Located near Fort Myers on the Gulf of Mexico, Cape Coral is home to beautiful nature preserves, beaches, picturesque canals, restaurants, a choice of water sports and scenic golf courses. Relax at the Yacht Club, shop at the farmers' market, visit the Southwest Florida Military Museum, explore the Rotary Park Environmental Center and stop by the Tom Allen Memorial Butterfly Garden on your weekend trip. Here are the best things to do on your day trip or weekend getaway to Cape Coral, Florida.

Yacht Club Community Park

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Tom Allen Memorial Butterfly Garden

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