- 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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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
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To help save local history, the Punta Gorda History Park was created as a site where historic buildings could be moved and preserved. There are currently four structures located at the park which allows self-guided tours.
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Harbor Heights Park is a county park that features a 1600 square foot pavilion. Visitors can partake in activities such as basketball, fishing, picnicking, shuffleboard, tennis and volleyball.
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Located along Charlotte Harbor, Gilchrist Park is situated on 11 acres and features tennis and basketball courts, a fishing pier and access to a small beach. The park also provides a playground, picnic facilities and paths for walking and biking.
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12301 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
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Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park is a large 43,404 acre state park offering several recreational opportunities. Visitors to the park can go hiking, fishing, kayaking/canoeing, or can observe a diverse collection of native wildlife.
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3400 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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Overlooking Charlotte Harbor sits Peace River Wildlife Center & Ponce De Leon Park. The center has been treating and rehabilitating injured native wildlife since 1978, amounting to over 60,000 birds and other small animals.
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41660 Horseshoe Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
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The Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary & Rehabilitation Center has only animals rescued from unwanted situations. This is now the home to local species, such as the bobcat and the black bear, and also to exotic animals, some of which are on the endangered species list, such as the Bengal tiger.
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On the 73,239 acres of wetland, prairie and forest, Babcock Ranch Wildlife Management Area welcomes its visitors with amenities such as campsites and hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. White tailed deer, black bears, wild turkeys and many other species can be spotted in their natural habitat.
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Located on over 73,000 acres of land, the Babcock Ranch Preserve is a nature preserve home to a large amount of biodiversity. Visitors commonly enjoy hiking, biking, camping, or wildlife viewing in the scenic preserve trails.
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Plenty of trails are found on the 65,758 acres of Fred C. Babcock-Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area. It is popular for all wildlife watchers. Fishing boats are also available.
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10941 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
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Established in 1987, the Alligator Creek Preserve is a state park which is open to the public. There is an environmental center located on the preserve and 4 miles of hiking trails.