Port Charlotte

Historical and Educational Attractions

This page lists attractions of historical, cultural, or educational significance in the Charlotte County and Southern Sarasota County, Florida area. Listings may include historical homes, battlefields, forts, monuments, famous birthplaces, and other places of historical significance, as well educational attractions such as planetariums.
Kids Charlotte County and Southern Sarasota County: Historical and Educational Attractions - Fun 4 Port Charlotte Kids
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Blind Pass Beach Park

AMENITIES: Beach Access Birding Canoe/Kayak Launch Fishing Historical / Cultural Resource Picn ...

Playground Features
6725 Manasota Key Road, Englewood, FL, 34223
Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Park

Amenities: Bike Trails Dog Friendly Historic Features Nature Trail Picnic Tables Restroom/Port ...

1688 Gasparilla Rd., Placida, Florida, 33946
Carlton Reserve - (T. Mabry Carlton, Jr. Memorial Reserve)

Bicycling Birding Camping Canoe/Kayak Launch Historical / Cultural Resource Picnicking Restroo ...

1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway, Venice, FL, 34292
CHEC At Alligator Creek

The Alligator Creek Preserve includes four (4) miles of nature trails. Year-round volunteers offer i ...

10941 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, FL, 33951
CHEC at Cedar Point

The Park is a 115-acre Charlotte County Park located in Englewood across from Lemon Bay High School ...

2300 Placida Road, Englewood, FL, 34224
Cookie House- Englewood

The unique "Cookie House" was built c. 1931 by John Foster Bass, Jr. (1897-1939) founder of the Bass ...

2300 Placida Road, Englewood, FL, 34224
East Blalock Park- Venice

East Blalock Park, also known as the Cultural Campus, is named for James T. Blalock, who served as m ...

300 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice, FL, 34285
Englewood History Museum

The Museum collects, displays and preserves items relating to the area's cultural heritage which wil ...

604 W. Perry Street, Englewood, FL, 34223
Gasparilla Island State Park

The centerpiece of Gasparilla is the restored Port Boca Grande Lighthouse built in 1890. Swimming, s ...

880 Belcher Rd, Boca Grande, FL, 33921
History Park

History Park is a nine (9) acre park located in the central part of the City. The park serves as a r ...

501 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda, FL, 33950
Indian Mound Park

AMENITIES: Birding Boat Ramp Boat Ramps for Motorized Vessels Canoe/Kayak Launch Fishing Grill ...

Playground Features
210 Winson Ave., Englewood, FL, 34223
Military Heritage Museum - Punta Gorda

Located in Punta Gorda Fl, the Military Heritage Museum’s purpose is to honor all who serve. From th ...

900 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL, 33950
Patriots Park- Venice

A paved courtyard is dedicated to veterans of world wars, police, firefighters, the fallen of 9/11 a ...

800 Venetia Bay Blvd., Venice, FL, 34285
Peace River Wildlife Center

Peace River Wildlife Center (PRWC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit wildlife rehabilitation and education c ...

3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda, FL, 33950
Punta Gorda Airfield Exhibit

Local artists from the Arts & Humanities Council of Charlotte County display their exhibitions in th ...

28000 Airport Rd., Punta Gorda, Florida, 33982
Punta Gorda History Center, The

The Punta Gorda History Center is located at 512 Grace Street in Punta Gorda. It currently holds a l ...

512 E. Grace Street, Punta Gorda, FL, 33950
Stump Pass Beach State Park

Visitors come to this secluded beach to enjoy the year-round swimming and sunbathing. Shelling is be ...

South end of Manasota Key 900 Gulf Blvd, Englewood, FL, 34233
Venice Museum & Archives

The mission of the Venice Museum & Archives (VMA) is to collect, preserve, and interpret historical ...

351 Nassau St S, Venice, Florida, 34285
Venice Train Depot

The Historic Venice Train Depot was central to the founding and development of Venice, Florida. Vol ...

303 E Venice Ave, Venice, Florida, 34285
Veterans Park

Located in Laishley Park, the Veterans Park includes a garden, gazebo, freedom fountain, and 50% rep ...

98 Nesbit Street, Punta Gorda, FL, 33950