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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41.5 Miles
90% 20 votes
Parks One Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236 MoreLess Info
Sitting on an island peninsula on the waters of Sarasota Bay, Sarasota Bayfront Park offers highly a highly scenic and serene environment. It features a splash park and playground, as well as two waterfront restaurants.
41.7 Miles
100% 10 votes
Kayaking 190 Taft Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236 MoreLess Info
Visitors can experience more than just rowing at Sea Life Kayak Adventures where everything is about the experience of feeling the water beneath the kayak, spotting wildlife all around, and enjoying the scenic surroundings.
42.3 Miles
83% 6 votes
Beaches Bonita Springs, FL 34134 MoreLess Info
Bonita Beach provides powdery sand, wildlife and shells. Guests can view lots of birds, including some snowy egrets as well as pelicans diving for fish and possibly catch dolphins swimming and feeding.
42.3 Miles
98% 44 votes
Beaches 400 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236 MoreLess Info
Lido Beach is a 3,000 foot white-sand beach with lifeguards on duty year round. The beach is often busy and is suitable for a variety of beach activities such as sun bathing, swimming, and beach walking.
42.3 Miles
50% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 6300 N Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34243 MoreLess Info
A discount movie theater, Parkway 8 Cinema shows first-run films in each of its eight theaters. They run discounts on matinees as well as deals on concession combo packages and other specials.
42.4 Miles
70% 90 votes
National & State Parks 20007 State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34212 MoreLess Info
Extending more than 3 miles along the shore front, Lake Manatee State Park, also includes marshlands and forested areas for visitors to enjoy. Activities include hiking, fishing, kayaking, and swimming while picnic areas are also available.
42.8 Miles
88% 40 votes
Farms & Ranches 16505 State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34212 MoreLess Info
In 2011, O'Brien Family Farms was opened up to the public as both a retail market and an educational center dedicated to educating visitors on the benefits of locally grown fruits and vegetables. Schedule a tour to witness the modern methods being used to produce their crops.
43.0 Miles
81% 68 votes
Aquariums 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236 MoreLess Info
A working aquarium that hosts research scientists as well as the public, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium features a large menagerie of aquatic animals on display. The aquarium also features a number of hands-on educational exhibits.
43.1 Miles
77% 276 votes
Dog Park Fort Myers, FL MoreLess Info
Let your dog run free in the surf by visiting Bonita Beach Dog Park, in Fort Myers. This self-supervised beach has been open since 2001 and provides an ideal setting for your dog to romp with canine friends while you enjoy the stunning ocean view.
43.3 Miles
96% 129 votes
Parks 2 Barefoot Beach Boulevard, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 MoreLess Info
A good place for kayaking and bird watching, in Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park there are cabanas which can be rented.
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