Fort Myers and Surrounding Area Guidebook
Fort Myers Food Scene
There are locations all over the area as they are a local chain but this one is the closest to the house. Affordable food. Tasty steak burgers and lots of shake flavors!
Steak 'n Shake
1721 NE Pine Island RdThere are locations all over the area as they are a local chain but this one is the closest to the house. Affordable food. Tasty steak burgers and lots of shake flavors!
Lots of unique and delicious donut flavors like butterfingers, snickers, and peanut butter oreo!
Divine Donuts Fort Myers
9131 College PkwyLots of unique and delicious donut flavors like butterfingers, snickers, and peanut butter oreo!
Love Boat Home Made Ice Cream
16475 San Carlos BlvdWalking distance from the house and they also deliver. Very affordable and very good New York Style pizza! My favorite is “The Works”
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Pizza Pub Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria
7050 Winkler RdWalking distance from the house and they also deliver. Very affordable and very good New York Style pizza! My favorite is “The Works”
Rosati's Pizza & Sports Pub
15245 South Tamiami TrailA bit more spendy than Pizza Pub, but super yummy thin crust pizza.
Pickle-N-Pub
15455 Old McGregor BlvdA little hole in the wall restaurant with delicious burgers and soups!
GinZa Japanese Restaurant
4429 Cleveland AvenueUniversity Grill is a great restaurant for a "supper club" vibe with excellent food! What makes University Grill unique is their themed dinner nights like Italian night Wednesday, Fish Fry Friday and Sunday Prime Rib night.
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University Grill
7790 Cypress Lake DrUniversity Grill is a great restaurant for a "supper club" vibe with excellent food! What makes University Grill unique is their themed dinner nights like Italian night Wednesday, Fish Fry Friday and Sunday Prime Rib night.
CRaVE is one of the locally owned restaurants in Fort Myers that opened in 2007. CRaVE is known for using the freshest ingredients on their menu in addition to making bread homemade and smoking and curing all their own meats and sausages.
The menu is separated into CRaVE salads, sandwiches and classics. Try salads like the pear and blue, warm goat cheese, southern spinach or cobb. In addition you customize each salad with protein choice chicken, filet, portabello, crab cake, salmon or gulf shrimp.
For sandwich selection you can find monte cristo, filet mignon open face, veggie, crab cake, grilled chicken and meatloaf. For CRaVE classics are served after 12 pm and you can pick from pot roast, meatloaf, shepherd pie, shrimp and grits, pot pie or half roasted chicken.
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CRaVE Restaurant
12901 McGregor BlvdCRaVE is one of the locally owned restaurants in Fort Myers that opened in 2007. CRaVE is known for using the freshest ingredients on their menu in addition to making bread homemade and smoking and curing all their own meats and sausages.
The menu is separated into CRaVE salads, sandwiches and classics. Try salads like the pear and blue, warm goat cheese, southern spinach or cobb. In addition you customize each salad with protein choice chicken, filet, portabello, crab cake, salmon or gulf shrimp.
For sandwich selection you can find monte cristo, filet mignon open face, veggie, crab cake, grilled chicken and meatloaf. For CRaVE classics are served after 12 pm and you can pick from pot roast, meatloaf, shepherd pie, shrimp and grits, pot pie or half roasted chicken.
Kumo is a local Japanese Steakhouse. Whether you are in the mood for sushi, hibachi or an intimate dining experience Kumo has you covered. This is one of the best places to eat in Fort Myers if you want an entertaining hibachi show for dinner!
Kumo Japanese Steak House & Sushi
7950 Dani DrKumo is a local Japanese Steakhouse. Whether you are in the mood for sushi, hibachi or an intimate dining experience Kumo has you covered. This is one of the best places to eat in Fort Myers if you want an entertaining hibachi show for dinner!
La Fontanella Ristorante
Mastello Ristorante
7890 Summerlin Lakes DrDowntown Fort Myers Food Scene
Authentic New York Pizza in downtown Fort Myers!
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Downtown House of Pizza
1520 Hendry StAuthentic New York Pizza in downtown Fort Myers!
The Veranda
2122 Second StSouthern cuisine and timeless charm!
Oxbow Bar & Grill
1300 Hendry StWaterfront views of the Caloosahatchee River!
12th floor rooftop bar atop the Luminary Hotel. Great craft cocktails!
