There are many different places to explore in Indian River County that are family-friendly. If you are looking for outside activities in tropical weather, enjoy a couple of days at Royal Palm Pointe Park or Safari Golf and Games. Or, if you are looking for different indoor activities, explore one of our many unique museums and Vero Beach’s very own Escape Room!
Royal Palm Point Park is a great place to bring the family for a fun day in Indian River County. It includes a splash pad for kids to enjoy on those warm Florida afternoons, a view of the river to allow you to take in the beauty of Indian River County, a fishing dock to create long-lasting memories with the family, and picnic tables so you can eat snacks while you’re out! Not to mention it’s dog friendly. Add Royal Palm Pointe Park to your list of places to visit to make your next vacation the best one yet!
Here in Indian River County we have beautiful museums that let you enjoy our rich and diverse history. Each of which having their own unique focuses. Weather those focuses are citrus, shipwrecks, or pioneer settlers, you are guaranteed to have a great time with the family.
One of our more famous museums is Mel Fishers Treasure, which gives you the opportunity to feel the weight of a solid gold bar, and displays jewels recovered from the Atocha and its sister ship the Santa Margarita.
If you are more interested in art museums then check out the Vero Beach Art Museum. It permanently holds 800 pieces of art that date as far back as the 20th century and offers something for everyone’s art preference. If you are looking to read more about Museums in Indian River County, Click Here!
Golf and Games
Safari Golf and Games is an ideal stop while visiting Indian River County. There are activities for both kids and adults Making it a favorite family fun destination for over 30 years. While here, you can participate in 36 holes of mini golf, explore a 2000-square-foot arcade room, batting cages, and their hand-dipped ice cream!
Big shots golf is a two-story Golf recreation and entertainment center that offer a full-service restaurant, two sports bars, and 30 controlled tee boxes. Big Shots offers a wide range of golf games and course simulations, making it the perfect place to enjoy with the family.
If you are still feeling adventurous, check out the Escape Room in Vero Beach! This is the perfect way to get your family together to bond. This escape room is built to allow for family fun, problem-solving, and plenty of laughable moments and entertainment. 8+ is the recommended age to participate in the Escape Room in Vero Beach!
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About Visit Indian River County
Situated along Florida’s Treasure Coast on the Atlantic Ocean, the communities of Vero Beach, Sebastian and Fellsmere are the geographical starting point for the Florida tropics, with winter temperatures rarely dipping below 70° (21°C). Centrally located 70 miles south of the Kennedy Space Center and 135 miles north of Miami, the destination is at the intersection of green and glamorous, with 100,000 conservation acres, 22 miles of pristine uncrowded beaches, and a treasure trove of cultural attractions. The stated priority – “sunrises, not high rises” – is evident in a collection of hotels and resorts with rooftops no higher than the swaying palm trees. Road trippers can easily access the destination via I-95, the Florida Turnpike or Route 60. It is also convenient to Orlando International, Orlando-Melbourne International, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, and Palm Beach International airports. Vero Beach Regional Airport is served by Elite Airways with direct flights from Newark, New Jersey. Go to VisitIndianRIverCounty.com for more information and to plan your trip, and follow on social at
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