Visit Fort Pierce Charming Downtown
Fort Pierce is a favorite small downtown main street with lots of history. Stroll along the waterfront as the boats come into the marina, shop, or grab a bite to eat. There is plenty going on downtown with a farmers market, antique shows, and art festivals. The nice thing about Fort Pierce is everything is within walking distance. A small walkable city is rare these days. Fort Pierce is definitely keeping this downtown’s past history present to this day. The walkable downtown is easy getting around on foot or a bike rental. Discover things to do in Fort Pierce.
Downtown Fort Pierce Farmers Market
This nationally recognized farmers market is one of the top in it’s category. Since 1997 every Saturday from 8am to 12:00pm this market operates rain or shine. The market is situated downtown along the Marina and an open market lot across the way. Enjoy the music while strolling home grown vegetables, homemade goods, sauces and crafts. There is a good variety of food to suit everyone’s craving. Explore the various vendors selling cheese, doughnuts, jellies, seafood, and other specialty items. There are author’s selling their local book along with artists paintings and other artwork. This market has something for everyone!
A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery
Why Visit A. E. Backus Museum and Gallery
The A. E. Backus Museum is dedicated to Florida’s master landscape painter, mentor, and humanitarian, A.E. Bean Backus. The museum showcases the largest selection of Backus’s paintings in the world. Besides his paintings, the A.E. Backus Museum is the home to Highwaymen Paintings. The Highwaymen Paintings refer to paintings by African American artists who copied Backus’s paintings in bold colors. A.E. Backus generously mentored and granted permission to these artists to copy his paintings. His original student as a Highwaymen painter spread the technique to other African American artists. The primary purpose of these paintings was to generate income for artists. The paintings did not offer the quality of Backus’s work and were painted in a short time. However, some of these paintings became collectors’ items later on commanding high prices.
Peacock Alley
Visit Peacock Park In Fort Pierce
The first time we visited the Peacock Arts District in search of peacocks we were delighted. The district is located just west of U.S.1 between Orange Avenue and Delaware Avenue. The first peacocks were acquired by Jack Crain, an operator of a travel agency. He had a love of peacocks and the family grew over the years. Today there is a crossing sign for the lovely peacocks to cross the roads they call home. Once we arrived at peacock alley it was easy to spot an abundance of peacocks and beautifully colored chickens. The birds were wandering about the street they declared their home. The proud plumages were on full display. Peacocks can get noisy and alarm when someone is in their presence. A complaint among some of the locals. If you enjoy birds this is a beautiful afternoon stroll.
Al's Family Farm
Visit Al’s Family Farm in the Indian River Citrus District
Take A Citrus Orange Tour
Visit Al’s Family Farm right in the Indian River Citrus District. See how Florida oranges are cleaned, sanitized, and packed for shipping. You will be able to experience how Florida citrus is processed and sample some of the delicious fruit while on a tour. They have a variety of oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines. Jeff Schorner operates the family business after his father passed away. The times have changed however Al’s Family Farm is still run as it did in “old Florida” times. His wife Sharon makes delicious homemade fudge. There is also a restaurant on premises serving up Burgers and Mexican food. You can even ship some fruit up North to your loved ones. Fun day to experience agriculture and how fresh foods are processed.
The Manatee Observation and Education Center
Fall In Love With MANATEES
Manatee Observation & Education Center
The Manatee Observation and Education Center is located in Fort Pierce Florida. The building is situated in a waterfront setting accessing the Indian River Lagoon and Moore’s Creek. The Manatee Center thrives on educating the public in the region on the importance of the ecosystem. There are many programs at the Manatee Center aimed at promoting education on the ecosystem. Visitors can choose from guided kayak tours to discover many reptiles and sea creatures in real-life habitats. Children can attend summer camp during school breaks.
Take A Indian River Lagoon Wildlife Boat Tour
A healthy ecological system is crucial for the survival of all native vegetation as well as the animals like manatees. To expand its mission, the Manatee Center has been promoting Indian River Lagoon Wildlife Boat Tours. Indian River Lagoon is a widely recognized saltwater estuary. The inhabitants of the Indian River Lagoon include 1,350 plants and a collection of 2,765 animals.
Address: 480 N Indian River Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
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