This is my second visit, and I've learned a lot each time. There are films, recorded information, docents, or you can just do your own tour. You can see how they lived, and then look at the beautiful view and know why they settled there. A stroll through the trees and gardens is certainly relaxing. Be sure to start the...
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Historic Spanish Point, Osprey
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Historic Spanish Point
337 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
941-966-5214
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Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Osprey
37 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Gardens, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Dig (archeology)
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Explore 5,000 years of history through prehistoric Indian mounds, pioneer era buildings and the colorful gardens of Mrs. Potter Palmer. Tour a 30-acre......
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Explore 5,000 years of history through prehistoric Indian mounds, pioneer era buildings and the colorful gardens of Mrs. Potter Palmer. Tour a 30-acre archaeological, historical and environmental museum located on Little Sarasota Bay in Sarasota County, Florida. A large Butterfly Garden, picnic facilities, nature trails through a unique environment and one-of-a-kind exhibits are just some of the interesting features included in your experience.
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Englewood, Florida
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Lovely grounds for a pleasant walk. The historical importance of this area is amazing. The park employees and volunteers were very knowledgable and enthusiastic. I highly recommend a visit.
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Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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This past weekend we wanted to slow down. We spent a great afternoon at Historic Spanish Point, a preservice historic site in Osprey fla. Admission was $10 each and guided tours on the site were available, as well as self guided tours , and even a botanical tour of the plantsand trees. We chose the guided tour but a self...
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Nokomis, Florida
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We've lived a few miles from Historic Spanish Point for 11 years and never went until some out-of-state visitors came. What appears to be a bland-looking old church or schoolhouse next to the road (US41) turns out to be HUGE and full of interesting stuff. Since the place is a couple hundred acres with miles of trails, we spent the...
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Sarasota, Florida
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Pioneer houses... a 5000 year old Indian Mound with graveyard....beautiful walking trails this is a must on a sunny day
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Beautiful, and interesting. Gorgeous views. Off the beaten path.
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Fort Myers, Florida
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Easy walk with guided tours and lots of information. We happened to be there on the Sunday when the volunteers, dressed in period clothing, staffed the various exhibits.. We were told that this in NOT every Sunday. Suggest you call before you go.
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Sarasota, Florida
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An interesting way to spend an afternoon and learn some of the history of the area and imagine what Florida was in the early period....Just amazing.
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Plymouth, Massachusetts
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Marsha was our docent and gave a remarkable tour. History, archaeology, scenic beauty combine to provide a very good experience.
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Muskegon, Michigan
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A great place to take a tour and learn about the history of the area. Beautiful grounds and plants and flowers. Seeing the sign from the road you don't realize what is back there. Well worth the tour.
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