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1. Fishermen's Village ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary And Rehabilitation Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Peace River Wildlife Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Harborwalk

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5. Peace River Botanicals & Sculpture Gardens

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6. Military Heritage Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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7. Fred C. Babcock-Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Punta Gorda Train Depot

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9. Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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10. A. C. Freeman House

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11. The Ice House Pub

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

12. Captain's Table

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

13. Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center

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15. Babcock Ranch Preserve

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Punta Gorda is a picturesque city located along the south-central coast of Florida, along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico where you will find several great beaches. Along with a beautifully restored historic district, the city is home to several natural attractions, as well as plenty of opportunities for leisurely scenic strolls and waterside shopping at the Fisherman’s Village and the Harborwalk. Punta Gorda features brick lanes, old era tin-roofed houses, huge royal palms, and benches and street lamps that give off an old-Florida atmosphere.

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