How is it the last week of summer already? Kids are screaming no, and parents are screaming yes. Keep the kids and family occupied and having fun before the school season starts back up. Don’t feel like traveling far? Stay right here in Indian River County! Your local back yard has plenty of options so let us give you a few…..
- Environmental Learning Center
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- Located at 255 Live Oak Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963
- A 64 acre Island nature center bringing you fun for the entire family!
- Discovery Station Interactive Museum with aquariums, plant gardens, nature trails, boardwalks, pontoon boat rentals, visitors center and a gift shop!
- Check them out on Facebook for upcoming events and information: https://www.facebook.com/discoverelc/
- LaPorte Farms
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- Located at 7700 129th St, Sebastian, FL 32958
- Is a hidden treasure found in Sebastian! Bring your kids and see all the animals they have on the farm. Anything from horses, goats, turtles, pigs, zebras, chickens, and more! You can take pony rides and on the weekends enjoy lunch on the farm.They also cater to your event needs.
- Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaPorteFarms/
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- Mckee Botanical Gardens
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- Located at 350 US-1, Vero Beach, FL 32962
- McKee Botanical Garden is located on an 18-acre tropical hammock in Vero Beach, FL. The property is home to over 10,000 plants and the state’s largest collections of waterlilies. Children who visit are encouraged to navigate their own Garden adventure with one of McKee’s Garden Discovery Backpacks. Recommended for children ages 3 to 12, each backpack contains tools and educational materials for exploring the Garden. Stay tuned in 2019 for their grand opening of the children’s garden!
- Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McKeeGarden/
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- Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
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- Relax on warm sand and play in the sparkling blue waters of Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. Take a ride down the Pirate’s Plunge waterslide into the Mickey Mouse shaped pool or play in the Tiger Lily wet play area. With tons of activity programs for kids or teens, mini golf, the beach, campfires, and spa resorts for Mom and Dad- you can’t go wrong with a mini staycation here in Vero.
- Check out their website for more information: https://verobeach.disney.go.com/
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- Vero Bowl
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- Located at 929 14th Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32960
- 32 lanes, VIP section, 80+ HD TV’s and projectors, Kingpinz lounge and sports grille, full liquor bar, food, pro shop, and an arcade! Take a day off in the AC with the family.
- Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verobeachbowling/
