Things To Do ... fun stuff

from Cape Coral (approx.)

Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Anna Maria Island 105 miles
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Babcock Wilderness Adventures  30 miles
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Bonita Springs  26 miles
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Cabbage Key  waterway 25 miles
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Cape Canaveral / Kennedy Space Center  240 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Cape Coral - Red White & Boom Festival and Fireworks - 4th of July  
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Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Cape Coral - Tarpon Point Marina & Marina Village  less than 1 mile
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Cape Coral - Annual Holiday Boat-A-Long/ Boat Parade (Dec 18, 2011)  2 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Captiva Cruises leaving from McCarthy's Marina, Captiva Island 30 miles
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Cayo Costa Island & Mike Fuery's Shelling Tour  waterway 1 1/2 h
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Everglades City & Ochopee Post Office  85 miles
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Fort Myers (Edison & Ford Winter Homes, Fort Myers Historical Museum, Edison Mall)  13 miles
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Fort Myers - Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre  13 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Fort Myers - Music Walk (monthly live music event - 3rd Saturday each month) 13 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Fort Myers - Edison Festival of Light (February 2012)  13 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Fort Myers Beach  14 miles
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Fort Myers Beach - Columbus Day Festival (weekend before the 2nd Monday in October)  16 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Fort Myers Beach - Annual Sandsculpting Festival (November 2-6, 2011)  16 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Fort Myers Beach - 25th Annual World Championship of Sand Sculpting (Nov 17-27, 2011) 16 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival (March 3-4 & 10-11, 2012)  16 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Gasparilla Island / Boca Grande  64 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Key West / high-speed ferry leaving from Fort Myers Beach  310 miles
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Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Marco Island  60 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Matlacha  5 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Miami  160 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Naples (Caribbean Garden, Collier County Museum, Shopping)  40 miles
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Oktoberfest - German-American Social Club (October 21-23 & 28-30 2011) 7 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Pine Island  11 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Punta Gorda - Fisherman's Village  30 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Orlando (Disney World, Universal Studio, Sea World)  200 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg - New Museum opened on 1/11/11  120 miles
Aufzaehlung_pfeil.gif Sanibel and Captiva Islands  16 miles
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Cape Coral - Tarpon Point Marina & Marina Village

Tarpon Point is developing into a major Southwest Florida destination attraction with boating, dining and a resort hotel. Enjoy a variety of the finest shops with waterfront restaurants, cafés and a clean deep-water marina with 175 boat slips. The Resort at MarinaVillage is the newest luxury resort in Southwest Florida and just opened in November 2009. Check out the 'She Sells Shoes' selling a variety of fun sandals located in The Promenade Shops.
The Official Website of Tarpon Point Marina
The Official Website of the NEW MarinaVillage
Map of Tarpon Point Marina & Marina Village


Cape Coral - Red White & Boom Festival and Fireworks - 4th of July

Annual Fireworks show at the foot of the Cape Coral bridge. There will be a lot of things to do, things to eat & people to see!
Where? Cape Coral Parkway between Del Prado Blvd and foot of the bridge


Cape Coral - Annual Oktoberfest at the German-American Social Club

Tradition ... at the German-American Social Club around October they are most assuredly speaking of a German Tradition - OKTOBERFEST! People can be seen eating and drinking everywhere! Germans have a long standing reputation for producing delicious food and drink at their celebrations and at the Oktoberfest you will not go hungry or thirsty. Ein Prosit der Gemuetlichkeit!
When? October 21-23 and 28-30, 2011

The Official Website of the Annual Oktoberfest at the German-American Social Club
Map of the
German-American Social Club in Cape Coral

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Cape Coral - Sun Splash Family Water Park
A family water park - with so many attractions the park has all you need for a fun day! A little slice of Orlando for a great price.

Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 8 Miles
The Official Website of Sun Splash Family Water Park

Map of Sun Splash Family Water Park

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35th Annual Cape Coral Holiday Boat-A-Long - Christmas Boat Parade - Dec 18, 2011
The focal point of this event is a parade of approx.. 100 boats decorated in a festive holiday fashion with lights, costumes, elves, and whatever else their captains can think of. At Four Freedoms Park, the landlubbers watch the boats gather in the Bimini Basin before they begin meandering through the canals of south Cape Coral. Along with providing an ideal seat to watch the illuminated vessels, the park features holiday movie in the park, food and beverages for sale. This is a unique celebration of Christmas Florida-style!
Where? Four Freedoms Park - 4818 Tarpon Court, Cape Coral
When? Sunday, December 18, 2011 - 4pm to 10pm - Boat Parade starts at 7pm
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 2 Miles
Map of Four Freedoms Park

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Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers Beach - white sands, stunning sunsets, a little bit of eco-friendliness, tons of enthralling beach and recreational activities ... all the ingredients are here. Cross the bridge to this refuge of a town and prepare to feel the weight of the world lift from your shoulders. Fort Myers Beach is known for being a well-equipped yet laid-back spot; offering all that tourists need without the overwhelming crowds and hassles of visiting a busy, buzzing magnet for travelers. Bargain shopping, nightlife and plenty of restaurants, not to mention various festivals and special events, round out its reputation.
Video - Enjoy a classic summer vacation that offers natural wonders and simple pleasures and let hectic schedules slip away with the tide.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 14 Miles.
The Beaches of Fort Myers / Sanibel
Map of Fort Myers Beach

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Fort Myers Beach - Columbus Day - 6th Annual Ft. Myers Beach Pirate Festival - October 7 - 9, 2011
Columbus Day - Florida remains celebrating the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in America, which occurred on October 12, 1492.
Fort Myers Beach proudly presents the Pirate Festival as one of the largest and most exciting events to take place on the beach. This year's Festival will provide more entertainment than ever before for the whole family! A costume contest and live music will kick off the festival on Friday at the Lani Kai Island Resort. On Saturday and Sunday morning, the Pirate Festival features a "pirate invasion", parade and ship-to-shore battle. This event is free and the public is invited.
When? October 7 - 9, 2011

Where? Fort Myers Beach
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 16 Miles.

The Official Website of the 6th Annual Ft. Myers Beach Pirate Festival in 2011

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Fort Myers Beach - Annual Sandsculpting Festival
The American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival continues to be one of the most popular, family-friendly events in Florida - attracting over 100,000 attendees. The annual event, now in its 25th year, owes much of its success to the area's natural resources, which are considered the best in the world for sand sculpting events.
When? November 2-6 2011

Where? Fort Myers Beach - between Holiday Inn and Outrigger resorts
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 16 Miles.

The Official Website of Fort Myers Beach Sandsculpting Festival


Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival - March 3-4 & 10-11, 2012
A delight for shrimp lovers! The events include the Annual Blessing of the Shrimp Boat Fleet Parade, a 5-k run on the beach, Queen's dance and tons of shrimp to eat. Held in March each year.

When? March 3-4 & 10-11, 2012
Where? Fort Myers Beach
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 16 Miles.
The Official Website of the Beach Shrimp Festival

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Sanibel and Captiva Islands
The barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva connect to the mainland by a three-mile-long causeway that stretches from the southwestern reaches of Fort Myers out across San Carlos Bay, where the Caloosahatchee River empties into the Gulf of Mexico.
Created by nature to protect the mainland, the palm-tree and flower-lined islands are famous for their beaches and the incredible variety of shells that wash up on their shores.
Throughout history, Sanibel and Captiva have been used variously as stopovers for Spanish explorers and resorts for the rich and famous, including one special cartoonist, Jay Norwood Darling, who helped create the 6,400-acre national wildlife refuge that bears his name.
Visitors to both islands enjoy not only the natural, ungroomed beaches, but also the languid pace of island life, great restaurants, theater and museums and, of course, abundant native flora and fauna.
Captiva feels (and is) more remote than Sanibel, with a tiny village connecting beach houses and resorts of all sizes and vintages with "civilization".
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 16 Miles.
Sanibel Island & Captiva Island vacation information
Map of Sanibel and Captiva Island

