The Wining, Dining, Dancing Couple
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>Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
Considered by many to be the best date-night restaurant in the area, the award-winning Carmelo's Italian Ristorante serves authentic Italian dishes from modern takes on traditional favorites to old family Sicilian recipes.
>Perch 360
Perch 360 overlooks Downtown Punta Gorda and the Charlotte Harbor and offers unparalleled views from the top of the Wyvern Hotel. Enjoy boutique wines, a sharable tapas-style menu, and live music for a wonderful and romantic experience.
>The Perfect Caper
The cuisine at The Perfect Caper is created with French techniques and Asian influences, fresh local fish, and organic or all-natural poultry and meats.
>Live Music & Taverns
TT’s Tiki Bar = waterfront entertainment | Celtic Ray Public House = authentic Irish everything | IceHouse Pub = British-style craft brews & darts | Ortigia Cucina & Bar = open-air elegance & lighter tunes and bites.
The Outdoorsy, Adventurous Couple
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>Walking Wonderland
Harborwalk curves for 2.5 miles along the Charlotte Harbor shoreline and offers the most diverse date experience of all. You'll mangrove forests, parks, restaurants, bars, and shopping. It's a new experience every time you go!
>Get Some Wheels on the Road
Punta Gorda is proud to be a bike-friendly city with numerous multi-use paths that welcome bicyclers and even offers free loaner bikes! It's the perfect way to work up an appetite to indulge at one of our locally-owned restaurants.
>Babcock Ranch Eco-Tours
Ride on the wild side with Babcock Ranch Eco-Tours! This fun, funny, and educational excursion travels through four different ecosystems. Hear fascinating Old Florida stories and see historic cracker cattle, alligators, and more!
>Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary
Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary offer private tours of their exotic animal rescue. You'll get close—but not too—to bears, apes, canines, felines, and and more.
>It's Always Beach Time
Leach to laze in the sun, swim or skimboard, do a workout walk, hunt for shells and fossilized shark teeth, and indulge in great food and ice cold drinks just steps away.
>Boating & Watersports
There’s something magical about being on the water—kayaking, paddleboarding, sightseeing, or sunset chasing—with the one you love. Book a guided experience or rent a boat and head out on your own.
The Cultured Couple
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>Peace River Gardens
This sanctuary of art and nature showcases world-class art sculptures and over 3,500 botanicals and offers natural beauty, fresh air, and artistic inspiration, all in one. Keep an eye out for international exhibits and special events.
>Performing Arts
Catch a play by the Charlotte Players, a concert from the Charlotte Chorale or a full operatic performance from the Gulfshore Opera (October through April), or a nationally-renowned comedian at Visani Italian Steakhouse and Comedy Theater.
>Military Heritage Museum
History buffs will be beyond happy, with literally thousands of artifacts, ship and airplane simulators, virtual reality experiences, and much more to explore.
>Historic Murals
Nearly every block of historic Downtown Punta Gorda features murals that pay homage to the rich heritage of this waterfront town. They even have an app with interactive maps and narration about the murals.
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