Founded as a military outpost in the 1830s, this town on the central coast of Florida has gained worldwide recognition for its extensive stretches of sandy shorelines and striking lagoons.
It’s also home to the National Navy SEAL Museum, which is dedicated to preserving the history of the SEALS, as well as educating the general public about the role of the Navy Underwater Demolition Teams and Sea, Air, Land teams.
If you’re looking to experience a quintessential Florida beach town, Fort Pierce is the place to be.
Here is a list of additional attractions and activities that can be found in and around the area
The 48 Most Popular Things To Do In Fort Pierce
48. Pepper Park Beachside
5.0 (2 reviews)
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Location: 3302 N Hwy A1A Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 1522
Web Address: https://stlucieco.gov/things-to-do/recreation/beaches/pepper-park-beachside
47. Queens Island Preserve
5.0 (2 reviews)
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Location: 4743 North Highway A1A Atlantic Beach Blvd Fort Pierce FL
Web Address: https://sfwmd.gov/recreation-site/queens-island-and-blind-creek
46. National and State Park Concessions
3.0 (2 reviews)
Location: 2801 Industrial Ave 2 Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 595 6429
Web Address: http://nspconcessions.com/locations.html
45. Sheraton Scrub Preserve
3.7 (3 reviews)
Location: 2222 N 41st Street Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 2526
Web Address: https://stlucieco.gov/departments-and-services/environmental-resources/county-preserves/sheraton-scrub
44. Spoil Island Project
3.0 (4 reviews)
Location: 3300 Lewis Street Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 429 2995
Web Address: http://spoilislandproject.org/
43. Wildcat Cove
4.5 (4 reviews)
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Location: 3375 Florida A1A Fort Pierce FL
Web Address: https://visitstlucie.com/places/united-states/florida/fort-pierce-1/hiking-1/wildcat-cove-dog-park/
42. Lake Zobel
4.6 (10 reviews)
Location: Fort Pierce FL
41. Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit
4.6 (20 reviews)
Location: 420 Seaway Dr Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 465 3271
Web Address: http://sms.si.edu/smee
40. Queens Island Park Beach Access
4.3 (21 reviews)
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Location: 4804 Ocean Palms Dr Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 1610
Web Address: https://visitstlucie.com/places/united-states/florida/fort-pierce/beaches-2/queens-island-beach/
39. Lake Indrio Preserve
4.4 (21 reviews)
Location: 5501 N US Highway 1 Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 2526
38. Indrio Scrub Preserve
4.5 (29 reviews)
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Location: 5187 Old Dixie Hwy Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 2526
Web Address: https://stlucieco.gov/departments-and-services/environmental-resources/county-preserves/indrio-scrub-preserve
37. Indrio Savannahs Preserve
4.8 (36 reviews)
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Location: 5275 Tozour Road Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 2526
Web Address: https://stlucieco.gov/departments-and-services/environmental-resources/county-preserves/indrio-savannahs-preserve
36. Jack Island
4.2 (37 reviews)
Location: Unnamed Road Fort Pierce FL
35. Wildcat Cove Preserve
4.4 (40 reviews)
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Location: 3399 Florida A1A Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 1692
34. Downtown Fort Pierce
4.8 (67 reviews)
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Location: n River Dr Fort Pierce FL
33. Lawnwood Skate Park
4.0 (68 reviews)
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Location: 2100 Virginia Ave Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 1523
Web Address: http://stlucieco.gov/departments-services/a-z/parks-recreation-and-facilities-department/st-lucie-county-skate-park
32. Indian Hills Recreation Area
4.5 (68 reviews)
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Location: Savannah Road Fort Pierce FL
31. Harbour Pointe Park
4.7 (75 reviews)
Location: 1 Avenue M Extension Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 1522
30. FAU Harbor Branch Ocean Discovery Visitors Center
4.8 (77 reviews)
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Location: 5600 US 1 Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 242 2293
Web Address: http://fau.edu/hboi/discover-fau-harbor-branch/ocean-discovery-visitors-center/
29. Bear Point Sanctuary
4.3 (96 reviews)
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Location: 2601 S Ocean Dr Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 1692
Web Address: https://visitstlucie.com/places/united-states/florida/fort-pierce-1/hiking-1/bear-point-sanctuary/
28. Blue Heron Beach
4.5 (103 reviews)
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Web Address: http://stlucieco.gov/things-to-do/recreation/beaches/blue-heron-beach
27. D.J. Wilcox Preserve
4.5 (106 reviews)
Location: 300 Michigan Street Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 2526
Web Address: https://stlucieco.gov/departments-and-services/environmental-resources/county-preserves/d-j-wilcox-preserve
26. St Lucie County Regional History Center
4.8 (128 reviews)
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Location: 414 Seaway Dr Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 1795
Web Address: http://stlucieco.gov/history/
25. North Causeway Island Park
4.6 (142 reviews)
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Location: 500 N Causeway Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 1522
