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2013 GREAT GETAWAYS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA A S S O C I AT I O N CHECK OUT www.swflattractions.com FOR SPECIAL OFFERS AND WAYS TO STAY AND PLAY ONE MORE DAY Beaches Shopping Sports A S S O C I AT I O N Theater [email protected] • www.facebook.com/SWFLAttractionsAssociation Culture Photography and support provided by Wildlife Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau www.swflattractions.com Air Expeditions, Inc. Address: 2005 Mainsail Drive, Suite 3 Naples, FL 34114 Mailing Address: Same Phone NumBer: 239-850-3599 Fax NumBer: 239-394-2966 WeBsite: www.flyairex.com Facebook: www.faceBook.com/pelicanforce Twitter: www.twitter.com/pelicanforce E-Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Robert Dellaert Title: President/Commercial Pilot Admission Price: ½ hour flight - $275 – includes up to 3* passengers 1 hour flight - $425 – includes up to 3* passengers *weight limitations apply Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset Directions: Multiple locations – Marco Island Executive Airport, South Seas Island Resort, Tween Water Inn, Bokeelia, Fort Myers, Nav-A-Gator Grill Currency Accepted: Visa or MasterCard Wheelchair AccessiBle: No Attraction Summary: Welcome Visitors - Air Expeditions is Southwest Florida’s premier seaplane tour operator offering exciting seaplane tours from many seaside resorts and waterfront locations from Port Charlotte, Captiva, Sanibel, Fort Myers, Naples, and Marco Island. 1 Alliance of the Arts Address: 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33919 Mailing Address: Same Phone NumBer: 239-939-2787 Fax NumBer: 239-939-0794 WeBsite: www.artinlee.org E-Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Lydia A. Black Title: Executive Director Admission Price: Free Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Directions: Just south of the Colonial/MidPointe Bridge on McGregor Blvd. Accessible from Colonial or Royal Palm Square Blvd from Summerlin. Currency Accepted: U.S. Currency Wheelchair AccessiBle: Yes Average Time to view: Art Galleries & Gift Shop – 1 hour Attraction Summary: Designated Arts Agency for Lee County for more than 35 years. Ten-acre campus. Three art galleries with monthly exhiBits, daily classes and workshops, live performances in the Foulds Theater, outdoor festivals and concerts in the Margaret Morrow Frizzell Amphitheater and a Saturday morning Green Market. 2 ArtFest Fort Myers Address: 2443 First Street Fort Myers, FL 33901 Mailing Address: Same Phone NumBer: 239-768-3602 Fax NumBer: 239-337-0803 WeBsite: www.artfestfortmyers.com Facebook: www.faceBook.com/artfestfortmyers E-Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Sharon McAllister Title: Executive Director Admission Price Info: Free Admission/Paid VIP Program Hours of Operation: First weekend every February Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday night opening 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Directions: Downtown Fort Myers River District Wheelchair AccessiBle: Yes Attraction Summary: Juried fine art festival featuring 200 artists, international dining gallery, music, children’s art activities, high school art competition and much more. 3 BaBcock Wilderness Adventures Address: 8000 State Road 31 Punta Gorda, FL 33982 Mailing Address: Same Phone NumBer: 800-500-5583 Fax NumBer: 941-637-4611 WeBsite: www.BaBcockwilderness.com E-Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Cheryl Dierken Title: Tour Manager Admission Price Info: Adults $22.00, Children ages 3-12 $14.00 Lap BaBies no charge Hours of Operation: Vary Daily Directions: Call for directions Currency Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express Wheelchair AccessiBle: Yes – ask for information Average time to see Attraction: 2 hours 4 BarBara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Address: 8099 College Parkway SE Fort Myers, FL 33919 Mailing Address: 13350 Edison Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33919 Box Office: 239-481-4849, Toll Free 800-440-7469 Phone NumBer: 239-489-3033 Fax NumBer: 239-481-4620 WeBsite: www.BBmannpah.com E-Mail: [email protected] Contact: Lois Soscia Title: Group Sales Manager, ext 3122 Admission Price Info: Varies By show, discounts availaBle for groups and corporate partners Hours of Operation: Box Office – Monday – Friday 10 AM – 5PM, Saturday, 10AM – 2PM, and show nights Sunday only on performance days or nights Online Ticketing 24/7 @www.bbmannpah.com Directions: Edison College Campus, Fort Myers Summerlin Road Between College Parkway and Cypress Lake Drive. Currency Accepted: Cash, Personal check, MC, VISA, American Express, and Discover Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Restrictions: None Average time to see Attraction: Year Round, primarily Between January through April Attraction Summary: Mann Hall features the largest proscenium stage in Southwest Florida. The 1,871 seat facility also features a state of the art sound system and a full service in-house box office. A V.I.P. Lounge for President’s Club members, in-house catering and full service concession Bars are also offered. New York’s major touring musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Jersey Boys, The RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Starring THE ROCKETTES, Riverdance, Lion King, Mamma Mia bring the Best of Broadway to Southwest Florida. In addition, legendary stars such as Bill Cosby, Paul Anka, Anne Murray, Jonny Mathis, Tom Jones, Willie Nelson, James Taylor, Norah Jones, and Steely Dan, among others have graced the stage. Motor coach transportation drops off just yards from the entrance. There is ample free parking and many fine restaurants surrounding the theater. No matter your preference, Mann Hall is definitely the place to be for great entertainment. 