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Beacon Social Drinkery
2200 Edwards Drive12th floor rooftop bar atop the Luminary Hotel. Great craft cocktails!
Gulf Coast Fudge Co
5971 Silver King BlvdThe 86 Room
22 Patio De LeonSpeakeasy and live jazz!
Craft Cocktails & Craft Food in a Unique SoHo NYC inspired Garden Bar Atmosphere!
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Downtown Social House
1406 Hendry StCraft Cocktails & Craft Food in a Unique SoHo NYC inspired Garden Bar Atmosphere!
Scoops on First
2250 First StMasons Famous Lobster Rolls
2122 First StFort Myers Beach Food Scene
Please make sure to check availability before going to any of these restaurants! I am leaving most up because I am hoping for their return, but many are sadly currently closed due to hurricane Ian. :(
My favorite restaurant on the beach with waterfront dining! My little piece of heaven is a pina colada and Doc. Ford’s Lime Panko Crusted Fish Sandwich!
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Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Ft. Myers Beach
708 Fishermans WharfMy favorite restaurant on the beach with waterfront dining! My little piece of heaven is a pina colada and Doc. Ford’s Lime Panko Crusted Fish Sandwich!
Rooftop deck! Fun atmosphere and live music! Great for a happy hour with drink and appetizer specials!
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Lani Kai Island Resort
1400 Estero BlvdRooftop deck! Fun atmosphere and live music! Great for a happy hour with drink and appetizer specials!
Delicious Food, Gulf side seating! We love this restaurant!
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Nervous Nellie's of Ft Myers Beach
1131 First StDelicious Food, Gulf side seating! We love this restaurant!
Coffee, Smoothies, Gourmet Breakfast and Lunch! My favorite is the “Save the Turtles Iced Mocha!” :)
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MoJoe's Coffee Cafe
1740 Estero BlvdCoffee, Smoothies, Gourmet Breakfast and Lunch! My favorite is the “Save the Turtles Iced Mocha!” :)
Good food, but definitely not the best food on the island. The value is the views of the water and the pier. This restaurant is located right next to the pier (as the name states!) so it is a great place to sit, relax, and have an appetizer or drink.
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PierSide Grill and Famous Blowfish Bar
1000 Estero BoulevardGood food, but definitely not the best food on the island. The value is the views of the water and the pier. This restaurant is located right next to the pier (as the name states!) so it is a great place to sit, relax, and have an appetizer or drink.
I highly recommend this restaurant! It is located right on the ocean, so you can’t beat the view from the patio. Tables are even available that are right on the sand! My all time favorite is the “Shrimp and Grits” if you like Southern food!
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The Salty Crab Bar & Grill
1154 Estero Boulevard I highly recommend this restaurant! It is located right on the ocean, so you can’t beat the view from the patio. Tables are even available that are right on the sand! My all time favorite is the “Shrimp and Grits” if you like Southern food!
Simply Amazing! It is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Authentic Mexican cuisine, all drinks are hand-crafted, no mixers from bottles. The queso con carne is FABULOUS!
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Felipe's Mexican Taqueria
4255 Tamiami Trail NSimply Amazing! It is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Authentic Mexican cuisine, all drinks are hand-crafted, no mixers from bottles. The queso con carne is FABULOUS!
Mr. Tequila is a VERY close second for my favorite Mexican food on the beach. They have a very extensive menu, and good service.
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Mr. Tequila's
1661 Estero BlvdMr. Tequila is a VERY close second for my favorite Mexican food on the beach. They have a very extensive menu, and good service.
Sightseeing / Entertainment
Trendy restaurants, shops, historic homes, and sightseeing!
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Downtown Historic District
Trendy restaurants, shops, historic homes, and sightseeing!
Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, one of the best museums in Florida, allows you to get connected with our aquatic world through a love of shells and the animals that create them!
The only museum in the United States dedicated solely to shells, you’ll learn about the diversity of shells and the mollusks that call them home. Found on Sanibel Island, this is one of the best things to do near Fort Myers.
See exhibits featuring shells of Sanibel and Captiva, shells from around the world, and shells in architecture and art. You can also see record-breaking shells including some of the biggest ever found!
