Top Things to do in Southwest Gulf Coast
Top Hotels in Southwest Gulf Coast
- 1. Bayfront Inn 5th Ave
- 2. Golden Host Resort
- 3. Naples Grande Beach Resort
- 4. West Wind Island Resort
- 5. Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina
- 6. Carlisle Inn
- 7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Punta Gorda, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Compass by Margaritaville
- 9. Hyatt House Naples/5th Avenue
- 10. Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
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Things to do in Southwest Gulf Coast, Southwest Gulf Coast: The Best Historic Sites
Floridas Southwest Gulf Coast contains a constellation of enticing coastal gems. Stunning beaches, including Ft. Myers Beach, Tigertail Beach and Pensacola Beach, fringe the Gulf, down the I-75 from Tampa to Naples. Sanibel Islands shelling attracts thousands. Cape Corals waters are paradise for flyfishing. Golfers adore spectacular courses in Marco Island and Naples. Glorious sunny days and deliciously warm turquoise waters beckon in this often overlooked corner of the Sunshine State.
Restaurants in Southwest Gulf Coast
1. Chief Billy Bowlegs Historical Marker
2. Fort Myers Historical Marker
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Naples Historical Society's Historic Palm Cottage
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5.0 based on 349 reviews
Naples Historical Society's Historic Palm Cottage is Naples oldest house (1895) and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Open for house tours and historic district walking tours.
Reviewed By RSaari
We loved the Palm Cottage tour. The tour guide was knowledgeable and gave us an amazing presentation about the early days of Naples Florida.
4. Edison and Ford Winter Estates
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4.5 based on 5,580 reviews
Visitors to the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will enjoy seeing the winter residences of famous inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. There are historical buildings, award-winning gardens, the Edison Botanic Research Lab and the Inventions Museum. The museum has hundreds of inventions, artifacts and special exhibits. Edison Ford offers many tour options, including special "Inside-the-Homes" and "Inside-the-Lab" Tours on select days. The audio tour is available in English, Spanish, German and French. Historian led tours are also offered in German on select days. Group tours can be arranged in advance.
Reviewed By 123Shane - Calgary, Canada
Very scenic area and gardens with two beautiful homes that provide a glimpse into American history. My wife and I enjoyed a relaxing walk through the gardens and learned about two of the very influential business men and their families. The museum on site was also very educational. Definitely a excellent visit in the Fort Myers area.
5. Manatee Village Historical Park
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4.5 based on 162 reviews
Manatee Village Historical Park is an outdoor museum in Bradenton, FL, with historical buildings and artifacts.
Reviewed By DGW49 - Port Clinton, United States
There is a general store and displays of artifacts. There is a cracker house that is a complete reproduction of a way of living back in the day. An old train (steam) and a boat works. It's free.
6. Ca d'Zan
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4.5 based on 2,144 reviews
Ca' d'Zan is a venue of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Visit ringling.org to purchase a tour. The home of the circus king and his wife, a couple from humble mid-western origins, Ca’ d’Zan stands as a testament to the American Dream of the Roaring Twenties. Inspired by the Venetian Gothic style of the palazzos that ring the Venice canals, this dazzling palatial mansion perfectly captures the splendor and romance of the Italy the Ringlings so loved. For tour information please visit ringling.org
Reviewed By stephencoo - Bradenton, United States
Beautiful bayfront gardens, banyon trees walking trails, sidewalk along the Sarasota bay, park benches to relax and take in the view, amazing art museum, restaurants and gift shop with coffee bar upstairs ...and the Ca’D’Zan mansion on the bay is incredible!
7. Edison Park
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4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By W1702PJmarkg - Catonsville, United States
The grounds of Edison Park and the Edison/Ford homes are beautiful from the banks of the Caloosahatchee River across McGregor Blvd to the champion Banyan Tree by Edison's laboratory. The tree was from India and given to him by Harvey Firestone and said to be the 1st one in the United States when it was planted in 1925. Looking at it for the 1st time, you would think it would be about 300 years old though it is only 95. It currently covers an acre with a 390 foot circumference and has a canopy height of 60 feet. There are 3 other champion Banyan's in the park and they are a sight to behold.
8. Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
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4.5 based on 375 reviews
A delightful village museum that recounts the island's history through photographs, exhibits and live presentations.
Reviewed By Departure282900
The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village is a truly underrated experience for those who love the island, its charm and history. Consisting of about a dozen original buildings from the early 20th century, well before the causeway was built, when the only means of accessing Sanibel was the ferry, the historical village includes the (second*) original Bailey's General Store, several original homes, the original Post Office and school building, and MANY fascinating historical objects and displays. Volunteers give informative talks about life on the early island, and a real sense of what it meant to live there. We have been coming to Sanibel since the early 1970's and I had never visited the museum; what a fool I've been! A really great time and great teaching opportunity for kids. * -- The original original was destroyed in a hurricane.
9. De Soto National Memorial
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4.5 based on 749 reviews
Reviewed By DOOR_COUNTY_FANS2015 - Brazil, United States
We've visitied the Memorial a couple of times, walking the trails through the mangroves and watching the short movie about DeSoto's travails after landing here in the early 1500's. Good for families.
10. The Powel Crosley Estate
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4.5 based on 63 reviews
Make Your Event a Part of History Celebrate milestones and special events on the waterfront at the historic, Mediterranean style Powel Crosley Estate. Conveniently located between Bradenton and Sarasota, this historic 1920s-era estate is a stunning backdrop for any event!
Reviewed By ttlumley - Strunk, United States
We went there for a wedding and it was stunning. Beautiful overlook of Sarasota Bay. Absolutely breathtaking!
