Southwest Florida International Airport 36 min
Ponce De Leon Park (20 min) Recreational park offering a beach, playground, mangrove boardwalk, boat launch & wildlife center. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens (14 min) Military Heritage Museum (14 min) Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (11 min) This nonprofit manages environmentally sensitive lands with trails & provides educational programs. Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area (3 hr 23) Primitive campsites, fishing, hiking & a range of wildlife in a picturesque, sprawling preserve. A.C. Freeman House (13 min) Bayshore Live Oak Park (16 min) Scenic coastline with trails, a playground & picnic pavilions, plus fishing piers & boat access. Port Charlotte Beach Park (21 min) Scenic waterfront space with boat ramps, basketball & tennis courts, picnic tables & a dog park. Laishley Park (13 min) Shoreline park with a fishing pier, marina, memorial garden, harbor walk & seafood restaurant. Blanchard House Museum (12 min) Housed in a bungalow, this museum tells the history of the area's African American inhabitants. Carmalita Park (8 min) Sporty park with an equestrian arena, BMX & skate jumps, softball & football fields & playground. Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park (11 min) Shoreline nature preserve spanning 70 miles, with extensive paddle trails & hiking & birding sites. Peace River Wildlife Center (20 min) Local wildlife refuge & rehabilitation center offering free educational tours to the public. Gilchrist Park (14 min) Waterfront green space with picnic & play areas, tennis courts, a fishing pier & community events. |