Like many seaside Florida vacation destinations, the beach is the main attraction. Along Hutchinson Island's 23 miles of coastline are a number of beaches and state parks, where visitors can enjoy the sand and surf. Dollman Beach on south Hutchinson Island in St. Lucie County spans more than 140 acres and includes a dune crossover and pavilions where beach goers can picnic or rest in the shade. Visitors to nearby Herman's Bay Beach Access, also on south Hutchinson Island, can fish off of the boardwalk, enjoy an outdoor lunch at one of the beach's picnic tables or pavilions or simply take in the clear blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
St. Lucie County Beaches
2300 Virginia Ave.
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
772-462-1100
stlucieco.gov
Located on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, Fla., the Elliott Museum features artwork of both local and national artists. Visitors can check out permanent exhibits such as the Baseball Hall of Fame, which displays the most baseball autographed memorabilia outside of the official Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. Other exhibits include the History of Americana, which features early American inventions, clothing and memorabilia, and an Antique Car Collection for car lovers to enjoy. The Elliott Museum also offers regular programs and lectures, such as one about World War II, as well as art classes that Hutchinson Island visitors and residents alike can take. Classes include clay sculpture, exploratory oil painting and writing and illustrating children's books.
The Elliott Museum
825 N.E. Ocean Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34996
772-225-1961
elliottmuseumfl.org
Based out of the Fort Pierce stretch of Hutchinson Island, Indian River Lagoon and Swampland Boat Tours expose visitors to Florida's natural habitat. Visitors can hop aboard the 44-person pontoon boat to explore southeast Florida's Indian River Lagoon. The 90-minute pontoon cruise educates passengers about the area's natural habitat, exposing them to the many plant and animal species present in the lagoon. Hutchinson Island visitors will delight in seeing everything from dolphins and manatees to fish and underwater plant life. With education about the area's habitat by the boat's captain, these boat tours can be an eye-opening and educational experience.
Indian River Lagoon and Swampland Boat Tours
1 Avenue A
Fort Pierce, FL 34940
772-464-4445
indianriverlagoonandswamplandboattours.com
