Best 188 things to do in Port Charlotte, FL

See 200+ reptile species and enjoy hands-on experiences, open 10am–6pm

Go behind the scenes with an expert keeper and meet reptiles up close

Meet animal ambassadors one-on-one with an expert zookeeper

Walk in and dig for fossils on private Peace River access in Wauchula

Private Peace River access for a guided fossil dig

Ride a swamp buggy to hunt for megalodon teeth and marine fossils

Reach fossil grounds by airboat with hunting gear provided

Your group, guide, and a hands-on fossil hunt by airboat, buggy, or canoe

Reach a secluded creek dig site by swamp buggy

Cruise open water for sightseeing, swimming, parties, and sunset views

Ride wooded trails on horseback, then drive an ATV across the ranch

Ride gentle ranch trails through Old Florida landscapes

Private fishing trips with gear, bait, licenses and catch filleting included

Explore Florida waters on a private charter with space for your snacks and drinks

Slide, snorkel, and swim on a private double-decker charter

Private evening cruise on Florida waters with room for your snacks and drinks

Cruise by boat to Rumbay Restaurant on Private Palm Island

Search nearby beaches for shark teeth and seashells from a shaded tritoon boat

Cruise to a sandbar with a jet ski, paddleboard, and snorkel gear

Soar up to 1,200 feet and enjoy panoramic views on an exhilarating parasail ride.

Rent a 20' deck boat with Bluetooth stereo for up to 10 passengers

Rent a 21' deck boat for up to 10 and cruise the Intracoastal Waterway or Gulf

Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway on a 22' pontoon, up to 12 passengers

Rent a 26' Panga for fishing or diving, up to 6 passengers