Quick Summary:
- Fort Pierce is one of the Treasure Coast's most beautiful cities, often referred to as the "Sunrise City" for its gorgeous Atlantic Ocean and coastal inlet views.
- Visitors can peruse boutiques, dine at excellent seafood restaurants, and catch theatrical performances at historic landmark venues throughout the city's award-winning restored historic downtown district.
- Some of Southeast Florida's top marine centers and aquariums are located in or near the city, including the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University and the nationally-renowned Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit at the St. Lucie County Aquarium.
- A number of beautiful Florida state parks are within day trip distance, including the lovely Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, a top area swimming and surfing beach.
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The Navy SEAL Museum
The Manatee Observation and Education Center
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park
Sunrise Theatre
The St. Lucie County Aquarium
The St. Lucie County Regional History Center
Dolphin Watch Boat Tours
Main Street Fort Pierce
Heathcote Botanical Gardens
The Downtown Fort Pierce Farmers Market
Summer Crush Vineyard and Winery
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University
A. E. Backus Gallery and Museum
Sailfish Brewing Company
Savannas Preserve State Park
Jack Island Preserve State Park
Avalon State Park
Last Mango Fishing Charters
Manatee Island
2nd Street Bistro
Al's Family Farms Citrus
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