The following is a listing of fun things to do in Indian River County Florida. This directory covers locations such as Vero Beach and the Treasure Coast. Only locations that appear to provide ongoing entertainment or popular attractions are listed below. Examples are local zoos, nature parks, museums, amusement parks, and shops. Listings here tend to provide family friendly recommendations for family vacation planning or for local residents looking for something fun to do in their area. Please show your support by reporting link errors or links you would like included. Your help is appreciated and thanks for visiting. Note: Indian River is just south of Brevard County. You can find a variety of fun activities in Brevard as well.
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3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach - 772.231.0707
The Vero Beach Museum of Art is open to the general public. People with museum memberships and children under 17 years of age can attend all exhibitions free of charge. Admission to general exhibitions and educational wing exhibitions are free. For some special exhibitions, a variable admission fee will apply. The museum is comprised of several art galleries, a sculpture garden, and education wing.
Vero Beach Museum of Art
255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach - 772.589.5050
Environmental Learning Center has events and activities such as hands-on sea life touch tank, nature walks, nature artists, guided tour with information regarding local flora and fauna, pontoon boat excursion, kayaking, bird watching, nature guide, Canoe Guides (Canoe Excursion), Boat Excursion to Pelican Island, and more.
Environmental Learning Center
Humiston park is a fun public park that's clean and has plenty of parking nearby. This beautiful oceanfront public park has a children's playground, picnic tables, BBQ grills, and shelters. Humiston is considered by many as one of the best beach access parks in all of Florida. This resource is highly recommended if you love the beach. It's also within close proximity specialty shops, boutique stores, and hotels.
Humiston Park
416 Miracle Mile Plaza, Vero Beach - 800.732.9685
Discover a variety of ongoing activities with Deep 6. All programs are also available for private bookings every day. Deep 6 offers daily scuba excursions, rentals for surfboards, snorkeling, scuba diving and metal detecting. The Deep 6 certified diving school offers diving courses from beginner to instructor level courses.
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Indian River Lagoon includes hiking trails, fishing areas including handicapped-accessible fishing platforms, cycling or horseback riding trails, primitive tent camping areas, and hunting. Pack up your water, snacks and bug repellent and head out to enjoy a bit of wild Florida.
Indian River Lagoon Recreation
13180 North Hwy A1A, Vero Beach - 772.589.2147
McLarty Treasure Museum at Sebastian Inlet State Park has exhibits displaying Spanish treasure, salvaged treasure from shipwrecks, Ais indians artifacts, salvage operations, and information about treasure hunters.
McLarty Treasure Museum at Sebastian Inlet State Park
1339 20th Street, Vero Beach, 772.469.4275
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
350 U.S. 1 Vero Beach, 772.794.0601
McKee Botanical Garden provides tours and various classes such as Woodcarving for Beginners and Yoga. McKee Botanical Garden is known for its 18-acre subtropical jungle hammock, filled with plants appropriate for horticultural growing zone 9B. This dense and diverse collection also features several restored architectural treasures.
McKee Botanical Garden
3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach, 772.231.6990
The Riverside Theatre hosts plays such as The Music Man, Boeing-Boeing, and The Full Monty. The Riverside Children's Theatre offers classes, camps, and training opportunities in the areas of theatre, dance, music, and video for all ages on a year round basis.
Riverside Theatre
949 14th Lane, Vero Beach - 772.299.7467
Vero Bowl Lanes & Lounge offers bowling, glow-in-the-dark bowling, arcade, food & beverage, liquor bar, billiards, pool tables, and more. Vero Bowl is all about fun and friendly competition.
They welcome walk-in guests anytime as well as event reservations (schedule an event or party anytime). Lace up your bowling shoes (they have all sizes) and let the good times roll, or visit their friendly arcade and/or grab a beverage. Open daily 9AM - 1AM.
Vero Bowl Lanes & Lounge
485 27th Ave SW, Vero Beach - 772.794.3373
Skate Factory - Family Entertainment Center has roller skating, arcade games, and a pro shop. They also offer a great venue for parties, skating classes (beginner through advanced), and offer seasonal skate camps for kids.
Skate Factory - Family Entertainment Center
1375 U.S. Hwy 1 - 772.770.0707
Fun City gladly accepts walk-in guests anytime 10AM - 8 PM / 7 days a week. Bring your kids 12 years-old and younger to their inflatable play center, to safely bounce, jump, slide, and have fun. Contact Fun City for birthday parties, fundraisers, group parties, kids parties, and more.
Visit Fun City Party & Play Center
455 Oslo Road, Vero Beach - 772.562.6492
Safari Mini Golf and Games has miniature golf, batting cage, and arcade room.
