Official VISIT FLORIDA Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 47) 3 Regions to explore on the Treasure Coast Nature takes centre stage in Indian River County. Highlights include McKee Botanical Garden in Vero Beach, where you can stroll through tropical gardens among birds and butterflies, and Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge in Sebastian, where you can view thousands of pelicans, wading birds and other wildlife year-round. For man-made artistry, visit the Vero Beach Museum of Art. 1 Central East In St. Lucie County, enjoy world-famous fishing and PGA golf as well as the Major League Spring Training New York Mets and the Minor League State Grapefruit League Champs St. Lucie Mets. While in the area, go horseriding on the beach, view manatees in the wild at the Manatee Observation and Education Center and enjoy a show at historic downtown Fort Pierce’s Sunrise Theatre. 2 3 With 64 kilometres of wide sandy beaches, water is a natural attraction in Martin County. Explore the waterways from a kayak or canoe, hike the Ocean to Lake East portion of the Florida Trail, learn more about Florida history at museums and cultural centres, and enjoy the area’s historic city centres and villages filled with unique boutiques, galleries and restaurants. For more information on Florida’s Treasure Coast, visit the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce at www.IndianRiverChamber.com, the St. Lucie County Tourism Bureau at www.VisitStLucieFla.com or the Martin County Convention & Visitors Bureau at www.MartinCountyFla.com. 47 http://www.VisitStLucieFla.com http://www.indianriverchamber.com http://www.MartinCountyFla.com
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