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Calusa Heritage Trail Randell Research Center at Pineland

The Randell Research Center (RRC) is a permanent facility dedicated to learning and teaching the archaeology, history, and ecology of Southwest Florida. Situated in the scenic community of Pineland on the western shore of historic Pine Island, the RRC encompasses more than 60 acres at the heart of the Pineland archaeological site, a massive shell mound site extending across more than 100 acres from the mangrove...

The Randell Research Center (RRC) is a permanent facility dedicated to learning and teaching the archaeology, history, and ecology of Southwest Florida. Situated in the scenic community of Pineland on the western shore of historic Pine Island, the RRC encompasses more than 60 acres at the heart of the Pineland archaeological site, a massive shell mound site extending across more than 100 acres from the mangrove coastline.

On the Calusa Heritage Trail, visitors can tour this internationally significant site and learn about Calusa culture and their environment seven days a week, sunup to sundown on self-guided walks.  The walk includes museum quality signage interpreting the site.  Guided tours for the public are available January - April on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.  The classroom, bookstore, and restrooms are open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please check on current open hours and availability before visiting.

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Things to Do

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Family Fun

Beaches, Parks & Nature

Beaches

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Guided Tours

Self-Guided Tours

Amenities

Activities

Biking Trails Nearby, Birding, Hiking Trails Nearby, Tennis Nearby

Tour Information

Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours

Tour Schedule

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., January - April

Number of Meeting Rooms - Actual

1

Total Meeting Spaces Sq Ft - Actual

1000

Meeting Facilities

Storage, Use Own Caterer

Wedding Services

Wedding/Reception Venues

Key Features

Things to Do

Attractions

Family Fun

Beaches, Parks & Nature

Beaches

Outdoor Activities & Sports

Tours & Transportation

Guided Tours

Self-Guided Tours

What's Nearby

Relax while experiencing the "Old Florida" charm of our 1926 historic Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island, nestled against the...

Visitors to the RRC can tour the Calusa Heritage Trail, a 7/10 of a mile interpretive walkway that leads visitors...