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 junglequeen.com 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, 954-462-5596. Famous barbecue dinner and sightseeing cruises. Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruises Mixon Fruit Farms Kayak Excursions mixon.com 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton, 941-748-5829. Come visit the orange grove! A trip to Florida is not complete without a stop at Mixon Fruit Farms. PortMiami miamidade.gov/portmiami/home.asp 1015 N. America Way, Miami, 305-347-4800. PortMiami is known worldwide as the cruise capital of the world. kayak-excursions.com 17950 John Morris Rd., Ft. Myers, 239-297-7011. Kayak and SUP rentals, guided tours and fishing trips. No experience needed. Familiy friendly. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens morikami.org 4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach, 561-495-0233. Our mission is to provide Japanese cultural experiences that entertain, educate and inspire. See ad on page 37. Reader Response 94 Pure Florida -Fort Myers Location pure .com 2360 W. 1st St., Ft. Myers, 239-919-2965. Experience the wildlife and history of the Caloosahatchee River with Pure Florida river excursions! Key Lime Sailing Club keylimesailingclub.com 99306 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, 305-451-3438. Florida Keys Cottages on the water wih free, kayaks, paddle boards, 22’ sailboats. Pure Florida -Naples Mound Key Archaeological State Park oridastateparks.org/park/mound-key Estero, 239-992-0311. A beautiful place for nature study and to observe Calusa midden mounds. pure .com 1200 5th Ave. S., Naples, 239-263-4949. Pure Florida is Southwest Florida’s premier marine attraction for family fun and thrills! Key West Botanical Gardens keywest.garden 5210 College Rd., Key West, 305-296-1504. The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden is the only frost-free botanical garden in the U.S. keywestexpress.net/?utm_source=web&utm_ medium=various&utm_campaign=visit orida 1200 Main St., Ft. Myers Beach, 239-463-5733. Travel to the tropical island paradise of Key West. Home of pirates, poets, Presidents, party-goers. Robbie’s of Islamorada Myakka River State Park Key West Express oridastateparks.org/park/myakka-river 13208 S.R. 72, Sarasota, 941-361-6511. Florida’s only state wild and scenic river flows through 57 square miles of wetlands and pinelands. robbies.com 77520 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, 305-664-8070. Robbie’s provides a wide array of water-based activities. Salty Sam’s Pirate Cruise Naples Botanical Garden Key West Harbour keywestharbour.com 6000 Peninsular Ave., Key West, 305-292-3121. Key West Harbour is home to over a dozen charters for fishing, boating, adventure, scuba and more! naplesgarden.org 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples, 239-643-7275. A hands-on interactive children’s garden and 90 acres of beautifully restored natural habitat. oridapiratecruise.com 2500 Main St., Ft. Myers Beach, 239-765-7272. 90-minute swashbuckling show aboard a replica pirate ship. Guaranteed to be a Jolly Roger good time! Naples Princess King Fisher Fleet king sher eet.com 1200 W. Retta Esplanade 16A, Punta Gorda, 941-639-0969. Sightseeing cruises and fishing charters in Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. naplesprincesscruises.com 550 Port O Call Way, Naples, 239-649-2275. Cruise through Naples Bay, Port Royal and the Gulf to see the multi-million dollar homes and wildlife. oridastateparks.org/park/san-pedro 77200 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, 305-664-2540. San Pedro was a 287-ton Dutch-built ship which sailed as part of the fleet of New Spain in 1733. marriott.com/hotel-restaurants/rswsb-sanibel-harbour-marriott-resort-and-spa/sanibel-harbour-princess-yacht/5136457/home-page.mi 17260 Harbour Point Dr., Ft. Myers, 239-466-4000. Let our 100-foot private luxury yacht carry you away on a relaxing voyage with delicious cuisine. San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park Sanibel Harbour Princess Yacht NGALA Wildlife Preserve Lagerhead Cycleboats lagerheadcycleboats.com 2500 Main St., Ft. Myers Beach, 239-312-3137. The ultimate Fort Myers party boat! ngala.net 2755 Inez Rd., Naples, 239-353-3572. Combines spectacular cuisine with authentic entertainment situated in a tropical garden. Old