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Located just ten minutes from the marina, this site was the winter retreat for innovators Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. The museum features historic homes, Edison’s laboratory, and extensive botanical gardens.
A short walk or drive from the marina, the historic downtown area is filled with restaurants, shops, art galleries, and theaters along its brick-lined streets.
Housed in a beautifully restored historic building on the east side of the River District, this center hosts a variety of art exhibitions and performances.
Experience a unique dining event on a 40-mile train ride, where you can solve a murder mystery while enjoying a five-course meal.
This family-friendly center features more than 60 hands-on exhibits covering topics like space, marine life, and Florida history. It also houses a living lab, animal encounters, and a large aquarium.
“The Rep” showcases award-winning and world-class performances in its historic location in downtown Fort Myers.
During cooler winter months (typically November through March), you can view manatees seeking warm water near a power plant. The park also features a kayak launch for those who want to get closer.
Take a walk on the raised boardwalk through a 3,500-acre wetland habitat. The preserve is home to alligators, turtles, and numerous bird species.
About a 15-minute drive away, this large park offers walking and biking trails, kayak rentals, fishing, and picnic areas. It also features a miniature train ride run by the Railroad Museum of South Florida.
This tranquil, 718-acre preserve offers peaceful, natural beaches and mangrove forests, and is a great spot for shelling, paddleboarding, and birdwatching.