Southwest Florida International Airport 32 min
Mound House (36 min) Restored house museum atop an ancient Calusa Indian shell mound, with artifacts & cultural programs. Lynn Hall Beach Park (30 min) Small beach park with a fishing pier, restrooms, showers & parking, plus picnic & grill facilities. IMAG History & Science Center (formerly Imaginarium Science Center) (22 min) Interactive educational museum for all ages offers 60+ exhibits including a hurricane simulator. Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach (29 min) Catches like cobia & bluefish on a pier with a fishing supplies store, shady benches & sunset views. Sanibel Lighthouse (38 min) The grounds are open to the public to view the exterior of this historic beachfront beacon up close. Bowditch Point Park (33 min) Nature preserve & recreation area with panoramic bay views, trails & access to a swimming beach. Lakes Park (25 min) Park with a freshwater lake for fishing, also offers bike & boat rentals, trails & picnic spots. Edison & Ford Winter Estates (17 min) 21 acres featuring the former homes of Edison & Ford, a research lab, botanical gardens & a museum. J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge (50 min) A park on the Gulf with over 230 species of birds plus trails, fishing, tours & family activities. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium (22 min) This 105-acre sanctuary features nature trails, a natural history museum & planetarium exhibits. Sun Splash Family Waterpark (11 min) Seasonal amusement park with 14+ acres of waterslides, a lazy river & kids' water play area. Bunche Beach (27 min) Part of a nature preserve, this beach offers a quiet vibe, shallow water & sunset views. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (22 min) 3,500-acre park offering wildlife, a butterfly garden & boardwalk trails through the wetlands. Shell Factory (22 min) Lighthouse Beach Park (38 min) A scenic 32-acre park & lighthouse at the island tip with a fishing pier, picnic area & showers. |