M
artin County—"Sailfish Capital
of the World"—is a slice of
authentic Florida. Here, you'll
find colourful small-town festivals like
Jensen Beach's Pineapple Festival and Port
Salerno's Seafood Festival.
The county's largest town, Stuart, has a
downtown restored to its original 1920s
look, featuring born-again art-deco land-
marks such as the Lyric Theatre. Century-old
buildings with balconies line Osceola Street.
Nearby, you'll discover interesting art gal-
leries—even one with hundreds of pennies
forming part of the floor. You'll find art at the
Stuart Coffee Company, and the Rare Earth
Gallery sells innovative carvings, paintings,
pottery and antique-like kaleidoscopes.
Afterwards, you'll probably find yourself
indulging in mouth-watering treats at
Hoffman's Chocolates. Turn the corner, and
you'll come upon the Old Colorado Inn, a
striking pastel-yellow-and-peach hotel.
At the Stuart Green Market, wander
among aisles overflowing with local pro-
duce, home-baked goodies, natural soaps,
artisanal cheeses, honey, wooden carvings,
paintings, and, often, musicians. On warm
evenings, saunter along the beautiful River-
walk bordering the St. Lucie River to take in
the lights and serene surroundings.
Yes, small-town America is alive and
well in Martin County.
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A surfer checks out the wave action at Hobe Sound
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