Local Area Attractions Near Fort Myers / Pine Island KOA Holiday

Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Edison & Ford Winter Estates

www.efwefla.org/
2350 McGregor Blvd.
Ft. Myers, FL 33901
239-334-7419
The Edison home, located adjacent to the winter home of Henry Ford, features the inventor's laboratory and botanical gardens. Henry Ford bought the property next to the Edison's and visitors can tour the home of the world's first billionaire as well as the Edison home. Tours are Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm. Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Tropic Star Cruise Boat

Tropic Star Cruise Boat

www.tropicstarcruises.com
Pineland Marina
13921 Waterfront Dr.
Pineland, FL 33945
239-283-0015
Cruise to local islands with white sand beaches that are dotted with seashells. Discover Cabbage Key, Cayo Costa State Park and Beach, Boca Grande, and North Captiva. Rent a kayak and explore Pine Island or Cayo Costa. Tropic Star offers ferry and kayak packages. Open 7 days a week year round. KOA campers enjoy $2.00 off per person.

Fleamasters Flea Market

Fleamasters Flea Market

4135 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Ft. Myers, FL 33916
239-334-7001
There's so much for everyone to enjoy, you won't know where to begin. Thousands of buyers and sellers, farm-fresh fruit and vegetables, antiques, arts & crafts, name brand merchandise at deep discounts, a variety of restaurants and snack bars, free parking, and free admission. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm year round.

The Shell Factory

The Shell Factory

www.shellfactory.com
2787 N. Tamiami Trail North Ft. Myers, FL 33903
239-999-2141
800-282-5805
There's something for everyone at the Shell Factory. With the world's largest collection of rare shells, sponges, coral, fossils and sea life specimens, you'll spend a glorious day among the beauty and wonder of the deep. Here you'll find 17 acres of beautiful gifts from the sea, delicious snacks, rides, displays and exhibits. Enjoy the abundant selection of imaginative gifts, including John Perry sculptures, hand-blown glassworks, art collections, home decorations with a nautical motif, wearable fashions and collectibles from Disney, Sesame Street and Warner Brothers plus much more.

Boston Red Sox Spring Training

Boston Red Sox Spring Training

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com
City of Palms Park
2201 Edison Ave.
Ft. Myers, FL 33901
239-334-4700
877-733-7699
See your favorite team play and practice for the upcoming season! Workouts begin mid-February. March marks the beginning of the exhibition games. Check out the website for other Spring special events.

Local Area Recreation Near Fort Myers / Pine Island KOA Holiday

Island Girl Charters

Island Girl Charters

Island Girl Charters at Pineland Marina is the water taxi service to North Captiva Island, Florida, docking at Safety Harbor Club and Barnacle Phil's Restaurant. We also offer daily trips to Cabbage Key, made famous by Jimmy Buffet's Cheese Burger in Paradise and provide service to and from Boca Grande, Captiva and Useppa Island.

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GOLF

GOLF

Alden Pines Country Club, Inc.Reservations Suggested

14261 Clubhouse Dr.

Bokeelia,, FL 33922

239-283-2179

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Tropic Star Cruises

Tropic Star Cruises

View Pine Island Sound and the outer islands during a narrated tour on a 59 passenger covered boat. Shelling, swimming, nature trail hiking, fishing and camping. Departures daily from Jug Creek Marina. Nature tours to Cabbage Key for lunch and Cayo Costa State Park for the beach. Mound tour package and sunset cruises available for groups. Water taxi service available to Boca Grande for lunch, shopping and sight seeing; or to North Captiva, Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa.

Jug Creek Marina, 16498 Tortuga St.

Bokeelia, FL 33922

239-283-0015

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PINE ISLAND

PINE ISLAND

The waterways of Matlacha Pass and in the Pine Island Aquatic Preserve are excellent for kayaking and canoeing. The largest island off Florida's Gulf Coast, Pine Island offers a small-town atmosphere amid mangroves, three aquatic preserves, and acres of palm, tropical plants and fruit groves. The waters of Pine Island Sound provide not only some of the finest fishing in Florida, but are a haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers.