| continental breakfast and parking are free. set on a leafy property, this modest motel is 4 miles from the military heritage museum and 7 miles from the peace river wildlife center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. unpretentious rooms come with complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs; some add microwaves, minifridges and/or sofas. other amenities include an outdoor pool with a sundeck and lounge chairs, plus coin-operated laundry facilities
Southwest Florida International Airport 33 min
Gilchrist Park (12 min)
Waterfront green space with picnic & play areas, tennis courts, a fishing pier & community events. Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park (8 min)
Shoreline nature preserve spanning 70 miles, with extensive paddle trails & hiking & birding sites. Ponce De Leon Park (17 min)
Recreational park offering a beach, playground, mangrove boardwalk, boat launch & wildlife center. Laishley Park (12 min)
Shoreline park with a fishing pier, marina, memorial garden, harbor walk & seafood restaurant. Peace River Wildlife Center (16 min)
Local wildlife refuge & rehabilitation center offering free educational tours to the public. A.C. Freeman House (11 min) Port Charlotte Beach Park (19 min)
Scenic waterfront space with boat ramps, basketball & tennis courts, picnic tables & a dog park. Bayshore Live Oak Park (14 min)
Scenic coastline with trails, a playground & picnic pavilions, plus fishing piers & boat access. Carmalita Park (8 min)
Sporty park with an equestrian arena, BMX & skate jumps, softball & football fields & playground. Blanchard House Museum (10 min)
Housed in a bungalow, this museum tells the history of the area's African American inhabitants. Military Heritage Museum (11 min) History Park of Punta Gorda - Sunday Market (11 min) Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens (12 min) Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (7 min)
This nonprofit manages environmentally sensitive lands with trails & provides educational programs. | 
