Best History Museum in North Captiva Island

"From Sanibel, it’s about a half hour to Fort Myers, where you can spend a leisurely few hours exploring the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Then hit the road again for the 90-minute drive to Sarasota, where you can catch an opera performance, stroll the downtown art galleries, or gawk at the gaudy architecture of circus magnate John Ringling’s mansion. For fans of serious American architecture, a trip to Sarasota would be incomplete without exploring the scores of gorgeous and innovative buildings in the area, many of which were designed by a confederacy of architects known as the Sarasota School."

"Happy Hour starts at 3 pm at Stillwater Grille, where you'll find great specials and a huge dose of Midwestern hospitality to boot. The bar has some 50-specialty martinis many of which are specially priced during the early evening hours, seven days a week. House wine is only $5 a glass along with domestic beers."

"Situated under the sprawling limbs of a leafy banyan tree, this deck is nothing short of magical come twilight. That's when the twinkle lights come on and the air grows thin and cool. That's when the first cocktail kicks in and I remind myself to keep my mask clean, in case I need to Uber home."

"At just 2 months old, this newcomer shows a delicious amount of promise. Malia might have the most interesting menu on the island: Morrocan-spiced fried chicken thighs over clove-cardamom couscous; black-garlic shrimp with charred sweet corn, cumin-butter polenta and cilantro crema."

"​Day Four: Lovers Key State Park, Love Boat Ice Cream, Pool, and Fine Folk Pizza There are so many outdoor and water activities in Ft. Myers so on this day we tried our hand at canoeing at Lovers Key State Park. We were able to rent a canoe for half the day for $48 (they only charged us the 1-2 person rate due to the kids ages)."

"Just 15 minutes south of downtown and connected by trolley, this state park is a must for nature lovers. Lovers Key State Park is comprised of four islands and makes a great destination for any season. In summer, people will love its fabulous 2.5 mile long pristine beach with powdery white sand and a natural shoreline."

"If you’re interested in nature and the environment, this is the place to come. A fun place for the whole family, there are nature trails, guided hikes by local experts, and some great interactive educational experiences. There are also photography exhibits featuring some of the local wildlife, and regular lectures by historians and scientists."

"J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is one of the best places to view wildlife on Sanibel Island. Fond of wildlife and nature?. Do yourself a favor, and put the J.N."