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Fort Myers
Downtown Fort Myers, also known as the River District, forms the core of a city that stretches for miles south along the Caloosahatchee River and east to the rural interior. Named for a Civil War-era army colonel, Fort Myers' history parallels that of Florida itself.
Indigenous peoples, the Calusa Indians, inhabited the islands nearby. Later, pioneers settled the pine flatwoods, and cattle drivers escorted their charges down what is now McGregor Boulevard to ships docked at Punta Rassa.
Thomas Edison and Henry Ford put the town on the proverbial map when they chose the City of Palms as their winter getaway. It encompass 20 acres of tropical gardens, the historic homes, Edison laboratory, a museum, famous inventions.
The "Southwest Florida Museum of History" housed in the former Atlantic Coastline Railroad depot. The Museum is home to the history of Southwest Florida. Paleo Indians, the Calusa, the Seminoles, Spanish explorers, and early settlers are just a few of the people you will meet as you view our exhibits.
Today, Fort Myers is a bustling metropolis with ecological, historical and cultural attractions, as well as shopping across the spectrum - high-end outlets, antiques, boutiques and outdoor malls. Dining and nightlife entertain when the sun goes down - watch a spectacular "show" as it sinks over the Caloosahatchee.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 13 Miles.
City of Fort Myers Official Local Government Website
Map of Fort Myers

 

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Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers
Conveniently located in the Royal Palm Square, downtown Fort Myers offers a treat for theater lovers at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. The evening starts with an expansive buffet topped with lavish desserts. The theater offers its guests dinner and live entertainment every night. It doesn't have one specific specialty because of its ever changing menu. The shows are family friendly and the value of a special night out is very affordable. Theater prefers collared shirts and long pants for gentlemen. No shorts or t-shirts.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 13 Miles
The official site of the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Map of Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers

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Fort Myers - Music Walk - a monthly live music event in the Fort Myers River District
The River District comes alive with local music every 3rd Saturday in the downtown Fort Myers River District. Over 30 participating venues feature live music by local and regional talents. Restaurants, bars, art galleries, and shops will showcase a wide range of music during Music Walk. From jazz and blues to rock, drum circles and piano, expect to hear a wide variety of musical genres. Many venues will also feature additional attractions such as wine and food tastings. Each month will bring new music and energy to the historic streets of downtown Fort Myers.
When? 3rd Saturday each month, starts at 7pm

Where? downtown Fort Myers River District along First Street
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 13 Miles.

The Official Website of Fort Myers Music Walk

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Fort Myers - Edison Festival of Light
Welcome to the 74th Edison Festival of Light "Celebrating the Innovation of Thomas Alva Edison and the Quality of Life of Southwest Florida".
When? February 2012 / Grand Parade on Saturday, February 18th starting at 7pm
Where? Downtown Fort Myers River District
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 13 Miles
The official site of the Edison Festival of Light

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Captiva Cruises leaving from McCarthy's Marina, Captiva Island
Captiva Cruises is an excursion boat company, which operates a fleet of vessels and an exciting program of different tours and cruises from McCarthy's Marina on beautiful Captiva Island.
Reservations are required for all cruises and may be made over the telephone with a credit card.
Check out their website for more details/ schedule.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 30 Miles.


Naples
Sunny Naples is a popular, sophisticated and charming beach destination on the Gulf of Mexico. The ocean surf is gentle and the people are friendly. With its beautiful neighborhoods and grand architecture, Naples is elegant, yet the atmosphere is relaxing. There are restaurants to suit every taste and budget. The ‘Marco Trolley' and the ‘Naples Trolley' can be boarded at any one of 20 stops and give excellent guided tours. Bayview Park on Naples Bay is a great place to relax in the shade and watch the luxury yachts cruise by. You will enjoy visiting the very interesting ‘Collier County Museum' and the "Naples Caribbean Garden".

Naples has perfected the Art of Shopping, and has joined the higher echelons of world class shopping. When you set out on a Naples Florida Shopping expedition we suggest you wear comfortable shoes, because you have a lot of ground to cover. Shopping destinations are - Fifth Avenue South with its beautiful banyan and flowering Poinciana trees, and avenues that stretch to the Gulf of Mexico - Third Street South Historic District is an abundance of delights offering everything from internationally chic evening attire and spectacular jewelry to relaxed tropical clothes - Tin City is a must see shopping area for tourists - Village on Venetian Bay, instead of finding the same stores that are so often duplicated, The Village has assembled a collection of nearly 60 shops, galleries, and restaurants truly unique and special - The Spanish-style architecture of Waterside Shops at Pelican Bay blends lush, natural, tropical landscaping with relaxing waterfalls creating a serene, peaceful, and soothing shopping experience.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 40 Miles.
Map of Naples

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Bonita Springs
Ideally located north of Marco Island and just between Naples and Fort Myers, the community of Bonita Springs offers the unique and inviting Old Florida lifestyle of a charming small beach town. Beautiful beaches along with the sparkling Gulf of Mexico and the natural beauty of Estero Bay offer sun-lovers and anglers the ultimate paradise.

Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 26 Miles.

Bonita Springs website

Map of Bonita Springs

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Siesta Key - a beautiful barrier island eight miles long just offshore of Sarasota
You will find it alive with tropical atmosphere, blessed with the "world's finest, whitest beaches," filled with charming hideaways, and always offering plenty to do - but it is also a place to relax, and let the warm breezes, cool water and soft sand transport you to your personal paradise!
You are sure to see and hear the wild parrots and the friendly pelicans while you stroll on the beach. Many species of exotic flowers, tropical trees and flowering shrubs and plants thrive in our sub-tropical climate as well. Offshore dolphins and manatees are often spotted frolicking in the gulf and bay waters.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 84 Miles.
Official Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Website
Map of Siesta Key

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Anna Maria Island
Tropical scenery, powder-soft white sand beaches and stunning sunsets await on the petite island of Anna Maria. At only 7.5 miles long and less than 1 mile wide, it is refreshingly untouched. Anna Maria Island is a throwback to Olde Florida and a time when charm was authentic. With two toll-free bridges to the island, six beaches with free parking, four pedestrian piers and the free Manatee Trolley, Anna Maria Island lays out the welcome mat for all who come calling.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 105 Miles.
The Official Guide to Anna Maria Island
Map of Anna Maria Island

 


Marco Island
Marco Island is the largest of Florida's Ten Thousand Islands - it's a tropical paradise. The Island's rich attributes include white sandy beaches, exceptional fishing, sensational seafood and magnificent sunsets. This pretty island is located south of Naples.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 60 Miles.
Map of Marco Island

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Matlacha
Tiny Matlacha (pronounced Mat-luh-SHAY) forms a bridge from the mainland to Pine Island, which, has only stop signs and courtesy to organize the flow of traffic. Matlacha occupies its own small island with a jumble of colorful shops and galleries, seafood markets, funky waterside restaurants and a community park that fronts Matlacha Pass, part of the Great Calusa Blueway paddling trail.
Matlacha is the heart of the island's artist community. Galleries in bright colors line Pine Island Road, while in the background shrimp trawlers and other fishing boats bob in the harbor. The boats haul fresh seafood to Matlacha's seafood markets and waterfront eateries.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 5 Miles.
Official Website of the Pine Island Chamber of Commerce
Map of Matlacha

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Pine Island
Mayberry-like, quirky and infused with the spirit of artists from the past and present, Pine Island takes you on a trip back in time. Greater Pine Island is made up of five communities, each with its own distinct personality.
Pine Island is the largest island on the west coast of Florida, just 15-20 minutes from Cape Coral. Pine Island's secluded, quaint and "country waterfront" atmosphere is a huge part of its charm. Fringed with mangroves rather than white sand beaches, Pine Island has escaped the concrete, blacktop and skyscrapers found in the more touristy, beachy communities. Current legislation prohibits high density, high-rise development in the foreseeable future . . . designed to preserve our unique, rural island heritage for generations to come.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 11 Miles.
The Official Website of the Greater Pine Island
Map of Pine Islands

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Lovers Key State Park
A haven for wildlife, the islands and their waters are home to West Indian manatees, bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, marsh rabbits, and bald eagles. The two mile long beach is accessible by boardwalk or tram and is popular for shelling, swimming, picnicking, and sunbathing. Black Island has over five miles of multiuse trails for hiking and bicycling. The park offers bicycle, canoe, and kayak rentals. Admission fee: $8 daily entrance fee per vehicle
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 20 Miles.

The Official Website of Lovers Key State Park
Park map
Map of Lovers Key State Park

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Punta Gorda - Fisherman's Village
Punta Gorda is a small beautyful city in Charlotte County. Don't miss Fisherman's Village - a unique harborside shopping mall, marina and vacation resort. Built on the site of the former municipal pier, the facility was designed as a replica of a traditional fishing village.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 30 Miles.
The Official Website of Fisherman's Village
Map of Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda

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Cabbage Key
A high point of any trip to the islands is a visit to Cabbage Key, a 100-acre island off the northwest coast of Pine Island accessible only by boat. Cabbage Key more famously serves up cold drinks and cheeseburgers that some say inspired Jimmy Buffett, who's been known to grace the dollar-bill-wallpapered, back-porch bar of the Inn. He was inspired to write ‘Cheeseburger in Paradise' after visiting this popular place.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 25 Miles (waterway)
The Official Website of Cabbage Key
Map of Cabbage Key

