The need for a break can come anytime. If you can’t get away to a far-off land, you can still plan a relaxing getaway that gets you out of the hustle of everyday life, even if it’s just for a weekend. Be a tourist in your own state – and maybe even your own town – when you plan a stay in our vacation rentals near Cape Coral, Florida, along the Southwest coast full of fun, sand, and sun for a quick trip that rejuvenates without needing to pack up and head to the airport.
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Beaches
You’ll want to make sure to visit the beach daily on your Cape Coral travel adventure. Start your day with a walk or run on the beach or spread your beach blanket and plant your umbrella for a day of relaxation by the water. You can splash around in the waves for a swim, or go on a snorkel, stand up paddleboard, or kayak adventure. Get your adrenaline going with parasailing, water skiing, or tubing, then wind up the day with a sunset walk on the beach.
Fishing
Anglers will want to take time to slow down and relax on a weekend break. Pack your fishing gear or make plans to join a fishing charter. Many companies in the area charter fishing adventures in shore, near shore, and out to the deep sea of the Gulf. Some may even point the boat toward calmer waters of bays, inlets, and feeder streams or creeks for some fly fishing. If you view fishing as a solo activity, rent some gear and ask the locals about the best places to cast a line. No matter how you catch your next meal, make sure you secure a Florida fishing license first.
Sun Splash Family Water Park
You may head to the beach for your dose of water and sun on a Cape Coral weekend retreat, or you can choose to take a refreshing dip another way. The water park is open Memorial Day to Labor Day and is full of water fun, including a kiddie area with slides and water play structure, and many little versions of the big slides in the park. Take a float down the lazy river or pack your visit with thrills on slides like “Terror Tube,” “Thunder Bump,” and “X-Cellerator.” Test your strength and agility on the “Sand Dollar Walk” – a ropes course over water or keep the thrills going on the drop slides that drop off just before you hit the water.
Gator Mike’s Family Fun Park
Enjoy family fun indoors or outdoors at the same location on your Southwest Florida weekend getaway. Gator Mike’s Family Fun Park in Cape Coral features outdoor attractions like mini golf, go-karts, a rope and zipline course, batting cages and more. Keep the fun indoors where it’s cool and visit the arcade, zombie-themed escape room, and a snack bar or bar & grill restaurant to satisfy the hunger brought on by all the activity.
Southwest Florida Museum of History
History buffs, or those who just want to take in the history and culture of Southwest Florida, will want to add a stop at the museum. It’s located in the former Atlantic Coastline Railroad depot and boasts a number of exhibits dedicated to the state’s and region’s past. Learn about the Seminoles and other Native American tribes, turn-of-the 20th century Florida, and the many industries in the area including agriculture, boating, fishing, and even military influences. Stretch a long weekend and make the second Thursday of each month part of your plans and listen to a special guest speaker with a wealth of knowledge about the area. When you arrive, there’s a 1929 private Pullman rail car outside to greet you.
Ford & Edison Winter Estates
Your tour of Southwest Florida history doesn’t stop at the Southwest Florida Museum of History. Car magnet Henry Ford and famous inventor Thomas Edison were friends who spent their winter days just a stone’s throw away from one another in Southwest Florida. The 20-acre estate features the Edison property features a main house, guest house, and caretaker’s house, and more, while the Ford estate features a main home and caretaker’s cottage. Get lost in the luscious gardens, or step into the Edison Botanic Research Laboratory, where Edison, Ford, and tire manufacturer Harvey Firestone worked to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign rubber sources. End your tour in the 15,000-square-foot museum featuring exhibits relating to Ford’s and Edison’s lives, including a 1916 Model T.
Enjoy our Homes for Rent in Cape Coral This Weekend Trip
From a cozy studio for a small family to a spacious four-bedroom for a larger group, Cape Coral 4 Vacations has vacation rentals near Cape Coral, Florida, that are perfect for you on your next Cape Coral travel adventure. Step in and feel the stresses and worries of home melt away, knowing all your needs will be met. Enjoy preparing a meal in the fully equipped kitchen. Stretch out with some popcorn and your favorite show or movie. There are multiple private spaces like patios, balconies, and even your own bedroom. Choose a premium unit for flat screen TVs, stainless steel appliances, a wet bar, plush furnishings, and more.
Call us today to start planning a weekend adventure and to book a stay in one of our homes for rent in Cape Coral that you will remember for years to come!