Englewood, FL, on the Gulf of Mexico, has beautiful sandy beaches, spectacular natural scenery, excellent live entertainment, and a rich historical and cultural heritage. Head down the road in a Ford Bronco to discover the fantastic local attractions around town listed below.
1. Englewood Beach Parks
Englewood has many amazing beach parks, with the beach at Manasota Beach Park at 8570 Manasota Key Road among the most popular. Stroll along the golden beach to enjoy spectacular views over the azure blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, launch a kayak or canoe at the boat launch to paddle on the ocean, and enjoy a scenic picnic at the pavilion.
Blind Pass Beach Park at 6725 Manasota Key Road is great for searching for shark teeth, fishing, and spotting birds along the unpaved trail, but many people also come here to swim, relax on the beach, and picnic at the shelter. If you keep your eyes peeled, you might even see dolphins, manatees, and gopher tortoises, especially if you go snorkeling.
2. Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center
Put on your hiking boots and hit the scenic paved and unpaved nature trails, or enjoy the beautiful scenery paddling on the water in the beautiful 210-acre Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center at 570 Bay Park Boulevard in Englewood.
Find out more about the area’s natural beauty at the Environmental Center, discover the black mangrove forest along the shoreline, stroll through the butterfly garden, and cast your line from the fishing pier. You are also welcome to bring your leashed four-legged friend along to enjoy the outdoors with you.
3. Englewood Museum
The Englewood Museum is in the historic Lampp House, built in 1928, one of the town’s oldest houses, at 604 West Perry Street in Englewood. The museum preserves the town’s historical and cultural heritage and tells the story of Englewood and its people through a collection of artifacts, photographs, and oral histories. An informal guided tour of the house and exhibits provides fascinating factual information and stories handed down through generations.
4. Lemon Bay Playhouse
The Lemon Bay Playhouse at 96 West Dearborn Street in Englewood was established by a few of the town’s amateur actors in 1987. Today, the small theatre, a popular community destination for the performing arts, produces several comedy shows, drama and mystery productions, and musical performances throughout the year. The shows are so popular that the tickets are often sold out by opening night.
The theatre’s Lemon Bay Acting Studio trains actors of all levels in acting techniques and movement, and the Lemon Drops Children’s Theater Camp, a three-week camp in July, concentrates on developing acting skills, and all campers will have a role in the comedy play “The Great Gotzalot Bash.”
Englewood is a beautiful gulf coast town with plenty to see and do. While discovering all the great attractions around town, remember to stop at Englewood Ford to test drive one of the brand-new 2023 SUVs on the showroom floor.