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Cayo Costa Island & Mike Fuery's Shelling Tour
Cayo Costa is one of the largest barrier islands in Florida. There are no stores or businesses on this island, so intrepid beach-goers will have to make like pirates exploring a deserted island. Cayo Costa may feel remote because you can only access it by private boat or ferry. Cayo Costa State Park offers a diverse selection of outdoor activities. There are miles of trails for your sport of choice. Rent a bicycle, go for a hike or get your Florida fishing license and try out the prime saltwater angling opportunities.

If it's shells you're after, you have to take Mike Fuery's Shelling Tour. Captain Fuery, a local shell expert, has been guiding trips for 30 years. Out on remote barrier isles such as Cayo Costa, common finds include sand dollars, lightning whelk, lettered olive, and angel wing shells. Find the rare brown-spotted milky junonia, and you'll get your photo in the newspaper ! -> Great video about Capt. Mike Fuery's Shelling Tour to Cayo Costa

Boat ride approx 1 1/2 h
The Official Website of Cayo Costa State Park
Map of Cayo Costa Island

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Gasparilla Island & Boca Grande
According to Florida folklore, Gasparilla Island gets its name from the legendary pirate captain José Gaspar - "Gasparilla", who had his base on the island and hid his fabulous treasure there. Today, Gasparilla Island is a perfect daytrip, much of the town of Boca Grande looks like another era. The mood is set by the Old Florida homes and tree-framed roadways. The island's calm is disrupted in the spring when anglers descend with a vengeance on Boca Grande Pass, considered among the best tarpon-fishing spots in the world.
Make sure to visit Gasparilla Island State Park and Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum (admission fee: $2 per vehicle, $1 suggested donation to lighthouse).
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 64 Miles

The Official Website of Gasparilla Island State Park
Map of Gasparilla Island / Boca Grande

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Babcock Wilderness Adventures
Wild alligators, panthers, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey - who knew a Florida cattle ranch could be so exotic? Babcock Wilderness Adventures' 90-minute swamp buggy tour of the Babcock Ranch, the largest cattle operation east of the Mississippi River, traverses five ecosystems, from open prairie to cypress swamp.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 30 Miles.
Babcock Wilderness Adventures
Map of Babcock Ranch

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Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg - the NEW Museum just opened 11 am on 1/11/11 !
Located in downtown St. Petersburg, FL, the acclaimed Salvador Dali Museum is home to the largest collection of works outside of Europe by Spanish artist Salvador Dali, a surrealist painter known for his highly imaginative and sometimes controversial works. The museum is the highest ranked museum in the South by the highly regarded Michelin Travel Guide.
Architecturally striking - AOL Travel declared it one of the Buildings You Have to See Before You Die, it features a double-helix staircase in the center and a geodesic glass structure enclosing the foyer. It occupies a prime spot on St. Pete's bay front.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 120 Miles.
The official site of the museum
Map of Salvador Dali Museum

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Everglades City & smallest post office in the US in Ochopee

Everglades City, called 'Gateway to the 10,000 Islands', is a charming mix of old and new and a reminder of an earlier age. This fishing village and mecca for sports fishermen is only 1 1/2 hours from Fort Myers.
Fishing, kayaking, bicycling and exploring the 10,000 Islands with local tour guides are among the many activities available. Everglades City is a perfect base for visiting the Big Cypress National Preserve, Collier-Seminole State Park, and Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve.

Everglades Area Tours provides various Naturalist led ECO-tours in Everglades National Park.

The Ochopee Post Office is the smallest post office in the US. It is a tiny shed on U.S. Route 41 near Ochopee, Florida, 34141-9998 - located about 3 miles east of the intersection of US 41 and State Road 29. The post office is currently fully functional, serving the surrounding populations of Miccosukee and Seminole Indians. The local post clerk is often asked for the famous Ochopee post mark.

Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 85 Miles.
Map of Everglades City
Map of Ochopee Post Office

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Key West
Known as the Southernmost City in the Continental US, Key West is 129 miles southwest of Miami, Florida. A terrific little tourist attraction in itself, Key West is a seaport destination for many passenger cruise ships. With the popularity of Jimmy Buffet, Earnest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams, Key West has become a very diverse area, attracting many types of travelers.
Of the many Key West attractions and interesting things to do in Key West, it is the home of Nobel laureate and outdoorsman Ernest Hemingway that draws visitors from around the globe. Hemingway came to Key West in 1928 at the urging of writer John dos Passos. During his 11 years here, Hemingway wrote the bulk of his works, including A Farewell to Arms, For Whom The Bell Tolls, Green Hills of Africa, The Snows of Kilimanjaro, and Death in the Afternoon.

What a relaxing day traveling to Key West aboard the Key West Express leaving from Fort Myers Beach! Climb aboard the clean, modern, air-conditioned high-speed ferries - travel time from Fort Myers Beach to Key West is 3.5 hours.
See more details at www.seakeywest.com.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 310 Miles.
Map of Key West

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Orlando
What a difference a Mouse makes. Thirty-five years ago, if you planned a family trip to Florida your main Orlando vacation choices were Gatorland and Cypress Gardens. But in 1971, the 47-square mile Disney World complex opened, and now on any trip to Florida Orlando tops the must-do list.
To get a grip on all Orlando offers, you can group attractions into amusement parks (Disney's Magic Kingdom, Universal Islands of Adventure), movie parks (Disneyworld-MGM Studios, Universal Studios), animal parks (Disney's Animal Kingdom, Sea World), and water parks (Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, and Wet'N' Wild). Defying categorization is the ongoing world's fair of Epcot.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 200 Miles.
Map of Orlando

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Miami
The focus of today's Miami vacations is fashionable South Beach. And while SoBe rightly deserves the attention, metropolitan Miami offers so much more, from Domino Park to downtown art galleries, from the splendors of Vizcaya to the sandy solitude of Virginia Key. Miami Beach's clean architectural lines of restored mid-century hotels like the Fontainbleu and Eden Roc can be viewed from a convertible cruising up Collins Avenue (A1A). Continuing north, dress way up at the exclusive boutiques of Bar Harbor, or dress way down at the clothing-optional Haulover Beach.
Miami downtown is home to a number of uniquely Miami Florida attractions, including the blue-and-white mosaic tile tower of the Bacardi Building, and the Miami Art Museum, which showcases the city's artistic multiculturalism. South of downtown in Coconut Grove is the spectacular Renaissance-style estate of the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.
Coral Gables with architectural-revival-themed neighborhoods and the one-of-a-kind Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables expresses the epitome of Roaring Twenties elegance. Put on your diving cap and pretend you're Esther Williams or Johnny Weissmuller at the grandly opulent Venetian Pool.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 160 Miles.
Map of Miami

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Cape Canaveral / Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is the NASA space vehicle launch facility and Launch Control Center (spaceport) on Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida, United States. The site is near Cape Canaveral, midway between Miami and Jacksonville, Florida. It is 34 miles long and around 6 miles wide, covering 219 square miles. There is a visitor center and public tours and KSC is a major tourist destination for visitors to Florida. Because much of KSC is a restricted area and only nine percent of the land is developed, the site also serves as an important wildlife sanctuary.
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, operated by Delaware North Companies at no taxpayer expense, is home to a number of museums, two IMAX theatres, and various bus tours allowing visitors a closer look at various restricted areas that would otherwise not be possible. Base admission for people over age 12 is $38. Included in the base admission is tour-bus transportation into the restricted area to an observation gantry on the grounds of Launch Complex 39, and to the Apollo-Saturn V Center. The observation gantry provides unobstructed views of both launch pads and all of Kennedy Space Center property. The Apollo-Saturn V Center is a large museum built around its centerpiece exhibit, a restored Saturn V launch vehicle, and features other space related exhibits, including an Apollo capsule. Two theaters allow the visitor to relive parts of the Apollo program. One simulates the environment inside an Apollo-era firing room during an Apollo launch, and another simulates the Apollo 11 landing. The tour also includes a visit to a building where modules for the International Space Station are tested.
Distance from Cape Coral: approx. 240 Miles.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Komplex
Launch Schedule
Map of Cape Canaveral


Golf Courses (see details to all courses) .... or download the Golf Guide here.

