Getting Around the Heartland
Extreme Sports, Adventure
The Florida Ridge Hang Gliding Park is the only hang gliding site in South Florida, and one of the top schools in the nation! With hundreds of thousands of flights over the past 35 years, this is the place to go for adventure in the Heartland of Florida!
The Florida Ridge Airsports Park
Florida 80The Florida Ridge Hang Gliding Park is the only hang gliding site in South Florida, and one of the top schools in the nation! With hundreds of thousands of flights over the past 35 years, this is the place to go for adventure in the Heartland of Florida!
A great place to experience Florida adventure! From air boat rides to swamp buggy tours to native Florida wildlife, Billy Swamp has it.
31 locals recommend
BILLIE SWAMP SAFARI
30000 Gator Tail Trl.A great place to experience Florida adventure! From air boat rides to swamp buggy tours to native Florida wildlife, Billy Swamp has it.
Skydive Spaceland Florida
1090 Airglades BlvdIf you're looking to go to the extreme, check out Spaceland for jumps!
Sightseeing
If you're looking to get a feel for Florida, check out this alligator farm where you can visit, touch, and feed all types of alligators.
14 locals recommend
Gatorama
10665 US-27If you're looking to get a feel for Florida, check out this alligator farm where you can visit, touch, and feed all types of alligators.
If you're looking for some unique nature walks, head into Fort Myers and walk through the Cypress slough on Six Mile! It is quiet, serene, and breathtakingly beautiful. Make sure to keep it clean!
112 locals recommend
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
7751 Penzance BlvdIf you're looking for some unique nature walks, head into Fort Myers and walk through the Cypress slough on Six Mile! It is quiet, serene, and breathtakingly beautiful. Make sure to keep it clean!
More for the nature-lovers! Lovers Key is a gorgeous place to put in your kayak or paddle-board, float among the manatees and enjoy the beautiful mangroves. There are trails for walking and biking, and lots of information on native Florida wildlife. This is a bit south of Fort Myers so plan for a bit of a drive!
280 locals recommend
Lovers Key State Park
8700 Estero BlvdMore for the nature-lovers! Lovers Key is a gorgeous place to put in your kayak or paddle-board, float among the manatees and enjoy the beautiful mangroves. There are trails for walking and biking, and lots of information on native Florida wildlife. This is a bit south of Fort Myers so plan for a bit of a drive!
Local campground that features gorgeous landscapes of Florida wildlife, plenty of walking trails and places to rent kayaks and canoes. Make sure to help keep Florida beautiful!
7 locals recommend
Fisheating Creek
7555 US-27Local campground that features gorgeous landscapes of Florida wildlife, plenty of walking trails and places to rent kayaks and canoes. Make sure to help keep Florida beautiful!
Food scene
Jalapeños
444 E Sugarland AveThis is a must-try authentic Mexican food joint in Clewiston.
Local craft beers and food service from Buckingham Farms! Great place to sit down for food and drink.
6 locals recommend
LaBelle Brewing Company
670 W Hickpochee AveLocal craft beers and food service from Buckingham Farms! Great place to sit down for food and drink.
If you're looking to take a trip into Fort Myers, this is one of our favorite places to eat! A tiny Italian joint with delicious options that make us feel like we're in NYC!
17 locals recommend
Bruno's of Brooklyn - Italian Eatery
2112 Second StIf you're looking to take a trip into Fort Myers, this is one of our favorite places to eat! A tiny Italian joint with delicious options that make us feel like we're in NYC!
Charlie's is a local favorite and hidden gem in Labelle. The coffee is delicious, the people are friendly and the vibe of the cafe is unbeatable. Perfect if you want to go somewhere to work, read, or enjoy the day. Make sure to leave a tip and support local businesses!
Bridge Street Coffee & Tea
23 Fort Thompson AveCharlie's is a local favorite and hidden gem in Labelle. The coffee is delicious, the people are friendly and the vibe of the cafe is unbeatable. Perfect if you want to go somewhere to work, read, or enjoy the day. Make sure to leave a tip and support local businesses!
We've been sending people to Log Cabin for years because it is a great place to get some good old-fashioned BBQ. The people are friendly, the vibe is southern, and the tea is sweet.
Log Cabin BBQ
480 W Hickpochee AveWe've been sending people to Log Cabin for years because it is a great place to get some good old-fashioned BBQ. The people are friendly, the vibe is southern, and the tea is sweet.
Within a mile of the property, you will find Crumb’s, a locally owned grill open until 2pm. Homemade food will make you feel like you’re back at grandma’s for Sunday brunch!
Crumbs Country Grill
1682 Indian Hills DrWithin a mile of the property, you will find Crumb’s, a locally owned grill open until 2pm. Homemade food will make you feel like you’re back at grandma’s for Sunday brunch!
This is a nice dinner place right in town, that offers outdoor seating and live music on select nights. They also have a salad bar and local craft beers.
The Quart House
100 S Main StThis is a nice dinner place right in town, that offers outdoor seating and live music on select nights. They also have a salad bar and local craft beers.
Neighborhoods
Clewiston is a small agricultural farm surrounded by sugarcane fields, groves and farms for miles. You will find all basic necessities there, Walmart, Dunkin Donuts, Dollar Store, fast food, etc. There is a large Hispanic population, which is reflected in the vibrant culture and yummy local food options.
Clewiston
Clewiston is a small agricultural farm surrounded by sugarcane fields, groves and farms for miles. You will find all basic necessities there, Walmart, Dunkin Donuts, Dollar Store, fast food, etc. There is a large Hispanic population, which is reflected in the vibrant culture and yummy local food options.
Labelle is a small country town with a beautiful downtown historic district, river access, and plenty of food options. There is Interstate access from the main road so expect to see big trucks and tractor trailers. Please be attentive to the change in speed limit, as law enforcement takes that seriously. The people are friendly and the town is overall very nice.
9 locals recommend
LaBelle
Labelle is a small country town with a beautiful downtown historic district, river access, and plenty of food options. There is Interstate access from the main road so expect to see big trucks and tractor trailers. Please be attentive to the change in speed limit, as law enforcement takes that seriously. The people are friendly and the town is overall very nice.
City advice
Getting around
You definitely need a car to get around
The closest towns nearby are LaBelle, FL and Clewiston, FL, so make sure you budget at least 20 minutes to get into "civilization"!
What to pack
You're in the countryside
Make sure that you pick up all of your essentials before you make it out to the property. The nearest grocery store is a 20 minute drive, so be sure to grab everything you need for your cozy cabin getaway. The nearby gas station has emergency essentials, in case you need a snack or a phone charger on the fly.
Customs and culture
Floridian advice to live by
A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug spray are always recommended. We try and keep bug spray available for our guests, but it never hurts to be safe and pick some up. Apply BEFORE you think you need it- otherwise its going to be aloe vera and itch-cream that you're in need of.