Located at the south end
of Bonita Beach, this public access strand of sugary sand
is a lovely spot to set out your beach chair and collect
the sun and salt on your skin. Bring the family along
for a picnic. Parking rates are reasonable and this stretch
of beach is one of the most pleasant places along the
Gulf of Mexico to spend a few hours of relaxation and
fun.
Everglades Wonder Gardens
27180 Old U.S. 41
The address of this historic park
belies the fact that the place opened back in 1936,
at a time when roadside attractions still stirred the
imagination of the nation – especially when they
featured the exotic curiosities foreign to those who’d
grown up far from southern Florida. The initial purpose
of the Everglades Wonder Gardens was to care for injured
wildlife. It evolved into a walk down the gulf shore’s
historical lane and still today visitors can learn about
and marvel at alligators, panthers, bears, deer, and
exotic birds as well as discover the story of the area’s
original native inhabitants, the Calusa Indians. |
