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Canoe Outpost - Peace River
Canoe Outpost is the oldest and largest outfitter in Florida. Florida Monthly Magazine named it “Best Place to Canoe” in the state. So get ready for the ultimate canoe or kayak experience on the scenic Peace River. The canoes are premium quality, 17-foot Grumman aluminum boats. The kayaks are from top manufacturers like Emotion, Perception and Old Town. All camping gear is from Coleman – and all camping gear, boats, safety devices, even the paddles are washed before every use. You can rent canoes, kayaks, tents and sleeping bags, propane lamps and stoves, coolers and camp boxes. Canoe Outpost has everything you need to provide an extraordinary adventure on the river.
View towering cypress trees with hanging moss. Watch birds soar and flit through the trees. Relax to the sounds of rippling water. Feel the thrill of finding a million year old mastodon tooth. This is Old Florida at its best. Like to fish? Bring your pole and try your hand at catching fresh water fish like bream and bass, or saltwater species like mullet, snook and tarpon. The spectacular Oak Hill site offers 150 private acres of Florida wildnerness with picnicing, camping and hiking trails. Canoe Outpost is open seven days a week and closed on Christmas Day. You can choose outings from half- or full-days to overnight and multiple day adventures. Kids and pets are welcome.
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Peace River Charters, LLC

Enjoy a REAL airboat experience! You’ll meet Captain Zac, an experienced airboat captain and knowledgeable tour guide on the Peace River. Peace River Charters, LLC caters to their clients by offering a family-oriented airboat rides!

Peace River Florida
Located in Southwest Florida the Peace River is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets. With shallow waters in the dry season and swamps lands in the rainy season, the Peace River is a truly unique and ever-changing experience for an airboat ride. Take a trip down the river and weave and wind through an amazing scenic landscape covered with huge cypress trees and water oaks draped with Spanish moss. Wildlife on the Peace River is plentiful with over 400 various species such as bird, salt/freshwater fish, mammals and reptiles which includes: Roseate Spoonbill, white-tail deer, bald eagle, and the Florida alligator. There is more to the river than just nature, you can also get a little taste of history. During your airboat tour, you can get a glimpse of mining structures built in the late 1800s.
Captain Zac being an airboat enthusiast takes special pride in his vessels. If you desire to take a real ride here is the place to do it, their boats are built for performance and pleasure!
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City of Arcadia
The City of Arcadia is the county seat for DeSoto County. It is centrally located between Orlando, Ft. Myers; Sarasota and Lake Okeechobee at the crossroads of US 17 and State Route 70.
Arcadia is famous throughout Florida for its historic downtown antique district. Additionally, on the fourth Saturday of each month, vendors from surrounding locations take over our streets with even more wares and precious finds. Tucked between the shops, you'll have the chance to enjoy cafés, home cooking, a tea room and even an old fashion ice cream parlor, complete with homemade delicious flavors, sundaes and shakes.
Car shows, Oak Street Market, festivals, parades, and special events take place throughout the year.
Click Here to take the Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Arcadia.
We invite you to visit Arcadia
the best small town in Florida!
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Antique Fair
Antique District Downtown Arcadia
Arcadia, FL 34266
One of the largest antique fairs in the state, the Antique Association of Arcadia hosts over 100 quality dealers is held monthly on the 4th Saturday of the month. NO...
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Arcadia Airport Fly-In / Camp-Out
2269 SE AC Polk Jr Dr
Arcadia, FL 34266
An airport campsite developed by members of a Florida aviation community is becoming a popular spot for pilots in search of recreation destinations.
The nonprofit group Friends of Arcadia Airport...
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Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo
124 Heard St
Arcadia, FL 34266
The Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo is a non-profit organization that was established in 1952 by the Arcadia Rodeo Association, which evolved from a group of American Legion Members who held the...
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Arcadia City Hall - Historic
121 W Hickory Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
The Town of Arcadia was settled in 1883, incorporated in 1886, and became the county seat in 1888. By the late 1880s the population was 300. On Thanksgiving night 1905 the town burned, leveling all...
