Punta Gorda Attractions
Punta Gorda is Charlotte County's only incorporated community. The old city dock has been transformed into Fisherman's Village, marina and shopping.
Nearby is the Octagaon Wildlife Sanctuary, which provides a home for injured or unwanted wildlife.
Nearby is the Octagaon Wildlife Sanctuary, which provides a home for injured or unwanted wildlife.
A.C. Freeman House
Built in 1903, the A.C. Freeman house was saved from demolition by community volunteers who renovated it back to its Queen Anne style. It was moved in 2005 after receiving significant damage from Hurricane Charley. The ground floor of the home is filled with period furnishings and is open to the public.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Babcock Wilderness Adventures
Babcock Wilderness Adventures is 90,000 acres of swamps, trails and wildlife. Visitors can take a 90-minute Swamp Buggy Tour through the Babcock Ranch and Telegraph Cypress Swamp. Meet panthers, bison, birds, wild alligators, snakes and other native animals. Travel through four different ecosystems including Telegraph Cypress Swamp enhanced by the guides commentaries.
King Fisher Cruise Lines
King Fisher Cruise Lines offers day trips to the islands of Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa as well as nature, sunset, fishing and chartered cruises. Guided fishing trips in the Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve provide the opportunity to catch shallow water fish.
King Fisher Fleet
1200 West Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
United States
1200 West Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
United States
Phone 1 (941) 639-0969
Fax 1 (941) 639-0808
Old Punta Gorda
Old Punta Gorda opened in 1928 as a depot for the Atlantic Coast Railroad, it now operates as an Antique Mall with 25 vendors.
