Cape Coral Florida Real Estate -Local Attractions/Pro Sports

Looking for fun?...an educational outing?...want to learn more about our area. Check out some of our local attractions and pro sports teams. Details listed below

Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave., Ft. Myers. Nature exhibits, laser light shows and more. 239-275-3435

Cape Coral Historical Museum, 544 Cultural Park Blvd, 239-772-7037

Children's Science Center, 2915 N.E. Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral. Kids of all ages can learn about match, science, the environment and technology. 239-997-0012 or www.cyberstreet.com/csc.

Everglades Day Safari, Full-day Everglades tours. Buses leave daily from Ft. Myers. 239-472-1559.

Everglades Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old U.S. 41, Bonita Springs. See a large collection of Florida wildlife including panthers and hawks. 941-992-2591.

Ft. Myers Skatium, 2250 Broadway, Ft. Myers. 239-461-3145. Ice and in-line skating, live music, snack-bar and more.

Friendship Lanes, 1899 S.Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral, 239-574-3611

Greenwell's Bat-a-Ball Family Fun Park, 35 NE Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral, 239-574-4386

Naples/Ft. Myers Greyhound Track, 10601 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs. Live Greyhound racing, plus simulcating of dog, hose and harness racing from around the country. 941-992-2411

Parks and Recreation, 239-573-3128

Shell Factoy/Waltzing Waters, 2787 . Tamiami Tr., N. Ft. Myers. Exotic shells, coral and other souvenirs, plus the dazzling "Waltzing Waters" show twice daily. 239-995-2141

Sunsplash Family Waterpark, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral. Southwest Florida's only family waterpark with waterslides, flume-rides, volleyball courts, food..Everything you need for a day in the sun. 239-574-0557
2004 Annual Report-Sun Splash and the Yacht Club Aquatics were recognized among the best in the nation, receiving a 5-star audit rating by the StarGuard Lifeguard Training Program. This is the highest award that can be earned by an aquatic faciity. These two Parks and Recreation facilities are the only two aquatic facilities in the three-year history of this auditing firm to reach this high level of excellence.

Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Ft. Myers. Visit the Riverfront homes of these world-famous next-door neighbors. Tours daily. 239-334-3614

Yacht Club Community Park of Cape Coral, 239-574-0806

Yacht Club Aquatic Programs of Cape Coral, 239-542-3903

Youth Programming of Cape Coral, 239-574-0743

Pro Sports

We're not quite major-league yet,(except during the spring.) however, top-flight pro sports are available in Southwest Florida year-round. And if you're a major-leaguer only, it's a short drive to Tampa, Miami or Orlando.

Below is a list of the pro teams that play in our area.

Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox spring training home is City of Palms Park in downtown Ft. Myers, 2201 Edison Ave. For ticket information call 239-334-4700

Minnesota Twins

The Twins spring training base is the 7,500 capacity Hammond Stadium at the Lee County Sports Complex, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft. Myers. for ticket information call 800-33-TWINS

Ft. Myers Miracle

The Ft. Myers Miracle are the Class A Minor League affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. The play their home games at Hammond Stadium at the Lee County Sports Complex once Spring Training is concluded. For tickets call 239-338-9467

Florida Everblades

Minor league hockey has caught on in a big way in this area. The Florida Everblades are part of the East Coast Hockey League and often play before sell-out crowds at Teco Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy.(off Interstate-75) in Estero. For tickets call Ticketmaster at 334-3309

Florida Firecats

The Florida Firecats are Southwest Florida's newest sports franchise, and a member of the AFL 2 Arena Football League. You can see their high scoring excitement at Teco Arena

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