Best places: Nature preserves in Stuart, United States

130-acre preserve with a boardwalk, jogging trails & a nature center housing exhibits & a gift shop.

Preserve with a boardwalk leading to a lookout, plus a butterfly garden & tanks with sea turtles.

👍👍 Great place!! You just can't beat the Florida park system, whether state, county or local. Loved walking across long walkway that crosses the Intracoastal and takes you to beautiful beaches. I also loved watching the fish, mullets, constantly jumping out of the water. Plenty of beautiful hiking/...

Beach preserve featuring an outcrop of Anastasia limestone, plus wildlife & an education center.

57-acre educational & research site with a network of nature trails, a lagoon & saltwater tanks.

Aquatic preserve on 23,000 acres, known for fishing, boating & wildlife viewing.

Expansive wetlands ecosystem featuring native wildlife, pristine landscapes, hiking & paddling.

Preserve offering trails through rainwater storage area, with nature programs & observation tower.

This 79-acre nature park features hiking & biking trails, wetland, wildlife-viewing areas & more.

This nature center provides hands-on exhibits, animal encounters, a gift shop & 2.5 miles of trails.

Natural area with a lake offering hiking, catch-&-release fishing & a canoe launch.

As the 1st national wildlife refuge, this island offers native bird habitats, hiking trails & tours.

569-acre reserve with miles of trails & canoe/kayak access, plus an observation tower & a boardwalk.

Riverside reserve spanning 225 acres with trails, viewing towers & a sustainable discovery center.

548-acre natural area featuring a variety of birds, plus hiking, kayaking & an observation platform.

Large coastal savanna reserve featuring canoeing & kayaking, fishing, trails, picnicking & more.

Nature preserve with a park, boardwalk & trails, plus interpretive programs & lighthouse tours.

👍👍 A hidden treasure in the middle of nowhere. I heard about the scrubs, and it took a few weeks to figure out where it was on my own before I finally googled the entrance. It was very serene. I am glad there was a cement path. Although you could venture out to the side trails that had a dirt path. I w...

Seaside nature preserve & hiking spot with trails, local wildlife & striking views.