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ATTRACTIONS
The
information below was compiled from a variety of resources, and includes
the greater Fort Myers area.
Please contact the numbers listed below for additional
information.
 | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT |
BIG M CASINO: A
luxury Yacht You Can Bet On! At Moss Marine - Las
Vegas Style Gaming, State-of-the-art Slots, Blackjack, Roulette,
Let-it-Ride, Bingo, Buffet Dining, Entertainment, Free Parking, Year
Round Cruises. Call 239-765-7529
BROADWAY PALM DINNER THEATRE: Enjoy three lavish buffets while enjoying a Broadway Show featuring
professional actors and musicians. Accommodates 450 guests and
features eight professional Broadway productions each season. The
Off Broadway Palm Theatre is a 100-seat black box theater showcasing
smaller-scale comedies and musical revues. Wednesday-Sunday matinee or
evening shows. Reservations: 230-278-4422
BARBARA B MANN PERFORMING ARTS HALL: New
York's major touring musicals such as Phantom of the Opera, Les
Miserables, Miss Saigon and now Beauty and the Beast have come to this
beautiful venue on the Gulf Coast, along with some of the hottest names
in the business like Bill Cosby, Carol Burnett, Tony Bennett, and Bob
Newhart. 239-481-4849
SEMINOLE INDIAN CASINO: Located
at the intersection of Highway 29 and State Road 846. At the
Seminole Indian Reservation in Immokalee, Visitors can play high stakes
bingo, poker and gaming machines. Southwest Florida's only 24 hour
a day games. Information: 800-218-0007
SEMINOLE MYSTERY TRAIN: Dinner
Train Theater. Entertaining SW Florida with it's renowned Murder
Mysteries and severing over 150,000 dining patrons aboard it's four
1930's vintage railroad cars. Five nights a week.
239-275-8487
SUN SPLASH FAMILY WATER PARK: A splash of
fun for everyone - designed to provide a safe and exciting experience
for the young and young at heart. From the Cape Fear waterslide
for the daring thrill-seekers, to the Squirt Works interactive play area
for the tiniest of tots. 941-574-0557
SMUGGLER'S GOLF: Miniature golf course.
NAPLES - FT. MYERS GREYHOUND TRACK: Dog racing
THE BEACH TROLLEY: Trolley from Fort Myers to
Bonita Springs, including Bowditch Park and Lover's Key.
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| HISTORICAL |
EDISON HOME & LABORATORY: Famous
inventor Thomas a Edison's winter home, beautifully poised along
the Caloosahatchee River, is one of the greatest historic treasures
within Lee County. The vernacular sturcure, completed in 1886 also
includes a laboratory, botanical gardens and museum. Information:
239-334-3614
FORD WINTER HOME: The winter home of automobile
industrialist Henry Ford was purchased in 1916 and recently restored to
look the way it did when Ford and his wife, Clara, lived there.
Information: 239-334-3614
MOUND KEY: The Calusa Indians were the
first to choose this niche of paradise as their home as early as 5000
B.C. Traces of the now-extinct tribe remain in the shell mounds
and other artifacts found on Mound Key. Accessible only by
boat, the key is a favorite of history buffs.
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| PARKS |
BOWDITCH PARK: Features 17 acres of beautiful
sandy beaches on Fort Myers Beach with Gulf and Bay views. Picnic
& BBQ areas, plus a hiking path. Parking available at Bowditch
Park - or use the Trolley. Info: 239-463-1116
LOVER'S KEY STATE RECREATION AREA: Located
between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach. Accessible
by foot or boat. National survey of Beaches ranked Lover's
Key 6th in the Gulf Coast. Great shelling, fishing, picnic areas
and beaches. Tram across estuaries habited by ospreys and
spoonbills. Parking available.
Info: 239-463-4588
LYNN HALL MEMORIAL PARK: Located next to the
fishing pier on Fort Myers Beach. This park offers modern
bathhouses, picnic area, playground and metered parking.
Info: 239-463-1116
MANTANZAS PASS WILDERNESS PRESERVE: On
Estero Island. Provides an expanse of unspoiled live oak hammocks
and mangrove forest to explore via a meandering elevated boardwalk or
quiet footpaths.
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| EXCURSIONS & TOURS |
KEY WEST SHUTTLE: Where getting there is half
the fun! Departs daily from Fort Myers Beach.
Information: 1-888-259-5700
KEY WEST FERRY: Departs from Fisherman's Wharf,
Fort Myers Beach. Free on-site parking, free continental
breakfast, full galley, bar and Caribbean music.
