What to Do In - Punta Gorda, FL

by Shawna  -  February 25, 2008

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My family is planning a reunion in Punta Gorda, FL this summer. I'm creating a guide with things for us to do while we are on our trip.

We rented a boat for a day cruise out a beach reachable only by boat. They provide great directions and are super friendly.

We rented a boat for a day cruise out a beach reachable only by boat. They provide great directions and are super friendly.

Love Holidaze's deck boat

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Alligator Creek Preserve

10941 Burnt Store Rd. , Punta Gorda, FL 33955

This nature preserve offers wildlife and Native American exhibits at its visitor center, environmental education tour...
This nature preserve offers wildlife and Native American exhibits at its visitor center, environmental education tours, and over four miles of nature trails through mangrove swamps, pine flatwoods and salt marshes. The refuge also offers an excellent chance to see native wildlife, including alligators, birds and butterflies. It is located across the street from Seminole Lakes Country Club.

Lots of shops and restaurants. Fishermans village is a nice place to walk around.

I got a great tee-shirt here the last time I visited.

Lots of shops and restaurants. Fishermans village is a nice place to walk around.

I got a great tee-shirt here the last time I visited.

Ski shot of Fisherman's Village

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Great location, it is right at the end of the pier looking out over the harbor. The food is getting better and the drinks are cold.

Great location, it is right at the end of the pier looking out over the harbor. The food is getting better and the drinks are cold.

Harpoon Harry's

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Punta Gorda - Things To Do

Orlando is about 2 hours away so we spent two nights there so we could take the kids to Disney World. It was lots of fun and very easy to get to from Punta Gorda.

Orlando is about 2 hours away so we spent two nights there so we could take the kids to Disney World. It was lots of fun and very easy to get to from Punta Gorda.

EPCOT

1510 Avenue Of The Stars, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

We also checked out Epcot.

The kids loved the nemo ride and we loved walking through the different countries drinking beer.

We also checked out Epcot.

The kids loved the nemo ride and we loved walking through the different countries drinking beer.

 

Travel Group Planner - Our Trip planning tool

We are using Travel Group Planner to help us organize our trip.

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Rental Property in Punta Gorda Isles

This is the rental property we will be staying at in Punta Gorda, Florida.

This is really great I totally recommend it if you are staying in Punta Gorda.

Inside of rental house

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Starbucks Coffee Company

1441 Tamiami Trl Unit 635, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

Punta Gorda does not have a Starbucks so if I absolutely need to have one we have to drive up to Port Charlotte.

Punta Gorda does not have a Starbucks so if I absolutely need to have one we have to drive up to Port Charlotte.

Village Grind the

1200 W Retta Esplanade Ste 28, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Coffee shop at Fisherman’s village. They also do ice cream. You can go get your coffee then jump on a boat rented from Holidaze.

Coffee shop at Fisherman’s village. They also do ice cream. You can go get your coffee then jump on a boat rented from Holidaze.

Bean On 41

2705 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

The coffee shop in the town of Punta Gorda – the coffee is good but I do think they are closed on Sundays.

The coffee shop in the town of Punta Gorda – the coffee is good but I do think they are closed on Sundays.

Target Stores

1400 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

This Target store also has a Starbucks in it. So you can get pool toys and coffee all at the same place.

This Target store also has a Starbucks in it. So you can get pool toys and coffee all at the same place.

Nearby Port Charlotte

Stuff in nearby Port Charlotte

Gators Bar & Grill

3816 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

They have a good happy hour and tasty wings. The outdoor patio is nice but it looks out a busy street.

They have a good happy hour and tasty wings. The outdoor patio is nice but it looks out a busy street.

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