Guidebook for Cape Coral

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Guidebook for Cape Coral

Sightseeing

Explore the winter retreats of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, a Historic Florida Landmark. Open Daily 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/
459 locals recommend
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor Blvd
459 locals recommend
Explore the winter retreats of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, a Historic Florida Landmark. Open Daily 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/
Great place to go Kayaking! Four Mile Cove / Eco Park features a walking trail, visitor center, and seasonal kayak rentals. www.capecoral.net/FourMileCoveEcologicalPreserve/tabid/226/Default.aspx
115 locals recommend
Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
2500 SE 24th St
115 locals recommend
Great place to go Kayaking! Four Mile Cove / Eco Park features a walking trail, visitor center, and seasonal kayak rentals. www.capecoral.net/FourMileCoveEcologicalPreserve/tabid/226/Default.aspx
Art of the Olympians founded by Al Oerter. Beautiful space with riverside views.
Art of the Olympians
1300 Hendry St
Art of the Olympians founded by Al Oerter. Beautiful space with riverside views.

Entertainment & Activities

Public Beach in Cape Coral (5 miles / 10 minute drive from vacation home). Fishing Pier. Restaurant.
47 locals recommend
Yacht Club Community Park
5819 Driftwood Pkwy
47 locals recommend
Public Beach in Cape Coral (5 miles / 10 minute drive from vacation home). Fishing Pier. Restaurant.
Quaint, historical church near the Edison home. Everyone is welcome on Sundays at 10:15 -- stay for coffee and snacks afterwards.
Thomas Edison Congregational Church
1619 Llewellyn Dr
Quaint, historical church near the Edison home. Everyone is welcome on Sundays at 10:15 -- stay for coffee and snacks afterwards.
See the gentle giants of the sea up close and personal during the cooler months.
7 locals recommend
Lee County Manatee Park
10901 Palm Beach Blvd
7 locals recommend
See the gentle giants of the sea up close and personal during the cooler months.
Bring your suits and sense of adventure!
271 locals recommend
Sun Splash Family Waterpark
500 Santa Barbara Blvd
271 locals recommend
Bring your suits and sense of adventure!
For explorers of all ages.
42 locals recommend
IMAG History & Science Center
2000 Cranford Ave
42 locals recommend
For explorers of all ages.
A classic
6 locals recommend
Daddy Dee's Ice Cream Parlor
13161 N Cleveland Ave
6 locals recommend
A classic
A bike or 4 person cart are a great way to see the island.
10 locals recommend
Billy's Bike Shop & Segway of Sanibel
2437 Periwinkle Way
10 locals recommend
A bike or 4 person cart are a great way to see the island.
With Waltzing Waters show in the evenings.
79 locals recommend
The Shell Factory and Nature Park
41 North Tamiami Trail
79 locals recommend
With Waltzing Waters show in the evenings.
Swamp buggies cover the massive terrain, cutting through unspoiled pinewoods, fresh water marsh, and sections of Telegraph Cypress Swamp.
11 locals recommend
Babcock Wilderness Adventures
8000 FL-31
11 locals recommend
Swamp buggies cover the massive terrain, cutting through unspoiled pinewoods, fresh water marsh, and sections of Telegraph Cypress Swamp.
Boston Red Sox spring training and Red Sox Grapefruit League
City of Palms Park
2201 Edison Ave
Boston Red Sox spring training and Red Sox Grapefruit League
Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
23 locals recommend
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
14181 S Tamiami Trail
23 locals recommend
Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

Food Scene

Favorite Fine Dining Restaurant in Historic Downtown Ft. Myers
39 locals recommend
The Veranda
2122 Second St
39 locals recommend
Favorite Fine Dining Restaurant in Historic Downtown Ft. Myers
Great Bistro in Downtown Cape Coral. Indoor and outdoor seating.
14 locals recommend
Brew Babies Garden Bistro
1520 Lafayette St
14 locals recommend
Great Bistro in Downtown Cape Coral. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Lovely Waterfront Bistro in Cape Coral. Indoor and outdoor seating. Nice spot to watch the sunset. Live music. http://www.marker92.com/
38 locals recommend
Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & Bistro
5961 Silver King Blvd
38 locals recommend
Lovely Waterfront Bistro in Cape Coral. Indoor and outdoor seating. Nice spot to watch the sunset. Live music. http://www.marker92.com/
Wonderful food and great outdoor seating on the roof patio.
The Morgan House
33 Patio De Leon
Wonderful food and great outdoor seating on the roof patio.
Excellent Italian restaurant, family owned. Chef Dario is a character and the food is delish!
15 locals recommend
Ariani Ristorante Italiano
1529 SE 15th Terrace
15 locals recommend
Excellent Italian restaurant, family owned. Chef Dario is a character and the food is delish!
Upscale restaurant -- everything is delicious!
CRU Restaurant
13499 S Cleveland Ave
Upscale restaurant -- everything is delicious!
Stop by and cool off after a day at the beach
48 locals recommend
Love Boat Home Made Ice Cream
16475 San Carlos Blvd
48 locals recommend
Stop by and cool off after a day at the beach
10-15 minute drive from the vacation home. Seafood plus cocktails, sports & live music on a wooden deck with a small private beach.
235 locals recommend
Boat House Tiki Bar & Grill - Cape Coral
5819 Driftwood Pkwy
235 locals recommend
10-15 minute drive from the vacation home. Seafood plus cocktails, sports & live music on a wooden deck with a small private beach.
Best blackened Grouper sandwich in SW Florida! Great menu, prices, and atmosphere.
47 locals recommend
The Island Cow
2163 Periwinkle Way
47 locals recommend
Best blackened Grouper sandwich in SW Florida! Great menu, prices, and atmosphere.
Delicious Peruvian Food! Try the Green Spaghetti (Tallarin Verde) with your choice of chicken, beef, or shrimp.
8 locals recommend
Aji Limon Peruvian Cuisine
1336 SE 46th Ln
8 locals recommend
Delicious Peruvian Food! Try the Green Spaghetti (Tallarin Verde) with your choice of chicken, beef, or shrimp.