The newest addition, an aquarium gallery, hosts living mollusks like fighting conches, cuttlefish, and the Giant Pacific Octopus. Children especially love the two 15-foot long touch pools, so you can get up close and personal with the mollusks!
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Musée national de Bailey-Matthews National
3075 Sanibel Captiva RdBailey-Matthews Shell Museum, one of the best museums in Florida, allows you to get connected with our aquatic world through a love of shells and the animals that create them!
The only museum in the United States dedicated solely to shells, you’ll learn about the diversity of shells and the mollusks that call them home. Found on Sanibel Island, this is one of the best things to do near Fort Myers.
See exhibits featuring shells of Sanibel and Captiva, shells from around the world, and shells in architecture and art. You can also see record-breaking shells including some of the biggest ever found!
The newest addition, an aquarium gallery, hosts living mollusks like fighting conches, cuttlefish, and the Giant Pacific Octopus. Children especially love the two 15-foot long touch pools, so you can get up close and personal with the mollusks!
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
2301 First StEdison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor BlvdTour the most luxurious estate in Fort Myers for a taste of history, the Burroughs Home and Gardens. The home of Nelson Burroughs, this was a jewel of “Millionaire’s Row” on First Street.
With a Georgian-Revival style, you’ll see bay and stained glass windows, a widow’s walk, a sweeping veranda, and dancing porch. Imagine the social events here that hosted the elite of early settlers in Fort Myers!
Inside, you’ll see 11-foot high ceilings and pine flooring. A winding staircase leads down to four receiving rooms with a parlor, music room, and library. You’ll see antique furnishings and turn-of-the-century artifacts like sleigh beds and original dining room set.
Outside in the gardens, admire the free-standing fountain and the first grotto built in Fort Myers fed by an artesian well. Tour the servants’ quarters with an electric bell system. There’s also a secret garden with elephant ears, birds of paradise, bougainvillea, and a reflecting pool.
Tours are by appointment only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays starting at 11 AM.
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Maison Murphy-Burroughs
2505 First StTour the most luxurious estate in Fort Myers for a taste of history, the Burroughs Home and Gardens. The home of Nelson Burroughs, this was a jewel of “Millionaire’s Row” on First Street.
With a Georgian-Revival style, you’ll see bay and stained glass windows, a widow’s walk, a sweeping veranda, and dancing porch. Imagine the social events here that hosted the elite of early settlers in Fort Myers!
Inside, you’ll see 11-foot high ceilings and pine flooring. A winding staircase leads down to four receiving rooms with a parlor, music room, and library. You’ll see antique furnishings and turn-of-the-century artifacts like sleigh beds and original dining room set.
Outside in the gardens, admire the free-standing fountain and the first grotto built in Fort Myers fed by an artesian well. Tour the servants’ quarters with an electric bell system. There’s also a secret garden with elephant ears, birds of paradise, bougainvillea, and a reflecting pool.
Tours are by appointment only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays starting at 11 AM.
Because its adjacent to the Pier, Times Square is the perfect way to unwind after a long day on the beach. Here you’ll find the best restaurants, unique shopping, and entertaining street performers!
Among the unique shopping, check out the West Coast Surf Shop. Grab a boogie board or surfboard and beach accessories! At Local Color, you’ll find a quaint art gallery and gift shop in one!
Every Friday and Saturday night, Times Square hosts Sunset Celebrations! Enjoy the food trucks lining the street, live music, and street vendors. Times Square really knows how to celebrate the weekend’s arrival!
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Times Square Tattoo
959 Estero BlvdBecause its adjacent to the Pier, Times Square is the perfect way to unwind after a long day on the beach. Here you’ll find the best restaurants, unique shopping, and entertaining street performers!
Among the unique shopping, check out the West Coast Surf Shop. Grab a boogie board or surfboard and beach accessories! At Local Color, you’ll find a quaint art gallery and gift shop in one!
Every Friday and Saturday night, Times Square hosts Sunset Celebrations! Enjoy the food trucks lining the street, live music, and street vendors. Times Square really knows how to celebrate the weekend’s arrival!
Bay Oaks Recreation Center
2731 Oak StFun for kids!
A perfect place for a quiet trail walk away from the beach activity. Enjoy experiencing the nature of Fort Myers Beach and you might see some unique birds and other wildlife. Be sure to have some bug spray on as the mosquitos and noseeums can be quite active at different times of the year.
