Another great city to explore is Stuart, Florida. Stuart is a city located on the water in Martin County, just north of Jupiter. The city is located on Florida’s southeast Atlantic coast.
Stuart is known as the “Sailfish Capital of the World” because of its location along the banks of the St. Lucie River and the eastern point of the Okeechobee waterways, many sailfish are found in the waters.
In 2016, the Coastal Living Magazine gave Stuart the “America’s Happiest Seaside Town” award. Stuart is also on the Smithsonian Magazine’s “Must Visit Small Town”, “America’s Most Beautiful Small Town”, and “Top Ten Beach Towns in Florida” lists.
More than 16,000 people get to call Stuart home and Stuart is within a close driving distance to the Palm Beach International Airport for traveling out of state and is home to its own Witham Field airport.
Along the main street, SE Ocean Boulevard, there is plenty of local shops, boutiques, museums, art galleries, cafes, restaurants and much more. In addition to the numerous activities, Stuart is home to great schools, numerous golf courses and fun outdoor activities. Stuart is known for its history and for having very pedestrian friendly downtown area.
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