this unassuming hotel off the tamiami trail is 4 miles from punta gorda airport, three palms speedway and downtown. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. featuring exterior entrances and snug dining areas, the straightforward rooms come with free wi-fi and cable tv, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. outdoor sitting areas are also available. complimentary amenities include coffee and parking Southwest Florida International Airport 34 min
Blanchard House Museum (8 min) Housed in a bungalow, this museum tells the history of the area's African American inhabitants. A.C. Freeman House (9 min) Punta Gorda Nature Park (7 min) 21-acre park with wildlife, forests, marsh areas, walking trails, picnic tables & a fishing pier. Ponce De Leon Park (14 min) Recreational park offering a beach, playground, mangrove boardwalk, boat launch & wildlife center. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens (14 min) Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (3 min) This nonprofit manages environmentally sensitive lands with trails & provides educational programs. Bayshore Live Oak Park (12 min) Scenic coastline with trails, a playground & picnic pavilions, plus fishing piers & boat access. Laishley Park (10 min) Shoreline park with a fishing pier, marina, memorial garden, harbor walk & seafood restaurant. Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park (4 min) Shoreline nature preserve spanning 70 miles, with extensive paddle trails & hiking & birding sites. Peace River Wildlife Center (14 min) Local wildlife refuge & rehabilitation center offering free educational tours to the public. Gilchrist Park (10 min) Waterfront green space with picnic & play areas, tennis courts, a fishing pier & community events. Port Charlotte Beach Park (17 min) Scenic waterfront space with boat ramps, basketball & tennis courts, picnic tables & a dog park. Military Heritage Museum (8 min) Carmalita Park (8 min) Sporty park with an equestrian arena, BMX & skate jumps, softball & football fields & playground. |