Charlotte Harbor Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 18) What’s New Start Your Engines Car fanatics rejoice! In January 2009, Muscle Car City opened its doors in Punta Gorda. With more than 200 highperformance automobiles – including vintage and modern vehicles in pristine condition, as well as General Motors muscle cars from the mid-1950s to early 1970s – Muscle Car City is an automobile lover’s dream. The amazing collection includes every Corvette made from 1954 to 1975. A 1950s-style diner seats up to 70 people and serves classic American food. Visitors can stop by the Speed Shop for car parts and the gift shop for memorabilia. For more on Muscle Car City, call 941-575-5959. Lulu, and a rooftop pool. The rooftop bar boasts a spectacular panoramic view of Punta Gorda and the Peace River. Call 941-6397700. Opening in April 2009, the 106room waterfront Four Points by Sheraton, Punta Gorda Harborside will have a pool, restaurant and marina. In late 2009, a Hilton Garden Inn will break ground in the heart of downtown Punta Gorda. The newly opened Upper Room Bed and Breakfast is a five-room guest house in the heart of Port Charlotte. The B&B is ideal for nourishing mind, body and soul. Retreat Opportunity Once the beloved home of land baron Fred C. Babcock, the Cypress Lodge at Babcock Ranch is now offered on a limited basis as a unique venue for corporate retreats, private parties, exclusive dinner parties and special events. Located in the heart of the 10,000-acre Telegraph Cypress Swamp, the lodge is a retreat in the truest sense of the word. For advance reservations only, call 941-628-6658 or email lodgechef@msn.com. On the River With Punta Gorda Riverboat Tours, passengers drift along the Peace River while learning about the area’s history and spotting native wildlife such as alligators and herons. Cruises depart daily from Laishley Park including one cruise with a stop at the Nav-A-Gator Grill for lunch. Call 941-627-FISH (3474) for tour reservations or visit www.nav-a-gator.com. Farm Fresh Worden Farm, a working, organic family farm, offers wagon tours from November through March. Visitors can learn about certified organic vegetable production and see the farm’s animals, including beef cattle, dairy goats, chickens and pigs. For reservations and more information, call 941-637-4874 or visit www.wordenfarm.com. New Hotels In 2009, Punta Gorda adds three more inviting lodging facilities. The cozy European-style Wyvern Hotel offers 63 beautifully detailed rooms, and guests can also enjoy its in-room spa and massage services, a Latin-inspired restaurant named 18 Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands Visitor’s Guide http://www.nav-a-gator.com http://www.wordenfarm.com
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