This museum located on Hutchinson Island is inside of one ten original refuge houses meant to provide aid to those who found themselves stranded along the long Atlantic Florida coast. Built in 1876, this structure is the only one that remains from the original ten. The house itself has been renovated over the years and after the rest of the houses were rendered obsolete it served as a coast guard station, a lookout point during WWII, then a turtle sanctuary and today it's a museum that highlights the region as well as the arduous lives of the 'keepers' on Gilbert's Bar.
The Elliott Museum celebrates the life and work of the inventor, Sterling Elliott. The collection of exhibits includes artwork, baseball memorabilia, documents, photos and an impressive amount of vintage cars that rotate on a revolving rack. The original building was constructed in 1961 and due to the growth museum, it was completely renovated and expanded in 2011. Other fascinating exhibits include retro bikes, Treasure Coast history and in 2013, Elliott Museum also absorbed the former Maritime and Classic Boating Museum into its exhibit space.
Savannas Recreation Area is where you should head to if you’re looking for adventure and excitement or even some quiet time with nature. Sprawled across over 500 acres of biologically rich land, the park is a campers haven. The park is perfect for boating, fishing, bird-watching, picnics, hiking and more. There are also a number of vegetation taking root in the park, which also nests a variety of wildlife. Run by the St. Lucie County Parks and Recreation Department, the nature reserve is a beautiful unadulterated park area. There are camping areas and other facilities for people to engage in while they experience nature.
Captain Sl8r provides dive charters for anyone who wishes to see the underwater marvels in the Atlantic Ocean. Some of the dive sites have names like 'Monkey's Ledge', 'Captain Kurls', 'Area 51' and 'Scarface'. At Monkey's Ledge, divers can see sharks, eels and sting-rays at Area 51 and Scarface presents the famous Green Moray Eel. Their 'Kyalami' dive/cruise is one of their most popular and if you choose to go out and venture yourself on your own charter, the Captain provides tank rentals as well.
As a combined wildlife hospital and educational center, the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary offers Floridians and tourists the opportunity to view native wildlife in a natural environment. The non-profit center was established in 1983 to acknowledge the diversity of Florida's natural resources. Bring the whole family to participate in tours and programs for a once in a lifetime experience. There is no admission fee, however donations are greatly appreciated.
The Jupiter Outdoor Center offers everything outdoor-related: adventure tours, kayak rental and stand-up paddleboarding to name a few activities. Not only can you rent watergear, but some of the sights that can be visited is a veritable tourist guide to Jupiter Inlet, as the Blowing Rocks Nature Preserve, the Jupiter Lighthouse and Sawfish Bay are right nearby. Some of the other activities include snorkeling, fishing and kids' summer camps.
This center is a non-profit facility and a great for place for education, preservation and monitoring of one of the world's most active sea turtle nesting grounds. The center acts as a school, providing internships, tours and programs. Plus the park's amenities include a guarded beach, nature trails and picnic areas, but the main attractions are the leatherback sea turtles.
Captain Sl8r provides dive charters for anyone who wishes to see the underwater marvels in the Atlantic Ocean. Some of the dive sites have names like 'Monkey's Ledge', 'Captain Kurls', 'Area 51' and 'Scarface'. At Monkey's Ledge, divers can see sharks, eels and sting-rays at Area 51 and Scarface presents the famous Green Moray Eel. Their 'Kyalami' dive/cruise is one of their most popular and if you choose to go out and venture yourself on your own charter, the Captain provides tank rentals as well.
As a combined wildlife hospital and educational center, the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary offers Floridians and tourists the opportunity to view native wildlife in a natural environment. The non-profit center was established in 1983 to acknowledge the diversity of Florida's natural resources. Bring the whole family to participate in tours and programs for a once in a lifetime experience. There is no admission fee, however donations are greatly appreciated.
The Jupiter Outdoor Center offers everything outdoor-related: adventure tours, kayak rental and stand-up paddleboarding to name a few activities. Not only can you rent watergear, but some of the sights that can be visited is a veritable tourist guide to Jupiter Inlet, as the Blowing Rocks Nature Preserve, the Jupiter Lighthouse and Sawfish Bay are right nearby. Some of the other activities include snorkeling, fishing and kids' summer camps.
Surrounded by a thick foliage, all you are with the greenery that the Indian Creek Park has to offer. If it's not the peace and beauty of nature that you are looking for then there is a jogging trail for those who want to keep fit and sound or just occupied. And for the sport fanatic, there is a basketball court where you can sweat your worries out. So when in need for some out-door fun time, be sure to visit the Indian Creek Park. It's opened from dusk till dawn.
If you are a hard core biker or skater, then you will have a blast at Skate Park, located inside the South Jupiter Community Center.This park is built exclusively for your skating or biking pleasure. At the park, there are different timings for bikers, skateboarders and also for kids aged 6 to 10. There are also roller hockey rinks at the park that are available only for playing hockey and cannot be used for skateboarding or biking. To avail of the park's amenities, you have to register yourself and pay minimal fees according to your needs. For further information please contact the park authorities.