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Matanzas Pass Preserve
199 Bay RdA perfect place for a quiet trail walk away from the beach activity. Enjoy experiencing the nature of Fort Myers Beach and you might see some unique birds and other wildlife. Be sure to have some bug spray on as the mosquitos and noseeums can be quite active at different times of the year.
Experience old Florida at Mound House where Estero Island’s oldest standing structure sits on an ancient Calusa Indian Mound. Through archaeology and history 2,000 years of island life are revealed in a variety of tours and educational programs. Situated on Estero Bay, the site is accessible by boat and motor traffic and visitors are encouraged to picnic on the park grounds and enjoy the beautiful view.
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Mound House
451 Connecticut StExperience old Florida at Mound House where Estero Island’s oldest standing structure sits on an ancient Calusa Indian Mound. Through archaeology and history 2,000 years of island life are revealed in a variety of tours and educational programs. Situated on Estero Bay, the site is accessible by boat and motor traffic and visitors are encouraged to picnic on the park grounds and enjoy the beautiful view.
xplore and discover the natural beauty of Southwest Florida. Learn about the unique ecology of the barrier islands and estuary ecosystem. For 24 years, the Center provides a Marine Science Experience through interactive exhibits, aquariums, touch tank, one of kind collections and unique displays.
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Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center
718 Fishermans Wharfxplore and discover the natural beauty of Southwest Florida. Learn about the unique ecology of the barrier islands and estuary ecosystem. For 24 years, the Center provides a Marine Science Experience through interactive exhibits, aquariums, touch tank, one of kind collections and unique displays.
Minnesota Twins Spring Training Headquarters
The Minnesota Twins train in Hammond Stadium at CenturyLink Sports Complex. Inspired by the facade of Louisville Churchill Downs, the only racing happens between the bases. Hammond Stadium doesn’t have the capacity of their home field, but it also doesn’t have snow!
After Spring Training ends in March, Hammond Stadium transforms into the home field for the Mighty Mussels! You can catch Minor League Baseball games until early September, so you can enjoy baseball all summer in Fort Myers!
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Hammond Stadium
14100 6 Mile Cypress PkwyThe Minnesota Twins train in Hammond Stadium at CenturyLink Sports Complex. Inspired by the facade of Louisville Churchill Downs, the only racing happens between the bases. Hammond Stadium doesn’t have the capacity of their home field, but it also doesn’t have snow!
After Spring Training ends in March, Hammond Stadium transforms into the home field for the Mighty Mussels! You can catch Minor League Baseball games until early September, so you can enjoy baseball all summer in Fort Myers!
The Florida Panther is unfortunately an endangered species, a subspecies of the Puma. While they look cute, they are anything but! They are dangerous predators, but still their numbers are dwindling.
One of the best things to do in Fort Myers is to see them in a protected. natural habitat. The Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge is a federally conserved habitat! There is also a research facility to help grow their numbers in the wild.
Inside you’ll find a mix of dry habitats and wetlands. These pine rock lands tropical hammocks are the home of rare plants. Keep your eyes peeled for a chance to see the Night-scented and Cow’s Horn Orchids in bloom.
Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge
12085 SR 29 SouthThe Florida Panther is unfortunately an endangered species, a subspecies of the Puma. While they look cute, they are anything but! They are dangerous predators, but still their numbers are dwindling.
One of the best things to do in Fort Myers is to see them in a protected. natural habitat. The Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge is a federally conserved habitat! There is also a research facility to help grow their numbers in the wild.
Inside you’ll find a mix of dry habitats and wetlands. These pine rock lands tropical hammocks are the home of rare plants. Keep your eyes peeled for a chance to see the Night-scented and Cow’s Horn Orchids in bloom.
Florida welcomed all sorts of pioneers, Cyrus Reed Teed was the strangest of all, who sought to create a “New Jerusalem” here with his religion, Koreshanity. The colony believed the entire universe existed in a giant, hollow sphere.
Luckily, what the Koreshans left behind is anything but! A visit to Koreshan is a step back in time in one of the best state parks in Florida. As you walk through the 11 immaculately restored buildings, you’ll learn about life a century ago in a very eccentric community.
