Fellsmere

Tucked away in the inland portion of Indian River County, Fellsmere is a rural haven for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts where visitors can find family-friendly festivals, Old-Florida dining, and unspoiled natural areas to explore.

From boating and fishing for bass and panfish on the nearly 7,000-acre Blue Cypress Lake to mountain biking, hiking, paddling, and camping at St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere offers much to see and do outdoors. The area is excellent for wildlife viewing and birding, and lucky visitors can spot manatees and dolphins in the waters of the state park.

As the “Frog Leg Capital of the World,” the community is home of the Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival, which holds world records for most frog legs sold in a working day and largest frogs’ legs festival. But fans don’t have to wait for the winter festival to get their hands on this particular Southern delicacy. At Marsh Landing Restaurant, located in the restored 1920s-era Fellsmere Estates Building, guests can experience Old-Florida cuisine and history with a menu that includes frog legs, gator tail, fried green tomatoes, and swamp cabbage, as well as listen to live bluegrass music on Thursday nights.

Fellsmere is just a short drive away from top beaches and attractions in the area, including Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge and Sebastian Inlet State Park, a surfing hotspot and home of the McLarty Treasure Museum.

Plan your trip at Visit Indian River County and the city of Fellsmere.

FAMILY FUN

Spot wildlife and go for a family-friendly airboat ride.

• Florida Airboat Excursions
• Manatee and wildlife viewing
• Yami’s Ice Cream
• More kid-friendly adventures

CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

See Fellsmere’s historic sites and watch the calendar for unique festivals.

• Arts and culture
• Historic sites
• Festivals

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Camp, fish, hike, bike, and paddle at the state park and get out on the lake.

• One Cast Away Bass Professional Guide Service
• Blue Cypress Lake
• St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
• More water activities

BEACHES

Spend time on the area’s picturesque beaches.

• Wabasso Beach Park
• Sebastian Inlet State Park
• More beaches

ACCESSIBILITY

Check out accessible attractions.

• St. Sebastian River State Park accessible amenities
• Accessible travel information

DINING

Enjoy Old Florida cuisine and more.

• Marsh Landing Restaurant
• Willy’s Bar & Grill
• Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant
• Las Tapatias Mexican
• More places to eat

SHOPPING

Do some shopping downtown or head to the outlet stores south of Fellsmere.

• Ditch 13 Gallery and Gifts
• Fellsmere Outdoor Adventures
• Vero Beach Outlets
• More places to shop

PLACES TO STAY

Choose from a wide variety of places to stay in the area.

• Hotels and resorts
• Marinas
• Vacation rentals
• More places to stay