Safari Mini Golf and Games
416 Miracle Mile Plaza, Vero Beach - 800-732-9685 or Intl-772-562-2883
Discover a variety of ongoing activities with Deep 6. All programs are also available for private bookings every day. Deep 6 offers daily scuba excursions, rentals for surfboards, snorkeling, scuba diving and metal detecting. The Deep 6 certified diving school offers diving courses from beginner to instructor level courses.
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772.766.2628
River Explorer Boat Tours offers charters and daily tours of the scenic Indian River where you can see water birds, bottle nose dolphin and manatee.
River Explorer Boat Tours
25 Airport Dr. W., Sebastian - 772.589.3469
About Kayaks has sit in-side kayaks, sit on-top single kayaks, tandem kayaks, and canoes.
About Kayaks
772.563.0001
Climb aboard Florida Cracker's state-of-the-art, real airplane engine powered airboat built by Capt. Lawrence himself. You will receive an unforgettable airboat ride experience. Capt. Lawrence will show you various wildlife like alligators, turtles, birds, with a variety of great photo opportunities. "Captain Lawrence will educate, entertain and truly make your experience unforgettable." (read the reviews)
Florida Cracker Airboat Rides
1824 94th Drive, Vero Beach - 772.770.6097
Located on Route 60,
West of I-95 at Exit 147
Vero Beach Outlets is a must-stop shopping destination for tour groups and visitors to the Vero Beach area! Stroll through the Treasure Coast's largest fashion outlet, shop more than 50 stores, and save up to 65% on your favorite brands. Vero Beach Outlets accommodates shopping tours with a V.I.P. welcome for Guests and Tour Operators.
Vero Beach Outlets
Ocean Drive has a number of specialty shops and boutique stores in close proximity to Vero's amazing beaches.
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6200 20th Street, Room 471, Vero Beach - 772.770.9404
Indian River Mall is an indoor shopping mall located near Disney's Vero Beach Resort. Enjoy shopping at one of over 70 specialty stores, including Aéropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Talbots, Hollister, Dillard's, Victoria's Secret, EB Games, PACSUN, Sears, Gymboree and Express.
Indian River Mall
Historic Downtown Shopping District has art galleries and specialty boutiques, Historic Theatre Plaza, and Historic Places.
View Historic Downtown Vero Shopping District Map
940 14th Lane, Vero Beach - Movie Line: 772.770.0773 / Customer Service: 772.770.0774
Majestic 11 by Cinemaworld - Vero Beach's Luxury Stadium Movie Theater
Vero News Lifestyles - Indian River County | Vero Fairs / Festivals
City of Vero Beach Recreation Activities and Events Calendar
TCPalm covers The Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches.
TCPalm Events
3150 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach - 772.231.0550
The Driftwood Resort located in Historic Vero Beach is built entirely from ocean-washed timbers and planks and has beautiful art objects, antiques, and artifacts makes a fascinating setting for a perfect vacation.
Driftwood Resort
9250 Island Grove Terrace, Vero Beach - 407.939.7828
Disney Resort Vero Beach has amenities of a world-class resort offering beachside relaxation, spa, golf, fitness center, campfire, miniature golf course, water sports, arcade, and 4 dining and restaurant locations. The hotel has a large pool with a water slide, wet play area for small children, and hot tub.
Disney Resort Vero Beach
3244 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach - 772.562.9919
Costa d'Este Beach Resort offers Four-Star accommodations to enjoy white sand beaches and the lush natural views of Vero Beach.
Costa d'Este Beach Resort
3500 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach - 772.231.5666
Vero Beach Hotel & Spa
1601 South Ocean Drive, Vero Beach - 772.231.7211
The Caribbean Court Boutique Hotel
1601 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach - 772.231.7299
Maison Martinique Restaurant Maison offers a variety of French and Caribbean inspired cuisine.
Maison Martinique Restaurant
1 Beachland Blvd. Vero Beach - 772.234.5550
Riverside Cafe in Vero Beach is a casual restaurant / sports bar with a variety of seafood and other dishes such as fish tacos, burgers, muscles, Chicken Parmesan, Calamari, Clams, Oysters, wings, wraps, and more.
Riverside Cafe
3125 Ocean Dr., Vero Beach - 772.231.0858
The Lemon Tree Restaurant, in the heart of the Beachside's popular shopping and dining district is a destination for many hungry localsand visitors. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Lemon Tree is known for its delicious meals, friendly staff, casual, comfortable atmosphere and reasonable prices.
The Lemon Tree - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
2180 58th Avenue, Vero Beach - 772.567.6640
Italian Grill
2036 14th Avenue # 100, Vero Beach - 772.770.1733
The Barefoot Cafe
1050 Sexton Plaza, Vero Bch - 772.231.5409
Ocean Grill
4069 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach - 772-231-4180
Red Onion Eatery