Catch a tour of the Koreshan settlement twice daily. If you visit from January through March, you can stop at the Cast Iron Cafe to taste foods and desserts eaten by the Koreshan! An authentic 19th century wooden stove cooks all the food.
This park is beautiful for another reason: the Koreshans didn’t skimp on decorating. They imported a variety of flora from around the world. Monkey puzzle trees from Australia drop seed pods the size of footballs! They also brought sausage trees from Africa. You’ll also find mango trees, eucalyptus, and bamboo.
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Parc d'État de Koreshan
3800 Corkscrew RdFlorida welcomed all sorts of pioneers, Cyrus Reed Teed was the strangest of all, who sought to create a “New Jerusalem” here with his religion, Koreshanity. The colony believed the entire universe existed in a giant, hollow sphere.
Luckily, what the Koreshans left behind is anything but! A visit to Koreshan is a step back in time in one of the best state parks in Florida. As you walk through the 11 immaculately restored buildings, you’ll learn about life a century ago in a very eccentric community.
Catch a tour of the Koreshan settlement twice daily. If you visit from January through March, you can stop at the Cast Iron Cafe to taste foods and desserts eaten by the Koreshan! An authentic 19th century wooden stove cooks all the food.
This park is beautiful for another reason: the Koreshans didn’t skimp on decorating. They imported a variety of flora from around the world. Monkey puzzle trees from Australia drop seed pods the size of footballs! They also brought sausage trees from Africa. You’ll also find mango trees, eucalyptus, and bamboo.
One of the best things to do in Fort Myers is to visit its downtown area. Also known as the River District, it sits on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River and is a scenic destination for shopping, night-life, and entertainment!
A stroll down the streets of the River District is magical. The Beaux Arts and Neo-Classical architecture creates a magical atmosphere. Royal Palms line the streets, a decoration element designated by Thomas Edison himself!
When you visit during First Fridays of the month, you’ll experience Art Walk. In other words, you’ll be celebrating Fort Myers’ bustling art community. “Meet the Artist” at local galleries and watch live art demonstrations on the street.
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River District
2180 W First StOne of the best things to do in Fort Myers is to visit its downtown area. Also known as the River District, it sits on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River and is a scenic destination for shopping, night-life, and entertainment!
A stroll down the streets of the River District is magical. The Beaux Arts and Neo-Classical architecture creates a magical atmosphere. Royal Palms line the streets, a decoration element designated by Thomas Edison himself!
When you visit during First Fridays of the month, you’ll experience Art Walk. In other words, you’ll be celebrating Fort Myers’ bustling art community. “Meet the Artist” at local galleries and watch live art demonstrations on the street.
With over 400,000 square-feet and 900 shops, the Fleamasters Flea Market is perfect for your next thrifting adventure! Because of its notoriety, you won’t be surprised to learn Fleamasters has been a Travel Channel Featured Destination!
Inside, you’ll find a festive, bustling atmosphere. A popular tourist destination, you can find souvenirs like shell wind chimes for the family. However, Fleamasters remains intriguing enough to keep the locals coming back with fresh produce, vintage wares, and garage sales.
With shops constantly changing, you’ll never step into the same Flea Market twice. Find everything from golf equipment, fishing gear, and tackle shops to kitchen wares, electric bikes, and clothing.
Afterward, check out the new Music Hall at Fleamasters. The stage area seats 300 guests! The Music Hall hosts concert series perfect for an evening after a long day of bargain-hunting.
The Fleamasters Flea Market is open on Fridays from 8 AM – 3 PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 8 AM – 4 PM.
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Fleamasters Fleamarket
4135 Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdWith over 400,000 square-feet and 900 shops, the Fleamasters Flea Market is perfect for your next thrifting adventure! Because of its notoriety, you won’t be surprised to learn Fleamasters has been a Travel Channel Featured Destination!
Inside, you’ll find a festive, bustling atmosphere. A popular tourist destination, you can find souvenirs like shell wind chimes for the family. However, Fleamasters remains intriguing enough to keep the locals coming back with fresh produce, vintage wares, and garage sales.
With shops constantly changing, you’ll never step into the same Flea Market twice. Find everything from golf equipment, fishing gear, and tackle shops to kitchen wares, electric bikes, and clothing.
Afterward, check out the new Music Hall at Fleamasters. The stage area seats 300 guests! The Music Hall hosts concert series perfect for an evening after a long day of bargain-hunting.
