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Southwest Florida
Attractions
ASOLO THEATRE FESTIVAL Professional
theatre at it's best! 5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243 (941)
351-8000.
BABCOCK WILDERNESS
ADVENTURES Experience Florida - naturally! Enjoy a 90-minute swamp buggy
nature tour guided by experienced naturalists. See the real Florida.
Explore unspoiled woodlands and swamps on the 90,000-acre Crescent B
Ranch. We guarantee you will see wild alligators, bison and panthers.
Reservations are essential. 8000 State Road 31, Punta Gorda, FL 33982.
(800) 500-5583.
CAPTIVA CRUISES
Enjoy remarkable
island nature and explore nearby out-islands and waterways. While
cruising, see exotic wildlife and playful dolphins. Vessels are spacious
and comfortable with enclosed, climate-controlled lower cabins, upper sun
decks and full service cocktail bars. Dinner cruises available on certain
evenings. Box 580, Captiva Island, FL 33924. For reservations and
information, call (239) 472-5300.
CARIBBEAN
GARDENS Home of Jungle Larry’s Zoological Park. Explore 52 acres of
tropical plants, trees and endangered animals. Boat trips to primate
inhabited islands. Animal performances, alligator feeding and wildlife
lectures daily. 9:30AM - 5:30PM except Thanksgiving, Christmas and
Easter. 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples, FL 34102 (239)
262-5409.
EDISON WINTER HOME
Visit the estate
of America's greatest inventor. Home, laboratory, botanical gardens just
as he left them. One of the largest collections of Edison memorabilia on
public display in America. Daily 9AM - 4PM, Sun. 12:30PM - 4PM except Thanksgiving Day and December 25. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers,
FL 33901 (813) 334-3614.
EVERGLADES WONDER
GARDENS A
glimpse of Florida past, Everglades wildlife including bears, playful
otters, panther, deer, birds of prey, wading birds, alligators, snakes and
the endangered Everglades crocodile. Continuous 9AM - 5PM. Old U.S.
41, Bonita Springs, FL 33923 (813) 992-2591.
HENRY FORD WINTER
HOME The
world’s first billionaire lived next door to Thomas Edison. Furnished to
the historical periods. Garden tour completes your visit. Mon. - Sat. 9:30AM
- 4PM.; Sun. 12:30PM - 4PM. Last tour to both historical homes at 3PM. Daily except Thanksgiving and December 25. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort
Myers, FL 33901 (813) 334-7419.
MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL
GARDENS A tropical oasis in downtown Sarasota which
has the world's most spectacular display of rare orchids and bromeliads.
Open 10AM - 5PM daily except Christmas. 811 South Palm Ave.,
Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 366-5731.
SARASOTA JUNGLE
GARDENS Enjoy acres of beautiful gardens and nature
trails that make this tropical adventure is a perfect setting for
leisurely strolls and great picture taking. Open 9AM - 5PM daily except
Christmas. 3701 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL 34234 (941)
355-5305.
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