Fort Pierce, Florida

Fort Pierce at a Glance

Fort Pierce, originally an Army post established in 1838, has grown to a city of over 36,000 residents. Fort Pierce is located near the junction of I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike, which makes it an ideal “milepost” to stop and spend the day.

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Places to Stay in Fort Pierce

There are a number of hotels along US Route A1A (Seaway Drive) but most of the areas lodging can be found right off I-95, exit 65 (FL 70). Days Inn, Hanpton Inn, Holiday Inn, Howard Johnson, Scottish Inn and Treasure Coast Inn are all located here.

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Places to Eat in Fort Pierce

US Route A1A (Seaway Drive) has several excellent restaurants. Mangrove Matties is a casual, family restaurant specializing in seafood. Toucan’s and Top of the Dock Restaurant (201 Fisherman’s Wharf) is another nice, casual restaurant.

I-95 exit 65 has a good mix of restaurants too… from McDonalds and Burger King to Shoney’s and the Bel-Air Diner.

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Places to Go in Fort Pierce

Heathcoat Botanical Gardens (Savannah Road) and the St. Lucie County Historical Museum (US Route A1A) are two attractions that I recommend you visit while you’re in the Fort Prerce area.

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Getting Around Fort Pierce

I-95 exits 66 (FL 68) and 65 (FL 70) will take you into Fort Pierce. US Route 1 and A1A are the two principal north-south routes that run through the Fort Pierce area.

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Fort Pierce Links

Need more? Try these links for additional information about Fort Pierce, Florida.

The I-95 Exit Information Guide
“Flat out, the single best website for auto travelers on the Net” — Yahoo’s Internet Life Magazine
Fort Pierce News
Keep up with the area news in the Fort Pierce area.

SleepCritique
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