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

Best Western Fort Myers Inn & Suites
Best Western Fort Myers Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
4400 Ford Street Ext, Fort Myers, FL, 33916
The price is $113 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$113
per night
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Myers. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was very accommodating."

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

Best Western Fort Myers Inn & Suites
Hyatt Place Fort Myers/at The Forum
Hyatt Place Fort Myers/at The Forum
3 out of 5
2600 Champion Ring Rd, Fort Myers, FL, 33905
The price is $137 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
$137
per night
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fort Myers. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, hospitable, Amazing breakfast with varieties."

Reviewed on May 29, 2023

Hyatt Place Fort Myers/at The Forum
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
17260 Harbour Pointe Dr, Fort Myers, FL, 33908
The price is $249 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
$249
per night
Jun 12 - Jun 13
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Fort Myers. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 4 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Overall a great staycation
"Hotel was lovely. Room was very clean and nice. Staff was friendly. Pool and bar areas were clean and nice. Elevators were very slow and the only setback was having to wait 30+ mins to get on the elevator. Seemed only one worked at a time even though there are 4."

Reviewed on May 29, 2023

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
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.
Candlewood Suites Ft Myers I-75, an IHG Hotel
Candlewood Suites Ft Myers I-75, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
3626 Colonial Ct, Fort Myers, FL, 33913
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Myers. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the WiFi in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (636 reviews)
"I loved the full size fridge with icemaker. The hotel property has a lending cabinet that has waffle makers, toaster ovens, and even large crockpots for guests to borrow. They have full size washers and dryers for free use to guests and gas grills in the pool area for guests to use as well. I have ..."

Reviewed on May 29, 2023

Candlewood Suites Ft Myers I-75, an IHG Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites Airport
Comfort Inn & Suites Airport
2.5 out of 5
10081 Intercom Dr, Fort Myers, FL, 33913
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Myers. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"The breakfast could have been a lot better."

Reviewed on May 28, 2023

Comfort Inn & Suites Airport
Quality Suites Fort Myers - I-75
Quality Suites Fort Myers - I-75
2.5 out of 5
13651 Indian Paint Ln., Fort Myers, FL, 33912
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Myers. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (781 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly"

Reviewed on May 3, 2023

Quality Suites Fort Myers - I-75
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.

Getting around Fort Myers

Local bus routes are overseen by LeeTran, which provides service to Fort Myers and the wider Lee County area. Away from downtown, a trolley service runs along Fort Myers Beach. Cycling is a great way to explore both the city itself and the region’s beautiful state parks, while for the greatest freedom you should consider renting a car, which is easily done in town. Visit the Lee County Department of Transportation website.Browse Fort Myers rental cars.

Best time to visit

The weather in Fort Myers is hot throughout the year, owing to the area’s tropical climate. In the summer, temperatures often reach average highs in the mid 90s F (mid 30s C), and during these months the city also sees a lot of rainfall. For that reason, it’s better to visit in spring or fall, when temperatures are a little more manageable and it’s drier. Fort Myers is popular with spring breakers.

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