Historic District Travel Guide
Punta Gorda
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Popular places to visit
Gilchrist Park
Gilchrist Park is just one of the places to see in Punta Gorda, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Fishermen's Village
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Fishermen's Village during your visit to Punta Gorda. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.
Bayshore Park Fishing Pier
After visiting Bayshore Park Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Charlotte Harbor. Wander the waterfront or discover the beautiful sunsets in this quaint area.
A. C. Freeman House
You can find out about the history of Punta Gorda with a stop at A. C. Freeman House. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, a lovely green space in Cleveland.
Peace River Wildlife Center
Take the family on an outing to Peace River Wildlife Center during your trip to Punta Gorda. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.
Things to do
Punta Gorda/Boca Grande Beach Day Private 5hr Charter
IMAG History & Science Center: Skip-the-Line Ticket
Ft Myers Beach 3hr Tiki Pub Tropical Sandbar Getaway Cruise
Historic Walking Tour of Fort Myers
Haunted History of Fort Myers Walking Tour
Top hotels in Historic District
Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton
Clean room , but one of the staffs told us no we can’t use the pool she said you have to pay Then when we checked out they said no everything was included !
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda
They put me in the room closest to the highway and with an adjoining room. I could barely sleep with the noise of cars zooming up and down the highway and the person next door blaring the TV watching some kind of action movie. The room was small and had a crack under the door to the outside which ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites
I was very disappointed in the size of the pool. The picture made it look like the pool was very large and in reality it was quite small. Great photography, poor representation of reality.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte
The person at the check-in desk was very pleasant and efficient. She explained the property thoroughly.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Charlotte, FL
Comfort Inn & Suites
Room smelt like mold and window was covered in mold
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic District
Downtown Punta Gorda
While visiting Downtown Punta Gorda, you might make a stop by sights like Peace River and A. C. Freeman House.
Charlotte Park
While there might not be top attractions in Charlotte Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Punta Gorda History Park and Fishermen's Village.
Punta Gorda Isles
If you're spending some time in Punta Gorda Isles, Fishermen's Village and Peace River are top sights worth seeing.
Burnt Store Isles
Though Burnt Store Isles may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park and Alligator Creek Preserve.
Eagle Point
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Eagle Point and surrounding area, you can visit Alligator Creek Preserve and Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park.
Maple Leaf
Though Maple Leaf may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Peace River and Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens.
