robsiew Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 We are in SW FL on vacation for the next week and I'm wondering if there is anything we should be sure to do or not miss while we're here! We are especially looking for some smaller low-cost things that we might otherwise miss... Babcock Ranch Pirate Cruise Edison House (we're planning on the parade of lights too) Imaginarium Sanible Island Manitee Park Mixon Fruit Farm beach time! Anything that is a "can't miss" this that we've missed? Thanks! We are from MN visiting my Dad and his wife. We are in HEAVEN in this weather!! We swam outside in the pool today and it was just gorgeous!! I told my dh I may not go back home! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Depending on how far south you are, you might want to take a side trip down to Everglades City. There are some animal sanctuaries/zoos where you can take a tour of the glades and hold a small gator. And you can take a boat tour of the islands off the coast (this was ds's favorite part, we saw tons of dolphins and other wildlife). There are hiking trails and such as well. When we were there last time we even spent part of our visit just driving down back roads looking for wild gators. And yes, we did see a few. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a neat place. J N Darling National Wildlife Refuge right on Sanibel was okay. I'm not sure on the prices of anything though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat0805 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Mixon is fun, Edison is great, Mote is fun and sometimes has homeschool events, as does G Wiz, The Childrens Garden in Sarasota is nice and a book to read to go with it is Snuffy the dragon..sorry can't remember the whole name, it's late. Siesta Key is a beautiful must see beach, so is Desoto State Park. Have fun. Shelling in the am at sanibel is fun too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsiew Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Thanks everyone! I appreciate your input! Today we did Babcock Ranch and really enjoyed that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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