Go south of Fort Pierce on A1A 

 Outdoor exhibits of coastal fish and animals
Did you ever pet or feed sting rays before? 

 825 Northeast Ocean Boulevard  |  Stuart 

 14200 U.S. Highway 1 , Juno Beach
south of the Jupiter lighthouse which is also worth a visit 

 This is the hospital and recovery area for injured sea turtles 

 2500 Jupiter Park Dr, Jupiter

This is where to see Florida wildlife that have been injured and can no longer survive being released; including Florida panthers

 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales,
It is about 80 miles from here but worth it.

 The highest point in Florida 

Wander the peaceful gardens, marvel at the marble tower and listen to the live carillon concerts 

1723 Old Dixie Highway S.W.   Vero Beach, 

If there were a path across the railroad tracks you could walk there. There's not and we don't recommend crossing the tracks anyway.  So just drive around from either the north or the south. It's a piece of Vero History you shouldn't miss.​

 They have live music most every Saturday   (1:00-5:00 PM) - in addition to their regular Sunday Wine Downs (1:00-5:00 PM)  

 Sebastian State Park in  June, July
 A possibility to witness a loggerhead sea turtle lay her eggs, cover and disguise her nest, crawl down the beach and swim away into the Atlantic Ocean. 

Sometime between Jan and Apr
Features some of Vero Beach's church windows. Who knew that Vero Beach is the home of the world famous Pickel Stained Glass Studio? 

December at First Baptist Church
People come from across Florida to this combination of local choirs and professional musicians 

The Fighting Indians Band currently engages 220 dedicated students in a variety of ensembles and activities throughout the year. Together they strive to achieve the highest level of artistry through performance. 

First Presbyterian Church

 features Mike Block String Camp presentations.  2021 was on-line in March due to Covid 19

 Please suggest your own favorites for others to enjoy 

 The best mural is the history of Vero inside the Vero Beach Community Center 2266 14th Avenue (when it's open). Turn left upon entry and go into the Florida room at the north end. Light switches are marked 

Take  a drive to discover these or keep your eyes open as you drive about the city

 1882 Old Dixie Hwy North wall)

1937 OldDixie (East wall)
1910 Old Dixie

1937 Old Dixie Hwy (West wall)
2019 14th Ave (North wall)

2036 14th Ave
1314 20th St

1426 20th St (West wall)
1323 21st St
1966 Commerce
2625 St Lucier Ave
1014 20th Place (West wall)

1306 19th Place (South wall)
19th St & 14th Ave
195 9th St SE (Oslo Rd)
4405 A1A
917 Azalea Lane

919 Azalea Lane ( West wall)
Riverside Park 

1014 20th Pl

Old Dixie Hwy & 16th Street

1405 Louisiana Ave (3 walls)