The Top 5 Fun Things to Do in Cape Coral

People flock to Southwest Florida for its year-round sunshine and blue skies. But there’s much more to Cape Coral than just its beaches and its golf courses. Here are five more fun things to do in Cape Coral:

Rotary Park Environmental Center

At nearly 100-acres, Rotary Park Environmental Center is a great place to go for a stroll on one of its walking trails or boardwalks. The area is filled with salt marshes, ponds, and uplands. It’s a good place to go birding or spot some native wildlife. It’s also the location of a butterfly garden, a playground, picnic shelters and a dog park.

Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve

If you want to get out on the water, rent a kayak or take your own to Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve. At more than 350-acres, it is one of Cape Coral’s largest preserved natural spaces. Birds and wildlife make a home in the preserve, so it’s likely you’ll spot some on your visit. If you don’t want to kayak, there’s a boardwalk that winds through the preserve.

Yacht Club Community Park

For fun along the Caloosahatchee River, you can always spend the day at Yacht Club Community Park. The public community center dates back to the 1950s and is a true city landmark. You’ll find a swimming pool and playground, along with a pavilion and fishing dock. Visitors can also head to the park’s public beach, right on the river. The city plans for some major improvements at the park, including relocating its boat ramp and expanding the beach.

Sirenia Vista Park

If you want a close-up look at manatees, you might try paying a visit to Sirenia Vista Park. The park offers a kayak launch, some manatee viewing locations and a walking path. You can also fish at the park.

Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery

Grownups will surely enjoy a visit to Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery. It’s free to take a tour of the distillery, plus you’ll even get to enjoy some samples at the end of the tour in the tasting room.