Southwest Region

Everglades Museum - The Museum of the Everglades is located in Everglades City, Florida just off the circle in the center of town. A showcase for the history of the Everglades region, the Museum presents the story of 2,000 years of human habitation with artifacts and period photographs. Education programs, lectures and events are presented throughout the year.

Edison & Ford Winter Estates - Information on the lives, friendships, inventions and fascinating history behind two of the worlds most remarkable men.  Visit the estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford in the heart of the City of Fort Myers, Florida, the City of Palms. 

A Dolphin World - You can swim with the dolphins in Southeast Florida. Structured, Natural, and Wild Dolphin Swim programs available. Also providing 1 to 4 day Marine Animal Vacations which can include the dolphin swim programs, ocean snorkel trip, environmental and crocodile tour.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theater - The dinner theatre accommodates 450 guests, and features eight professional theatrical productions each season, along with an award-winning buffet.

Caribbean Gardens - Experience animals from apes to zebras up-close inside a 52-acre botanical garden. Watch wildlife footage from the world's conservation organizations, along with big cats in the Safari Canyon live animal/multimedia show. Audio tours; Primate Expedition Cruise; Scales & Tails Show; Alligator Bay and lots more.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida - Explore Southwest Florida's natural environment through hands-on exhibits, special programs and presentations, nature trails, boat tours, canoe and kayak rentals.

Swamp Buggy Races - Florida Sports Park is the home of the world famous Swamp Buggy races held every March, May and October, and many other racing, sporting, cultural and social events.

Gatorama - Gatorama is a fifteen acre attraction feauturing monkeys, bobcats, panther, raccoons, peacocks, ducks, geese and six species of crocodiles including the American Crocodile. Gatorama is the largest captive breeder in North America of the Acutus Crocodile.

Fishermen's Village - Experience the most interesting waterfront complex in Punta Gorda, and SW Florida. 37 Unique shoppes, 7 Restaurants, 98 slip Marina, 47 Time Share Villa Resort. Here you will find your entire vacation needs including cruise boats, fishing boats, rental speed boats, rental sail boats, jet skis, bicycles, heated swimming pool, and the most beautiful sunsets in Florida.

Asolo Theatre Company - The Asolo Theatre Company performs in rotating repertory, producing up to five plays at one time with one resident company.  

Circus Sarasota -  Known as "Circus Capital of the World," Sarasota now has its own one-ring, five-star international circus.

Ringling Museum of Art - The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in its affiliation with Florida State University is the largest museum/university complex in the nation. Recognized as the Art Museum of the State Of Florida, its campus encompasses an internationally recognized museum of Western European and American art; a Museum of the Circus; Cà d'Zan, the Ringlings' thirty-room mansion; the historic Asolo theater from Venice, and over 60 acres of landscaped grounds and statuary.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens feature more than 20,000 tropical plants, including an outstanding collection of orchids and bromeliads; museum; learning center; greenhouse and 20 garden areas.

Mote Marine Laboratory - Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium offers a unique experience where you can learn about marine research and see marine life up close. Home of the nation's third Giant Squid Specimen Exhibit, and 'Molly Mollusk.' You will also see sharks, manatees, sea turtles, and much more!

Sarasota Jungle Gardens - Sarasota Jungle Gardens has acres of beautiful gardens and nature trails that make this tropical adventure a perfect setting for leisurely strolls and great picture taking.