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CARIBBEAN GARDENS

Caribbean Gardens offers a wide variety of exotic plants and decades old trees. Originally planted by the botanist and ornithologist Dr. Henry Nehrling beginning in 1919, the garden displays mature plants and giant trees in 52 acres of lush, tropical gardens filled with endangered plants and animals. Get to know over 50 species of animals and take a cruise to the hidden islands and view the monkeys, apes and lemurs in their natural environment. Caribbean Gardens offers an unique combination of the world's animals living within one of the oldest tropical gardens in the United States. Visit the web site to learn the history of a rare nature resource.

Visit our North Ft. Myers, Florida Shell Factory to see thousands of sea shells and shell products made by our own artisans. It's acres of beautiful gifts from the sea. Learn from the world's largest collection of sea shells, sponges, coral , fossils and other sea life, view wildlife exhibits, aquariums, and alligators, play arcade games, golf, ride in the Bumper Boat lagoon, and shop and dine on over 18 acres of education and entertainment. Stop by the web site to see more.

You'll enjoy seeing the very best of historic Naples on this charming, fully narrated, and guided tour, with 100 points of interest. Convenient to board at many stops, your trip can include dining, shopping and casual browsing.

A variety of cruises await you on this authentic Mississippi Paddlewheel boat, setting sail from O'Shea's wharf.

This canvas covered 24 foot deck boat will bring you through the 10,000 islands exploring the historical and ecological areas.

The Conservancy offers a hands on science museum, animal clinic for various injured wildlife, boat tours, lectures and nature trails.

For the romantic at heart, take a horse drawn carriage tour of Old Naples and enjoy candlelight, music and ambiance.

A restored train depot with displays on the Calusa Indians, Spanish explorers and Seminole Indian civilizations. Look over Esperanza, the museum's old rail car, circa 1930 and take a trip back in time.

See this permanent collection from Collier County's historic past.

A wonderful collection of over 3,000 teddy bears from all over make this an attraction for the young at heart.

This park is perfect for a family get-together with picnic tables/barbeques, swimming, boating and fishing.

Over 1000 feet long, it is a favorite gathering site for residents and visitors each evening to see the magnificent sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. It is also the favorite "haunt" of fisherman and pelicans, both of whom enjoy great success the year round. This famous Naples landmark underwent a major rebuilding and refurbishing that was completed on February 29, 1996

Maintained by the Audubon Society, this lovely park contains the world's largest remaining subtropical old-growth bald cypress forest.

Welcome to Seminole Gulf Railway, home of The Dinner Train Theater in Fort Myers, Florida. For over nine years, The Dinner Train Theater has entertained Southwest Florida with its renowned Murder Mysteries and has served over 120,000 dining patrons aboard its four 1930's - 1940's vintage rail cars. You can enjoy fine wines and your favorite drinks while your meal is being prepared fresh on board. Your five-course meal begins with a fruit and cheese platter followed by an exquisite soup du jour, fresh rolls, and garden salad. Select one of our outstanding entrees from the menu, and top off your meal with our specially prepared dessert. A selection of cordials, dessert wines, and coffee is a great way to compliment your gourmet fare. Check out this site for more info on this great way to spend an evening.

Two of the area's most popular attractions are the homes of these famous next-door neighbors, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Tour Edison's botanical gardens, his laboratory and the museum with the world's largest collection of Edison's inventions and memorabilia. Handicapped accessible.

Babcock Wilderness Adventures, Inc. is operated on the massive 90,000 acre Crescent B Ranch in Lee and Charlotte counties and offers exactly what we imply - A Wilderness/Ranch/Adventure. If you wish to experience the thrill of meeting panthers, bison, birds, and dozens of wild alligators face to face, then this tour is a must. You may be lucky to catch a glimpse of a white tailed deer or some of the many wild turkeys along the tour route. Specially built swamp buggies carry you through unspoiled pinewoods, fresh water marsh, and sections of the Telegraph Cypress Swamp. A professional tour guide completes the experience with commentaries on the wildlife, ranch activities such as cattle and horses, and history of the area. You can bring a picnic or enjoy a lunch of gator bites, hamburgers, hot dogs, and other luncheon items in our Gator Shack Restaurant.

Public art gallery featuring local artists and craftsmen as well as traveling arts exhibitions. 150-seat theater plus outdoor amphitheater that features concerts and live theatrical performances. The alliance is the site of numerous festivals throughout the year. Handicapped accessible.

The Calusa Nature Center and a private, not for profit, environmental education organization is located in Fort Myers, Florida. Our 105 acre site has a museum, nature trails, planetarium, aviary, gift shop and meeting and picnic areas. Strolling through our recently renovated museum, visitors can learn about Southwest Florida's natural history. Daily educational programs allow visitors an up close and personal view of some of our resident creatures, including snakes, alligators and crocodiles. The museum's interpretive displays address many issues effecting our area, from water resources to the plight of the endangered manatee and the stars are always out in our planetarium, the only one south of Bradenton and west of the Miami! Popular laser shows are also available. More complete info available on this web site.

The southernmost winery in the United States offers tastes of its products, including tropical carambola wine.

This 16,000 square-foot packinghouse offers free tours for an up-close look at Florida's citrus industry. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. Handicapped accessible.

In this unique park visitors can view the endangered West Indian Manatee in a non-captive, natural environment. The park features an "eco-tourium" where guests can learn more about the manatee. Take advantage of the manatee viewing platform, picnic shelters, and a canoe launch to the Orange River. The best time to view manatees is during the late fall and winter seasons.

Great for kids of all ages, this amusement attraction features more than 70 pinball and video games, a mountainous miniature golf course, one race track with three different types of cars available.

The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, conveniently located in Fort Myers, is Southwest Florida's most exciting dining and entertainment showcase. The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre offers year-round dinnertainment. Your evening starts with the critically acclaimed buffet, known for its creative dishes and lavish desserts. Energy and on stage excitement are at the heart of every production! Professional performers from across the country display their talents in stunning productions.

On the Seminole Indian Reservation in Immokalee, people can play the games day and night at the new Seminole Gaming Palace. Games that turn money into more money. And they love it! Free Shuttle service from six convenient locations in Lee and Collier counties. High stake Bingo, Video Gaming Machines, Poker, Full Restaurant and Lounge, 24 hour Security.

There's nothing else like it between Tampa and Miami. With 12-acres of rides and slides, it's the "Way2Cool" in Southwest Florida. Plunge down Cape Fear, our longest, fastest slide, or laze in tubes along the Main Stream as it flows around the park. There a special place for the toddlers, with gentle sprays and bubblers, an arcade and snack and gift shops. Admission covers all rides for the whole day.