Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce is a small city on the Treasure Coast of Florida. The city is most commonly referred to as "The Fort" in reference to the old fort on Indian River Drive. Fort Pierce is the oldest incorporated city in St. Lucie County, with a bustling and historic downtown area, close location to beaches on the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean by its extension to Hutchinson Island, and many famous celebrities visiting every summer at the Sunrise Theatre.
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A. E. Backus Gallery and Museum
This museum houses the greatest paintings of A. E. "Beanie" Backus and the Florida Highwaymen.
Wed-Sat 10AM-4PM; Sun noon-4PM
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Pineapple Playhouse
Founded in 1973, the St. Lucie Community Theatre performed all across the county until settling down at the Pineapple Playhouse at the border of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie. Many plays are put on from September to May each year, so grab a ticket while you have a chance!
Thu-Sat 8PM evenings, 2PM Sun matinee$18 for adults, $10 for students, $15 per group ticket
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St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit
Visitors can explore six different Florida marine habitats and learn about the complexity and importance of marine ecosystems. The largest aquarium is a model of a Caribbean coral reef. Other displays include living models of seagrass, mangrove, estuarine and nearshore habitats, as well as a deepwater Oculina coral reef. There are several smaller aquarium displays and a touch tank for you to meet local sea creatures. Feeding Frenzy tours daily at 10:30AM and Snack Time tours daily at 2:30PM. Behind-the-Scenes tour Saturday at 2PM.
Tue-Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun noon-4PM$3-4
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Sunrise Theatre
This Mediterranean Revival style theater has hosted many big names, such as Ringo Starr and Pat Benatar. Tickets can be bought at the box office if one plans to take in a show, be it comedy, jazz, or rock.
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