The variety of the works available. So many different artists, all with their own unique styles.read more

One thing I have always missed from Duval Street in Key West is the abundance shops and galleries…read morefeaturing a variety of art work. I came upon this place trying to find an artist's work I saw at ArtiGras (stained glass night lights) and was delighted to see all kinds of art pieces from a variety of artists (it's actually a coop where artists pay for space to show their pieces). Everything from hand-crafted to oil paintings to knitted colorful scarves. Also, the place is laid back and the prices are reasonable - not your pretentious gallery at all. If you are in the area or have visitors (like your mother) in town, check it out....great place to get custom tropical gifts!

Absolutely stunning!!! In my opinion, this is the best gallery in the Palm Beach area, MacKenzie…read moreThorpe is featured exclusively. If you're looking for a piece of fine art, this is the place to go.

Dishonest business practices on the part of the owner, Debra Onessimo. She lied and then mismanaged…read moreour deposit for a piece we were testing in our living room. I also noticed her partner, Bruce Gorman, giving a 5 star rating of the business on google...I'm thinking he may be a little biased.

Over 300 artists set up shop this weekend for the annual Art Fest. The event is free, pet friendly…read moreand on the water. Gorgeous oceanside location with bus shuttles and parking was available across the street for twenty dollars. We went with the $20 option which was without a doubt well worth it. The festival was packed with people of all ages & it was lovely seeing so many people spending the day outdoors with their precious fur babies. Several food vendors were on hand selling crabcakes, gyros, lobster rolls, souvlaki, stir fry, frozen lemonade, fresh squeezed lemonade, and so much more. We had lunch before we came so I didn't try any of the food. The smell of freshly popped popcorn was tempting but I wasn't hungry. The artists set up tents, gallery style with special lighting to showcase their work. Jewelry, sculpture, woodwork, paintings, large unusual mailboxes, fine delicate silk tops; it was all here plus so much more. Coming here wasn't planned but once I found out about it I was excited to go, although I do wish I had my sneakers on. I had a good time and enjoyed some sunny Florida weather for a change. This is an annual event and I hope to return next year, in my sneakers of course.

It was supposed to be a cloudy hot day on this wonderful Sunday in Juno Beach. I had read from one…read moreof my Yelp friends that there was a Juno ArtFest by the ocean on A1A. From what I read, there are about three hundred national and international artists showcasing art of all kinds. As we drove close to the ArtFest, we noticed that there was preferred parking for twenty dollars. I of course was not going to have any of that. So I found a close by hideaway and parked for free with others that had the same idea. The good news was that my car was still there when I returned three hours later. It was a free pet friendly experience with many diverse art items on display such as sculpture, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, wearable art, live plants, along with delicious fast food and drinks. It was sweaty blast and somehow we found a way to once again purchase numerous creative artistic pictures & sculptures that we will wonder why we bought a month later. Well, we will probably give them as gifts to our kids which they will probably re-gift them eventually to somebody else. Overall it was a great way to spend a wonderful beautiful Sunday in Juno Beach.

What a lovely, little museum. There are 3 buildings, the entrance with gift shop, a side building…read morewith video, and the house of refuge itself, all surrounded by a lovely, well kept garden. Al, the volunteer guide, was great. Gave us lots of background information, then let us free to see the museum ourselves. The displays are lovely, filled with objects and lots of history. Make sure you go to the "immersive" exhibit in the lower level. An amazing artwork.

The house of refuge is one of Stuarts most historical sites! The House of Refuge near Gilbert's…read moreBar, in Stuart Florida, is the oldest structure in Martin County. It's the only remaining House of Refuge of the original ten built by the U.S. government along the Florida coast in the late 1800s to shelter shipwrecked sailors and travelers. These houses provided food, shelter, and assistance to those stranded due to storms or other maritime disasters. The Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge played a crucial role in saving lives during a time when shipwrecks were common along the treacherous Florida coastline.

We always look forward to ArtsFest each year! There is an entrance fee of $5 per Adult however…read morechildren are FREE! That's just a small price to pay to support local arts in our community. Also, as a participant, we appreciate the fence and the security as there are many valuables on display.

