Stuart

Stuart is a city on the Treasure Coast in Florida.

By car
Get off I-95 at SW Martin Highway. Follow the road east into the city.

US-1 runs directly through central Stuart, across the Roosevelt Bridge from Jensen Beach.

By plane

 * Palm Beach International Closest commercial hub to Stuart and the Treasure Coast. Now serving Denver, Colorado.
 * Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport . Major hub airport with free Wi-Fi and area to observe the landing and take-off of planes.
 * Miami International Airport . Busiest airport in Florida with an on-site hotel and wide art gallery.
 * Miami International Airport . Busiest airport in Florida with an on-site hotel and wide art gallery.

By train
The closest railroad station is in West Palm Beach; this station serves two passenger lines: Amtrak and Tri-Rail.

There has been much controversy of the Treasure Coast getting passenger train stations; if these plans go through, they will be serving the Florida East Coast Railway on rails that have not been touched by the rumbling wheels of passenger trains since the mid-1900s. The FEC and Amtrak have been negotiating this issue since 2012, and plans include new and improved stations from Stuart to Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie may get served as well, Vero Beach, Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, and Daytona Beach.

On foot
Central Stuart is very compact and is easy to walk around. The Lyric Theatre and Memorial Park are easily within walking distance.

By car
Stuart is easy to navigate, and not very spread out. Streets in the downtown area tend to be compact, so it's best to stay alert while driving. The notorious Confusion Corner in Downtown lives up to its name, a junction of 8 roads, a roundabout and many angular spurs, as well as a railroad track running along side.

By bus
Martin County, including Jensen and Stuart, has their own public transit system now, and its nickname among the residents is the "Marty". The Marty has one route partially served by the Treasure Coast Connector from the PSL Wal-Mart on US-1 to the Treasure Coast Connector Mall and further down south to local hospital and bank in Stuart. There are three routes:
 * Route 1 takes you from the PSL Wal-Mart to the local bank in Stuart.
 * Route 3 takes you through Stuart through a loop from Kiwanis Park to Witham Field, Martin High School and the intersection of US-1 and Kanner Hwy.

See
Stuart has many attractions to see, some of which include:

Do
Stuart is a magnificent waterside town with most of the fun being by the water. The Stuart, Bathtub, and Jensen beaches are very nice and truly a wonderful relaxing place to be. Look for small sea life (espcially at Bathtub beach at low tide) and relax. Don't forget your boogie boards or surf boards! You will want them.

The downtown is truly amazing. It has shopping and great restaurants and is a treat for the whole family.



Fun by the water

 * Deep Sea Fishing: A fun activity for true fishermen.
 * Parasailing/Jet Skiing: A fun way to enjoy the pure beauty of the St. Lucie Sound.

Buy
There are many gift shops located around Downtown Stuart, mostly selling T-Shirts and other clothing suitable to help you endure the Florida heat. One shop sells skateboards, a common way for younger residents to get around on sidewalks, except where prohibited. Shoes are also able to be bought in the area from local stores and big-name stores.



Go next
Here are the cities nearest to Stuart:
 * Jensen Beach - Across the bridge, downtown Jensen offers tons of fun in the hip, artsy little town. It's an old Martin County college town and is home to the local mall.
 * Port St. Lucie - Home of the New York Mets, the largest city on the Treasure Coast; the City for All Ages.
 * Fort Pierce - Largest county seat on the Treasure Coast, retains a small town feel like every town in the area.
 * Vero Beach - Former home of the Dodgers with a vibrant downtown.