SOUTH | Things to Do, Food and Drink, Visitor Services KEY TO SYMBOLS: d = Beach wheelchairs available in some locations I = Guide or information for travelers with disabilities = Certified Visitor Information Centers Mixon Fruit Farms 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. Salty Sam’s Waterfront Adventures SaltySams.com 2500 Main St, Fort Myers Beach, 239-463-7333 Salty Sam’s Waterfront Adventures is one of Southwest Florida’s top attractions. Fishermen’s Village fishermensvillage.com 1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, 941-639-8721 Fishermen’s Village waterfront mall, resort and marina with shops, boutiques, and restaurants. 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 144. Reader Response 116 Sanibel Harbour Princess Yacht Myakka River State Park marriott.com/hotel-restaurants/rswsb-sanibel-harbour-marriott-resort-and-spa/sanibel-harbour-princess-yacht/5136457/home-page.mi 17260 Harbour Pointe Dr, Fort Myers, 239-466-4000 Let our 100-foot private luxury yacht carry you away on a relaxing voyage with delicious cuisine. Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe Duval St. keylimeshop.com 431 Front St -Corner of Duval, Key West, 305-296-0806 For all things Key Lime! Mall at University Town Center FloridaStateParks.org/park/myakka-river 13208 State Rd 72, Sarasota, 941-361-6511 Florida’s only state Wild and Scenic River flows through 57 square miles of wetlands and pinelands. Sarasota Suncoast Tours sarasotasuncoasttours.com 1235 2nd St, Sarasota, 941-893-4664 Walking tours and private group sightseeing trolley and bus tours. mallatutc.com 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, 941-552-7000 A major fashion shopping destination in Sarasota. Red Barn Flea Market Myakka State Forest fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/ Myakka-State-Forest 4723 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, 941-460-1333 Find your South Florida adventure at Myakka State Forest. Visit for the day or stay overnight. Sawgrass Recreation Park evergladestours.com 1006 N US Hwy 27, Weston, 954-389-0202 Airboat adventures in the Florida Everglades, a top-rated South Florida attraction. See ad on page 43. Reader Response 48 redbarnfleamarket.com 1707 1st St E, Bradenton, 941-747-3794 One of Florida’s most popular and progressive flea markets on the Suncoast. The Shops at Pembroke Gardens Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/ Okaloacoochee-Slough-State-Forest 6265 County Rd 832, Felda, 863-612-0776 Explore this unique representation of a pre-Columbian forest in South Florida. Come for the day or camp. Sea Experience Glassbottom Snorkel and Scuba Adventures diveFortLauderdale.com 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 954-770-3483 Scuba, snorkel, and glass-bottom boat charter. Old Town Trolley Tours of Key West Selkie Adaptive Paddle 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. selkieadaptivepaddle.com 5350 Placida Rd, Englewood, 941-303-9758 Guided adaptive adventure tours for people of all abilities to enjoy with friends and family. Oleta River State Park Sunset Watersports 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. sunsetwatersportskeywest.com 201 Williams St, Key West, 305-296-2554 Key West’s original watersports company. d I pembrokegardens.com 527 SW 145th Terrace, Pembroke Pines, 954-450-1580 Enjoy a relaxing and sophisticated outdoor tropical setting at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, Broward County’s premier shopping destination. With over 75 stores and restaurants, you’ll experience great shopping and an invigorating evening of entertainment at any of our fine dining locations. Treasure Coast Wildlife Center tcwild.org 8626 SW Citrus Blvd, Palm City, 772-286-6200 St. Armands Circle Marketplace 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 US Sailing Center Martin County Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, Inc. usscmc.org 1955 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, 772-334-8085 Our mission is to grow the sport of sailing through education, competition, and equal opportunity. starmandscircleassoc.com 300 Madison Dr, Sarasota, 941-388-1554 Renowned as a continental marketplace on a beautiful tropical island. See ad on page 125. Reader Response 111 PeaceRiverGardens.org 5800 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda, 941-621-8299 Beautiful botanical and sculpture gardens located in Punta Gorda. Wild Dolphin Tours Eat, Drink & Nightlife Bistro 245 margaritavillekeywestresort.com/bistro-245 245 Front St, Key West, 305-292-4313 Casual indoor and outdoor dining overlooking the scenic Key West Harbor. Peace River Wildlife Center wilddolphintours.com 80001 Overseas Hwy, Slip 906, Islamorada, 850-238-5998 Snorkeling and sandbar tours in Islamorada, the Florida Keys. peaceriverwildlifecenter.com 3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda, 941-637-3830 View native Florida wildlife in a natural setting. Wild Lime Adventures Picayune Strand State Forest fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/ Picayune-Strand-State-Forest 2121 52nd Ave SE, Naples, 239-348-7557 Explore one of South Florida’s unique state forests, home to Florida panthers and other wildlife. wildlimeadventures.com 1029 Harrison St, Hollywood, 954 673-6647 The highest rated eco-tours to the Florida Keys, Everglades National Park, and Big Cypress! I Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina Shopping Bayside Marketplace baysidemarketplace.com 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 305-577-3344 Over 100 shops, boutiques, restaurants, and bars offer a taste of Miami for everyone. See ad on page 42. Reader Response 51 bourbonsteakmia.com 19999 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, 786-279-6600 Michael Mina’s famed modern American steakhouse. Breezer’s at Key Largo Marriott Bay Beach Resort Pirates Choice Sailing & Snorkeling pirateschoicefl.com 99701 Overseas Hwy, Slip 71, Key Largo, 305-453-5456 Sets sail daily out of Marina Del Mar in Key Largo, offering two-hour sunset sails and four-hour snorkel sails. marriott.com/mthkl 103800 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, 305-453-0000 Breezer’s Tiki Bar offers a light-fare menu daily from 4 pm to midnight. Dania Pointe Bridge Tender Inn Pure Florida -Naples purefl.com/naples-activities 1200 5th Ave S, Naples, 239-263-4949 Pure Florida is Southwest Florida’s premier marine attraction for family fun and thrills. daniapointe.com 139 S Compass Way, Dania Beach, 954-642-3340 South Florida’s new entertainment destination to dine, shop, play, live, work, and stay! bridgetenderinn.com 135 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, 941-778-4849 Bradenton’s most-loved sports bar and grill. You can get there by car, boat, flip flops, or bike! Dolphin Mall Cafe Lido at Lido Beach Resort Robbie’s of Islamorada robbies.com 77520 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, 305-664-8070 Robbie’s provides a wide array of water-based activities. shopdolphinmall.com 11401 NW 12th St, Miami, 305-599-3000 With over 240 stores, Dolphin Mall is Miami’s largest value retail shopping center. lidobeachresort.com 700 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, 941-388-5600 Casual, fresh beachside fare with an emphasis on fresh seafood. 128 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com
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