Around Town · Boca Grande

Pioneer Landmarks & Historic Places

Pioneer settlements, historic homes and museums.

Places to visit

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church

Boca Grande's 1950 island church, designed by architect F. Burrell Hoffman through a gift from Gertrude Hill Gavin.

240 Park Ave., Boca Grande, FL 33921

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The parish explicitly welcomes visitors to worship and pray. Attend a published service or contact the office about a quiet visit to the historic church.

Port Boca Grande Lighthouse and Museum

The 1890 lighthouse at Gasparilla Island State Park, with exhibits on the Calusa, phosphate shipping and tarpon fishing.

Gasparilla Island State Park, 880 Belcher Road, Boca Grande, FL 33921

Hours: Nov–May daily 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; Jun–Oct Tue–Sat 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; confirm Mondays

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Museum entry is included with park admission; the museum keeps a separate seasonal schedule (Nov–May daily 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; Jun–Oct Tue–Sat 11 a.m.–4 p.m.). The lift is out of service following Hurricane Milton. Operator and state pages disagree about winter Mondays — call 941-964-0060 before a Monday visit.