Town Trolley Tours of Key West Sawgrass Recreation Park Lake Manatee State Park oridastateparks.org/park/lake-manatee 20007 E. S.R. 64, Bradenton, 941-741-3028. A 548-acre recreation area offering a picnic area, swimming area, campground and more. trolleytours.com/key-west 1 Whitehead St., Key West, 305-296-6688. Learn more about Key West’s rich history with Old Town Trolley Tours of Key West. sawgrassrecreationpark.com 1006 N. U.S. Hwy. 27, Weston, 954-389-0202. Airboat adventures in the Florida Everglades, a top-rated South Florida attraction. See ad on page 35. Reader Response 83 Oleta River State Park Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park oridastateparks.org/park/lignumvitae-key 77200 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, 305-664-2540. The visitor center for the Islamorada forest. oridastateparks.org/park/oleta-river 3400 N.E. 163rd St., Sunny Isles Beach, 305-919-1846. Offers kayaking, mountain biking, swimming, fishing, trail walking and picnicking. Oscar Scherer State Park divefortlauderdale.com 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, 954-467-6000. Scuba, snorkel and glass bottom boat charter. Sea Experience Glassbottom Snorkel and Scuba Adventures Long Key State Park oridastateparks.org/park/long-key 67400 Overseas Hwy., Long Key, 305-664-4815. Visitors can explore the island by canoeing through a chain of lagoons or hiking two land trails. oridastateparks.org/park/oscar-scherer 1843 S. Tamiami Trl., Osprey, 941-483-5956. Oscar Scherer has extensive scrubby flatwoods which are the home of threatened Florida scrub jays. Seabranch Preserve State Park Park & Ocean at High Taylor Birch State Park parkandocean.com 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, 954-563-2900. Our Caribbean and Southern influenced menu offers an eclectic mix of “farm to table” items. oridastateparks.org/park/seabranch 4810 S.E. Cove Rd., Stuart, 772-219-1880. Visitors can see rare sand pine scrub, scrubby flatwoods, a baygall community and a mangrove swamp. Lovers Key State Park See Manatees Guaranteed oridastateparks.org/park/lovers-key 8700 Estero Blvd., Ft. Myers Beach, 239-463-4588. Lovers Key is renowned for its pristine white beach and wildlife viewing opportunities. Peace River Wildlife Center see-manatees.com 525 Newport Dr., Naples, 239-642-8818. See the manatees swim, hear them breathe and sometimes witness a nursing moment. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens selby.org 900 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, 941-366-5731. A botanical and children’s tropical garden on the shores of Sarasota Bay. peaceriverwildlifecenter.com 3400 Ponce De Leon Pkwy., Punta Gorda, 941-637-3830. View native Florida wildlife in a natural setting. St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park Port Everglades Miami Plane Tours miamiplanetours.com 1602 S.W. 77th Ave., Pembroke Pines, 800-954-1125. Miami Plane Tours is proud to bring you only the best selection of aerial journey packages around. porteverglades.net 1850 Eller Dr., Ft. Lauderdale, 954-523-3404. Port Everglades is Florida’s “powerhouse port” and one of the most diverse seaports in the U.S. oridastateparks.org/park/st-lucie-inlet 4810 S.E. Cove Rd., Stuart, 772-744-7603. Visitors come to swim, sunbathe or picnic at the pavilion on the quiet beach. Stump Pass Beach State Park Port of Key West oridastateparks.org/park/stump-pass 900 Gulf Blvd., Englewood, 941-964-0375. Visitors can enjoy an excellent view of the Gulf of Mexico. miracleswimming.com P.O. Box 15854, Sarasota, 941-921-6420. Swimming for adults afraid in water: State of the art adult lessons. Satisfaction guaranteed. Miracle Swimming: Conquer Your Fear of Water for Adults cityofkeywest-.gov/department/index.php?structureid=22 201 William St., Key West, 305-809-3790. Experience Key West’s charm at the Port of Key West. Terra Ceia Preserve State Park Port of Palm Beach portofpalmbeach.com 1 E. 11th St. Ste. 600, Riviera Beach, 561-383-4100. The Port of Palm Beach is the fourth busiest container port of Florida’s 14 deep-water ports. oridastateparks.org/park/terra-ceia 130 Terra Ceia Rd., Terra Ceia, 941-721-2068. This park encompass mangrove forests, freshwater and saltwater wetlands and uplands communities. d I 128 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com
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