The Fleamasters Flea Market is open on Fridays from 8 AM – 3 PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 8 AM – 4 PM.
Located in The Shops at the Butterfly Estates in Gardner’s Park, you won’t find a better place to connect with nature. One of the most fun things to do in Fort Myers, this non-profit protects native Floridian butterflies!
Opened in 2009, the 3,600 square-foot glass conservatory was erected as part of the city’s “green-friendly” initiative! An education facility hosts programs and conducts research that helps butterfly populations flourish in the wild.
All the butterflies here are hand-raised. In the crysalis window, you can see usually around 40 cocoons. If you’re lucky, you’ll see a butterfly emerge and spread its wings! This sanctuary is not for entertainment and you won’t be able to feed them. Be respectful and only observe.
At the shops, pick up a gardening kit to help attract butterflies in your garden at home! If you want a quick nosh, check out Bullig Coffee & Bites.
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The Shops at The Butterfly Estates and Florida Native Butterfly Society Conservatory (501c3)
1815 Fowler StLocated in The Shops at the Butterfly Estates in Gardner’s Park, you won’t find a better place to connect with nature. One of the most fun things to do in Fort Myers, this non-profit protects native Floridian butterflies!
Opened in 2009, the 3,600 square-foot glass conservatory was erected as part of the city’s “green-friendly” initiative! An education facility hosts programs and conducts research that helps butterfly populations flourish in the wild.
All the butterflies here are hand-raised. In the crysalis window, you can see usually around 40 cocoons. If you’re lucky, you’ll see a butterfly emerge and spread its wings! This sanctuary is not for entertainment and you won’t be able to feed them. Be respectful and only observe.
At the shops, pick up a gardening kit to help attract butterflies in your garden at home! If you want a quick nosh, check out Bullig Coffee & Bites.
For a taste of history, visit the Sanibel Lighthouse, one of the first lighthouses built on the Gulf Coast! On the east tip of Sanibel Island, you can learn a lot about the history of Sanibel and Fort Myers, Florida!
Built after the Civil War, the Lighthouse provided guidance for ships that would have crashed. Also increasing trade in the area, the Lighthouse survived hurricanes, erosions, and recessions before being acquired by the city.
Unique with its iron skeleton frame, keepers used to climb 127 steps up a spiral staircase to reach the top at 98 feet. Take a tour of the area to learn more about the history of the Lighthouse! Unfortunately, visitors are not permitted to climb the steps due to its dangerous nature.
Afterward, visit some of the prettiest beaches in Florida that surround the Sanibel Lighthouse. The perfect backdrop for a romantic interlude, get ready to do the “Sanibel slouch” as you look for shells on the beach!
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Phare de Sanibel
112 Periwinkle WayFor a taste of history, visit the Sanibel Lighthouse, one of the first lighthouses built on the Gulf Coast! On the east tip of Sanibel Island, you can learn a lot about the history of Sanibel and Fort Myers, Florida!
Built after the Civil War, the Lighthouse provided guidance for ships that would have crashed. Also increasing trade in the area, the Lighthouse survived hurricanes, erosions, and recessions before being acquired by the city.
Unique with its iron skeleton frame, keepers used to climb 127 steps up a spiral staircase to reach the top at 98 feet. Take a tour of the area to learn more about the history of the Lighthouse! Unfortunately, visitors are not permitted to climb the steps due to its dangerous nature.
Afterward, visit some of the prettiest beaches in Florida that surround the Sanibel Lighthouse. The perfect backdrop for a romantic interlude, get ready to do the “Sanibel slouch” as you look for shells on the beach!
There are many beautiful golf courses in Florida, but Fort Myers is home to some of the best in the entire state. Perhaps the most beautiful is the Verandah Club with 36 holes nestled in the lush beauty of Fort Myers.
The Verandah Club offers two courses. Whispering Oaks, while more challenging, incorporates natural elements like difficult greens and amazing fairway vistas. Old Orange attempts to recapture the “Golden Era” of golf. A visual feast, the landscaping enhances the area’s natural beauty.
A practice facility is ready to help you work on whatever is lacking in your game. Practice long drives or your short game on an expansive, dual-ended range. You can also just focus in a separate short game practice area.
