ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
ECHO-Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization
17891 Durrance Road • Fort Myers, FL 33917
Located in North Fort Myers
239-543-3246
Discover one of the largest collections of tropical food plants in Florida, walk in a simulated rain forest, pet sheep without wool, and dine on morning tree leaves while at the farm owned and operated by this organization. more... map
Casinos
Big M Casino
450 Harbor Court • Fort Myers, FL 33931
Located in Fort Myers Beach
239-765-PLAY, 888-373-3521
Try your hand at Las Vegas style casino gambling aboard Southwest Florida's only luxurious gaming yacht and enjoy blackjack, roulette, let-it-ride, and the newest and loosest state-of-the-art slots. Two cruises are available daily from Moss Marine. more... mapSeminole Casino
506 South First Street • Fort Myers, FL 34143
Located in Immokalee
239-658-1313, 800-218-0007
Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, the Seminole Casino is the largest, most exciting attraction in the five county region featuring; high paying gaming machines, live action poker and award winning dining. Located in the heart of Southwest Florida, the Seminole Casino neighbors both Naples and Fort Myers. more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Burroughs Home (circa 1901)
2505 First Street • Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-332-6125
Situated along the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, this historic, turn-of-the-century Georgian Revival home lies on over two beautiful acres and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. A "Living History" tour by costumed guides can be combined with a breakfast or luncheon and the home is available for private and special events. more... mapEdison-Ford Winter Estates (circa 1886)
2350 McGregor Boulevard • Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-334-3614
Tour the winter homes of Thomas Edison and the home of his neighbor and friend, Henry Ford. The tour includes Edison's botanical gardens, his home, his lab, and the on site museum, as well as the Ford home which has an extensive collection of antique automobiles. mapMound House, The (circa 1906)
289 Connecticut Street • Fort Myers, FL 33931
Located in Fort Myers Beach
239-765-0865
Situated on a Calusa Native American mound on Estero Bay, this historic home is the oldest surviving home in Fort Myers Beach. The house once served as the post office for Estero Island residents and was once occupied by members of the Koreshan Unity. The house is now part of a two acre learning environment that depicts area history, ecology, and culture. map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Koreshan State Historic Site
3800 Corkscrew Road • Estero, FL 33928
239-992-0311
This historic site was the former home of the Koreshan Unity Settlement, a unique group of late 19th century pioneers who wanted to create a utopian society and who generated their own electricity, plus had a boat works, a general store, and other businesses. Eleven of the original buildings are still are on site and guided ranger walks are available on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00 a.m. more...
Museums & Galleries
Randell Research Center
Corner of Southwest Thirty-Fourth and Hull Streets • Fort Myers, FL 33901
Located at University of Florida in Pineland
239-283-2062
Experience the world of Southwest Florida's Calusa Indians with a walking tour of the Pineland site complex or a kayak trip to Josslyn Island. Learn about their history, constructed mounds, beliefs, livelihood, shell tools, diet, and social political structure while visiting this center. more...Southwest Florida Museum of History
2300 Peck Street • Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-332-5955
Located in a restored train depot, this museum preserves and interprets the history of Southwest Florida, with particular emphasis on the Fort Myers area, and features displays on the Calusa Indians, Spanish explorers, and Seminole Indian civilizations. more... mapUseppa Museum
Located on Useppa Island
239-283-9600
The richly diverse history of Useppa Island is told at this unique museum that depicts the story of man on Useppa Island from the Ice Age to the present. The signature piece is a forensic restoration of the "Useppa Man," reconstructed from a skeleton unearthed during an archaeological dig in 1989. The island is accessible only by boat.Williams Academy Black History Museum
1936 Henderson Avenue • Fort Myers, FL 33916
Located in Clemente Park
239-332-8778
This museum is a 1942 addition to the original Williams Academy, the first government funded school for black students that was built in 1913. The museum contains information on Lee County African-Americans, as well as history, memorabilia, photography, and information. map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Caloosahatchee Regional Park
18500 North River Road • Fort Myers, FL 33920
Located in Alva
239-338-3146
A beautiful 768 acre riverfront park that consists of two main areas. The south side of the park includes picnic areas, two nature trails, an observation deck, and a covered recreation area, while the north side of the park contains ten miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails, as well as barbecue grills and a covered picnic pavilion. more... mapCREW Land and Water Trust
23998 Corkscrew Road • Fort Myers, FL 33928
Located in Estero
239-657-2253