As long as I've live here this has been free to the public. I was excited to see that arts festival…read morewas this weekend as we drew close to downtown. So after lunch I was looking forward to checking it out. The big fence surrounding it kind of perplexed me. As we circled around I saw the signs $5 per person and a line to get in. Too bad, not that I can't afford the $5 pp. it just left a really sour taste.. When I have attended in the past , almost always I buy something. The artists are missing out because of this now. With kids in tow (and the sour taste)we decided not to go

I remember the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center fondly from my childhood, and it's good to see…read morethat they've expanded on their property for a nice little afternoon outing. Admission is $20 for adults, with child and military discounting. There's a lot of outdoor walking space around the main lake/lagoon where you can see the nurse sharks and sea turtles amongst the many other fish there. The weather was really nice the day we went, so we took a stroll through the nature trails. They are mostly boardwalk trails with a few covered stops with benches. The main trail is a 1 mile loop but there is also a 1/3 mile loop that is good for kids. The main trail will take you to the Indian River Lagoon for some nice storefront views! The main building has some cool artwork made of reclaimed beach litter that makes you really think about proper waste disposal. There's also a few tanks with cool fish and such to see. The entire center has a few different spaces for bathrooms that are easy to access. I'd recommend coming here for a nice day in the fresh air and sunshine to enjoy the flora and fauna of Florida!

Really nice place to understand marine life and see some. Kids would love the place. Starts off…read morewith stingray petting tank cool even if you have done it before. Then the starfish area. Each leg has something different to see and handle. Then we went inside the building and checked out the tanks and all interactive things. Walked up to 3rd for nice view of the place and back down to watch the feedings. There is talk about stingrays but no food. Next they feed the fish in the huge open air aquarium. Nurse sharks, rays, jacks, and lots more. The feeding was interesting as was the talk after about pollution and algae. Next off the green sea turtles feeding. They were having romaine lettuce. They put colored pole with a shape that each knows. They swim over bump the Pole and get fed. These had boat injuries so they would never be in the wild. Again another talk about them while they are being feed. Good for adults and great for kids. Highly recommended.

This museum is a labor of love. It is chock full of everything someone collected at some time and…read moretells many stories about the area. We were greeted warmly and let to go on our own through the rooms filled with so much stuff. I especially liked the Seminole corner, though their definition of the term Seminole is incorrect.

A fun and informative look back on the history of Stuart and Jenson Beach. I particularly loved…read morethe photos and books on Trapper Nelson. Enthusiastic tour guides greet you and lead you through the exhibits. There are photos, maps, and realia that explore local history. There is a free coffee every week for seniors.

Model Trains Who…read moredoesn't love model trains? Once upon a time every kid had a set of trains hanging around the house that got dusted off for endless trips around the Christmas tree. As we got older the real diehards had rooms in their house dedicated to creating tiny worlds full of trains and this is exactly what you will find at the Treasure Coast Model Railroad in PSL. The TCMR is located in what used to be an old fire station on Becker Road and opens to the public for a few hours on Saturdays- but check their website for hours etc. I took my two littles over for a look as I always wanted to indulge in this hobby but never had the time or space for it. Upon entering you are faced with multiple landscapes with all types of trains - each section of the layout seems to be managed by one or more of the member of this club and on open house days they are all there proudly showing off their creations. The amount of detail that goes into the landscapes is sort of a lost art and I'm sure many hours are spent creating and maintaining the layouts. Trains are running, factories are making things and there are lots of little villages and vehicles to look at as you move from one section to the next. The physical layouts are roughly chest level for adults - but there provided some folding stepstools so the kids can get high enough to actually see what is going on. Definitely a great way to kill an hour for anyone who loves trains - there are a lot of details packed into those landscapes. Give it a visit when they have their open house - you will surely appreciate all the craftsmanship that goes into these types of places. Fair amount of parking behind and to the side of the building.

Awesome little set up. The scale of all the models was on the money. It was fun. I took my mother…read moreand my wife and we all enjoyed it. However, they did have a lot of staff members in a small space. I think there was 10 and it was hard to maneuver through the display.