National parks and state parks in Florida are an ideal way to savor the natural beauty of the Sunshine State. Some are free or relatively inexpensive. In Florida, some national parks require an entry fee, and some national parks are always free. These are the fee-free days at U.S. National Parks for 2021: January 18: Birthday of […]
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Free entry weekends at museums for Bank of America patrons
Bank of America’s Museums On Us program offers free entry the first full weekend of each month to participating museums in Florida, and elsewhere, with eligible Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card. These are just some of the participating museums. It’s a good idea to phone ahead, especially on a holiday […]
Entry is free to Naples Depot Museum
The Naples Depot Museum offers free admission. You can see a restored Seaboard Air Line Railway passenger station, plus exhibits of vintage trains and other intriguing types of transportation. The museum is at 1051 5th Ave S. in downtown Naples. It is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. most Mondays to Saturdays. Exhibits and displays […]
Visit the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve for Free
The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is home to multiple and endangered plants and animals in Fort Myers. It’s also a safe haven for migrating birds. With more than 3,400 acres of wetland, it measures approximately 11 miles long and 1/3 mile wide. This amazing ecosystem is free for you and your family to explore. […]
Shelling in Sanibel Island and Captiva Island
Sanibel Island and Captiva Island are known for having some of the best beaches for shelling. From the Lighthouse to North Captiva, the beaches are made out of a variety of shells. Types of shells found on Sanibel Island and Captiva Island: Conch Shells Junonia Shells Lightning Whelk Shells Cockle Shells Tulip Shells Sand Dollar […]
Discounts for Key West Express ferry
The ferry whisks travelers between Key West and Fort Myers Beach. Occasionally, a ferry also rolls between Key West and Marco Island Discounts are offered for those booking early Round-trip tickets for adults purchased at least eight days early are $139 Mondays to Thursdays, a savings of $30. Round-trip tickets purchased at least eight days […]
Museums offer free entry for military families
Dozens of venues in Florida are participating in a national program that offers free entry to personnel on active duty in the U.S. armed forces and their families. The Blue Star Museums program for military, which includes members of National Guard and Reserve, is offered in May until Labor Day. The program is organized by the […]
Free Mondays at Ringling Museum
The Ringling Museum, one of Sarasota’s greatest attractions, offers free admission every Monday. So, every Monday, you can save up to $25 per person (the current cost of regular admission) and enjoy a day of strolling the galleries of the Museum of Art and the grounds without paying a cent. Even parking is free. […]
Free Water Ski Shows in Sarasota
Water skiiers offer exiting entertainment during free shows in Sarasota. The Ski-A-Rees team members perform Sundays at 2 p.m. from February through May in their stadium at 1602 Ken Thompson Parkway, 941-388-1666. The Sarasota Ski-A-Rees team was founded in 1957 and its members have been performing the weekly free shows in Sarasota for more than 50 […]
Art Festivals in Florida
For a fun idea for a date, a family excursion or a solo activity, art festivals are plentiful in Florida. Many offer free entry. Art Festivals in Florida include February February 1 & 2 Hobe Sound Festival of The Arts, free entry, information online February 8 & 9 Spanish Springs Art & Craft Festival, The […]
