Things to Do, Food and Drink, Visitor Services | SOUTH KEY TO SYMBOLS: d = Beach wheelchairs available in some locations d I = Guide or information for travelers with disabilities = Certified Visitor Information Centers Lovers Key State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Lovers-Key 8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, 239-463-4588 Lovers Key is renowned for its pristine white beach and wildlife viewing opportunities. Morning Star Sailing Charters morningstartsailingcharters.com 1313 Ocean Bay Dr, Key Largo, 305-451-7057 Key Largo snorkeling, sailing, and private charters for 2 to 6 people aboard our 50’ sailing yacht. Oscar Scherer State Park FloridaStateParks.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. d 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. Myakka River State Park FloridaStateParks.org/park/myakka-river 13208 State Road 72, Sarasota, 941-361-6511 Florida’s only state Wild and Scenic River flows through 57 square miles of wetlands and pinelands. Palma Sola Scenic Highway floridascenichighways.com/our-byways/ central-region/palma-sola-scenic-highway 8700 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, 941-795-8272 A short yet wonderful trip that highlights Florida’s many assets. Martin Grade Scenic Highway floridascenichighways.com/our-byways/ southern-region/martin-grade-scenic-highway SW Martin Hwy, Stuart, 850-414-5250 Historic 12-mile road is shaded by a canopy of oaks. Naples Botanical Garden naplesgarden.org 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples, 239-643-7275 Tropical botanical garden offering 170 acres of displays and natural habitat. Peace River Wildlife Center peaceriverwildlifecenter.com 3400 Ponce De Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda, 941-637-3830 View native Florida wildlife in a natural setting. Miracle Swimming: Conquer Your Fear of Water for Adults miracleswimming.org PO Box 15854, Sarasota, 941-921-6420 Swimming for adults afraid in water: State of the art adult lessons. Satisfaction guaranteed. Naples Princess Pure Florida -Fort Myers Location 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. purefl.com 2360 W 1st St, Fort Myers, 239-919-2965 Experience the wildlife and history of the Caloosahatchee River with Pure Florida river excursions! Mixon Fruit Farms NGALA Wildlife Preserve Pure Florida -Naples 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. ngala.net 2755 Inez Rd, Naples, 239-353-3572 We combine spectacular cuisine with authentic entertainment situated in a tropical garden. purefl.com 1200 5th Ave S, Naples, 239-263-4949 Pure Florida is Southwest Florida’s premier marine attraction for family fun and thrills! 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 131. Reader Response 100 Old Town Trolley Tours of Key West trolleytours.com/key-west Mallory Square, Key West, 855-623-8289 See the best first and learn about Key West’s rich history with Old Town Trolley Key West. Robbie’s of Islamorada robbies.com 77520 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, 305-664-8070 Robbie’s provides a wide array of water-based activities. Salty Sam’s Pirate Cruise Oleta River State Park FloridaStateParks.org/park/oleta-river 3400 NE 163rd St, Sunny Isles Beach, 305-919-1846 Offers kayaking, mountain biking, swimming, fishing, trail walking and picnicking. floridapiratecruise.com 2500 Main St, Fort Myers Beach, 239-765-7272 90-minute swashbuckling show aboard a replica pirate ship. Guaranteed to be a Jolly Roger good time! Reader Response 105 OFFICIAL FLORIDA VACATION GUIDE ✹ 135
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