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In Southwest Florida, Sanibel Island and Captiva Island captivate visitors with 15 miles of beautiful shelling beaches. Marco Island, the largest of Florida's Ten Thousand Islands, features sun-drenched white sand beaches, water sports and dolphin watching. |
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Everglades Museum- The Museum of the Everglades is located in Everglades City, Florida just off the circle in the center of town. A showcase for the history of the Everglades region, the Museum presents the story of 2,000 years of human habitation with artifacts and period photographs. Education programs, lectures and events are presented throughout the year.
Edison & Ford Winter Estates-Information on the lives, friendships, inventions and fascinating history behind two of the worlds most remarkable men. Visit the estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford in the heart of the City of Fort Myers, Florida, the City of Palms
Broadway Palm Dinner Theater-The dinner theatre accommodates 450 guests, and features eight professional theatrical productions each season, along with an award-winning buffet.
Caribbean Gardens-Experience animals from apes to zebras up-close inside a 52-acre botanical garden. Watch wildlife footage from the world's conservation organizations, along with big cats in the Safari Canyon live animal/multimedia show. Audio tours; Primate Expedition Cruise; Scales & Tails Show; Alligator Bay and lots more.
Historic Spanish Point-Historic Spanish Point is a fascinating 30-acre site overlooking beautiful Little Sarasota Bay. The site preserves and interprets 5,000 years of history. Visitors go inside a prehistoric shell mound to experience an archaeology exhibition about this region's earliest inhabitants. Florida's pioneer life is shared through a homestead house, citrus packing house, chapel, and pioneer cemetery.
Fishermen's Village-Experience the most interesting waterfront complex in Punta Gorda, and SW Florida. 37 Unique shoppes, 7 Restaurants, 98 slip Marina, 47 Time Share Villa Resort. Here you will find your entire vacation needs including cruise boats, fishing boats, rental speed boats, rental sail boats, jet skis, bicycles, heated swimming pool, and the most beautiful sunsets in Florida.
Circus Sarasota-Known as "Circus Capital of the World," Sarasota now has its own one-ring, five-star international circus.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens-The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens feature more than 20,000 tropical plants, including an outstanding collection of orchids and bromeliads; museum; learning center; greenhouse and 20 garden areas.
Mote Marine Laboratory-Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium offers a unique experience where you can learn about marine research and see marine life up close. Home of the nation's third Giant Squid Specimen Exhibit, and 'Molly Mollusk.' You will also see sharks, manatees, sea turtles, and much more!
Sarasota Jungle Gardens-Sarasota Jungle Gardens has acres of beautiful gardens and nature trails that make this tropical adventure a perfect setting for leisurely strolls and great picture taking.
Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center-A 21-acre preserve in the heart of town, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center is an exciting way to discover nature and the unique natural resources of Southwest Florida. Enjoy a boat tour through a mangrove estuary, explore hands-on exhibits, walk the trails, encounter a sea turtle and tropical fish, visit their Discover Center, meet an eagle, hawks and pelicans in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and shop in the Nature Store. Preserving Southwest Florida's natural environment, now and forever.
Naples Botanical Garden-Naples Botanical Garden connects people and plants. Visit today and enjoy the Tropical Mosaic Garden with over 1,000 different plants, the Butterfly House and a trail exploring 33 acres of Uplands Preserve. We will unveil the expanded 160 acre Garden in late 2010 that will feature gardens celebrating the habitats and cultures of Asia, Brazil, the Caribbean and Florida along with a hands-on Children's Garden and 90 acres of natural preserve that hold 7 different habitats unique to SWFlorida.
Naples Princess-Enjoy Naples Bay, see the multimillion-dollar homes of Port Royal and cruise out into the Gulf of Mexico aboard Naples' most elegant yacht - 96' air-conditioned, Coast Guard certified for 149 passengers, offering sightseeing, lunch, sunset hors d'oeuvres and sunset dinner cruises. You'll be delighted by the attentive service combined with the comfort and style of "The Most Elegant yacht on Naples' Waters." Private charters are available. Reservations are required.
Naples Trolley Tours and Everglades Excursions-Narrated Trolley Tour of Naples. Guided eco-tour of the Everglades. Everglades Excursions: full and half-day eco-tours of the Everglades with airboat tour through 10,000 Islands, boat tour through Everglades National Park; tour of Big Cypress Preserve; full luncheon; alligator exhibit, and personal eco-tour guide. Naples Trolley Tour: two-hour narrated tour of Naples covering over 100 points of interest; historical tour, all-day re-boarding ticket and more. Segway Tours of downtown Naples
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens-Rediscover natural fun in the heart of Naples. Get close to animals from alligators to zebras in SW Florida's only nationally accredited zoo. Cruise through islands of monkeys, lemurs, and apes. Fun wildlife shows include Planet Predator, Serpents Show, Meet the Keeper, Alligator Bay. Take a guided botanical tour. Stroll paved pathways through the historic garden to see feature exhibits like Panther Glade, Tiger Forest, and African Oasis. Get within an inch of big cats at all new Leopard Rock.
See Manatees-Take this six passenger Eco-boat tour into a remote Manatee Hideout. Children help the captain drive the boat, while manatees, birds, and alligators thrive in their natural habitat. Manatees come within five feet of the boat 90% of the time. See the manatees swim, hear them breathe, and sometimes witness a nursing moment. Professional guides will help you experience nature first hand. Quality manatee visuals are guaranteed. No see- No pay. Tours are by appointment only.
Southwest Florida Eco Tours, Inc.-Southwest Florida EcoTours, Inc., is a Naples, Florida based ecotour company offering half-day and full-day journeys into the Everglades, the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, and Southwest Florida. The tours are fun and set up for all ages. All excursions include a delicious lunch at unique local restaurants. Transportation provided to all destinations from convenient locations in Naples. All tours narrated by a certified Florida Master Naturalist. Join us for our exciting and fun ecotours
Philharmonic Center for the Arts-The Philharmonic Center Cultural Complex in Naples, Florida, is home to the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, the Naples Museum of Art and the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, the premier performance arts hall in Southwest Florida.
The Schoolhouse Theatre-The Schoolhouse Theater is Sanibel's only professional musical theater. They hire professional actors from all over the country and "promise an evening filled with song and laughter." For reservations call or visit their Web site.
Sunsplash Family Waterpark-When you’re looking for fun in the sun, Sun Splash Family Waterpark is the perfect place to make a splash in SW Florida!
Fisherman’s Village
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