Florida - Southwest around Fort Meyers & Naples Attractions
While this region contains long stretches of beach, fertile land, and the same tropical climate, due to its inaccessibility in the early days, it is still a less developed version of the Atlantic Gold Coast.
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Anna Maria Island - Historical Society Museum, Florida
The growth of Anna Maria Island is displayed through artifacts and photographs tracing life from the early pioneers. Exhibts include rare photographs, maps, newspaper clippings, shells, fossils, tools, fishing items, and aerial photos of the Island.
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
November 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Bokeelia - Tropic Star Cruise Boat, Florida
Full-day narrated cruises are available from Pine Island Sound to Cabbage Key. Porpoises and birds can be viewed and islands explored that are only accessible by boat.
Tropic Star Cruise Boat
16499 Porto Bello Street
Bokeelia, FL 33922-1666
United States
16499 Porto Bello Street
Bokeelia, FL 33922-1666
United States
Phone 1 (239) 283-0015
Fax 1 (239) 283-7255
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Bonita Springs, Florida
Bonita Springs is located at the edge of Cypress Swamp. Fishing is available in the Gulf of Mexico and the Imperial River.
Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce
25071 Chamber of Commerce Drive
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
United States
25071 Chamber of Commerce Drive
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
United States
Phone 1 (239) 992-2943
Fax 1 (239) 992-5011
Bonita Springs - Everglades Wonder Gardens
Everglades Wonder Gardens is a botanical garden with trees from around the world. There is also a natural history museum to explore as visitors exit the park. A large collection of Florida wildlife, over 2,000 exotic birds, panthers, alligators, flamingos and bears, are housed on the grounds of Everglades Wonder Gardens.
Chokoloskee - Ted Smallwood's Store-Museum, Florida
Established in 1906 as an Indian trading post, Ted Smallwood's Store is the oldest operating general store in the U.S. Some of the original remaining stock, furs and hides, and examples of items that the Indians would have traded are on display.
Ted Smallwood's Store-Museum
Box 367
Chokoloskee, FL 33925
United States
Box 367
Chokoloskee, FL 33925
United States
Phone 1 (239) 695-2989
Fax 1 (239) 695-4454
Hours
May 2 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
December 1 to May 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Estero - Koreshan State Historic Site, Florida
Koreshan State Historic Site is the location of a religious pioneer settlement that was established in 1894. Cyrus Reed Teed was a religious visionary who began Koreshanity and it thrived until his death in 1908. Restored buildings and gardens occupy the site where visitors can fish, picnic, boat, camp and hike.
Gulfport - Historical Museum, Florida
The Gulfport Historical Museum features the history of early settlers, churches, schools, businesses, organizations, and taped interviews of memories from the Gulfport area.
LaBelle - Heritage Museum, Florida
The La Belle Heritage Museum features furniture, appliances and period costumes from La Belle's history.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 14:00 | 14:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Marco Island, Florida
Marco Island is located at the northern tip of Ten Thousand Islands. This popular resort community was once a fisherman's retreat that now features numerous recreational activities include golf, tennis, swimming and surfing.
Marco Island Trolley Tours
The Marco Island Trolley Tours are a 90 minute narration of the island's history. Historic sites, such as the seashell mounds built by Calusa Indians, are part of the tour.
