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With miles of beaches, a state capital, fascinating history, great fishing and friendly people, this Gulf Coast region offers a great vacation location.

Warm weather, beautiful outdoor locations and exciting or relaxing pastimes await between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.

From the comfort of elevated boardwalks, walk among the turtles, otters, alligators and other creatures that call this wetlands home.

Watch Florida’s most famous marine creature, the manatee, swim in its natural habitat at this non-captive park on the Orange River. 

Explore the winter estates of two of the most famous men in American history. Tour their houses and gardens and learn more about their lives in the museum.

It’s difficult to decide whether the manor or the grounds are the most beautiful part of this riverside historic estate in Fort Myers. 

Traverse a winding woodland path and spend the afternoon on this island’s secluded beaches before ending at a beachside bar to enjoy a spectacular sunset.

This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems.

This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems.

Located only a few miles offshore from Fort Myers, this small island is filled with beautiful beaches, a variety of nature and a lively downtown area.

This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems.

Theme parks of all types fill this land while beaches and major cities stretch along two beautiful coastlines.

This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems.

This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems.

This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems.

From the comfort of elevated boardwalks, walk among the turtles, otters, alligators and other creatures that call this wetlands home.

This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems.

An inspiring venue to view priceless artifacts and vibrant modern art, as well as get creative yourself.

This magnificent Italian-influenced museum exhibits European masters alongside contemporary pieces and ancient decorative art. It has a Mediterranean garden too.

This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems.

Just minutes from Fort Myers’ historic downtown district, this park’s centerpiece is the statue honoring three of the city’s most famous citizens. 

This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems.

Chatter with a parrot, watch lemurs swing by, meet a flock of flamingos and explore a tropical oasis in this extensive botanical park.

Watch Florida’s most famous marine creature, the manatee, swim in its natural habitat at this non-captive park on the Orange River.