Sanibel Island’s Dunlop Road

Take a journey with us down Sanibel Island’s Dunlop Road, there are many things hidden in its twists and turns that you should check out!

Sanibel’s Dunlop Road

Take a journey along Sanibel’s Dunlop Road and uncover a whole host of fun and interesting things to see and do. There is the Sanibel Public Library, the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village Sanibel Gardens Preserve, BIG ARTS performing arts center, Sanibel Captiva farmers market, and much more as you wander down this particularly winding, and pretty, road. Watch out for the Gopher Tortoises crossing the road!

Directions

Dunlop Road
Sanibel, FL 33957

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Sanibel Library
770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
239-472-2483

The Sanibel Library is a beautiful building set back from Dunlop Road. You don’t have to be a resident to join, visitors can sign up and the cost is $10, the membership lasts for a year. The library is great for kids with a lot of selection plus storytime and craft making. There is a robust schedule of programs available to the public and there are e-books, meeting rooms, and computers available.

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The Sanibel Farmers Market
800 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957

Every Sunday, between October and May, the Sanibel Farmers Market takes over the empty parking lot beside the Sanibel Library. The market is held from 8am until 1pm and offers wonderful Vendors providing baked goods, live plants, honey, pasta, cheese, sausages, fresh fish, fresh organic produce, and more! It’s well worth checking out.

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Sanibel City Hall
800 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
239-472-3700S

Sanibel City Hall is home to all the city management offices including the police department. On the grounds, there is a wonderful native plant garden that is open to the public. You can go on a self-guided tour or, from October – April, the Sanibel Vegetation Committee will take you on a guided tour.

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BIG ARTS
Barrier Artist Group for the Arts
900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
239-395-0900

BIG ARTS has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1979. Their new, beautiful facility on Dunlop Road is an absolute tribute to their amazing success. Offering an incredible amount of programming from masterclasses, community creations, film, fine art and the performing arts, this vibrant center houses endless hours of entertainment and education for the whole family.

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Sanibel Historical Museum & Village
950 Dunlop Rd #4017, Sanibel, FL 33957
239-472-4648

This charming and insightful step back into the history of Sanibel tells the story of the island through nine historical buildings. Each has been restored to its original state providing education and preservation. Delve deep into the many fascinating stories of the first settlers on the island.

The Sanibel Historical Museum
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