•  Staying fit in PalmLake Gardens

              FOR the Walkers. It is .80 miles around the entire complex. It is .55 miles if you take the short route thru the middle road. (PalmLakes Ave.)

• FPL Energy Encounter

  An educational center revealing secrets about energy, electricity and nuclear power. At the FPL St. Lucie Power Plant on Hutchinson Island, Ft. Pierce. 468-4111 or 1-877-FPL-4FUN.

  • 3rd Wednesday—Wonderful Wednesday for Adults 10 AM
  • Fun Family Sundays
• Oxbow Eco-Center

  A nature center located on the St. Lucie River, complete with hands-on exhibits, hiking trails, educational programs, and a gift store.

  • 1st Wednesday—St. Lucie Photographer’s Club 6:30 PM
  • 1st Friday—Eco-Friday 6:30 PM
  • 2nd Tuesday—Native Plant Society 6:30 PM
  • 3rd Saturday—Canoe the St. Lucie River 9AM—1PM
  • Every Saturday—Guided hikes 10 AM
• Manatee Observation & Education Center

  Manatee can be observed at this facility during its migratory period of November through June. The center also features an exhibition area, gift shop, observation tower and classrooms. 480 N Indian River Dr., Ft. Pierce 466-1600 x3333

  • Tuesday—Sunday—Indian River Lagoon Boat Tours
• St. Lucie County Historical Museum

  Historical displays of Treasure Coast life from the Spanish ships, Seminole Indians, fishing, agricultural to trains. 414 Seaway Dr., Ft. Pierce. 462-1796.

• Heathcote Botanical Gardens

  A living museum of tropical flowers and foliage, including a Japanese garden. 210 Savannah Rd., Ft. Pierce. 464-4672

  • 2nd Friday—Free Fridays
• Navy UDT– Seal Museum

  The nation’s only museum devoted entirely to the U.S. Navy Frogmen and Seals. 3300 North A1A, Ft. Pierce. 595-5845

• St. Lucie Marine Center Featuring the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystem Exhibit

  Six living marine ecosystems exhibits. 420 Seaway Dr., Ft. Pierce. 462-FISH

• Backus Gallery and Museum

  Nation’s largest exhibit of original paintings by AE Backus. Five exhibition areas featuring Florida artists. 500 N Indian River Dr., Ft. Pierce. 465-0630

• Ft. Pierce Marina & Downtown

  Newly remodeled downtown including shopping, restaurants, and monthly block parties.

  • 2nd Wednesday—Marina Magic 5:30—9 PM
  • 1st Friday--Friday Fest 7 - 11PM 
•  Best Hidden Secret right across the street is a 3/4 mile trail down to the river.  Take a picnic basket and use the table by the river and enjoy the good nature of Florida.