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Margaret Albritton Gallery
www.thealbrittongallery.com
941-698-0603 » 13020 Fishery Rd., Placida 33946.
Tropical fine arts, crafts, clothing, tropical décor
and selected gifts. Tropical Florida at its best.
Muscle Car City’s Monthly Cruise-In
www.musclecarcity.net
941-575-5959 » Car and bike show and entertainment by Tom’s Traveling Tunes on the 3rd
Saturday of each month. 3811 Tamiami Trail,
Punta Gorda, FL.
Peace River Center for Writers
prcw@edison.edu
941-637-3514 » 26300 Airport Rd., Edison
State College Campus, Punta Gorda 33950.
Established in Punta Gorda in April 2002, it is
an organization dedicated to writers and the
written word.
Punta Gorda Historical Society
www.puntagordahistory.com
941-639-1887 » 118 Sullivan St., Punta Gorda
33950. Activities center on preserving and
restoring historic building and educating the
public about the history of Punta Gorda. The
Society is housed in the Woman’s Club. For
info, tours, and rental information call 941-6391887.
Punta Gorda Historic Mural Society
www.puntagordamurals.com
941-637-7830 » P.O. Box 510506, Punta Gorda
33951. “Preserving history through the beauty
of murals”. Today 24 historic murals can be
found throughout the city of Punta Gorda. Visit
our website to learn more about Punta Gorda’s
heritage and download a copy of our mural
Walking / Cycling guide. You can also pick up
a Walking / Cycling guide at the Chamber of
Commerce.
Saturday Night Live on Dearborn Street
www.oldeenglewood.com
Second Saturday of each month. Live entertainment, classic cars, boutique shopping and
dining, 6 - 9 p.m. Englewood, 941-474-5511.
ATTRACTIONS
A.C. Freeman House
941-639-2222 » 311 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta
Gorda 33950. Charlotte County’s only nationally
registered Victorian home. For tours call
941-639-1887.
Babcock Wilderness Adventures
www.babcockwilderness.com
800-500-5583 » 8000 S.R. 31, Punta Gorda 33982.
Ninety-minute eco-tour through Babcock
Ranch and Telegraph Cypress Swamp.
Museum, exhibits.
Blanchard House Museum of
African-American History & Culture
www.blanchardhousemuseum.blogspot.com
941-575-7518 » 406 Martin Luther King Blvd.,
Punta Gorda 33950. Museum features the
history, culture and contributions of AfricanAmericans. Black history library and gift shop
on premises. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Friday.
Call to arrange group and Saturday tours.
Bowland Port Charlotte
www.bowlandcenters.com
941-625-4794 » 3192 Harbor Blvd., Port
Charlotte 33952. Twenty-four lanes of bowling.
Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Lounge has “Happy Hour” daily.
Charlotte County Fair Association
www.thecharlottecountyfair.com
941-629-4252 » 2333 El Jobean Rd., Port
Charlotte 33948. Fairgrounds, festivals, shows
and concerts.
Charlotte County Historical Center
www.charlottecountyfl.com/historical
941-629-7278 » 22959 Bayshore Rd., Charlotte
Harbor 33980. Interactive museum offers
changing exhibits and programs related to
Charlotte County history.
Sea Grape Artists Gallery
www.seagrapegallery.com
941-575-1718 » 113 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
33950. Sea Grape Gallery is a cooperative gallery
of 21 local artists with all original art on display.
Charlotte Stone Crabs (Ripken) Baseball
www.stonecrabsbaseball.com
941-206-HITS (4487) » 2300 El Jobean Rd., Bldg.
A, Port Charlotte 33948. The Charlotte Stone
Crabs are a Minor League Baseball Franchise
participating in the Florida State League. Team
serves as the Class A affiliate of the Tampa Bay
Rays. Franchise is owned by Ripken Baseball.
Visual Arts Center
www.visualartcenter.org
941-639-8810 » 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda
33950. Largest art gallery in the area. Operated
year-round, offering classes and in-depth
workshops for all skill levels/ages. Three
galleries, gift shop and library all free and open
to the public. Children’s programs.
Discovery Punta Gorda
Trolley & River Boat Tours
www.puntagordachamber.com
941-639-3720 » 252 W. Marion Ave., Punta
Gorda 33950. The Punta Gorda Chamber of
Commerce operates fun-filled trolley and boat
tours most Fridays from November to May. Call
for reservations.
El Jobean Historical Properties, Inc.
941-627-3344 » 4370 Garden Rd., El Jobean
33953. Museum has historic landmarks
including Post Office, General Store, and time
period cafe.
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http://www.thealbrittongallery.com
http://www.musclecarcity.net
http://www.babcockwilderness.com
http://www.blanchardhousemuseum.blogspot.com
http://www.puntagordahistory.com
http://www.bowlandcenters.com
http://www.puntagordamurals.com
http://www.thecharlottecountyfair.com
http://www.charlottecountyfl.com/historical
http://www.oldeenglewood.com
http://www.stonecrabsbaseball.com
http://www.seagrapegallery.com
http://www.visualartcenter.org
http://www.puntagordachamber.com
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Charlotte Harbor & The Gulf Islands Visitor Guide 2013
Welcome
Contents
Getting Here
Beaches
On the Water
Nature
Small-Town Pleasures
Dining
Arts & Entertainment
Sports
Golf
Events
Things to See & Do
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Area Map
Attractions
Biking & BMX
Nature Centers
Shopping
Spas
Parks, Preserves & Piers
Boating & Fishing
Boat & Kayak Rentals
Cruises
Diving Charters & Shops
Fishing Guides & Charters
Sailing
Marinas
Accommodations
Hotels, Motels, Inns, B&Bs & Resorts
RV Parks & Campgrounds
Visitor Services
Visitor Information/Chambers of Commerce
Airports
Car Rentals
Transportation
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