ATTRACTIONS KEY TO SYMBOLS: = Certified Visitor Information Centers NAPLES Adventure Paddle Tours Inc adventurepaddletours.com/kayak-tours/naples-fl We offer award-winning family focused kayak tours and boat tours, in Naples and Marco Island SANIBEL The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium shellmuseum.org One of the best things to do on Sanibel Island. SOUTHWEST IMAG History & Science Center theimag.org Explore S.T.E.M. and History through hands-on exhibits, live animal encounters and science shows. Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary corkscrew.audubon.org 13,000-acre wilderness, home to the largest old-growth bald cypress forest in the world w/boardwalk SARASOTA ringling.org Museums. Theater. Gardens. Discover The Ringling, the State Art Museum of Florida. Kayak Excursions -Bunch Beach The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art kayak-excursions.com Kayak and SUP rentals, guided tours, and fishing trips. No experience needed. Family Friendly. Collier-Seminole State Park Offshore Sailing School floridastateparks.org/park/Collier-Seminole A prime example of how this region looked before the arrival of the first European explorers. Mall at University Town Center offshoresailing.com Sailing certification courses, from basic keelboat Learn to Sail, Performance Racing, and Cruising Friends of Rookery Bay Ron Jon Surf Shop -Fort Myers rookerybay.org Nature center with aquariums, touch tank, trails, art gallery, events and guided eco-tours. mallatutc.com The premiere fashion shopping destination in Sarasota. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens ronjonsurfshop.com/store/ft-myers-florida Visit the “World’s Most Famous” Ron Jon Surf Shop in Ft. Myers! Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center selby.org Bayfront sanctuaries connecting people with air plants, native nature, and regional history. Southwest Florida Symphony swflso.org World Class Music In Paradise hmcec.org To teach the lessons of the Holocaust to inspire action against bigotry, hatred and violence. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium mote.org Ocean adventures await year ’round at Mote Aquarium, home to more than 100 marine species & exhibits FORT MYERS BEACH Fins Up! Beach Club margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-beach-resort-fort-myers-beach/resort-amenities/fins-up-beach-club Naples Botanical Garden The Pickleball Club -Lakewood Ranch thepickleballclub.com Private indoor club for those who seek premier pickleball and social experiences. naplesgarden.org Tropical botanical garden offering 170-acres of displays and natural habitat. Pure Florida -Naples Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College sarasotaartmuseum.org Offers thought-provoking, boundary-pushing exhibitions and dynamic educational programming Kayak Excursions -Pelican Bay kayak-excursions.com We offer Kayak and SUP (Stand up Paddleboard) rentals throughout Southwest Florida. purefl.com Pure Florida is Southwest Florida’s premier attraction for family fun cruises, tours & fishing! The Spa at The Inn on Fifth Sarasota Jungle Gardens Key West Express innonfifth.com An intimate escape to sooth, heal, cleanse and refresh the body, mind and senses. sarasotajunglegardens.com Feed free roaming flamingos, hold a parrot, touch an alligator and explore acres of jungle trails. keywestexpress.net Travel to the tropical island paradise of Key West. Home of pirates, poets, Presidents, party-goers. NORTH FORT MYERS Brightwater Lagoon metrolagoons.com/lagoon/brightwater A new resort style amenity in North Fort Myers brings clear waters and sandy beaches for relaxation. Sarasota Suncoast Tours St. Armands Circle sarasotasuncoasttours.com Walking Tours & Private group Sightseeing Trolley/Bus Tours starmandscircleassoc.com Renowned as a continental marketplace on a beautiful tropical island. Nautical Tiki Cruises -Fort Myers Beach nauticaltiki.com/fort-myers Explore Fort Myers Beach by boat on a Tiki Boat for an Unforgettable Experience! St. Somewhere Spa OSPREY Oscar Scherer State Park floridastateparks.org/park/oscar-scherer Oscar Scherer has extensive scrubby flatwoods which are the home of threatened Florida scrub jays. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-beach-resort-fort-myers-beach/resort-amenities/spa westcoastblacktheatre.org WBTT produces exciting professional theatre that brings diversity to the area’s cultural landscape. LABELLE LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation downtownlabelle.com LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation....It’s All About LaBelle! PLACIDA SUP Englewood supenglewood.com Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals, Mangrove & Dolphin Paddling Tours, Sunset Boat Tours, Fishing Charters VENICE Historic Downtown Venice visitvenicefl.org Community organization preserving and enhancing Historic Downtown Venice. The Venice Symphony MARCO ISLAND Arts Center Theatre marcoislandart.com Arts Center Theatre a black box community theatre on Marco Island part of Art Center programming PUNTA GORDA Fishermen’s Village fishermensvillage.com Fishermen’s Village waterfront mall, resort and marina. Shops, Boutiques, & Restaurants thevenicesymphony.org The Venice Symphony is a professional orchestra offering concerts and educational programs. Visitor Services ARCADIA Visit DeSoto visitdesoto.com DeSoto County Florida and historic city of Arcadia, located in Southwest Florida. Marco Island Center for the Arts marcoislandart.org Mission: To Promote Education and Appreciation of the Arts. King Fisher Fleet The Spa at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort kingfisherfleet.com Sightseeing cruises and fishing charters in Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. spabyjwmarco.com Discover a luxurious enclave of tranquility, surrounded by beautiful beaches. Military Heritage Museum militaryheritagemuseum.org Southwest Florida’s most treasured museum -honoring all who serve! ENGLEWOOD Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce englewoodchamber.com Pick up the official Englewood Community Guide and local map at any Florida Welcome Center. MYAKKA CITY Myakka Elephant Ranch myakkaelephantranch.org Myakka Elephant Ranch is a non-profit conservation & education center. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, Inc. peacerivergardens.org Beautiful botanical and sculpture gardens located in Punta Gorda, Florida. Peace River Wildlife Center peaceriverwildlifecenter.com View native Florida wildlife in a natural setting. 108 • VISITFLORIDA.COM
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