Environmental education destination with more than four miles of nature trails, native wildlife, gardens, a bird blind, audio tours, and guided walks in season.
10941 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, FL Read MoreMuseum preserving and sharing African American history, culture, and community contributions in Charlotte County through exhibits, talks, classes, research help, and homeschool programs.
406 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Punta Gorda, FL Read MoreNonprofit environmental center offering education, conservation programs, nature walks, recreation, research, and opportunities for families to learn about Southwest Florida habitats.
10941 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, FL Read MoreObservatory on the FSW Charlotte Campus offering public stargazing sessions. Families can view the Moon, planets, stars, and deep-sky objects through telescopes during free events.
26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL Read MoreFamily-friendly museum with more than 30,000 artifacts, veteran-led tours, oral histories, hands-on learning, and programs that make U.S. military history personal and accessible.
900 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL Read MoreA 27-acre waterfront garden blending Florida native plants, seasonal blooms, world-class sculpture, interpretive art, and two miles of family-friendly trails.
5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, FL Read MoreWildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education center where families can learn about native animals, conservation, and the care of injured wildlife through public exhibits and tours.
3400 Ponce de Leon Parkway, Punta Gorda, FL Read MoreNonprofit that brings local history to life through public murals, guided and self-guided walking tours, history classes, and family-friendly educational resources.
252 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL Read MoreHistoric park preserving local buildings and Old Florida stories, with artisan spaces, a Sunday market, community events, and opportunities for families to explore local history.
501 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda, FL Read More
The Military Heritage Museum
This is the only military museum on the southwest coast of Florida displaying actual military artifacts that tell the history of America’s role in past and present conflicts.The mission of the Military Heritage Museum is to promote an understanding and respectCommunity arts center with galleries, classrooms, a library, art supply shop, and creative programs that welcome families to discover, make, and enjoy art.
210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda, FL Read More
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