5 Boston Red Sox Address: 11500 Fenway South Drive Fort Myers, FL 33913 Mailing Address: Same Phone NumBer: 239-334-4700 Fax NumBer: 239-226-1767 WeBsite: www.redsox.mlB.com Facebook: www.faceBook.com/redsox Twitter: @redsox Email: Contact Name: Brett Bodine Title: Manager, Florida Business Operations 6 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Address: 1380 Colonial Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33907 Mailing Address: Same Phone NumBer: 239-278-4422 Fax NumBer: 239-278-5664 WeBsite: www.BroadwayPalm.com E-Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Patty Stallsmith Title: Director of Group Sales Admission Price Info: $28.00 - $55.00 Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Sunday Evenings Evenings: 5:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner 7:30 p.m. Show Time Sunday Twilights: 5:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner 7 p.m. Show Time Selected Matinees on Wednesday or Thursday and Saturday or Sunday Matinees: 11:45 a.m. Buffet Luncheon 1:15 p.m. Show Time Directions: Located on Colonial Blvd, Exit 136 from I-75 Between McGregor Blvd and Summerlin Road in the Royal Palm Square Plaza Currency Accepted: U.S. currency and all major credit cards Wheelchair AccessiBle: Yes Restrictions: Reservations required Average time to see Attraction: Buffet and Show 3½ to 4 hours Attraction Summary: Year-round attraction offering professional Broadway Productions. Matinee, evening and twilight performances. A delicious 5 entree Buffet, full salad Bar and a lavish dessert selection included in the price. Voted “Best Live Theatre” in Southwest Florida. The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is our second performance venue, a 90-seat Black Box theatre showcasing smaller scale- comedies and musical revues. 7 Burroughs Home & Gardens Address: 2505 First Street Fort Myers, FL 33901 Mailing Address: Uncommon Friends Foundation Box 811 Fort Myers, FL 33902 Phone NumBer: 239-337-0706 Fax NumBer: 239-476-8813 WeBsite: www.BurroughsHome.com Contact Name: Christine Forbes Title: Event Manager Admission Price Info: $10.00-$20.00 Living History Tours, Teas and other events price varies, check weBsite events taB for calendar of events. Hours of Operation: Check website events tab for hours of operation Directions: We are located on the corner of First Street and Flower Street in historic Fort Myers river district. Currency Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, U.S. travelers checks, cash Wheelchair AccessiBle: First floor of the home and property Average time to see Attraction: 1.5 hours Attraction Summary: Walk among live oaks and lush gardens, relax in a rocking chair on the verandah as you watch the river roll gently By…But, first, join Mona and Jettie Burroughs as they share the history and colorful tales of living in one of Fort Myers’ older homes – The Burroughs Home. Built in 1901, this Georgian Revival Mansion was the scene of many social events that hosted the Fort Myers’ elite including the Edisons, Fords, and Firestones. Antique furnishings, historical artifacts, and delightful tales of growing up as the privileged daughters of wealthy businessman Nelson Burroughs and his wife Adeline await visitors who want to take a step Back in time. The Burroughs Home has come alive once again under the management of Uncommon Friends Foundation. In addition to historical tours, the home is the perfect waterfront setting for your wedding, reception, corporate event, private party and teas. 8 Canoe Outpost – Peace River Address: 2816 NW County Road 661 Arcadia, FL 34266 Mailing Address: Same Phone NumBer: 800-268-0083 Fax NumBer: 863-494-4391 WeBsite: www.canoeoutpost.com/peace E-Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Katie Johnson/Trent Anthney Title: Office Manager, Group Specialist, Reservation Director/General Manager Admission Price Info: Varies with length of trip. Price per canoe or kayak Based on two people per canoe. Kids, 12 and under, as extra people in the middle are free. Hourly rental starts at $30.00. Daily rental runs start at $40.00. Overnight rentals start at $75.00. Camping gear availaBle for rent. Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends, 7 days a week. Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day. Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Directions: The Canoe Outpost is located 2 miles west of Arcadia, off SR70 on CR 661, just Behind the Arcadia Peace River Campground. Off I-75, take US 17/Exit 164 north to Arcadia, turn left on State Road 70, go 2 miles to campground and turn right.