After a day playing hard, relax at Blossom’s for cocktails. If you stay into the evening, share a meal at the River House. An expansive menu will please every palate from traditional favorites to daring flavor combinations.
Verandah Club
12201 River Village WayThere are many beautiful golf courses in Florida, but Fort Myers is home to some of the best in the entire state. Perhaps the most beautiful is the Verandah Club with 36 holes nestled in the lush beauty of Fort Myers.
The Verandah Club offers two courses. Whispering Oaks, while more challenging, incorporates natural elements like difficult greens and amazing fairway vistas. Old Orange attempts to recapture the “Golden Era” of golf. A visual feast, the landscaping enhances the area’s natural beauty.
A practice facility is ready to help you work on whatever is lacking in your game. Practice long drives or your short game on an expansive, dual-ended range. You can also just focus in a separate short game practice area.
After a day playing hard, relax at Blossom’s for cocktails. If you stay into the evening, share a meal at the River House. An expansive menu will please every palate from traditional favorites to daring flavor combinations.
While not a state or national park in Florida, Lakes Regional Park boasts 279 acres of lush gardens and scenery. Found on Gladiolus Drive, the park is named after its main attraction: 158 acres of beautiful, man-made freshwater lakes.
Inside the park you can enjoy a variety of activities. Romp around on a splash pad or play beach volleyball on sand courts. There are also charcoal grills, walking paths, and a playground for children!
The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation maintains multiple gardens on the grounds. Check out the lush beauty of the Fragrance Gardens, the Children’s Garden, the Community Garden, and the Succulent Garden.
Perhaps the best attraction here is the Railroad Museum of Southwest Florida. An Interpretative Center teaches the history of Florida railcars with outdoor exhibits like a cosmetically restored 1905 Atlantic Coastline Locomotive.
Afterward, take a miniature train ride! On a one mile track, you’ll travel between lakes and wooded areas. The fifteen minute scenic tour takes you through a trestle bridge, a 100-foot tunnel, and mini-Southwest Florida villages circa 1950.
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Lakes Park
7330 Gladiolus DrWhile not a state or national park in Florida, Lakes Regional Park boasts 279 acres of lush gardens and scenery. Found on Gladiolus Drive, the park is named after its main attraction: 158 acres of beautiful, man-made freshwater lakes.
Inside the park you can enjoy a variety of activities. Romp around on a splash pad or play beach volleyball on sand courts. There are also charcoal grills, walking paths, and a playground for children!
The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation maintains multiple gardens on the grounds. Check out the lush beauty of the Fragrance Gardens, the Children’s Garden, the Community Garden, and the Succulent Garden.
Perhaps the best attraction here is the Railroad Museum of Southwest Florida. An Interpretative Center teaches the history of Florida railcars with outdoor exhibits like a cosmetically restored 1905 Atlantic Coastline Locomotive.
Afterward, take a miniature train ride! On a one mile track, you’ll travel between lakes and wooded areas. The fifteen minute scenic tour takes you through a trestle bridge, a 100-foot tunnel, and mini-Southwest Florida villages circa 1950.
Beaches
Sanibel Beach. Great for shelling. The sand here is not as soft as the Fort Myer's Beach sand.
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Lighthouse Beach Park
110 Periwinkle WaySanibel Beach. Great for shelling. The sand here is not as soft as the Fort Myer's Beach sand.
Fort Myers Beach
Lover's Key State Park beach
Bowman's Beach
1700 Bowmans Beach RdSanibel Beach
Captiva Island Pizza
11513 Andy Rosse LaneBowman's Beach
1700 Bowmans Beach RdSanibel Beach
Lee County Manatee Park, is one of the best places to see wild manatees in Florida in their non-captive, natural environment. Your best opportunity to see these gentle giants is from December to January when they migrate to warmer waters.
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Parc Manatee
10901 Palm Beach BoulevardLee County Manatee Park, is one of the best places to see wild manatees in Florida in their non-captive, natural environment. Your best opportunity to see these gentle giants is from December to January when they migrate to warmer waters.
Fishing & Boat Charters
Captain Tony's Fishing Adventures
18800 San Carlos BlvdGood Time Charters
4765 Estero BlvdKey West Express
1200 Main StA ferry directly to Key West!!
Dog Parks
Dog Park
1297 Driftwood Dr