Free & Cheap Things to Do in Punta Gorda, FL

  • The list below includes 85 free or cheap things to do in or near Punta Gorda, Florida, including 68 different types of inexpensive activities like Nature & Wildlife Areas, Parks, Farms & Ranches and Race Tracks.
  • From Punta Gorda History Park to Harbor Heights Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Punta Gorda and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Englewood, Port Charlotte, Cape Coral and Fort Myers.
  • The list below includes 85 free or cheap things to do in or near Punta Gorda, Florida, including 68 different types of inexpensive activities like Nature & Wildlife Areas, Parks, Farms & Ranches and Race Tracks.
  • From Punta Gorda History Park to Harbor Heights Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Punta Gorda and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Englewood, Port Charlotte, Cape Coral and Fort Myers.
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23.4 Miles
95% 88 votes
Bird Watching 4002 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL MoreLess Info
Founded in 1965, the Venice Area Audubon Society has a primary focus on wildlife and conservation with a particular emphasis on birds. The society produces regular newsletters and maintains an information center.
23.7 Miles
83% 2572 votes
Parks 10901 State Road 80 (Palm Beach Blvd), Fort Myers, FL 33905 MoreLess Info
Manatee lovers frequent Manatee Park in Fort Myers, Florida. It is a non-captive preserve, which means that the manatees come and go as they please. They are seen most often between November and March. Admission and tours are free.
23.9 Miles
75% 232 votes
Flea Markets 4135 Dr. M.L. King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916 MoreLess Info
Over 900 stores present their wares at the Fleamasters Fleamarket. Millions of items are available for purchase, covering areas such as home décor, antiques, Florida souvenirs, fashion jewelry, and collectibles.
24.1 Miles
83% 69 votes
Kayaking Fort Myers, FL 33905 MoreLess Info
GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours provides visitors with the opportunity to travel with a professional naturalist to places rarely seen. Patrons will observe the magnificence of nature in Southwest Florida with no motor, no noise and no pollution.
25.0 Miles
90% 1130 votes
Beaches end of Harbor Dr, Venice, FL 34285 MoreLess Info
Fishing, swimming, kayaking, picnicking and playing in the playgrounds can all be done at the Caspersen Beach. It has 9,150 feet in shoreline length and covers 177 acres.
25.9 Miles
95% 200 votes
Farmers Markets Club Square - SE 10th Place & SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33904 MoreLess Info
Open on Saturdays, Cape Coral Farmers Market runs from October through May and features multiple vendors for baked goods, seafood, produce, cheeses, arts and crafts and much more. They also have live music.
25.9 Miles
100% 5 votes
Beaches 4100 Harbor Drive, Venice, FL 34285 MoreLess Info
Caspersen Beach Park is a scenic park with scenic views of the beach and water. The park features walking trails, benches, and public restrooms, and is a popular spot to dig for shark teeth.
25.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Beaches Manasota Key Road, Venice, FL 34285 MoreLess Info
Manasota Beach is a broad, white sand beach. Tropical plants grow along its edges, and a network of hiking and biking trails leads to the beach. There are also boat ramps and a fishing area.
26.0 Miles
47% 163 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 3450 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905 MoreLess Info
The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting environmental and educational awareness of the Southwestern eco-system. Also featuring a planetarium exploring the skies, the 105-acre site has walking trails, an aviary, museum and more.
26.0 Miles
75% 20 votes
Playgrounds 4331 Veronica Shoemaker Blvd #1,, North Fort Myers, FL 33916 MoreLess Info
An 11,000-square-foot entertainment center, Jumping Jacks Fun Zone features inflatable slides and bounce houses along with climbing structures, obstacle courses and a children's disco room. The center also offers arcade games, ball pits, party rooms and a concession area.
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