Hutchinson Island

Many of Vero Beach’s highlights are located within easy driving distance of Hutchinson Island, making it a popular place to stay or visit on a day trip. Two destinations that should be on every visitor’s itinerary is the fascinating Gator Trace Golf and Country Club and the iconic Oxbow Eco-Center. Two other worthy points of interest that are nearby Hutchinson Island are Sunrise Theater and the Treasure Coast Square.

Stop by some of the nearby museums and galleries, which help make the area such a unique vacation destination. Spend a quiet afternoon browsing the exhibits at the A.E. Backus Museum in Port Saint Lucie and the St. Lucie County Regional History Center in Fort Pierce.

If you love nature and wildlife, visit some of the nearby green spaces. These are good spots to breathe deeply and relax. Enjoy some of the tranquil urban parks such as Jetty Park in Fort Pierce.

Those with a love of baseball will love the energy at Digital Domain Park, Port Saint Lucie, home of the New York Mets and the much-loved St. Lucie Mets. Relive the match’s highlights over a few drinks with friendly locals after the final whistle blows in one of the nearby pubs, clubs or bars.

Finding somewhere comfortable to base yourself around the Hutchinson Island area couldn’t be easier. The Days Inn Fort Pierce Midtown, the Royal Inn Beach Hotel Hutchinson Island, Fort Pierce and the Holiday Inn Port St. Lucie, Port Saint Lucie are just three of the most popular accommodation options here.