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and restored guest houses occupies buildings dating as far back as 1890, with modern kitchens and amenities added to the historic architecture. Travelers who prefer to wake beside the Atlantic can choose a Hutchinson Island resort, but they should expect to drive into downtown for dinner and evening entertainment. Staying downtown produces the reverse arrangement: an easy walk home a er dinner and a short morning drive to the beach. e climate a ects the rhythm of a visit. Winter and spring bring the most comfortable weather, fuller restaurant reservations and busier streets. Summer is quieter and beautifully green, although heat, humidity and a ernoon thunderstorms reward early beach plans and a exible schedule. Sunday is especially appealing for the market and riverfront concert, while any evening can be built around dinner downtown, a Lyric performance or a walk along the water as the bridge lights appear.
Across Ocean Boulevard, the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center occupies 60 acres of coastal habitat between the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Lagoon. Visitors can touch stingrays, observe resident sea turtles, see sharks and game sh, explore aquariums devoted to Florida species and walk nature trails through mangroves. Daily presentations explain the animals as well as the less photogenic work of restoring oyster reefs, protecting seagrasses and monitoring water quality. Children are usually captivated by the touch tanks; adults o en leave with a clearer understanding of how much science and labor are required to maintain the waterways they admired from the bridge. Stuart also o ers lodging that reinforces its character. e Old Colorado Inn places guests in the middle of downtown, within walking distance of the Riverwalk, e Lyric and many restaurants. Its collection of rooms, suites, cottages
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