The long stretches of sandy beaches touched by the warm waters of the Gulf are filled with a variety of attractions for the visitors to this place. You’ll find that leisure meets pleasure on the Gulf Coast. This makes it a relaxing holiday environment filled with activities to suit every taste.

You choose a round of golf from the 100 challenging courses. You’ll find a superb variety of sports facilities here, right from cycling, windsurfing or sailing. The Gulf Coast also gives you the opportunity to get close to nature with its endless waterways, wetland reserves and the famous Everglades National Park. This is home to alligators, crocs and rich bird life. Sunset boat trips, deep sea-fishing and island tours are some of the attractions that are offered out here. You’ll be accompanied by the friendly pelicans and dolphins on these trips of yours.

Children love a day at the world famous Ringling circus museum and the hands-on Science museum in Sarasota. The Imaginarium Hands-On Museum and Aquarium offers all ages the chance to connect their minds and have fun in the process.

If you are looking for retail therapy, then the Gulf Coast Retail is just the place to come to.
This is considered as a shopper’s paradise. From big lively malls to unique little boutiques, Florida’s Gulf Coast has it all.

Attractions and Activities in the Gulf Coast

Some of the other prominent attractions in the Gulf coast area are as follows:

Edison Winter Estate: Famous inventor, Thomas Edison, and his friend, automobile magnate Henry Ford, spent dozens of winters in the city of Fort Myers in the early years of the 20th century. Edison's home is the region's top historic attraction, and has been preserved.
 
Manatee Lee County Manatee Park
This is a sight seeing of an endangered West Indian manatee, a shy and awkward walrus-like creature whose numbers are dwindling. This is a must visit while in Gulf Coast.

Gulf Coast Shell Factory and Nature Park
The beaches along this area of the Florida coast are world-famous for their seashells and the largest collection of shells, fossils, corals and sponges in the world. This is a unique family oriented attraction.

Sightseeing tours at historical Southwest Florida homes are there in abundance. Whether your vacation will consist of pure relaxation or whether you will be conquering all of the known tourist spots and sightseeing excursions, the Gulf Coast fills your vacation schedule perfectly.