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Jupiter is, above all, a seaside community, so many of the town's activities take place under the sun. However, that does not mean that the culture is lacking, as the people of Jupiter are glad to point out. Here you can find jazz clubs, performing arts centers, pubs, and of course, many a tribute to Burt Reynolds.
Fun Day Out
What better way to enjoy your time in sunny Florida than out in the open air? Loggerhead Reef is one of the most stunning of the area's many reefs, as it is the home of the endangered Loggerhead turtles. Take the plunge with one of the many dive companies in Jupiter, and swim with the animals. If you prefer to stay on dry land, there are several parks and open air spaces great for family outings. Ocean Cay Park is a wide expanse of beachside fun, complete with volleyball courts and picnic areas. The Riverwalk is a pleasant trail that wanders along the water and is a popular spot for morning joggers and romantic evening strolls alike. Burt Reynolds Park has 35 acres of open terrain, including a variety of trails and BBQ pits that are a favorite for community parties. The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is a combination wildlife hospital and education center that offers a series of programs designed to educate and enthrall its audiences. If you're lucky, you can check out the Jupiter Jubilee which takes place every February. It is a Florida-style extravaganza, complete with food, music, drinks, and dancing, and is not to be missed.
Music & Nightlife
Hit the small clubs and music joints for some great live entertainment, and wash it all down with a specialty cocktail or hearty draught. Blue Note Cafe is a haven for jazz musicians, and patrons can hear the blues as they munch on some of the house specialties. Rooney's Pub is Jupiter's quintessential Irish Pub, complete with loud music, rowdy regulars, and World Cup Soccer on the big screen. For all the glitz and glamour of Miami, head to Jax 126 a popular nightclub with a great atmosphere and plenty of room for dancing. If you don't much feel like shaking your groove-thing to the music, stay at the beach and hang out at the famous Square Grouper, a tiki-style getaway that serves you drinks in the sand. Talk about total relaxation!
Theater
For a sample of some sophistication in between trips to the sand and surf, Jupiter has several theaters staging musical performances, ballets, and lectures. The Lighthouse Center for the Arts and Raymond F. Kravis Center for Performing Arts focus on visual and theater arts, and hold a series of workshops for budding dramatists. Eissey Campus Theater is a great place to find lectures and discussions on a variety of current topics, while Maltz Jupiter Theater features big-name performers and bands.
Art and Museums
For the connoisseur in you, indulge in the fine delights of Jupiter's art and museum scene. In March you can visit the Art Fest by the Sea, a multi-faceted exhibition of art and food that is a crowd-pleaser for locals and visitors alike. To unleash the artist within, stop by Go Van Gogh to design and paint your own masterpieces. The Dubois Pioneer Home is an educational look at an authentic 19th century home, furnished to look just as it did when it was built in 1898. It is also located on top of a Native American shell mound, and includes information on the history of local tribes as well as on pioneer life. But what trip would be complete without a stop at the Burt Reynolds & Friends Museum? If you're lucky, you might see the man himself come in for a surprise visit. After all, he only lives a few miles away!
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