Southwest Florida International Airport 35 min
Lynn Hall Beach Park (29 min) Small beach park with a fishing pier, restrooms, showers & parking, plus picnic & grill facilities. Sun Splash Family Waterpark (15 min) Seasonal amusement park with 14+ acres of waterslides, a lazy river & kids' water play area. Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum (40 min) Museum features interactive exhibits with a focus on local shells & a hands-on space for children. Edison & Ford Winter Estates (21 min) 21 acres featuring the former homes of Edison & Ford, a research lab, botanical gardens & a museum. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium (26 min) This 105-acre sanctuary features nature trails, a natural history museum & planetarium exhibits. Lighthouse Beach Park (37 min) A scenic 32-acre park & lighthouse at the island tip with a fishing pier, picnic area & showers. IMAG History & Science Center (formerly Imaginarium Science Center) (26 min) Interactive educational museum for all ages offers 60+ exhibits including a hurricane simulator. Sanibel Historical Museum and Village (38 min) Living history museum about pioneer life, with 7 restored buildings, from a school to a post office. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (27 min) 3,500-acre park offering wildlife, a butterfly garden & boardwalk trails through the wetlands. J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge (49 min) A park on the Gulf with over 230 species of birds plus trails, fishing, tours & family activities. Lakes Park (25 min) Park with a freshwater lake for fishing, also offers bike & boat rentals, trails & picnic spots. Mound House (35 min) Restored house museum atop an ancient Calusa Indian shell mound, with artifacts & cultural programs. Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach (28 min) Catches like cobia & bluefish on a pier with a fishing supplies store, shady benches & sunset views. Bowditch Point Park (32 min) Nature preserve & recreation area with panoramic bay views, trails & access to a swimming beach. Sanibel Lighthouse (37 min) The grounds are open to the public to view the exterior of this historic beachfront beacon up close. |