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Arcadia Municipal Golf Course
1769 Livingston Road
Arcadia, FL 34266
Full memberships and daily play available
Open 7 days a week
Director is Jeffery A. Gibson, PGA
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British RAF Pilots Memorial at Oak Ridge Cemetery
N Lee Ave. & Livingston Ave.
Arcadia, FL 34266
Each year on Memorial Day a service coordinated by the Arcadia Rotary Club and the local American Legion is held to honor 23 RAF trainee pilots and their American instructor who...
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Christmas Card Lane/Chamber of Commerce
DeSoto Veterans Memorial Park
Arcadia, FL 34266
For over twenty years, the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce has sponsored “Christmas Card Lane ” in DeSoto County.
Each year, area schools, businesses, and civic organizations are invited...
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Christmas Parade
downtown
Arcadia, FL 34266
The DeSoto County chamber of Commerce's annual Christmas Parade journeys along Oak Street and attracts hundreds of viewers each year. And don't forget to check out the...
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Deep Creek Preserve/Park
10797 SW Peace River St
Arcadia, FL 34269
Proximity to the Charlotte Harbor estuary is reflected in the tidal nature of the river and its associated floodplain wetlands. The Peace River is highly braided in these lower reaches...
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DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce
222 E. Oak Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
The DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce represents businesses that support our community with goods, services, and jobs. If you are new to this area, we have information available to assist...
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DeSoto County Fair
P.O. Box 970
Arcadia, FL 34266
February 3-11, 2023
The first DeSoto County Fair was held in 1953. It was started by a group of civic-minded citizens who saw a need to show the many agricultural products grown...
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Education Mural at DeSoto Library
125 North Hillsborough Avenue
Arcadia , FL 34266
Our non-profit organization was formed to utilize murals and other art forms as an educational tool for the enhancement and invigoration of downtown Arcadia,
while preserving DeSoto County's history...
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Fossil Recovery Exploration
Air boat and swamp buggy trips and fossil hunting in DeSoto County. Choose a 4, 5, 6 or 10-hour fossil hunting tour, or even a two-day experience with boat tours, camping and...
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Fossil Recovery Exploration
Fossil hunting tour guide service, with airboat and/or swamp buggy rides. All fossil hunting equipment is provided. Fossil Recovery Exploration is permitted through the University of Florida to collect...
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Heartland Bluegrass Association Events
7895 NE Cubitis Avenue
Arcadia, FL 34266
The Bluegrass Family Gathering held at Craig's RV Park in Arcadia, FL was a well known bluegrass festival that was held for over thirteen years and was promoted by...
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Historic Cemetaries in DeSoto County
Historic cemeteries located throughout DeSoto County
Arcadia, FL 34266
The site of Pine Level is in what has always been an extremely hostile environment. This flat woods area during prehistoric times was occupied sporadically by small populations of nomadic...
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Historic Heard Opera House
106 W Oak St
Arcadia, FL 34266
Despite major structural damage during Hurricane Ian, the Historic Heard Opera House representatives rallied early and were able to rebuild and renovate the entire roof, walls and interior.
Some parts...
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Holiday Tour of Historic Homes & Buildings
Historic District
Arcadia, FL 34266
Sponsored by the DeSoto County Historical Society, the Holiday Tour of Historic Homes and Buildings is a chance for people to walk inside some of the handsome residences and structures...
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Joshua Citrus
4135 SE County Road 760
Arcadia, FL 34266
In 1880 James Shelfer moved his family to Florida, settling in Joshua Creek near Arcadia. He planted his first orange tree soon thereafter and the rest is history. A...
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Nugget’s Ranch Raceway
5150 Dee's Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
Nugget's Ranch Raceway is an on road rc racing facility located in Arcadia FL. Admission is free to spectators!
Home of the 2012 ROAR Fuel On-Road Nationals
Well suited...
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Owens Community School
SW Arcadia
Arcadia, FL 34266
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Pine Level Campground Cemetary
DeSoto County
Arcadia, FL 34266
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Pine Level United Methodist Church
DeSoto County
Arcadia, FL 34266
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Rodeo Mural
corner of Polk and Magnolia
Arcadia, FL 34266
The Desoto County Mural Society a non-profit organization was formed in 2009 to utilize murals and other art forms as an educational tool for the enhancement and invigoration of downtown Arcadia,...
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