South Things to Do, Food and Drink, Visitor Services KEY TO SYMBOLS: d = Beach wheelchairs available in some locations d I = Guide or information for travelers with disabilities Everglades Swamp Tours evergladesswamptours.com 3500 Everglades Pkwy., Ft. Lauderdale, 305-849-0135. Explore the Everglades with a private or public airboat ride or paddle a kayak into the wilderness! Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center oridaocean.org 890 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 772-225-0505. Florida Oceanographic Society is a national leader in environmental education, research and advocacy. Hooked on SUP hookedonsup.com 6950 Placida Rd., Englewood, 941-504-1699. Paddleboard and kayak guided eco-paddles, rentals, lessons and sales. Everglades Wonder Gardens evergladeswondergardens.com 27180 Old 41 Rd., Bonita Springs, 239-992-2591. Historic botanical garden opened in 1936 has birds and reptiles, including flamingos and gators. Florida Powerboat Club Hugh Taylor Birch State Park powerboat.com 1214 S.W. 6th St., Pompano Beach, 954-545-1414. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park FloridaStateParks.org/park/hugh-taylor-birch 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, 954-564-4521. Many threatened or endangered plants are among the more than 500 native and non-native species. Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park oridastateparks.org/park/fakahatchee-strand 137 Coastline Dr., Copeland, 239-695-4593. Contains the largest stand of native royal palms in North America. oridastateparks.org/park/fort-taylor 601 Howard England Way, Key West, 305-292-6713. Offers daily fort tours at noon and 2 p.m. in Key West, Florida. Indian Key Historic State Park Four Winds Marina Fish Tale Marina the shtalemarina.com 7225 Estero Blvd., Ft. Myers Beach, 239-463-3600. Experience a fun-filled day with services that include boat rentals, dolphin cruises and more. fourwindsmarina.com 16501 Stringfellow Rd., Bokeelia, 239-283-0250. Only full-service marina located at the North End of Pine Island in Bokeelia. oridastateparks.org/park/indian-key Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, 305-664-2540. Dates back to the prehistoric Indians of 1830s. Visitors come here to swim, sunbathe and hike. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park Fury Water Adventures Key West Flamingo Gardens amingogardens.org 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie, 954-473-2955. Visit the Wray Botanical Collection and the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary and Free-flight aviary. furycat.com 2 Duval St., Key West, 855-200-3276. The #1 rated watersports company In South Florida. oridastateparks.org/park/macarthur-beach 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr., North Palm Beach, 561-624-6950. It preserves the natural heritage of subtropical coastal habitat that once covered southeast Florida. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park oridastateparks.org/park/pennekamp Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, 305-451-1202. Enjoy the view from a glass bottom boat tour, scuba dive or snorkel coral reefs. Visit the aquarium. d Gasparilla Island State Park Florida Keys Dive Center oridakeysdivectr.com 90451 Old Hwy., Tavernier, 305-852-4599. Spectacular diving and snorkeling for the novice as well as the most experienced water enthusiasts. oridastateparks.org/park/gasparilla-island 888 Belcher Rd., Boca Grande, 941-964-0375. Swimming, snorkeling, fishing and nature study are popular activities. Jonathan Dickinson State Park Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail gumbolimbo.org 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-544-8605. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is a coastal destination not to be missed! oridastateparks.org/park/jonathan-dickinson 16450 S.E. Federal Hwy., Hobe Sound, 772-744-9814. This park teems with wildlife in 13 natural communities, including sand pine scrub and mangroves. oridastateparks.org/trail/ orida-keys 3 La Croix Ct., Key Largo, 305-853-3571. 70 miles of existing trail paved in segments from Key Largo to Key West. Historic Redland Tropical Trail redlandtrail.com 160 S.E. 1st Ave., Florida City, 305-245-9180. This beautiful area lies south of Miami, north of the Florida Keys and between two national parks. Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park oridastateparks.org/park/gamble-plantation 3708 Patten Ave., Ellenton, 941-723-4536. The only surviving plantation house in South Florida. A road trip worth pulling over for. When it comes to road trips, getting there is half the fun, and the scenic routes in Martin County, Florida offer plenty to look at along the way. Picture canopies of shady trees welcoming you, bright tropical colors, scenic vistas, beautiful sand beaches brimming with photo-ops, and the most bio-diverse ecosystem in the Northern Hemisphere. So go ahead and stretch your legs a bit. You’ll be glad you did. Plan your trip at discovermartin.com Naturally Quaint Reader Response 58 OFFICIAL FLORIDA VACATION GUIDE 4 127
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