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The Visitor Center features exhibits on sea turtles and the barrier island; environmental education programs and tours; an auditorium with orientation movies, and a ¾-mile foot trail and lagoon kayak launch. Closed on Mondays. |
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Located along the St. Johns River between State Road (SR) 60 and the Indian River/Brevard county line at Fellsmere Grade, the Blue Cypress Conservation Area features recreational activities including wildlife viewing, fishing, seasonal hunting, bicycling and hiking along many miles of levees, primitive camping at designated sites, canoeing, airboating and boating. |
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This 50-acre community zoo features animals from Florida and around the world. Zoo staff demonstrate feeding of alligators and crocodiles at 3PM on Wed., Fri. and Sun; river otter demos are at 2PM on Tues. and Sat. The “Cape to Cairo Express” train ride is perfect for young children, while teens and older guests may prefer the new zipline, paddle boats or kayaking. |
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The ELC is located on a 51-acre campus of natural surroundings, from hammocks to salt marshes and mangrove forests. Multiple species of birds, fish, crustaceans and mammals are on display, as well as various indigenous plants. There are also boardwalks, paths, pavilions and indoor labs. The Center offers special programs, classes and workshops. |
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Also known as Ruck’s Fossil Pit, the Fort Drum Crystal Mine is a site where enthusiasts can search for fossils and minerals, including ancient calcified marine clam shells with large amber crystals. Bring your own bucket, hand shovel and rock hammer. Open by appointment. |
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This historic home was built by Axel Hallstrom, a Swedish horticulturist who emigrated to the United States in 1898. In 2000, his daughter willed the main house and the surrounding five acres to the county. Open by appointment. |
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The Indian River Citrus Museum tells the story of the area’s grove culture and displays the artifacts, photographs and memorabilia of the pioneers who established the most distinguished citrus fruit in the world, Indian River grapefruit. |
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Located at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University, the Center houses interactive exhibits, small aquaria, a video theater and other displays exploring the marine environment and research efforts of the Institute. |
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The Historical Society facility is located in the original Vero Beach railroad station. On display are county memorabilia, historic artifacts and a miniature railroad. |
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NASA’s launch headquarters features exhibits and hands-on experiences, including guided tours of the launch area and facility and IMAX movies. Meet veteran astronauts, train in spaceflight simulators and visit the Apollo/Saturn V Center. |
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Re-located to the Environmental Learning Center campus, poet Laura Riding Jackson’s 1910 Wabasso home is an example of Florida’s historic Cracker style of vernacular architecture. Open by appointment. |
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The weekly farmer’s market features organic plants and flowers, fresh foods, salsas, jams and jellies and more. In downtown Vero Beach Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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This facility is a waterfront wildlife observation center where manatees are the main attraction, along with dolphin, mullet, brown pelicans and butterflies. Inside, explore the hands-on exhibits. |
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Historic McKee Botanical Garden is an 18-acre subtropical hammock filled with a diverse collection of plants and restored architectural treasures, trails surrounded with native vegetation, ornamental plants, water lilies and orchids, ponds and streams. |
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Located on the National Historical Landmark Site of the 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet Survivors’ & Salvaging Camp, the McLarty Museum houses the diaries of current treasure divers, a display of recovered artifacts from the 1715 shipwrecks and a film that tells the story of the doomed ships. |
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This museum displays the legacy of America’s most famous treasure hunter, Mel Fisher. Inside, discover the Atocha and other shipwrecks. |
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Oceanside Business Association’s weekly market, Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. features produce, citrus, seafood, fresh breads, pastries, botanicals, locally grown plants, honey, spices and more. |
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More than 5 miles of foot trails and a boardwalk and observation tower are available for viewing wildlife, photography and interpretive programs. |
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Considered one of the “Big Three” in the field of general aviation manufacturing, Piper Aircraft has been building aircraft since 1927 and offers factory tours by appointment. Gift shop for aviation enthusiasts. |
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Learn all about our local fishing industry. |
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Experience a skydive over the Florida coastline. |
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This newly expanded museum marks the birthplace of the Navy Frogman program. Included in the museum is the lifeboat that was the epicenter of a hijacking by Somalian pirates in 2009; a section of steel I-beam from the World Trade Center attack in 2001, and other displays. |
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Vero Beach Museum of Art is the largest art facility on Florida’s Treasure Coast. The museum presents changing exhibitions from lenders and its permanent collection of 891 objects of American and International art. |
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On an island surrounded by the Indian River Lagoon, this peaceful sanctuary contains memorials to local men and women who died while defending our country. |
