Travel Guide to Florida

Let Your Imaginatio­n Soar

- BY JONATHAN WESTBANK

Disconnect to reconnect in Martin County, where seemingly endless Atlantic beaches span nearly 22 miles along the coast. Here you’ll find every kind of family activity to tickle your fancy, from rodeos to high-end shopping, art galleries and one-of-a-kind museums to eco-friendly sea turtle adventures and world-class fishing. Building restrictio­ns have limited structures to four stories, preserving breathtaki­ng views throughout the county. The natural beauty and attraction­s here offer up a treasure trove of activities—minus the crowds of the popular next-door neighbors.

The easy-to-get-to area encompasse­s the communitie­s of Port Salerno, Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Indiantown, Jupiter Island, Hobe Sound and Hutchinson Island, offering over 77 parks ready for exploratio­n, unlimited outdoor adventure, golf and a region overflowin­g with culture to welcome visitors. Located just off A1A and accessible by a plethora of scenic avenues, Martin County is 45 minutes from Palm Beach

JENSEN BEACH • MARTIN COUNTY OFFICE OF TOURISM & MARKETING

Internatio­nal Airport, an hour from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Internatio­nal Airport, 90 minutes from Miami Internatio­nal Airport and two hours from Orlando Internatio­nal Airport.

The word fresh takes on new meaning with most Martin County restaurant­s utilizing locally-sourced produce and freshly caught fish, served alongside ingredient­s from several local and organic farms, to please one and all. As the sun sets, relax at one of Martin County’s host of lodging options. Ranging from oceanfront resorts and charming inns to brand favorites

and uniquely Florida properties, there is something for everyone.

Make plans to visit during a Season for the Arts, which runs from January through March and includes the award-winning ArtsFest. You can also pack your calendar with larger, annual events such as the Stuart Boat Show, Jensen Beach Fine Art and Craft Show and the Port Salerno Seafood Festival in January; the Annual Classics at the Beach Car Show in April or the Single Fin Show Down Surf Festival. Planning a trip in the fall? You will not want to miss the Stuart Airshow, the Pineapple Festival in Jensen Beach or the annual Indiantown Rodeo.

From flip-flops to cowboy boots, Martin County truly has it all. This is the perfect place for escaping and making memories that last longer than tan lines.

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