Southwest Florida International Airport 36 min
Military Heritage Museum (10 min) Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park (4 min) Shoreline nature preserve spanning 70 miles, with extensive paddle trails & hiking & birding sites. Ponce De Leon Park (16 min) Recreational park offering a beach, playground, mangrove boardwalk, boat launch & wildlife center. Peace River Wildlife Center (16 min) Local wildlife refuge & rehabilitation center offering free educational tours to the public. Gilchrist Park (11 min) Waterfront green space with picnic & play areas, tennis courts, a fishing pier & community events. Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (16 min) This nonprofit manages environmentally sensitive lands with trails & provides educational programs. Bayshore Live Oak Park (14 min) Scenic coastline with trails, a playground & picnic pavilions, plus fishing piers & boat access. Carmalita Park (10 min) Sporty park with an equestrian arena, BMX & skate jumps, softball & football fields & playground. A.C. Freeman House (11 min) Blanchard House Museum (10 min) Housed in a bungalow, this museum tells the history of the area's African American inhabitants. Punta Gorda Nature Park (9 min) 21-acre park with wildlife, forests, marsh areas, walking trails, picnic tables & a fishing pier. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens (17 min) Port Charlotte Beach Park (19 min) Scenic waterfront space with boat ramps, basketball & tennis courts, picnic tables & a dog park. Laishley Park (12 min) Shoreline park with a fishing pier, marina, memorial garden, harbor walk & seafood restaurant. |