Things to Do in Punta Gorda

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Things to Do in Punta Gorda

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Top Attractions in Punta Gorda

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Harbor area known for eclectic shops, scenic sunset tours, and waterfront dining amid a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a stroll, cruise, or the festive holiday lights display.
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Tranquil wildlife sanctuary with a focus on bird rehabilitation, nestled near a picturesque park and beach. Educational exhibits, volunteer insights, and a gift shop contribute to a serene visit.
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Swamp buggy adventure through diverse ecosystems on a converted school bus, complete with close encounters with wildlife and cultural insights into early 20th-century life.
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Military history museum with an extensive array of artifacts, literature, and exhibits from WW2 and Vietnam. Features interactive flight simulators and VR experiences for an engaging visit.
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Reptile sanctuary with VIP tours for interactive encounters in custom enclosures. Features a diverse collection and a scenic koi pond in an outdoor setting.
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What travelers are saying

  • PNicodemus
    Plainfield, IN12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice place with good shopping and very good restaurants. We ate at Harpoon Harry’s which is right on the water with outstanding views and staff, as well as fantastic food! We also picked up a couple of tshirts and some olive oil in the shops.
    Written September 18, 2024
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  • Nancy F
    Delray Beach, FL11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Small wildlife sanctuary that mainly has a variety of rescued. birds.
    Staff is friendly and very knowledgeable and love their jobs.
    Written June 22, 2024
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  • Dave M
    Fort Myers, FL9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wow! What a marvelous experience we had on our tour of the Octagon Sanctuary. The incredibly dedicated staff were knowledgeable and very friendly to our group. The unpaid volunteers do it all and appear to be happy to do even more for the animals they care for. It was patently obvious that our guide Tracy, was not just a tour guide but also a loving caretaker of a spectacular array of animals. Her knowledge of each animal’s history and particular traits was indeed impressive and added so much to the experience. The excellent care and living conditions provided by the staff was exemplified by the engagement, and obvious well-being, of all of the resident animals. Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my! And so many more… I cannot recommend this place enough!!
    Written June 27, 2024
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  • Liam J
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was amazing there was so much wildlife and history to see. The workers were vary nice and it was an amazing experience
    Written April 7, 2024
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  • jvcolville
    Oreland, PA6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful time - did a tasting of the different rums, and although the brothers were prepping the place for relocating, Ben gave us a wonderful tour - very knowledgeable and friendly. While they only had the White Rum for sale due to the move, we bought a bottle to being home!
    Written February 23, 2024
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  • Deborah H
    Punta Gorda, FL16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our granddaughters (ages) 20 & 15 years old) are visiting from Missouri and of course we want to entertain them but, also provide same educational experiences. We took them to our treasured Military Museum in Punta Gorda, Our friend Ned greeted us and gave us a great introduction to the museum. Of course, my husband and I had already experience the museum, but not recently. Geez, were we impressed at the growth of information and inter-active opportunities it offers now. The Flight Simulators are Awesome! There is always an expert guide with years of flying experience to walk you through the manuvers. We had virtual reality experiences of parachuting, a major rescue and, shooting down the enemy from an airplane plus a few others. We had some virtual target practice using and imagelike terrorists. The exhibits from every war and conflict of our USA were both heart wrenching and inspirational. I suggest everyone go and experience our military history and support the Military Museum.
    Deborah and Robert Hancik
    Written July 6, 2024
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  • JP
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This place was great! I would also recommend adding the Animal Encounter. You will be able to touch and see a few of the bigger lizards up close. Totally worth it! The handlers are super friendly and knowledgeable. It was super hot and humid so we didn’t stay as long as we would have liked but could have spent many hours there.
    Written July 8, 2024
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  • Nancy R
    5 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a beautiful place to visit! So lovely. We took elderly relatives so the many benches along the way were helpful for them to take a rest. I didn't know there were so many species of palm trees! Young children would be bored but otherwise a nice place to visit when family is in town or enjoy the day yourself.
    Written June 23, 2024
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  • Lucy L
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place to run or walk with your friends along the harbor. Great view of all the Sailboats
    in the harbor. Dog friendly.
    Written July 31, 2024
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  • Carmik12
    Phoenixville, PA115 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The views are amazing. We went here for a picnic lunch before visiting Fisherman’s Village which is up the road. It is a more affordable option than the village restaurants.
    Written February 23, 2024
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  • Ashley
    Punta Gorda, FL6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Love going for picnics, walks, and events. My dog and I had a picnic by the water. I'm looking forward to using the tennis courts here!
    Written June 22, 2023
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  • Diane K
    Venice, FL4,582 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We walked in the park after going out to eat in the area. It’s a nice park overlooking the water. The path is paved and the park is clean.
    Written June 10, 2024
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