Punta Gorda

If you find yourself traveling down the Peace River and end up in the heart of Charlotte then you are in the quiet town of Punta Gorda. Punta Gorda Florida was a booming town in its day until there was a one hundred and forty five mile per hour hurricane a few years ago. Some of the larger building s were completely destroyed in the wake of the hurricane. However there is still a wonderful downtown historic area and sandy beaches to spend the day wandering down. This is a town that welcomes visitors with open arms. If you are looking to find some history and some beautiful beaches then Punta Gorda Florida is the best place to be.

When you first get down to Punta Gorda Florida you should pick up a local copy of the visitors guide. You will find out about the Charlotte County Convention Center where Mr. Vanderbilt himself once did business, the beautiful First Methodist Church which was the first church in Punta Gorda, Maxwell Butler’s House, Smith Arcade which was the site of their original post office and Ponce de Leon historic park where he first landed in 1513. Be sure to take along your camera so you can capture all the wonderful sites of an era gone by. You will be amazed at the beauty and simplicity of the architecture and you will see how you can still see the styles of then echoed in and around southern Florida today. One of the nicest afternoons you may ever have is wandering through the streets of Punta Gorda learning about its history and just enjoying being and observer.

If you wish to call Punta Gorda Florida home one day then you should also talk to a real estate agent when you are down there for your visit or meet up with a member of the chamber of commerce. Camber of commerce members can be very helpful people to meet because you will learn all about town politics, jobs and the housing market. As they say the more involved you get in life the more you will get out of it. This goes especially for Punta Gorda since it is a small town with a lot to offer. So go down to your local travel agent and book your flight down to the south western tip of Florida and take a historic stroll through Punta Gorda.