Things to Do & Entertainment

Coopetown Airboats Rated “Florida’s Best” by the Miami HeraldLearn the secrets of the Everglades…America’s most unique and fragile ecosystem. We offer two types of tours, shared 40 minutes (no reservation needed) and private 1, 1.5 and 2 hours (reservation required) Our professional airboat guides will take you on a personalized, educational airboat tour. We open daily at 9.00am until 5:00pm last boat departs at 4:30pm. We first go into the vast open saw grass where you will see why the Everglades are called the “River of Grass”! You will travel by Airboat through a Hardwood Hammock (a small island of solid ground in the “river of grass”), into the Everglades National Park stopping at alligator holes and seeing the abundance of ‘glades wildlife. See the Purple Gallanule voted the most colorful bird in Florida and the endangered Everglade Snail Kite as well as herons, grackles, turtles, raccoons, and other Everglades residents! The Everglades are a truly unique and vibrant environment which you can only experience first hand! Unless you brought your hip waders, a private airboat tour is the best way to see it! (And much drier, too!) After this fascinating and educational airboat tour, relax and enjoy a taste of ‘Down Home’ cooking, Everglades-style. The Coopertown Restaurant offers such delicacies as frog legs, ‘gator tail, catfish and more! All served in a friendly country manner that is distinctly “Floridian”. At the restaurant and bar learn some of the fascinating history of the area, and check out the guest book to see who else has passed through and enjoyed a ride on a Coopertown Airboat! Take a closer look at these fascinating creatures in our Alligator Exhibit! What a cute little guy! Popular enough to have a college mascot named for it! A ride on an airboat is the best way to Check out the rest of the gator population in Coopertown We open daily at 9.00am until 5:00pm last boat departs at 4:30pm -Adult Airboat Tour $29.95 & Child Airboat Tour : 18.95 https://coopertownairboats.com/  

GarLyn Zoo located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is in Naubinway, which is in Mackinac County. GarLyn is a small, privately-owned zoo that offers visitors a chance to see a variety of animals, including bears, wolves, big cats, and more. The zoo is known for its focus on education and conservation efforts, providing a chance for visitors and especially families to learn about these animals and their habitats. Many people spend as much time as they like enjoying their favorite animals. You are welcome to purchase feed in the gift shop to feed many of the animals including Sika Deer, Whitetail Deer, Goats, Alpaca and more. Apples can also be purchased to feed Hutch our Grizzly Bear our two black bears Jiggs and Sweet Pee. We're located on US-2 about 40 minutes west of the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. About 6 miles east of the town of Naubinway. Right across from Lake Michigan. There are miles and miles of sandy public beaches along the way. So, enjoy the pleasant drive and the lake and all the Upper Peninsula has to offer on on your way and while visiting. GarLyn has something for everyone! We look forward to seeing you soon! https://www.garlynzoo.com/index.htm  

The Port Gamble Wedding & Events is the place for your next event in Port Gamble Washington. Our process has been broken down into 4 easy steps. We hope that we get to meet you and have you join the Port Gamble Family! Just pick one of our venues first, then find available dates, followed by taking a tour and then finally choosing a date! We’ll take care of the rest! We've worked with so many vendors in our time as a venue...And over the years, we've compiled a list of wedding professionals that we love seeing here! We know that these professionals will not only do a great job, but they'll make sure your special day is just like you imagined it! From catering, bartending, coordinators, music, florist, lodging to hair and makeup we have everything covered! We also have meeting facilities to fit your needs: Historic Conference Rooms! Built in 1916, Port Gamble's Historic Board Rooms possess a rich history and inviting atmosphere in which to hold your distinguished meeting. Amenities include: Self-serve Coffee & Tea, TV with HDMI hook-up & Casting capability, Wi-Fi, White Boards, On-site staff and catering Options. So whether your planning you an exquisite wedding (we can't wait to see you and make your wedding day dream come true) or your next important meeting or conference we will have you covered! Check us out online when ready: https://www.portgambleweddings.com/