Information: 1-800-273-4496
The TOURS INFORMATION CENTER can arrange:
Casino Cruises, Dinner/Sightseeing Cruises, Dolphin/Nature Tours, Eco
Tours by Kayak/Canoe, Eco History tours by Van, Everglade Tours by van,
Fishing - Back Bay & Sound, Fishing - Offshore Day trips,
Fishing - Offshore night trips, Key West Trips, Parasailing, Plane
Rides, Private Yacht Charters, Sailing Cruises, Sanibel/Captiva Tours,
Sea Life Eco Tours, Shelling Excursion, Sightseeing Tours, Sunset
Cruises, Waverunner Rentals & tours.
EVERGLADE AIRBOAT TOURS: Several
companies
CAPE AIR/NANTUCKET AIRLINES: Enjoy a day
trip to the colorful keys. Fly to Key West in only 50
minutes. 800-352-0714
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| NATURE |
BABCOCK WILDERNESS ADVENTURES: Take
a 90 minute swamp buggy ride with a trained naturalist through the
beautiful woods and deep still water of the Telegraph Cypress
Swamp. See panthers, alligators, exotic birds and much more.
Reservations are required. For scheduled departures:
1-800-500-5583. For general Information: 941-637-0551.
CORKSCREW SWAMP SANCTUARY: A
2.25-mile raised boardwalk takes visitors through several distinct
habitats, including the largest remaining stand of ancient bald cypress
in North America. This natural system if manages by the National
Audubon Society to maintain the native plants and animals found
here. Info: 239-348-9151.
J.N. 'DING' DARLING WILDLIFE REFUGE: On
Sanibel Island, the entrance to this 5,030 acres wilderness
preserve. Delightful nature trails, a five-mile scenic drive and
winding canoe trails show Florida wildlife in it's natural
habitat. Entrance fee. Preserve closed on Friday.
Information: 239-472-1100
MANATEE PARK: Lee County's winter home (Nov-Mar)
for the West Indian Manatee. This 16 acre site is open year-round,
includes viewing are and lagoon, restroom, picnic shelter, canoe launch
to the Orange River, fishing cove with deck, and "Eco-torium"
with Manatee information and gift shop. Manatee viewing update
line: 239-694-3537. Park facility and program info:
239-432-2004.
SIX MILE CYPRESS SLOUGH PRESERVE: This 2,200
acres wetland ecosystem is home t a diversity of plants and animals, a
number of which are endangered. Free guided walks.
Info: 239-432-2004
CARLOS PASS: Carlos Pass separates
Lover's Key from Estero Island... the dolphins come daily to play and
feed in the waters separating these two islands. Fish from the bridge that connects the
islands or cast your line right from the shore.
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| SPORTS |
BOSTON RED SOX SPRING TRAINING: Fort Myers
Spring Training stadium at the City of Palms Park in Fort Myers.
Workouts begin mid-February; exhibition games begin in March.
Ticket & Info: 239-334-4700.
FORT MYERS MIRACLE BASEBALL: Class
A Minor League affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. Lee County
Sports Complex. Member of the Florida State
League. Games are held from April through August. Tickets
and Info: 239-768-4210.
MINNESOTA TWINS SPRING TRAINING: Lee county
Sports Complex. Workouts begin mid February; exhibition games
begin in March. Ticket Information: 1-800-33-TWINS.
Executive Office: 239-768-4270.
GOLF: Golfers can play 1,549 holes
on 95 courses in the area. There is an executive par 3 course located
1.5 miles from the condo.
FORT MYERS SKATIUM: 72,000 square foot
complex with two rinks for hockey and recreational skating.
EVERBLADES HOCKEY: East Coast Hockey at
it's finest. 239-948-7825
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| EDUCATIONAL |
CALUSA NATURE CENTER & PLANETARIUM: Visit
Southwest Florida's number one attraction for those who want to explore
the land and skies of the "Real Florida". Fun, educational things to do for the whole
family including nature trails, planetarium, aviary and gift shop. Information:
239-275-3435.
IMAGINARIUM: Hands-on Museum and Aquarium
offers all ages the chance to engage their minds and have fun in the
process. Over 60 exhibits and learning experiences encompass the
environment, physics, anatomy, economies, weather and much more.
Marvel at the marine life (alligators, eels, sharks and more) displayed
in three 900 gal aquariums, a 500 gal living coral reef tank and an
outdoor lagoon. Information: 239-337-3332.
OSTEAGO BAY AQUARIUM
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