in Cape Coral: Address  Phone  Holes  Type
 Coral Oaks Golf Course  1800 N.W. 28th Ave  239-573-3100  18  P
 Marina Inn at Burnt Store Marina  5000 Burnt Store Rd.  941-575-4488  27  P
 Royal Tee Country Club  11460 Royal Tee Cir.  239-283-5522  27  P
 Palmetto Pines  1940 SW 9th Court  239-574-2141  18  P
 The Golf Club  4003 Palm Tree Boulevard  239-542-7879  18  R
in Bonita Springs:        
 Bonita Fairways Country Club  9751 W. Terry St.  239-947-9100  18  P
 Bonita Springs Golf Club  10200 Maddox Ln.  239-992-2800  18  S
 Hunters Ridge Golf & Country Club  12500 Hunters Ridge Dr.  239-947-6467  18  S
 Old Corkscrew Golf Course  17320 Corkscrew Rd.  239-949-4700  18  S
 Pelican's Nest Golf Club at Pelican's Landing  4450 Pelican's Nest Dr.  239-947-4600  27  
in Estero:        
 Country Creek Golf Course  21131 Country Creek Dr.  239-947-3840  18  S
 Pelican Sound Golf & River Club  4561 Pelican Sound Blvd.  239-948-4333  27  
 Raptor Bay Golf Club (Hyatt Regency)  23001 Coconut Point Resort Dr.  239-390-4610  18  P
 Stoneybrook Golf Club  21251 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd.  239-948-3933  18  P
in Fort Myers:        
 Colonial Country Club  9181 Independence Way  239-768-9421  18  S
 Country Inn & Suites - Sanibel Gateway  13901 Shell Point Plz.  239-454-9292  18  P
 Cross Creek Country Club  13050 Cross Creek Blvd.  239-768-1922  18  S
 Eagle Ridge Golf & Tennis Club  14589 Eagle Ridge Dr.  239-768-1888  18  PS
 Eastwood Golf Course  4600 Bruce Herd Ln.  239-275-4848  18  P
 Fort Myers Country Club  3591 McGregor Blvd.  239-936-3126  18  P
 Golfview Golf & Racquet Club  14849 Hole-In-One Cir.  239-489-2264  9  S
 Heritage Palms Golf & Country Club  10420 Washingtonia Palm Wy  239-278-9090    
 Legends Golf & Country Club  8600 Legends Blvd.  239-561-7757  18  
 Myerlee Country Club  1380 Myerlee Country Cl. Blvd.  239-481-1440  18  
 Olde Hickory Golf & Country Club  14670 Olde Hickory Blvd.  239-768-2400  18  
 Pelican Preserve Golf Club  9802 Pelican Preserve Blvd.  239-985-1700  18  S
 San Carlos Golf Inc.  7420 Constitution Cir. S.E.  239-267-3131  18  S
 Shell Point Golf Club  17401 On Par Blvd.  239-433-9790  18  S
 Terraverde Country Club  17000 Terraverde Cir.  239-433-7733  9  P
in Fort Myers Beach:        
 Fort Myers Beach Golf Club  4200 Bay Beach Ln.  239-463-2064  18  P
in Lehigh Acres:        
 Copperhead Golf and Country Club  20910 Copperhead Dr.  239-369-8200  18   S
 Green Tree Resorts Mirror Lakes Golf Club  670 Milwaukee Blvd.  239-369-1322  18   S
 Majestic Golf Club LLC  350 Homestead Rd. S.  239-369-8216  18   S
 Westminster Golf Club  2199 Berkley Way  239-368-1110  18   S
in North Fort Myers:        
 Del Tura Country Club  18621 N. Tamiami Trl.  239-731-7814  27  S
 El Rio Golf Club  1801 Skyline Dr.  239-995-2204  18  P
 Herons Glen Golf & Country Club  2250 Avenida del Vera  239-731-4559  18  S
 Pine Lakes Country Club  10200 Pine Lakes Blvd.  239-731-5822  18  
 Riverbend Golf & River Club  6121 Rivershore Ct.  239-543-2200  18  P
 Sabal Springs Golf & Racquet Club  3347 Sabal Springs Blvd.  239-731-0101  18  S
in Pine Island:        
 Alden Pines Country Club, Inc.  14261 Clubhouse Dr.  239-283-2179  18  S
in Sanibel & Captiva Island:        
 Beachview Golf Club  1100 Par View Dr.  239-472-2626  18  S
 Captiva Island Golf Club  5400 Plantation Rd.  239-472-5111  9  
 The Dunes Golf & Tennis  949 Sand Castle Rd.  239-472-2535  18  S

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