Carol's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Everglades National Park, 1hour 45 minute drive from the White Whale. Tours of the Everglades National Park offered.
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Everglades
Everglades National Park, 1hour 45 minute drive from the White Whale. Tours of the Everglades National Park offered.
A trip to Sanibel would not be complete without a stop at Ding Darling. Lots of nature here at all times of year.
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J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife DriveA trip to Sanibel would not be complete without a stop at Ding Darling. Lots of nature here at all times of year.
A lovely Island in Southwest Florida known for its nature, Ding Darling Park is a must see, and shelling. Lighthouse is a good photo spot. Toll to get on island
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Sanibel Island
A lovely Island in Southwest Florida known for its nature, Ding Darling Park is a must see, and shelling. Lighthouse is a good photo spot. Toll to get on island
Florida State Park just immediately south of Estero Island (Fort Myers Beach) Classic undeveloped Florida.
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Lovers Key State Park
8700 Estero BlvdFlorida State Park just immediately south of Estero Island (Fort Myers Beach) Classic undeveloped Florida.
Fort Myers Beach Pier. Evenings at Sunset bring out free entrainment. Lots of restaurants in the immediate area and shopping. Trolley will take you there from the White Whale for $0.75.
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Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach
10 Old San Carlos BlvdFort Myers Beach Pier. Evenings at Sunset bring out free entrainment. Lots of restaurants in the immediate area and shopping. Trolley will take you there from the White Whale for $0.75.
Lovers Key Kayak. Tour the inland waterways of Lovers Key. Chances to see Manatees, Osprey, Bald Eagles, White and Brown Pelicans, Egrets, Herrons, etc. Make sure to put on sunscreen and bug repellent maybe needed in the summer.
Lover's Key Adventures
8720 Estero BlvdLovers Key Kayak. Tour the inland waterways of Lovers Key. Chances to see Manatees, Osprey, Bald Eagles, White and Brown Pelicans, Egrets, Herrons, etc. Make sure to put on sunscreen and bug repellent maybe needed in the summer.
(27020 Tamiami Trail East)
Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk. Massive old growth Cypress grove. A good stop on the way to Airboat tour
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Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk
27020 Tamiami Trail E(27020 Tamiami Trail East)
Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk. Massive old growth Cypress grove. A good stop on the way to Airboat tour
Historic
Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Winter Homes. Museum has interesting history of these famous Americans who were friends and wintered together in Fort Myers
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Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor BlvdThomas Edison and Henry Ford Winter Homes. Museum has interesting history of these famous Americans who were friends and wintered together in Fort Myers
Local history. Along with my place, one of the oldest homes on the beach constructed on the beach, actually back bay, on top of an ancient indian mound of the Calusa indians. You can walk to this!
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Mound House
451 Connecticut StLocal history. Along with my place, one of the oldest homes on the beach constructed on the beach, actually back bay, on top of an ancient indian mound of the Calusa indians. You can walk to this!
Shopping/Galleries
Wide selection of shells if you dont find any good ones out front.
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Shell Factory
2787 N Tamiami TrailWide selection of shells if you dont find any good ones out front.
Historic "Old Naples" . (743 5th Avenue South) 45 min drive from the White Whale puts you in this high end shopping area with lots of Art Galleries and eating places. The address provided is for Kilwins Ice Cream. A good place to cool off and my granddaughter used to work for them at there store on FMB
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Naples
Historic "Old Naples" . (743 5th Avenue South) 45 min drive from the White Whale puts you in this high end shopping area with lots of Art Galleries and eating places. The address provided is for Kilwins Ice Cream. A good place to cool off and my granddaughter used to work for them at there store on FMB
Food Scene
Island Pancake House. My favorite place for Breakfast on the Island. Within walking distance. Just next door to the Public Library and near the Red Coconut RV park if you are walking on the beach.
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The Island's Pancake House
Estero BoulevardIsland Pancake House. My favorite place for Breakfast on the Island. Within walking distance. Just next door to the Public Library and near the Red Coconut RV park if you are walking on the beach.
Royal Scoop Ice Cream
15 8th Street, Bonita Springs
If you have a car this is the place to go for Ice Cream. It is worth the drive! There is also a new location on the beach but doesnt have the same ambience as this original location
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Royal Scoop Homemade Ice Cream
15 8th StRoyal Scoop Ice Cream
15 8th Street, Bonita Springs
If you have a car this is the place to go for Ice Cream. It is worth the drive! There is also a new location on the beach but doesnt have the same ambience as this original location
Day Trip
Key West Express. 3.5 hour boat ride to Key West. Leaves at 8 am and arrives Noon. Departs from Key West at 6 and arrives FMB at 9:30. Leaves plenty of time to explore Key West attractions, Southern Most Point, Hemmingway House, Sloppy Joe's, etc. Everything is within walking distance
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Key West Express
1200 Main StKey West Express. 3.5 hour boat ride to Key West. Leaves at 8 am and arrives Noon. Departs from Key West at 6 and arrives FMB at 9:30. Leaves plenty of time to explore Key West attractions, Southern Most Point, Hemmingway House, Sloppy Joe's, etc. Everything is within walking distance
Local Sports (Seasonal)
Spring Training baseball? This is the training site for the Boston Red Sox. See the major leagues at less than the major league price and often a chance to get closer to the players in a more intimate setting.
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Fenway South Park
11500 Fenway South DriveSpring Training baseball? This is the training site for the Boston Red Sox. See the major leagues at less than the major league price and often a chance to get closer to the players in a more intimate setting.
Lee County Sports Complex (Hammond Stadium). Closest to the beach, 20 min., and a great place to watch the major leaguers prepare for the regular season.
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Minnesota Twins Baseball
14400 6 Mile Cypress PkwyLee County Sports Complex (Hammond Stadium). Closest to the beach, 20 min., and a great place to watch the major leaguers prepare for the regular season.
Porady dla podróżnych
Poruszanie się po okolicy
Lee County has a Trolley on the Island that gets you around
$0.75 per ride or $2.00 for the day. Stop is within 150 ft of my house.
Jak zaoszczędzić
Save Money on Key West Express
Buy your tickets 8 days in advance to save money on your trip to Key West on the Key West Express.
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Turtle Time
Beginning May 1 thru November 1 sea turtles, mainly loggerheads, come onto FMB to lay their eggs. They hatch around 60 days from being laid. In 2022 I had 5 nests in front of my home. They hatch over several nights and can be viewed.