Fort Myers, FL

Travel Guide

Fort Myers Beach showing a sandy beach as well as a small group of people
Burroughs Home featuring a garden and a house
North Fort Myers showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and a coastal town
Fort Myers Beach showing a sunset and a beach
Captiva showing 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

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Villas

4/5(133 area reviews)

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Villas. A stop by Bell Tower Shops or Regal Belltower might round out your trip.

Villas
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Iona

Iona might not have many top sights, but Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach and Tarpon Point are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Iona
I attempt to track down mini golf courses anywhere I travel.

Aside from the mechanical wonderment of Par-King near Chicago, Castle Mini Golf is the best course yet!

Tons of real estate to cover, long greens, many multi-level holes, fun medieval theme, beautifully landscaped, and very well maintained.

If you're in or passing through the Fort Myers area, it's most definitely worth a detour.

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South Fort Myers

While visiting South Fort Myers, you might make a stop by sights like Castle Golf and Estero Bay Preserve State Park.

South Fort Myers
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Punta Rassa

Punta Rassa is a destination visitors seek out for is beaches, abundant dining options, and waterfront views. You might want to check out attractions like Sanibel Harbour or Sanibel Harbour Beach while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Punta Rassa
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve showing forest scenes and a lake or waterhole

Daniels Corridor

While visiting Daniels Corridor, you might make a stop by sights like Legends Golf and Country Club and Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve.

Daniels Corridor
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McGregor

While McGregor isn't home to many top sights, Barbara B Mann Hall and Dolphin Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.

McGregor
Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers
Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers
3 out of 5
12600 University Dr, Fort Myers, FL
$107 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
$119 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fort Myers. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel was wonderful. Clean. Convenient location. Hotel staff was there to help with anything we needed and very friendly."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers
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
$107 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$119 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Fort Myers. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Not luxury but man the staff was 100/100 all working as a team when I would ask for something, house keeping also 100% did amazing!"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops
Baymont by Wyndham Fort Myers Central
Baymont by Wyndham Fort Myers Central
2.5 out of 5
4850 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL
$69 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
$77 total
Jul 24 - Jul 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a 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 ...
6.2/10 (1,005 reviews)
"Bery good , in conform , cleaner , i recommend to every body"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Fort Myers Central
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.
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! (344 reviews)
"Good location. Close to Sanibel and Captiva. Great pool. Great view."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Resort Harbour Properties
Family Home w/Pool , On Golf Course & Near Beach !
Family Home w/Pool , On Golf Course & Near Beach !
Fort Myers
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Fort Myers. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lee Health Sports Complex and ...
6.4/10 (22 reviews)
Nice clean home
"Perfect"

Reviewed on May 20, 2025

Family Home w/Pool , On Golf Course & Near Beach !
Price drop for last-minute bookings - your perfect break!
Price drop for last-minute bookings - your perfect break!
Fort Myers
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Fort Myers. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Edison Mall and Edison and Ford ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Great Place within walking distance of activities
"We really enjoyed our stay at the house it had everything we needed. We were even walking distance to restaurants and a music walk."

Reviewed on May 27, 2025

Price drop for last-minute bookings - your perfect break!
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 TransportationOpens in a new window 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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