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12 Things To Do in Indian River County #LOVEFL

June 28, 2016 By: Paula

Indian River County is a gorgeous, lesser known, area of Florida boasting many fun and family friendly activities. Until recently I had never visited this area of central eastern Florida, which is located about one hour south of Palm Beach International Airport. But this month I had the chance to tour Vero Beach, Sebastian and Fellsmere area to do some exploring and I wanted to share some of the many reasons your family should visit.

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The Indian River County area is one of the most biodiverse environments in all of North America. That means there’s no shortage of great outdoor learning experiences for the entire family.

On Indian River estuary this morning I spied easily 12-15 different birds, fish, Dolphins and other marine life. #sunrisesnothighrises #lovefl #travel #familytravel #trip #florida #fun #summer #love #nature #instanature

A photo posted by Paula Schuck (@inkscrblr) on Jun 7, 2016 at 7:49am PDT

Twelve Things to Do In Indian River County

    1. Go Dolphin Spotting: The Indian River Lagoon and estuary in this county is one of the most biodiverse environments in North America. That means there’s no shortage of species to be spotted.
    2. Visit the Vero Beach Art Museum: stunning exhibits and beautiful grounds too.
    3. Go Paddle-boarding: I have always wanted to paddle board but haven’t had the chance to do so…at least until Vero Beach. I loved trying this. Paddles By The Sea is near the Riverfront Cafe just across from the Vero Beach Art Museum. If you are 6 and older you can do this and believe me it’s totally fun.

This morning was magical. I really enjoyed @paddlesbythesea and highly recommend it. #lovefl #sunrisesnothighrises I tried paddle boarding for the first time ever and then went kayaking and hit the Environmental Learning Centre afterwards. #happy #sports #outdoors #healthyliving #activity #travel #travelblogging #dolphins #manatees #nature #instanature #summer #fun #florida @verobeachvisitorsbureau many thanks to everyone who welcomed me in Sebastien and also Vero Beach. On to Hutchinson Island to see what they have waiting for me to explore!

A photo posted by Paula Schuck (@inkscrblr) on Jun 8, 2016 at 2:27pm PDT

     4. Go Kayaking: Also Paddles by the Sea, on Indian River. So amazing. Don’t miss this. This was one of my favourite experiences while staying in the area.

     5. Do A Sea Turtle Nesting Walk: There are many options in the area. Google the topic before you visit and set one up immediately because they are extremely popular and also very educational. The sea turtle nesting walk in Martin County or Indian River County, Florida is something everyone should experience. These tours are also available near Vero Beach. These often occur only 2 or 3 nights a week so be sure to check what nights they run before you visit and you can schedule accordingly.

     6. Take a River Cruise: Jungle River Cruise leaves from Captain Hiram’s Resort. Relax, shoot some pictures and spot the wildlife on the river.

     7. Ride an Airboat: I used to think (I am Canadian, remember?) that these were only found in the Everglades area of south Florida. I did an airboat tour last year in the Everglades. I have since realized they can be found many places. While visiting Indian River County I didn’t have time to do an airboat tour. If you are in Indian River County you can also do an airboat tour of Blue Cypress Recreation area. Here are a couple of options: Gator Bait Airboat Adventures: http://gatorbaitairboatadventures.com and Marsh Beast . These are quite an adventure and entertaining for sure!

     8. Visit Treasure Island Museum: Learn the reason why this area is called the Treasure Coast. McLarty Treasure Museum is on Sebastian Inlet and it is very affordable, educational too.

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9. Pelican Island Nature Reserve. Go birdwatching or just hike the trails for hours on a nice day. On Sebastian Inlet and the A1A.

10. McKee Botanical Garden – Located in Vero Beach. Such a lovely spot. Visit this McKee site for more details. This is an 18 acre subtropical hammock off US Highway 1.

11. Go Fishing – Sebastian and Indian River County make for some of the best fishing in this area of Florida. Whether you are learning, or a diehard angler, this is one of the best reasons to visit. The fish are jumping all the time.

12. Visit the Environmental Learning Centre: On Wabasso Island. This is such a gorgeous space and it is wheelchair accessible. Actually there are so many spaces in Vero Beach that are accessible. There are day camps and corporate retreats and a gift shop here too. You can even bring your yoga mat to the screened in area and practice in this serene space.

Indian River County has much to offer for families:

Indian River County is a gem on the Treasure Coast of Florida. From paddle boating to eco tourism and fun interactive experiences with nature, families will find something that appeals to every traveler here. For more of my travel articles visit: Thrifty Momma’s Tips travel posts.

I was a guest of Martin County and Indian River County while in Florida and have been working with them to tell these stories. I have received perks, accommodations, tours, flights, meals and other compensation. My opinion is all my own and it is truthful.

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  1. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    June 28, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    River cruises are something I have not done yet, also paddle boarding. I bet these would be so much fun. Thank you for letting us know about this nice place in Florida. I’ll make sure to explore it when we have a chance to visit Florida this year.

  2. Jeanine says

    June 28, 2016 at 1:54 pm

    Sounds great to me! Sounds like a great place to visit! I would love to dolphin watch and get some photos how fun!

  3. Kristen from The Road to Domestication says

    June 28, 2016 at 2:08 pm

    I’ve lived in Florida all my life and never have I been to this area! Looks amazing, though!

  4. Lady Lilith says

    June 28, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    Fun. Looks like a lot of great outdoor activities to do.

  5. Liz Mays says

    June 28, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    Oh this sounds like so much fun. I’d love to do some kayaking out there. It would be great to see some dolphins too.

  6. Rosey says

    June 29, 2016 at 9:02 am

    I’d like to see a dolphin by chance. I think that’d be amazing. 🙂

    • Paula says

      June 29, 2016 at 2:49 pm

      Rosey: It really is kind of magical.

  7. Seattle Travel Blogger says

    June 29, 2016 at 11:32 am

    I had no idea Indian County has such biodiversity!
    This really looks like an excellent trip to make.

    • Paula says

      June 29, 2016 at 2:49 pm

      It really is a great spot to see everything in its own natural environment. I love that.

  8. Ann Bacciaglia says

    June 29, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    The Indian River County looks like an amazing place to go explore. I would love to go Dolphin spotting.

    • Paula says

      June 29, 2016 at 2:48 pm

      It really is. I saw so many of them up close really too. I am told that when you paddle board sometimes the manatees will come up and put their heads right on your board!!!

  9. CouRTnYlynne says

    June 29, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    Ooooooo so many fun activities!!! I’ve been trying to get more into kayaking! I have a blast every time I do it!

  10. Janell Poulette says

    June 29, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    All of this looks like so much fun. I would love to be able to visit some day.

  11. Toughcookiemommy says

    June 29, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    I love all the water activities that there are for the whole family to enjoy at this destination. It’s such a fun way to kick off the start of the summer.

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