Day
Trips in and around Southwest Florida:
Whether it's exploring an isolated
island, going to a state park, seeing a fine winery
or visiting the famous Edison home - there is plenty
to do and see around Southwest Florida on land and
on the water.
Burroughs Home
2505 First Street, Fort Myers, FL
(239) 332-6125
Guided tours of this turn of the century home, which
is on the National Register of Historic Places, are
available. The home is open Tuesday - Friday for
scheduled tours; closed Monday; Saturday - Sunday
are reserved for parties.
Calusa Nature
Center and Planetarium
Located at 3450 Ortiz Ave., near interstate 75 exit
22, Fort Myers
(239) 275-3435
Captiva Cruises
11401 Andy Rosse Ln., Captiva Island, FL
(239) 472-5300
Cruise to the famous island destinations of Useppa
Island, Cabbage Key, Cayo Costa and Boca Grande or
select the Photo Safari Cruise. On board you'll
enjoy interesting commentary and unforgettable
scenery. Dolphins jumping in the wake of the boat is
a favorite attraction. Yachtsmen, young and old
enjoy first class service aboard our spacious and
comfortable vessels. For reservations and
information please call 239-472-5300.
Cayo Costa
State Park
Overnight accommodations must be booked well in
advance (preferably 6-8 months.) Twelve cabins each
sleep six people - $20.00 per night
(813) 964-0375 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.
Cayo Costa is accessible only by boat:
Captiva Cruises (239) 472-5300
Jensen's Marina (239) 472-5800
'Tween Waters Marina (239) 472-5161
Corkscrew Swamp
Sanctuary
Located south-east of Bonita Springs, 15 miles east
of Interstate 75, exit 17. Owned and operated by the
National Audubon Society. Bonita, FL
(239) 657-3771
Eden Vineyard
Winery
19709 Little Lane, Alva
(239) 728-9463
The southernmost vineyard in the U.S., Eden
Vineyards offers wine tasting and special events.
Open 11am - 4pm. No tasting after 3:15pm.
Edison-Ford
Winter Home and Laboratory
2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL
(239) 334-3614
The Edison home, located adjacent to the winter home
of Henry Ford, features the inventor's laboratory
and botanical gardens. Henry Ford bought the
property next to the Edison's and visitors can tour
the home of the world's first billionaire as well as
the Edison home. Tours are from Monday - Saturday
9am - 4pm, Sunday 12pm - 4pm. Closed Christmas and
Thanksgiving.
Everglades Day Safari
P.O. Box 1193, Sanibel, FL
33957
Web site:
http://www.ecosafari.com
Email:
gator@ecosafari.com
Phone: (239) 472-1559
An Everglades eco-tour of bird watching and
wildlife photography of alligators, panthers,
manatees, reptiles and other zoological and
botanical interests in southwest Florida's Big
Cypress preserve and Everglades outback . A full day
of nature by riverboat, hiking, airboats and van
exploration with highly trained guides. Let us do
the driving. Departs daily from Sanibel, Ft. Myers
Beach and Naples/Marco Island area.
Fort Myers
Historical Museum
300 Peck St., Fort Myers, FL
(239) 332-5955
The museum is a restored train depot and offers
exhibits about the Calusa Indians, cattle ranchers
and the Koreshan religious sect. Also on display is
a scale model of a turn-of-the-century Fort Myers
and railroad car from 1930. Hours are Tuesday -
Friday 9am - 4pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm. Closed Sunday
and Monday.
Imaginarium
Hands on museum and aquarium.
Great for Children
Ft. Myers Fl. (239) 337-3332
Koreshan State
Historic Site
South Cleveland Ave (Hwy
41), Estero, FL
(239) 992-0311
