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Attractions, Nature & Parks

Looking for things to do while in Cape Coral? We’ve got you covered!

Please note that you should always contact the business to ensure you receive the most recent information.

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Babcock Wilderness Adventures

You will discover the natural heart of authentic Florida like you’ve never seen before on a narrated 90-minute eco-tour through Babcock Ranch: Swamp/Buggy Tour, Walking Tour, Specialty Tours and Group/Educational Tours.

ADDRESS: 8000 FL-31, Punta Gorda FL 33982

Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum

Museum features interactive exhibits with a focus on local shells & a hands-on space for children.

ADDRESS: 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel FL 33957

Beachcombing & Shelling

How do you shell? Where are the best beaches to shell? When is the best time to shell? Visit the website for more information in shelling on the famous Sanibel Island, ranked #1 in the top 10 best US shelling beaches.

Brightwater Lagoon

Five acres of endless adventure await you in beautiful North Fort Myers. Get ready to soak up the sun with a drink in hand. Includes mini golf, water obstacle course, water slides, volley ball, kayaks, paddle boards, and more!

ADDRESS: 8630 Sunny Page Ln, North Fort Myers FL 33917

Cape Coral Farmer's Market

All markets are always overflowing with fresh, local, and healthy produce, fruits, and foods, along with melt-in-your-mouth baked goods, made-on-site guacamole, salsas, homemade jams & jellies, pickles & olive mixes, cheeses, take home foods and much more.

ADDRESS: SE 47th Terr & SE 10th Pl, Cape Coral FL 33904

Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium

Southwest Florida history comes to life at the 105-acre Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, which has a museum, nature trails, planetarium, aviary, gift shop and a place for picnics. Daily programs allow close-up views of resident creatures, including snakes, alligators, and crocodiles. Various amphibians and arthropods also wait. Interpretive displays address issues from water resources to plight of the manatee.

ADDRESS: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers FL 33905

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Natural, protected wetlands area featuring a boardwalk trail, observation tower & native wildlife.

ADDRESS: 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples FL 34120

Crystal Lake Park

This park surrounds a 45-acre lake, funded by the 2018 Parks GO Bond, was opened in July 2025. The park offers a beautiful beach setting in NW Cape Coral for small gatherings, boating, and kayaking, with paths, a scenic walking path, and a children's playground for families to enjoy.

ADDRESS: 4307 NW 36th St, Cape Coral FL

Edison-Ford Winter Estates

The Edison and Ford Winter Estates contain a historical museum and 21 acre botanical garden on the adjacent sites of the winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford beside the Caloosahatchee River in Southwestern Florida.

ADDRESS: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers FL 33901

Everglades Day Safari

Everglades Day Safari offers full-day Everglades eco tours and Fort Myers airboat tours for guests of all ages. Offering group and private tours, airboat tours, boat tours, coast tours, everglades tours, nature walks, and more.

FastTrax Indoor Go-Kart Racing

Florida's largest indoor go-kart racing. 63,000 sq ft of high-performance electric go-kart racing, arcade gaming, duckpin bowling, shuffleboard & trackside dining at Nemo's Trackside.

ADDRESS: 14501 Global Pkwy, Fort Myers FL 33913

Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve

Wetland preserve featuring a walking trail, a visitor center & seasonal kayak rentals.

ADDRESS: 2500 SE 24th St, Cape Coral FL 33990

Gator Mikes Family Fun Park

Large amusement center providing go-karts, batting cages, carnival rides, mini-golf & arcade games.

ADDRESS:35 NE Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral FL 33909

IMAG History & Science Center

Interactive educational museum for all ages offers 60+ exhibits including a hurricane simulator.

ADDRESS: 2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers 33916

J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

The J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge is part of the United States National Wildlife Refuge System, located in southwestern Florida on Sanibel Island in the Gulf of Mexico.

ADDRESS: 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957

Lee County Alliance of the Arts

Lively art center featuring a variety of gallery exhibits, performances and educational programs.

ADDRESS: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers FL 33919

Manatee Park

Waterfront park providing trails, up-close views of manatees, an amphitheater & kayak rentals. Most active in winter months.

ADDRESS: 10901 State Road 90 (Palm Beach Blvd), Fort Myers FL 33905

Murder Mystery Dinner Train

Dinner-theater attraction offering a 5-course American meal & a comic mystery on a retro train ride.

ADDRESS: Colonial Station, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers FL 33966

Naples Zoo

The Naples Zoo is a 43-acre zoo and historic botanical garden in Naples, Florida, United States. The first plantings were made by botanist and ornithologist Henry Nehrling in 1919.

ADDRESS: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples FL 34102

Seminole Casino – Immokalee

The casino features an upscale hotel and an expanded gaming area packed with more than 1,400 of the industry's newest slots, craps, roulette and more.

ADDRESS: 506 S 1st St, Immokalee FL 34142

Sun Splash Family Water Park

Seasonal amusement park with 14+ acres of waterslides, a lazy river & kids' water play area

ADDRESS: 500 W Lake Kennedy Dr, Cape Coral FL 33991

Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery

Wicked Dolphin is known for our award-winning small batch rum made with Florida sugar cane and only local natural ingredients. Free tours and tastings available.

ADDRESS: 131 SW 3rd Pl, Cape Coral FL 33991

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