Elliot's Emporium is the small gift shop on the first floor of the Elliott museum in Stuart next to…read morethe reception desk. The museum and shop is run by the Martin County Historical Society. You don't have to purchase a museum admission to shop at the store. Whenever I visit the museum I always make a point to visit the gift shop because they have so many unique items. They have a smaller room in the back with photography by local artists. Other items they sell relate to the exhibits they have like King Tut, their antique cars, and the Ashley gang that terrorized the Treasure Coast in the early 1900's. You can shop boutique clothing, t-shirts, jewelry, toys, models, mugs, magnets, and so much more. If you are interested in local Treasure Coast history they have a number of fascinating books on the subject. Proceeds from this shop help the Martin County Historical Society run the Elliot Museum and Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge. The historical society does a wonderful job of preserving and sharing the history of Martin County so everyone can enjoy learning about it.

Looking for a relaxing setting? This little garden is a unique space. There is a great space for…read morepicnics, reflection, or a date! People of all ages can enjoy the benches to rest, bubbling fountains, and a scavenger hunts. There is lots of trees for shade, and a big field for events. They are willing to have events! There are butterflies, but the bonsais had my attention. The largest bonsai garden is here, and the gardener is quite knowledgeable. The staff are considerate and helpful. There are 3 handicapped parking spots in additional to regular spots all in front of the gift shop. The entrance fee is low, with a discount for elders. I am looking forward to returning soon.

Wonderful botanical gardens with an amazing bonsai collection!…read more If you like bonsai, it's definitely worth a visit. These gardens are not very large, but they're charming. There is also a copy of an old cracker house on the grounds and a corner for children.

Built in 1892 the Tindall home is the oldest known house existing in Jupiter. It is in the…read morelighthouse compound so your ticket for the lighthouse includes this house. I highly recommend taking the guided tour. The house was the home of George Washington Tindall and Mary Pilcher Tindall and 8 of their ten children. George and Mary were married in 1872. George made his living by hunting, farming, trapping, and raising cattle. He came south to Jupiter when his health was failing. George built his house on 128 acres. He built the frame house with an attached kitchen, a well, and a hen house. He cleared 5 acres in order to plant tropical fruits and pineapples. You can still see pineapples growing next to the house today. The house was moved from it's original location a mile away on the Loxahatchee River next to the Pennock Plantation on the south side of the river to the lighthouse grounds. The bell from the Pennock Plantation is also located near the house. This cracker style home is very small and included only three rooms. When you see how small it is you will be surprised how everyone in the family could have fit in there. Some of the children slept on the porch for comfort. The bathroom was located outside in the form of an outhouse. The house did not have indoor plumbing or electricity. There is a very nice garden consisting of edible plants around the front of the house. This house provides a window back in time to what life was like for the first settlers of Jupiter.

Great place to go see a show! All the seats are good ones. Highly recommend recommended.read more

This place is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The service is great, the people are kind and friendly, the shows…read moreare impeccable and we keep coming back for me! They keep it clean inside and out and always deliver on expectations. The snack bar always has my favorite soda and candy bar! Please go see any show at this theatre, wow!

Such a hidden gem. Definitely will be back. $20pp all day play. So many classic games!! You could…read moreliterally spend all day all night here. What a steal

This is the best arcade I've ever been to. It is so cool inside. It's decorated with neon…read moreblacklights everywhere and gives such a retro, cool vibe. The snack bar is a great bonus. There is a wide variety of games for all ages, including older generations who want to play the vintage retro games. There are multiple video game consoles too. It's $20 for all you can play which I think is a great deal!

I am such a fan of courthouse that I even have a collection of them on Yelp. This courthouse…read morebuilding actually started out as a school in 1908 on land donated by Mr. R.R. Frazier. You can see pictures of the history of the building on the second floor landing. A new school was built in 1923 and the old school became the courthouse for the newly formed Martin County in 1925. In 1936, the Works Progress Administration rebuilt the courthouse based on the Art Deco design by architect L. Phillip Clarke. This is actually very rare as most courthouse of this time are of a Neo Classical design. The walls are poured concrete and the building has terrazzo floors. Unique features of this building are the cast friezes and cornices symbolizing the ideals of presidents Roosevelt's Work Progress Administration. On the front of the building are reliefs of justice, one nation, and law. The courthouse was completed in 1937 but by 1954, the county had outgrown the courthouse and they purchased and automobile dealership west of the building that they turned into a courthouse annex. Later on it was decided to build an entirely new courthouse and tear down all of the old buildings. In 1989 the old 1937 courthouse was saved by the citizens of Stuart. Funds provided by the city of Stuart were matched by a grant from the Florida State Department of Historic Preservation. The building was restored and added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1997. Today the courthouse is managed by the nonprofit Arts Council. On the first floor there are two exhibit galleries while the second floor houses their offices. Different artists are featured in the galleries and there are sculptures outside in the adjacent gazebo park. Admission to the cultural center is free. On the day I visited there was an art exhibition by Jim Houser and Dan Mackin called Horizons. There were also some glass pieces in the lobby from the Corning Museum. I love how this historic building was saved and turned into a showplace for the arts. I can't think of a better use for the building. Come out and support the Arts Council by visiting the cultural center the next time you are in Stuart.

A wonderful Old Florida experience! Step back in time and see how farms work in a true Family…read moresetting. I loved being on this property everywhere you look there are animals, native plants and trees with modern amenities. Great spot to learn and spend a day outdoors

Founded in 1980, the Arts Council of Martin County, is a non profit located in Stuart Florida…read more Their mission is to bring the arts to Martin County through education and programs for students and the public. The run an annual two day ArtsFest in Memorial Park every February. A complete list of their events can be found on the cultural calendar posted to their website. The Arts Council offices are on the second floor of the restored historic 1937 Martin County Courthouse which has been turned into the Court House Cultural Center. They operate two galleries with rotating free art exhibits on the first floor. I recently visited the gallery for the current exhibit, Horizons A Retrospective Exhibition of Jim Houser & Dan Mackin. The Arts Council current venture is the SHS Arts Campus Project. SHS is the Art Deco 1923 Stuart High School. The class of 1964 was the last to graduate from SHS. In recent years the building has been used as the Martin County School District Administrative Offices and the Instructional Center for Education. All offices have now moved out of the building and the school board meets in the former auditorium. The Arts Council would like to save this historic building and turn it into multiple mixed-use venues which will include space for working artists, performers, lectures, commerce, and office space. You can see updates of the project on Arts Council website. You can help them reach their goal by supporting their various programs and leaving donations at the Court House Cultural Center.