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8 Best Things to Do in Fort Pierce, FL

Known as the Sunrise City, Fort Pierce pairs Treasure Coast beaches and manatee spotting with a lively Saturday farmers market.

National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum

Right on the oceanfront, this museum displays naval weapons, vehicles and artifacts that tell the story of the Navy SEALs.

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park

A 340-acre state park with a long beach that is popular for swimming and surfing, just north of the inlet on North Hutchinson Island.

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Heathcote Botanical Gardens

This five-acre botanical garden on Savannah Road is best known for its large collection of tropical bonsai.

Jetty Park

Walk, bike or just relax by the water here, with plenty of parking and a handful of casual restaurants close by.

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Manatee Observation Center

Look for endangered manatees from the waterfront viewing area on North Indian River Drive, at a center focused on protecting them.

Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit

Learn about the Indian River Lagoon through ocean ecosystem exhibits, touch tanks and other interactive displays at this aquarium.

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Downtown Farmers’ Market

About 70 vendors sell plants, fresh food and spices on Saturday mornings, a lively way to taste the local scene.

Pepper Park Beach

This 52-acre beach behind the Navy museum is popular with divers and snorkelers and has lifeguards, grills and a playground.

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