Family things to do?

the_coyote · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:22 pm Post subject: Family things to do?

I'm moving to the Cape august 1st and wanted to know if anyone could possibly help me with information about local things to do. Where are the beaches? What is there for family to do? Is there a good website to visit?
Any help greatly appreciated, thanks!
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chris · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:09 pm Post subject: Re: Family things to do?

Hi Coyote,
The beaches would be my first recommendation to check out. Sanibel Island is a very nice beach to visit but you pay a big toll to cross the bridge. It's worth it though once you get on the island..its really pretty. Fort Myers Beach is more entertaining with shops 50 yards away and plenty of nice restaurants to eat at. The Cape Coral Pier beach is kind of small but it is a cool place to hang out and have a bbq. They used to allow you to grill out on the beach but I'm not sure if you still can.

For entertainment in the Cape I would recommend Sunsplash waterpark if you have kids. Ofcourse its probably doesn't compare to the waterparks in Orlando but it is a nice place to spend the day.

Enjoy.
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betterthanya · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:41 am Post subject: Re: Family things to do?

http://www.flguide.com has some cool links to things to do in the area. The Cape itselft does not have an extremely large amount of attractions to see.

FairWthrGal · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:08 am Post subject: Re: Family things to do?

Here's another good link to search the area in general http://www.fortmyers-sanibel.com/

Cape Coral has some nice family oriented parks http://www.capecoral.net/Government/Par...fault.aspx

There's also Matlacha & Pine Island for something a bit different than the beach! http://www.pineislandfl.com/

And shopping is nearby!
Edison Mall & Bell Tower Shops in Ft Myers
Coconut Point & Miromar Outlets in Estero
Big flea market in Ft Myers on the weekends, but is "mall" isn't air conditioned Smile

http://www.fleamall.com/