Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge

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Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is a nature preserve in Port St. Lucie, FL. It is most useful for nature, walking and wildlife, making it a practical outdoor stop for a Florida day plan. Planning notes include typical visit around 150 minutes and family-friendly signal present. Use this page to review photos, map context, source links and nearby Florida listings before visiting.

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2 hr 30 minVisit OutdoorSetting Nature, Walking, WildlifeBest for Port St. LucieFL

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Best For Nature, Walking, Wildlife Use this as the first fit check.

Visit Time 2 hr 30 min Good for deciding whether this is a quick stop or an anchor.

Setting Outdoor Outdoor planning details are updated on a slower cadence.

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House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar in Stuart, FL attraction photo

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Historic Maritime Museum Admission ticket usually required

House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar

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House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar is a Stuart maritime history site with coastal rescue stories, oceanfront setting, exhibits and Treasure Coast heritage.

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