Fort Myers, FL

Travel Guide
Burroughs Home featuring a garden and a house
Stretching out along the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, this attractive town offers rich fishing grounds, quality golf courses and an attractive waterfront.

Fort Myers is a sunny, warm-weather city where you can fish for tarpon, spy alligators and birds at wetland reserves and learn about two of the city’s most famous winter residents: Henry Ford and Thomas Edison.

The town’s premier attraction is the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, the neighboring properties where the two great inventors spent their winters. Browse the exhibits in the museum, which occupies their side-by-side abodes and details the work and achievements of the two pioneering businessmen.

For further insight into local history, visit the IMAG History and Science Center. Here, displays include an animal lab showcasing alligators, iguanas, pythons and prairie dogs among other creatures. Don’t miss the dinosaur-focused exhibit where real fossils are on show.

Abundant outdoor activities and wildlife-watching opportunities can be found in the Fort Myers area. Play a round of golf at Fort Myers Country Club or at Eastwood Golf Course. Venture upriver to Lee County Manatee Park between December and March to see the “sea cows” swimming in the warm waters. Stroll along the boardwalk trail of the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, where everything from migrating birds to alligators can be spotted.

Don’t leave without driving or taking a stroll down McGregor Boulevard. This stately road is lined with attractive royal palms, some of which, according to local legend, were planted by Thomas Edison. Admire the historic houses lining the riverbank and stop for a drink or a meal in one of the roadside cafés.

The nearest airport to Fort Myers is Southwest Florida International Airport, which is about 25 minutes from Fort Myers by car. Although bus and coach routes connect Fort Myers with other major Floridian cities, such as Miami, Orlando and Tampa, renting a car is the best way to travel around the area itself. If you fancy some beach time, the white-sand stretches of Fort Myers Beach are just a 30-minute drive away.

Where to stay in Fort Myers

Florida Repertory Theater showing signage

Downtown Historic District

While visiting Downtown Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Centennial Park and Florida Repertory Theater.

Downtown Historic District
Burroughs Home featuring a garden and a house

Fort Myers River District

4.5/5(57 area reviews)

Unique features of Fort Myers River District include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Centennial Park or Fort Myers Historical Museum while you're exploring the area.

Fort Myers River District
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Miromar Lakes

Miromar Lakes might not have many top sights, but Alico Arena and Gulf Coast Town Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Miromar Lakes
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Heritage Palms

While Heritage Palms might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve and Edison Mall.

Heritage Palms
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Pelican Preserve

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pelican Preserve and surrounding area, you can visit Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve and JetBlue Park at Fenway South.

Pelican Preserve
Edison Mall showing signage

Winkler

3/5(38 area reviews)

Though Winkler might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edison Mall and Fort Myers Country Club.

Winkler
Best Western Fort Myers Inn & Suites
Best Western Fort Myers Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
4400 Ford Street Ext, Fort Myers, FL
The price is ₩109,346 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
₩109,346
per night
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Myers. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Best Western Fort Myers Inn & Suites
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
17260 Harbour Pointe Dr, Fort Myers, FL
The price is ₩274,495 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
₩274,495
per night
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Book a stay at this spa resort in Fort Myers. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Beatiful place to stay. Very relaxing and the staff is super friendly. Convenient location being very close to Sanibel Island and Fort Myers beach."

Reviewed on May 27, 2024

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops
Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops
4 out of 5
13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, FL
The price is ₩174,697 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
₩174,697
per night
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Myers. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Awesome service"

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Edison Beach House
Edison Beach House
3.5 out of 5
830 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,083 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful when I had a very late arrival and it was clean."

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Edison Beach House
Resort Harbour Properties
Resort Harbour Properties
3.5 out of 5
17170 Harbour Pointe Drive No 101, Fort Myers, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Fort Myers. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Key West Express and Sanibel Island ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (315 reviews)
"Always beautiful units, semi secluded area yet so close to Sanibel and fort Meyers, we will be back again this was our second trip to this property just a different unit. Best sunsets even the sunset cruise sat out front for their view, we saw a manatee close to shore too. Can’t say enough good things ..."

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

Resort Harbour Properties
Lazy Cuckoo Inn
Lazy Cuckoo Inn
3.5 out of 5
17270 Whitewater Ct, Fort Myers Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Key West Express and Smugglers ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (126 reviews)
"Very clean and peaceful. I highly recommend this company for vacation rental"

Reviewed on May 22, 2024

Lazy Cuckoo Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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