Area Attractions - Here are some of our popular attractions...Detailed information and brochures are in the Front Office, for your convenience

The Thomas A. Edison & Henry Ford Winter Homes - Located on McGregor Boulevard, near downtown Ft Myers, don't miss the opportunity to visit the homes of these two remarkable inventors. Opens at 9:00 am - (239) 334-3614

The Shell Factory & Nature Park - Located on US 41 in North Fort Myers, it's a real site to see, thousands and thousands of shells beyond our wildest imagination. Opens at 9:00am Monday - Saturday and 10:00am on Sunday - (239) 995-2141

Florida Everglades - See what Florida has to offer, from birds and fish to alligators. Spend the day in a nature reserve or on an air boat tour or walk through the swamps or see a little alligator wrestling. Open all year from 8:30 am to 6:00pm - (305) 242-7711

Key West Express - Spend the day on beautiful Key West. Departing from Salty Sam's Marina in Ft Myers Beach, the M/V Big Cat Express is 155 feet long, featuring two enclosed cabins, sun deck, satellite TV, slot machines and full galley and bar. Also departing from Ft Myers Beach, at the Fisherman's Wharf, under the Ft Myers Beach bridge, the 140 foot Atlantic, which features two enclosed cabins, sun deck, satellite TV and full galley and bar - (888) 539-2628

Sanibel and Captiva Islands - Just a short drive from Fort Myers Beach, from wildlife refuges and bike riding to shopping at Periwinkle Shops and eating at the famous Bubble Room - (239) 472-1080

Walt Disney World (Orland0) - A place to step out of reality, spend the day with Mickey and Minnie or in Cinderella's Castle. Located three hours away from the resort, off I-4 at US 192. Open daily 9:00 am, closing time varies with the season - (407) 824-4321

Sea World (Orlando) - Get soaked by Shamu or watch the dolphins play. Located three hours from the resort, just off International Drive. Open at 9:00am, closing time varies with the season - (407) 824-4321

Bush Gardens (Tampa) - Go flying through the air at 65 mph on some of the countries best roller coasters or a safari through the African desert. Located about three hours from the resort in Tampa - (813) 971-8282

The Big "M" Casino - Las Vegas Style Casino Gambling aboard Southwest Florida's most luxurious 162 foot gaming yacht. Enjoy Blackjack, Roulette, Let-It-Ride, 3 Card Poker and the Newest and Loosest Slots, including Wheel of Fortune, Video Poker and more - (239) 463-6137

Bonita Dog Track - On Bonita Beach Road, just west of I-75 in Bonita Springs, the Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track offers year-round dog racing. Live racing is held daily in season and 5-6 times per week in the off-season - (239) 992-24111

Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Center - Offers a variety of different shows, from Peter Pan to the world-renowned Cats - (239)481-4849

Sun Splash Water Park - Spend the day in the lazy lagoon. Take the kids down the zip cord on any slide they can imagine. Located in Cape Coral off Santa Barbara Boulevard - (239) 574-0557

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Sanibel Island - A 5,000 acre wildlife refuge, dedicated to the protection and management of wildlife and its habitat. A five-mile drive winds through the mangrove swamp to bring you into close contact with an environment of unique importance. Located on Sanibel-Captiva Road on Sanibel Island - (239) 472-1100

Island Historical Museum - Funded and maintained by the City of Sanibel, the Museum is tucked away on a quiet lagoon on Dunlop road that shows how the early settlers lived. Artifacts of clothing, tin-types and antiques are on display. Opens at 10:00 am to 4:00pm Thursday and Saturday - (239) 472-4648

Barrier Island Center for the Arts - Art classes, lectures, concerns and exhibitions throughout the year - (239) 472-4682

Spend the day at the Beach !!!! There are plenty of things to do right on Ft Myers Beach - Jet Skiing, Parasailing - Shell Hunting - Tanning - Rent a Moped or Harley - Shopping - Dining - Running - Boating, Bird Watching and Fishing

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Area Churches -

Ft Myers

• St Peter Lutheran Church - (239) 463-4251
• Beach United Methodist Church - (239) 463-9656
• Chapel by the Sea Presbyterian - (239) 463-3173
• Monastery of Saint Claire (Catholic) - (239) 463-5599
• Church of the Ascension Church Hall (Catholic) - (239) 463-6754
• First Baptist Church of Fort Myers Beach - (239) 463-6452
• St Raphael's Episcopal Church - (239) 463-6057

