Activities in West Coast
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Guided Walks & Fauna Tracks
A 2000-acre woodland and wetland, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve acts as a filter collecting run-off water during heavy rains. Before making its way out to the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve, the water is filtered by the slough, where sediment and pollutants settle or are absorbed by the plants. It's an interesting place to visit during the wet season (June through October), when water up to 3ft deep flows through the area.
The preserve also has an otter pond, a mile-long boardwalk lined with benches, free guided walks (call for times), a picnic area and an amphitheatre used for flora and fauna talks.
From downtown Fort Myers, take Cleveland Ave south to Colonial Blvd (Hw…
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Key West Express
Kicking back on the Key West Express will save you 300 miles of driving and seven hours in the car. The high-speed ferry leaves Fort Myers Beach in the morning and arrives at Key West in the early afternoon; it arrives back in Fort Myers Beach at around 22:00. All in all you'll have about 5½ hours in Key West. Round-trip tickets (adult/child/senior around US$140/around US$120/around US$130, including parking) cost the same even if you're not returning that day.
To reach the ferry, head south on San Carlos Blvd (Hwy 865) toward the Sky Bridge to Fort Myers Beach; just before the bridge, turn right on Main St and left on Fisherman's Wharf.
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Weeki Wachee Springs
- Tampa, USA
- Activities › Other
Since 1947 tourists have been lured up the coast by the siren song of Weeki Wachee Springs, one of Florida's original roadside attractions. Elvis Presley and Esther Williams were among the guests who flocked here to watch glamorous long-haired mermaids perform in an underwater grotto. The mermaids are the main attraction, but there's also a river cruise, plus swimming and waterslides at the adjoining Buccaneer Bay water park. (Hint: admissions are reduced in the off-season when the water park is closed.)
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GAEA Guides
GAEA Guides offers superb, ecofriendly tours with professional naturalists and run a variety of tours through the Great Calusa Blueway. With almost 200 miles of kayaking routes, the Great Calusa Blueway is like a watery circulation system that beats throughout Lee County. The warm, calm waters are a joy to paddle through, and there’s a lot you miss on land that’s only visible by boat. Check the website for information on ‘trails’ throughout the county and where they can be accessed.
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Seminole-Gulf Railway Murder Mystery Tours
Founded in 1888, this railway operated between Arcadia and Naples with a second line running between Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice. Today, it offers 3½-hour, five-course, murder mystery dinner tours on the line's restored trains; reservations are required.
The station is near the intersection of Colonial Blvd and Metro Pkwy; from downtown, take Cleveland Ave south to Colonial Blvd east until you think you'll run out of gas; the terminal is on the left.
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
1 day (Departs Tampa, Florida)
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Busch Gardens Africa in Tampa is the ultimate family adventure park, featuring an unparalleled combination of animal encounters, live entertainment and world-cl…Not LP reviewed
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Tropicana Field Tours
Tropicana Field Tours is home to the major league Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Tropicana Field (around US$5 adults, around US$3 seniors and children) to check out the dugouts, press boxes, batting tunnels, weight rooms and the field. On nongame days, the 45- to 90-minute tours are given from 10:00 and 16:00 weekdays; on home-game days, they're at 10:00 and noon weekdays.
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Dolphin Cruise from The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
90 minutes (Departs Tampa, Florida)
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The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay is offering cruises aboard a 72-foot, 130-passenger catamaran, officially named Bay Spirit II. The Aquarium has partnered with…Not LP reviewed
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2 Hour Lunchtime Sightseeing Cruise
2 hours (Departs Clearwater Beach, Florida)
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Take a leisurely lunchtime sightseeing cruise in Florida’s beautiful inland waters aboard a luxury yacht! As you dine on a fresh, gourmet lunch, your captain wi…
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Clearwater Evening Dance Cruise
3 hours (Departs Clearwater Beach, Florida)
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Take your date on a romantic cruise on beautiful Tampa Bay! Enjoy dinner and drinks aboard a luxury dinner yacht, and then dance the night away under the stars …
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Swim with the Fishes at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
30 minutes (Departs Tampa, Florida)
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Swim with the Fishes at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay is an in-water reef adventure that gives you the opportunity to encounter one of the Florida Keys most…
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Tampa Trio Pass: Florida Aquarium, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo and MOSI
Varies (Departs Tampa, Florida)
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Get your Tampa Trio - Triplet Pass today and enjoy discounted admission into 3 of Florida's favorite family attractions - The Florida Aquarium, Tampa's Lowry Pa…Not LP reviewed
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Friendship Trail Bridge
The Friendship Trail Bridge, aka the old Gandy Bridge and US 92, is basically a 2.6-mile biking, walking and in-line skating path that runs alongside the Gandy Bridge, which connects St Petersburg and Tampa. Look for the trailhead on 34th St S near 8th Ave.
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The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
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Your visit to Tampa Bay isn't complete without exploring the one Bay Area attraction that opens a window to the side of Florida that few ever get to see. The Fl…
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Biplane Rides
Biplane Rides, at Albert Whitted Airport near Bayfront Center, offers downtown tours in a 1933 WACO biplane originally owned by William Randolph Hearst. Tours start at around US$90 for up to three people, for 15 to 20 minutes; they're best taken in the morning.
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Museum of Science & Industry
- Tampa, USA
- Activities › Other
Kids can challenge the laws of physics as well as their fear of heights at the Museum of Science & Industry, where you can ride a bike across a highwire 30ft in the air and learn about dinosaurs, hurricanes and the human body.
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Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins play at Lee County Sports Complex, just southwest of the intersection of Daniels Pkwy and Six Mile Cypress Pkwy. During the regular season, the Fort Myers Miracles (the Minnesota Twins minor-league baseball team) play here.
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Adventures in Paradise, Inc
Try to organize island-hopping tours with touring services like Adventures in Paradise, Inc, which offers boat rentals, fishing tours and ‘dine around’ tours, where you cruise out to the waterfront restaurant of your choice.
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Big Cat Rescue Day Tour
Varies (Departs Tampa, Florida)
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Meet 100+ exotic cats representing 15 species of wild cat. This is a walking tour. All Cat-a-tats (enclosures) are 1200 square feet to 3 acres of lush t…Not LP reviewed
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Lunchtime Dance Cruise
2 hours 30 minutes (Departs Clearwater Beach, Florida)
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Get your friends together for a little midday party aboard a sleek, yacht-style luxury vessel! Enjoy the scenery of Clearwater Bay as you cruise to the sounds o…
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St Petersburg Speedboat Adventure
2 hours (Departs St Petersburg, Florida)
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Experience the thrill of driving your own speedboat through the serene waters of Tampa Bay. For the entirety of this narrated tour, you’ll navigate and captain …Not LP reviewed
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Dive with the Sharks at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
90 minutes (Departs Tampa, Florida)
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Dive with the Sharks at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay gives you the opportunity to SCUBA dive with sharks from around the world as well as moray eels, barra…
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Baithouse
You can feed resident pelicans (which are standing around waiting for you) with fish food from the baithouse at the Pier. Or you can rent a fishing rod for $10 daily, which includes bait.
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Fort Myers Art Walk
Although you may not want your kids running into all of the galleries, these walks, held on first-Friday evenings, are laidback enough to accommodate families. Download the Art Walk map from the website.
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Get Married on Vacation
60 minutes (Departs Tampa, Florida)
by Viator
Imagine having a romantic, outdoor wedding ceremony on a beautiful Gulf of Mexico beach. Whether you are having a wedding, commitment ceremony or renewing your …Not LP reviewed
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