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Things to do: Local attractions
of Sanibel and Captiva Islands:
Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum - 3075 San-Cap Road. Hours: 10am-4pm Tues-Sun; Closed Mondays. The Shell Museum is the only one of its kind in the United States. Exhibits are devoted to shells in art and history, shell habitats, rare specimens, fossil shells and local Sanibel-Captiva shells. Museum members and children 7 & under are free, youths 8 to 16 are $3, adults 17 and up - $5. Group rates and tour information available. 239-395-2233
Captiva Cruises
- Cruise to the famous island destinations of Useppa Island, Cabbage Key,
Cayo Costa and Boca Grande or select the Photo Safari Cruise. On board
you'll enjoy interesting commentary and unforgettable scenery.
Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (C.R.O.W.) - 3883 San-Cap Road. Non-profit veterinary hospital dedicated to rehabilitation and return to the wild of ill, injured and orphaned native wildlife. Thousands of patients - from all over Southwest Florida - are received annually. C.R.O.W. also participates in wildlife studies and sponsors educational programs. Tours 11am Mon-Fri, 1pm Sunday, no tours on Saturday. $5 requested donation. 239-472-3644
Everglades Day Safari - An Everglades eco-tour of bird watching and wildlife photography of alligators, panthers, manatees, reptiles and other zoological and botanical interests in southwest Florida's Big Cypress preserve and Everglades outback . A full day of nature by riverboat, hiking, airboats and van exploration with highly trained guides. Let us do the driving. Departs daily from Sanibel, Ft. Myers Beach and Naples/Marco Island area. For reservations and information, call 239-472-1559. J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Open Sun-Thursday (closed Fridays), the Wildlife Drive opens daily beginning 1/2 hour after sunrise and closes 1/2 before sunset. The Visitor Center is open daily from 9-4 during summer months, and from 9-5 during the months of Nov-Apr.
Also visit the Tarpon Bay Marina Center for canoe and kayak rentals, bike rentals and independent or guided canoe and kayak tours around Tarpon Bay. For reservations and information please call 239-472-8900. Old Town Sanibel - Just footsteps to Gulf & Bay world famous shelling beaches, stroll to quaint village shops, grocery, deli and one of the island's best breakfast and lunch cafes. Visit nearby the historic Lighthouse, fishing pier, marina and nature walks. All just a short walk or bike ride from one of the four quaint inns and cottages in Old Town Sanibel.
Sanibel-Captiva
Conservation Center - Mile Marker 1, San-Cap Road. Hours: 8:30am-3pm
Mon-Fri during the summer, 8:30am-4pm Mon-Sat during winter months. A
not-for-profit organization dedicated to conserving the island's natural
resources. Several miles of walking trails, exhibits, marine touch tank,
native plant nursery and nature store. Nominal admission fee. Sanibel Lighthouse - East end of Sanibel, public parking at the beach at east end of Periwinkle Way. First lit in August 1884. Since 1950, the U.S. Coast Guard property at the lighthouse has been a wildlife refuge. Sanibel Historic Village & Museum is located at 950 Dunlop Road next to City Hall. The Village and Museum is closed until November
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