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 = Certified Visitor Information Centers Collier-Seminole State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Collier-Seminole 20200 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, 239-394-3397 A prime example of how this region looked before the arrival of the first European explorers. Everglades Day Safari -Ft. Myers ecosafari.com 14900 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, 239-472-1559 Enjoy the beauty and adventure as you explore the different kingdoms of the Everglades. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Pennekamp 102601 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 Conch Tour Train conchtourtrain.com 501 Front St, Key West, 305-294-5161 90-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour of Key West. Everglades Swamp Tours Coopertown Airboat Rides coopertownairboats.com 22700 SW 8th St, Miami, 305-226-6048 Original airboat tour covers 9 miles of unique Everglades environment. Authorized park concessioner. See ad on pages 36 and 137. Reader Response 33 evergladesswamptours.com Broward County Rest Area I-75 N, MM 35, Fort Lauderdale, 305-849-0135 Explore the Everglades with a private or public airboat tour or paddle a kayak into the wilderness! Jonathan Dickinson State Park floridastateparks.org/park/jonathan-dickinson 16450 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, 772-744-9814 This park teems with wildlife in 13 natural communities, including sand pine scrub, and mangroves. Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Fakahatchee-Strand 137 Coastline Dr, Copeland, 239-695-4593 Contains the largest stand of native royal palms in North America. Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruises junglequeen.com 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-5596 Famous barbecue dinner and sightseeing cruises. Cultural Heritage Alliance for Tourism, Inc. Fish Tale Marina Jupiter Outdoor Center chatsouthflorida.com 990 Biscayne Blvd, Ste 503, Miami, 786-507-8500 Cultural and heritage tour experiences. thefishtalemarina.com 7225 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, 239-463-3600 Experience a fun-filled day with services that include boat rentals, dolphin cruises and more. jupiteroutdoorcenter.com 18095 North A1A, Jupiter, 561-747-7968 Jupiter Outdoor Center has been restoring fitness, balance and harmony since 1997. Curry Hammock State Park Flamingo Gardens Kayak Excursions floridastateparks.org/park/Curry-Hammock 56200 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, 305-289-2690 Made up of a group of islands in the Middle Keys, with public access to swimming and more. flamingogardens.org 3750 S Flamingo Rd, Davie, 954-473-2955 Visit the Wray Botanical Collection and the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary and free-flight aviary. kayak-excursions.com 17950 John Morris Rd, Fort Myers, 239-297-7011 Kayak and SUP rentals, guided tours, and fishing trips. No experience needed. Family-friendly. Cycle Party Tours Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail floridastateparks.org/trail/Florida-Keys 3 La Croix Ct, Key Largo, 305-853-3571 106 miles of existing trail paved in segments from Key Largo to Key West. Key Aquasports cycleparty.com 220 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, 954-302-8555 Cycle Party is one of the most fun and unique experiences in South Florida. keyaquasports.com 74560 Overseas Hwy, Ste 6, Islamorada, 305-800-2782 Paddling at night with underwater LED lighting provides you with amazing view of the undersea world. Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Key-Largo-Hammock County Road 905, Key Largo, 305-451-1202 Walk trails within the largest contiguous tract of tropical West Indian hardwood hammock in the U.S. Florida Keys Scenic Highway All-American Road Key Largo Princess Glassbottom Boat scenichighwayflkeys.com 2798 Overseas Hwy, Ste 410, Marathon, 305-289-2521 The Florida Keys Scenic Highway is Florida’s only All-American Road. keylargoprincess.com 99701 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, 800-979-3370, 305-451-4655 View the beautiful underwater world of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State park. Cocktails and continuous viewing. Daily Cruises. See ad on page 133. Reader Response 102 Dakin Dairy Farms Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center floridaocean.org 890 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, 772-225-0505 Florida Oceanographic Society is a national leader in environmental education, research and advocacy. dI furycat.com 2 Duval St, Key West, 855-200-3276 The #1 Rated watersports company in South Florida. Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages keylimesailingclub.com 99306 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, 305-451-3438 Florida Keys cottages on the water with free kayaks, paddleboards, 22’ sailboats. DakinDairyFarms.com 30771 Betts Rd, Myakka City, 941-322-2802 Dakin Dairy’s 1,000-acre sustainable family farm entertains & educates the public from cow to bottle. Deering Estate Fury Water Adventures Key West Key West Botanical Gardens deeringestate.org 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Miami, 305-235-1668 Deering Estate is an environmental, archaeological and historical preserve. 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. Gaskatours, Inc Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Delnor-Wiggins 11135 N Gulfshore Dr, Naples, 239-597-6196 Florida State Parks winner of the National Gold Medal, voted America’s best. Over a mile of beach. d gaskatours.com 9737 41st St, #931, Doral, 407-505-6370 Miami and Orlando, Florida, hotels and resorts, car rental and Disney Cruise travel specialists. dI Key West Express keywestexpress.net 1200 Main St, Fort Myers Beach, 239-463-5733 Travel to the tropical island paradise of Key West. Home of pirates, poets, presidents and party-goers. Gasparilla Island State Park Don Pedro Island State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Don-Pedro-Island 8450 Placida Rd, Cape Haze, 941-964-0375 Part of an extensive chain of barrier islands extending along the Gulf Coast of Florida. d floridastateparks.org/park/Gasparilla-Island 880 Belcher Rd, Boca Grande, 941-964-0375 Swimming, snorkeling, fishing, and nature study are popular activities. d King Fisher Fleet kingfisherfleet.com Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda, 941-639-0969 Sightseeing cruises and fishing charters in Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Lloyd-Beach 6503 N Ocean Dr, Dania Beach, 954-923-2833 The mangrove-lined inlet is a scenic place to canoe, observe birdlife, and take photographs. gumbolimbo.org 1801 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, 561-544-8605 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is an experience with sea turtle rehabilitation, aquariums, and more! Lake Manatee State Park FloridaStateParks.org/park/lake-manatee 20007 E State Rd 64, Bradenton, 941-741-3028 A 548-acre recreation area offering a picnic area, swimming area, campground and more. Historic Redland Tropical Trail Estero Bay Preserve State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Estero-Bay Broadway West off U.S. 41, Estero, 239-992-0311 Home to a variety of wildlife, including the bald eagle, gopher tortoise and fiddler crab. redlandtrail.com 160 SE 1st Ave, Florida City, 305-245-9180 This beautiful area lies south of Miami, north of the Florida Keys and between two National Parks. Lemon Bay / Myakka Trail Scenic Highway floridascenichighways.com/our-byways/ southern-region/lemon-bay-myakka-trail-scenic-highway State Road 776, Englewood, 941-460-9100 Lemon Bay Myakka Trail Scenic Highway is on the Gulf Coast, from Venice to Port Charlotte. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park Everglades Area Tours evergladesareatours.com 238 Mamie St, Chokoloskee Island, 239-695-3633 Natural world of Everglades National Park and the 10,000 Islands offer a variety of adventures. FloridaStateParks.org/park/hugh-taylor-birch 3109 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 954-564-4521 Many threatened or endangered plants are among the more than 500 native and non-native species. d Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Lignumvitae-Key Lignumvitae Key, MM 78.5, Islamorada, 305-664-2540 The visitor center for the Islamorada forest. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park floridastateparks.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. Long Key State Park FloridaStateParks.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. 134 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com
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