ATTRACTIONS Have your drinks on the links at PopStroke in Fort Myers, a mini-golf oasis with a restaurant, bar, and outdoor games. Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery in Ochopee guides Swamp Walk Eco Tours of the federally protected Big Cypress National Preserve. The Sensory Garden at Palmetto Historical Park in Palmetto is a sensory-rich outdoor experience that engages guests of all abilities with tactile plants, calming features, and accessible pathways. The Ringling in Sarasota presents three experiences in one, including the Circus Museum, Bayfront Gardens, and Florida’s official state art museum, the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Get inspired through hands-on exhibits that explore Southwest Florida’s history at the IMAG History and Science Center in Fort Myers. SOUTHWEST THE RINGLING MUSEUM, SARASOTA VISIT FLORIDA DINING In Cape Coral or Fort Myers, design your own burger and shake at Lehne Burger (burger toppings range from standards to ghost pepper and grilled pineapple). Anna Maria Island Beach Café serves breakfast, wraps, salads, platters, and ice cream to fuel your entire beach day. Triad Seafood Market and Cafe in Everglades City serves up fresh seafood, including a bounty of local stone crab claws, between October 15 and May 1. The Green Orchid at Selby Gardens in Sarasota boasts a solar-powered, net-positive-energy, garden-to-table concept, serving sustainable and seasonal dishes amidst botanical splendor. Gourmands will love Bicyclette Cookshop, serving French-inspired cuisine with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients in combinations that underscore Naples’ bold culinary style. THE GREEN ORCHID, SARASOTA Juliana Montane ACCOMMODATIONS Scan the QR code to discover places to stay in Southwest Florida: VISITFLORIDA.com/places-to-stay HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT & SPA, BONITA SPRINGS Roundhouse Creative 102 • VISITFLORIDA.COM
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