Shopping

Over 140 Brand Name and Designer Outlets. http://www.miromaroutlets.com/directions/
Miromar Outlets Boulevard
Miromar Outlets Boulevard
Over 140 Brand Name and Designer Outlets. http://www.miromaroutlets.com/directions/
Nice Shops on the way to the beach. Low Prices for Name Brand and Designer apparel. http://www.tangeroutlet.com/fortmyers/directions
134 locals recommend
Sanibel Outlets
20350 Summerlin Rd
134 locals recommend
Nice Shops on the way to the beach. Low Prices for Name Brand and Designer apparel. http://www.tangeroutlet.com/fortmyers/directions
Upscale stores and restaurants. Check out World of Beer and Cru.
65 locals recommend
Bell Tower
13499 S Cleveland Ave
65 locals recommend
Upscale stores and restaurants. Check out World of Beer and Cru.
Chocolate!
Norman Love Confections
11380 Lindbergh Blvd
Chocolate!

Arts & Culture

Performing Arts Venue, musicals, classical and pop
61 locals recommend
Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall
13350 FSW Pkwy
61 locals recommend
Performing Arts Venue, musicals, classical and pop
Movie theater in the Coralwood Mall
21 locals recommend
Marquee Cinemas Coralwood 10
2301 Del Prado Blvd S
21 locals recommend
Movie theater in the Coralwood Mall
Movie theater in the Bell Tower
30 locals recommend
Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20
13499 Bell Tower Dr
30 locals recommend
Movie theater in the Bell Tower

Everything Else

Relax while getting a mani-pedi in massage chairs at a very reasonable price. Very friendly staff
Rose Nails
1722 Del Prado Blvd S
Relax while getting a mani-pedi in massage chairs at a very reasonable price. Very friendly staff
The best massage therapist in the World! Ask for Craig and tell him we sent you.
Esterra Salon & Spa
7128 Estero Boulevard
The best massage therapist in the World! Ask for Craig and tell him we sent you.
There are no cars here, not even a paved road. One way to get there is to head for the north end of Pine Island to board the Tropic Star for a full-day, narrated nature cruise.
25 locals recommend
Cabbage Key Inn and Restaurant
25 locals recommend
There are no cars here, not even a paved road. One way to get there is to head for the north end of Pine Island to board the Tropic Star for a full-day, narrated nature cruise.
Daily programs allow close-up views of resident creatures, including snakes, alligators, and crocodiles -- laser show at night in the planetarium.
34 locals recommend
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
3450 Ortiz Ave
34 locals recommend
Daily programs allow close-up views of resident creatures, including snakes, alligators, and crocodiles -- laser show at night in the planetarium.
Tastings are conducted in the winery reception room, open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m
Eden Vineyards Winery
19709 Little Ln
Tastings are conducted in the winery reception room, open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m
Among safari possibilities are jungle cruises, airboat rides, nature walks or a 15-minute wildlife drive through four realms of the Everglades. Departs daily from Fort Myers and Sanibel
7 locals recommend
Everglades Day Safari
7 locals recommend
Among safari possibilities are jungle cruises, airboat rides, nature walks or a 15-minute wildlife drive through four realms of the Everglades. Departs daily from Fort Myers and Sanibel
Book a fishing charter with Captain Scott. No Fish...No Pay! http://www.blackwatercharters.com
Safe Harbor Burnt Store
3192 Matecumbe Key Road
Book a fishing charter with Captain Scott. No Fish...No Pay! http://www.blackwatercharters.com

Drinks & Nightlife

Check out the rooftop lounge Phi in the Sky overlooking downtown Ft. Myers. Good Happy Hour.
11 locals recommend
Hotel Indigo Ft Myers Dtwn River District
1520 Broadway
11 locals recommend
Check out the rooftop lounge Phi in the Sky overlooking downtown Ft. Myers. Good Happy Hour.
Fun atmosphere at the beach
47 locals recommend
Lani Kai Island Resort
1400 Estero Blvd
47 locals recommend
Fun atmosphere at the beach