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Historic Homes & Buildings

A.C. Freeman House (circa 1903)
311 West Retta Esplanade • Punta Gorda, FL 33951
941-637-0077
The only Victorian home in Charlotte County, this historic, two story frame Carpenter Queen Anne house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the best preserved buildings in Punta Gorda. map
Historic Railroad Depot (circa 1928)
1009 Taylor Road • Punta Gorda, FL 33951
941-637-6774
Originally opened for the Atlantic Coast Railroad, this historic train depot contains a museum which focuses on local history, archaeology, and ecology, as well as an antique mall which features over 25 vendors. more... map

Art Around Town
4 Ocean Way • Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-637-1075
Disbursed along the sidewalks of the town center, this outdoor exhibit features 22 creative and one-of-a-kind sculptures created by area artists. map
Florida Adventure Museum
260 West Retta Esplanade • Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-639-3777
A museum designed to educate people of all ages about Florida in a hands-on, interactive environment, this museum explores the history, culture, and natural surroundings of Charlotte County and the main exhibit changes every ten to twelve weeks. A wide variety of educational and outreach programs are available and special events are held here throughout the year. more... map
Florida Military Heritage Museum
1200 West Retta Esplanade, B-4 • Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-575-9002
Educational displays using extensive authentic artifacts describe Florida's military history spanning from the Civil War to the modern period at this unique museum.

Bissett Park
12455 Path Avenue • Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-639-5833
This large park offers numerous recreational activities and features barbecue grills, a basketball court, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, a children's playground, tennis courts and a shuffleboard court. more...
Carmalita Athletic Park
6895 Florida Street • Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-627-1628
This recreational complex park is home to numerous softball games, tournaments, and events and the park features a horse arena, baseball fields, picnic shelters, a children's playground, softball fields, a football field, and a BMX course. more... map
Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center
10941 Burnt Store Road • Punta Gorda, FL 33955
941-575-4800
A 20 acre nature center which offers environmental education programs and recreation and features over five miles of trails intersecting a variety of Florida ecosystems, wildlife exhibits, and a large screened pavilion. more... map
Peace River Wildlife Center
3400 West Marion Avenue • Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-637-3830
An active wildlife rescue and release rehabilitation center that overlooks the Charlotte Harbor and treats over 1,200 indigenous animals and birds each year including pelicans, sandhill cranes, red tail hawks, great horned owls, and American bald eagles. more...

Babcock Wilderness Adventures
8000 State Road 31 • Punta Gorda, FL 33982
239-637-0551, 800-500-5583
Experienced guides with this adventure tour company lead 90 minute swamp buggy tours through a ranch and swamp where visitors can view bison, alligators, birds, cougars, cattle, and horses. Visitors can also shop or browse the country store, peruse the museum, and dine at the restaurant before or after the tour. more... map
Punta Gorda Historic Walking Tour
Located at the Florida Adventure Museum
941-629-7278
Get a detailed booklet from the Florida Adventure Museum for a self guided walking tour of the homes and commercial buildings that were built during the earliest days of Punta Gorda and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.