Web Address: https://visitstlucie.com/places/united-states/florida/fort-pierce-1/boat-ramps/north-causeway-island-park/
24. Weldon B. Lewis Park – Ancient Oaks Preserve
4.5 (146 reviews)
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Location: 4650 Oleander Ave Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 2110
23. Ten Mile Creek Preserve
4.6 (150 reviews)
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Location: 3401 Gordy Road Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 2526
Web Address: http://stlucieco.gov/departments-services/a-z/environmental-resources/preserve-listing/ten-mile-creek-preserve
22. Fort Pierce Jetty
4.8 (161 reviews)
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Location: 2000 2098 Seaway Dr Fort Pierce FL
21. Little Jim Bridge Park
4.7 (182 reviews)
Location: 601 N Causeway Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 468 2503
Web Address: https://littlejimbaitandtackle.com/
20. Old Fort Park
4.5 (229 reviews)
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Location: 1001 S n River Dr Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 467 3000
19. George LeStrange Preserve
4.7 (299 reviews)
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Location: 4911 Ralls Dr Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 2526
Web Address: http://stlucieco.gov/departments-services/a-z/environmental-resources/preserve-listing/george-lestrange-preserve
18. Casino Fort Pierce
2.7 (340 reviews)
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Location: 1750 S Kings Hwy Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 464 7500
Web Address: http://casinofortpierce.com/
17. White City Park
4.6 (476 reviews)
Location: 2081 W Midway Road Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 2110
Web Address: http://stlucieco.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/98/683
16. South Beach Park
4.6 (696 reviews)
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Web Address: http://cityoffortpierce.com/facilities/facility/details/South-Beach-Park-26
15. River Park Marina
4.6 (703 reviews)
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Location: 500 E Prima Vista Blvd Port Street Lucie FL
Tel: 772 462 1522
Web Address: http://stlucieco.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/144/683
14. The Downtown Farmers’ Market of Fort Pierce, Inc.
4.8 (744 reviews)
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Location: 101 Melody Ln Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 940 1145
Web Address: https://fortpiercefarmersmarket.com/
13. Jaycee Park
4.5 (1,071 reviews)
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Location: Melaleuca Dr Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 467 3854
12. Nelson Family Farms
4.8 (1,103 reviews)
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Location: 875 W Midway Road Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 464 2100
Web Address: http://nelsonfamilyfarms.com/
11. Savannas Preserve State Park Environmental Education Center
4.5 (1,119 reviews)
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Location: 2541 SE Walton Road Port Street Lucie FL
Tel: 772 398 2779
Web Address: https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/savannas-preserve-state-park
10. South Causeway Beach
4.7 (1,459 reviews)
Location: 414 Seaway Dr Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 2110
Web Address: https://cityoffortpierce.com/facilities/facility/details/South-Causeway-Park-27
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9. A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery – reopening Sep 7!
4.8 (216 reviews)
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Location: 500 N n River Dr Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 465 0630
Web Address: https://backusmuseum.org/
8. St. Lucie County Aquarium
4.6 (505 reviews)
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Location: 420 Seaway Dr Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 462 3474
Web Address: https://stlucieco.gov/departments-services/a-z/parks-recreation-department/aquarium-smithsonian
7. Avalon State Park
4.7 (524 reviews)
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Location: N Hwy A1A Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 468 3985
Web Address: https://floridastateparks.org/park/Avalon
6. Pepper Park Beach
4.7 (740 reviews)
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Web Address: http://stlucieco.gov/beaches/13.htm
5. Heathcote Botanical Gardens
4.6 (743 reviews)
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Location: 210 Savannah Road Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 464 4672
Web Address: http://heathcotebotanicalgardens.org/
4. Manatee Observation and Education Center
4.4 (1,041 reviews)
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Location: 480 N n River Dr Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 429 6266
Web Address: http://manateeeducationcenter.org/
3. Ft Pierce Inlet State Park
4.7 (1,833 reviews)
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Location: 905 Shorewinds Dr Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 468 3985
Web Address: https://floridastateparks.org/hours-and-fees/Fort-Pierce-Inlet
2. The National Navy SEAL Museum
4.8 (2,074 reviews)
Location: 3300 N Hwy A1A Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 595 5845
Web Address: http://navysealmuseum.org/
1. Jetty Park
4.7 (4,608 reviews)
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Location: 2098 Seaway Dr Fort Pierce FL
Tel: 772 467 3000
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Fort Pierce! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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