Always a delight to walk downtown Stuart and a part of that experience is to do the “Riverwalk.” A wide boardwalk stretches west of the picturesque Roosevelt Bridge and east to the Stuart Colorado Avenue Park. The Riverwalk is extremely inviting along the famous St. Lucie River. Sunday is a popular day to visit the Riverwalk area. In the morning…
A Few Tips about this Stuart Museum A free and interesting local “Americana” museum in downtown Stuart is open every day from 10:00 to 3:00. This museum will entertain you with artifacts, displays and pictures of the local Martin County area. Eighty percent of the museum is artifacts, numbering over 10,000, are from local residents who have donated freely to…
A Few Tips about the House of Refuge As a child growing up in Martin County, the House of Refuge became our “hide and go seek” place with the family. The rocks along the coast became an excellent area to hide from the seeker. The House of Refuge is located on the road through Indian River Plantation and about…
The Best Chinese Food in the area, period Having visited 46 of 50 states and having traveled to 35 countries, I have eaten my share of Chinese food. China Star stands out as one of my favorite Chinese restaurants. First, the consistency of the food is outstanding. China Star is true to the recipes. The pork fried rice, for example,…
A slice of Americana, well worth a visit It would be rare to find a museum so close to the ocean, but the new refurbished Elliot Museum is a jewel for South Florida, the Treasure Coast and Martin County. It is a slice of Americana and a treat to see. The museum is attributed to the late 19th and early…