Sanibel

• First Church of Christ, Scientist - (239) 472-8684
• Captiva Chapel by the Sea - (239) 472-1646 - Services mid-November thru mid-April
• St. Isabel Catholic Church - (239) 472-2763
• St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church - (239) 472-2173
• Sanibel Community Church - (239) 472-2684
• Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ - (239) 472-0497
• Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Sanibel - (239) 395-3838
• Congregation Bat Yam, Temple of the Islands - (239) 395-2906
• Unitarian Society of the Islands - (239) 472-7001

Please call for times of Services

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Transportation

• Fun Rentals/Scooters - (239) 463-8844
• Olde Thyme Limo - (239) 340-1191
• The Trolley ($.25 per ride) - (239) 275-8726
• Local Motion Taxi Service - (239) 463-41113

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Spa, Hair and Gyms

• Aquagene Spa - (239) 463-6181
• Armandos Day Spa - (239) 463-1200
• Hammerhead Beach Gym - (239) 765-7867

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Beach Travel Agency

• Toll Free - (888) 463-5744
• Local - (239) 463-5744

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Tattoo & Piercing Services

• Big Stick Specialties - (239) 463-9991
• Matchbox Body Piercing - (239) 765-4884

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Water Sports & Boat Rentals

• Adventure Water Sports - (239) 765-6933
• Holiday Water Sports
  • Behind Pink Shell - (239) 765-4386
  • Best Western - (239) 463-6778
• Mid-Island Water Sports - (239) 765-0965
• Wind & Wate Sports - (239) 765-8080

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Attractions / Things To Do

• Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum - (239) 395-2233
• Beach Theatre - (239) 765-9000
• Lover's Key State Park - (239) 463-45888
• Mound Key State Park - (239) 992-0311 (Access only by water)
• Ostego Bay Marine Foundation - (239) 765-8101

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Golf - (There are over 119 Golf Courses in the area, for tee times and hours of operation, check the local phone book)

• Bay Beach Golf Club - (239) 463-2064
• Summerlin Ridge Golf Course - (239) 432-0000

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Groceries & Supplies

• CVS Drugs
  • 2545 Estero Blvd (Near Nations Bank) - (239) 463-5708
  • Villa Santini Plaza - (239) 463-5746
• Publix Grocery - (239) 463-0378
• Topps Grocery - (239) 463-7979

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Restaurants - Dress at most island restaurants is reasonable casual during most of the year. During season, reservations are a must at most places

• Rosie's Island Market & Deli - (239) 472-6656
• Barney's Incredible Edibles - (239) 472-2555
• Dairy Queen of Sanibel - (239) 472-1170
• Huxter's Market - (239) 472-0044
• The Green Flash - (239) 472-3337
• Lazy Flamingo - (239) 472-6939
• Bubble Room - (239) 472-5558
• Mucky Duck - (239) 472-3434
• Island Pizza - (239) 472-1581
• Portofino's - (239) 472-0494
• Chloe's Seafood & Steaks - (239) 765-0595
• Channel Mark Waterfront Restaurant (239) 463-9127
• Flippers on the Bay at Lover's Key Resort - (239) 765-1040
• Jojo's on the Beach - (239) 463-6181
• Matanzas Inn Restaurant - (239) 463-3838
• Perky's Pizza - (239) 463-3733 (Delivers)
• Olde Thyme Subs & Pizza - (239) 466-3733 (Delivers)
• Rib City Grill - (239) 454-0454
• South Beach Grille - (239) 463-7770
• Split Rail Family Restaurant - (239) 466-3400
• Sunflower Cafe - (239) 415-4262
• The Fish Monger Seafood Restaurant - (239) 765-5544
• Timbers - (239) 472-3128
• Mc T's Shrimp House & Tavern - (239) 472-3161
• The Jacaranda - (239) 472-1771
• Jean-Paul's French Corner - (239) 472-1493
• East End Deli - (239) 472-9622
• Hungry Heron - (239) 472-2555
• The Mermaid Kitchen - (239) 472-1242
• Matzaluna - (239) 472-1998
• Sanibel Grill - (239) 472-4453
• Doc Ford's - (239) 472-8311
• Cheeburger Cheeburger - (239) 472-6111
• Ellington's Jazz Bar & Restaurant - (239) 337-5299