THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Punta Gorda
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Things to Do in Punta Gorda
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Fishermen's Village, Peace River Wildlife Center, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Speciality Museums. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Likely To Sell Outfromper adultAU$97
Freedivingfromper group (up to 5)AU$1,873
Adventure Toursfromper adultAU$114
Airboat Toursfromper adultAU$367
Stand Up Paddleboardingfromper adultAU$106
Ghost Toursfromper adultAU$42
Escape Roomsfromper adultAU$25
City Toursfromper adultAU$42
Sightseeing Cruisesfromper adultAU$114
Likely To Sell Outfromper group (up to 6)AU$570
Marinas
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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Nature & Wildlife Areas
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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Nature & Wildlife Areas
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 Museums
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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Zoos
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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- Ports707Mount Juliet, TN124 contributionsNice place to hang out, shop, eat a meal and/or drink your favorite cocktail or non- alcoholic drink! The village offer all the typical shopping center shops.Written 4 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Nancy FDelray Beach, FL11 contributionsSmall wildlife sanctuary that mainly has a variety of rescued. birds.
Staff is friendly and very knowledgeable and love their jobs.Written 22 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Andrea M73 contributionsI’ve wanted to tour Octagon for years and finally got tickets a few days ago! We had a wonderful guide Elsbeth. She took time to explain everything and make sure the animals were not stressed by visitors. She gave us excellent information. Volunteers fed the animals/released them into enclosures with food near the front so we could learn about them. I’m grateful such a lovely sanctuary exists for these animals. The animals looked to be safe, enriched and not experiencing stress.
There are port-a-potty’s near the parking lot, water for $1 and a gift shop that takes cash (or online store). I wish I had bought a shirt there because they don’t have the same design online.
Maybe next time!Written 16 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - bluefevahInnisfil, Canada100 contributionsHad a great couple of hours here. The ranch is expansive but we had a great 90 minute tour that was well informed. Saw lots of gators, birds, snakes and other wildlife. Also got to see lots of their native pigs and cattle. All in all I would really reccomend a stop here! Very worth the price!Written 2 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Curiosity101870749543 contributionsWow, this was a gold mine, I wish we had allocated more time to explore this museum. The first floor has several rooms of tight-packed displays representing all the wars fought by Americans from the Revolutionary war to the Gulf wars, set up in chronological order. The recreation of a WW1 trench and a Vietnam POW cage really brought history to life. The virtual reality and flight simulator experiences were super cool. We just loved the museum.Written 24 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PAt M9 contributionsWhat a fantastic day we had at Iguanaland! We booked the afternoon VIP Tour and had the most fabulous, fun, pink-haired tour guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable and it was obvious how much she personally cared for each and every creature there. None of our questions stumped her as she described each turtle, snake, lizard; where they were from, how they came to live there, what their personalities were. By the end of our 2.5hr tour, our initial fear and skittishness had been replaced with a sense of wonder and amazement and curiosity!
This is more than just a zoo. It is an experience!! Do yourself a favor. Don’t just walk through it, maybe reading a card or two. Book one of the options that allows you to touch the animals and learn about them. You will be glad you did!
Thank you, Iguanaland ! The work you are doing is important!!Written 27 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Heather M23 contributionsMilton took away a lot after there storm but people in Punta Gorda rally to make the small historic town survive. yes it wasn't the same when we were there in July but they are working hard to make it amazing again.Written 18 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EdwardJ D3 contributionsReal nice park but don't visit the Punta Gorda area for a while. This park and many others were badly damaged in the Hurricane and are closed indefinitely. For a state that depends on tourism they take years to repair the attractions that bring tourists in.Written 7 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bunny S10 contributionsWhat a fun experience. Everything was done so well and everyone was so gracious. The lights were wonderful. Live performance of holiday music. Wood camp fires for toasting smores. Definitely worth a visit.Written 17 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AshleyPunta Gorda, FL6 contributionsLove 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 22 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Diane KVenice, FL4,633 contributionsWe 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 10 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mary HPunta Gorda, FL18 contributionsWe took our son and his wife on the Babcock Ranch Eco tour. Our guide was knowledgeable of the history of the area. We saw wild pugs, cracker cattle, wild turkeys, deer and sandhill cranes. This tour is priced well, and suitable for all ages 4 to 100. This was our second visit bringing family and we all enjoyed it.Written 31 March 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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