CAPE CORAL
Surrounded by water, Cape Coral, 15 minutes from Fort Myers on Florida’s Southwest Coast, is a prime boating destination with 400 miles of canals and neighborhoods of beautiful waterfront homes.
Cape Coral’s family-friendly attractions and more than 1,500 acres of parks make it an ideal vacation destination for nature lovers and families with children. At Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve, spot wildlife from the boardwalk that runs through the mangroves along the Caloosahatchee River. During the cooler months, visitors can see manatees at Sirenia Vista Park, which also offers kayaking, birding, and fishing opportunities.
Children will enjoy the butterfly house, observation tower, playground, and nature trails at Rotary Park Environmental Center, cooling off at Sun Splash Family Waterpark, and zip-lining and other activities at Gator Mike’s Family Fun Park.
Book a boat tour or rent a boat and explore the river or venture out on the Gulf to visit the barrier islands off the coast. Do some saltwater or freshwater fishing, either by boat or from a dozen boardwalks, piers, and other designated land-based fishing spots around the city.