Explore Florida's lush ferns, pine trees, abundant wildflowers, and seasonal ponds and discover tracks of the endangered Florida panther or black bear while at this preserve that also features a platform overlooking the lovely expanse of this 5,000 acre marsh. more... mapDolphin World
3510 Metro Parkway • Fort Myers, FL 33916
954-525-4441
There are structured, natural, and wild dolphin swimming programs available at this unique center that also offers marine animal workshops including dolphin swim programs, ocean snorkeling, environmental tours, and crocodile tours. more... mapLakes Park
7330 Gladiolus Drive • Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-432-2000
A true treasure of a recreation park, this 279 acre park features a 158 acre freshwater lake, a seasonal swimming beach, over two miles of paved biking and walking paths, children's playgrounds, food concessions, bike and boat rentals, picnic pavilions, an amphitheater, a boathouse, and dock facilities. mapManatee Park
10901 State Road 80 • Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-694-3537
See the endangered West Indian Manatee in a non-captive and natural environment while at this park that also features native plant and butterfly gardens, picnic shelters, a canoe and kayak launch to the Orange River, and viewing areas. Kayak rentals are available. more... mapMatanzas Pass Wilderness Preserve
Bay Road off Estero Boulevard • Fort Myers, FL 33931
Located in Fort Myers Beach
239-765-4222
Watch osprey, stroll along the boardwalk, or just relax and enjoy nature while at this peaceful 56 acre retreat on Estero Bay that contains unspoiled mangrove swamps which provide habitat to diverse plant and wildlife species. The Historic Cottage and Nature Center at the entrance to the preserve chronicles the history of Fort Myers Beach. more...Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
7751 Penzance Crossing • Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-432-2004
Journey through this 2,000 acre wetland ecosystem on a mile long boardwalk trail that features observation decks and seating enclaves plus give visitors the opportunity to see many birds, turtles, white-tailed deer, and alligators. Self-guided trail brochures are provided and guided walks are offered year round. The preserve is open daily from April to September. more... map
Tours & Cruises
Classic Air Ventures
Located at Page Field
Enjoy a unique aerial sightseeing tour from a 1940 open cockpit airplane with this company that offers flights from November to April.Delta Lady
5605 Palm Beach Boulevard • Fort Myers, FL 33905
239-895-1836
Take a cruise back in time aboard the Delta Lady. The Delta Lady is an 1850's replica paddle wheeler that seats 149 passengers. Here in Fort Myers, the Delta Lady cruises the Caloosahatchee River for a peaceful two hour tour. They offer Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner cruises as well as cruises for private parties. Live entertainment is also included and ranges from classical to modern music and they have a brass Calliope that can be heard from up to three miles away. There is an enclosed air conditioned salon as well as open top deck seating. The Captain and crew have many years of experience aboard boats and all are Coast Guard Certified. more... mapDiscover Florida Tours
1376 Shadow Lane • Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-332-0709
Take advantage of the dolphin, manatee, and wading bird tours on a commercial pontoon boat offered by this tour company that also offers walking tours of Mound Key, a state archaeological site, and birding sunset cruises. mapFort Myers Princess
1300 Hendry Street • Fort Myers, FL 33901
Located Downtown at the City Pier
239-337-2300
A 75 foot, 140 passenger tour boat that sails down the Caloosahatchee River. Several different tour options are available, including trips, sunset cruises, moonlight and lunch and dinner cruises. They will also offer private charters. more... mapFossil Expeditions
213 Lincoln Avenue • Fort Myers, FL 33972
Located at Lehigh Acres
239-368-3252, 800-304-9432
This tour company offers two excursions including an Everglades tour in search of alligators and birds with an airboat ride and lunch and a guided fossil collecting tour for beginners where you might find fossils from sharks, camels, mammoths, horses, ground sloth, or saber-toothed cats. more... mapGaea Guides
340 Kingston Drive West • Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-694-5513, 866-256-6388
Travel with a professional naturalist in quiet, easy to handle kayaks on hundreds of miles of back bays, aquatic preserves, wildlife refuges, creeks, bayous, rivers, and mangrove forests that are perfect for exploration. more... mapGhost Rider Cruises
13921 Waterfront Drive • Fort Myers, FL 33945
Located at Pineland Marina in Pineland
239-283-1150
Services provided by this tour company include customized trips, lunch and dinner cruises, sunrise and sunset cruises, nature and boat tours, party boats, water taxi service, and shelling charters. mapGulfshore Helicopters
325 Danley Drive • Fort Myers, FL 33907
239-274-0333
Take a half hour tour of the Lee Island Coast from the air on a state-of-the-art Robinson helicopter that can accommodate up to three passengers. Flights originate from Page Field and visitors are serenaded by music from headphones during the flight. Flying lessons are also available. mapJ.C. Cruises
2313 Edwards Drive • Fort Myers, FL 33902
239-334-7474
Climb aboard this 600 passenger boat and enjoy sightseeing tours, boat tours, and dinner cruises on the waters of Lake Okeechobee, the Intracoastal Waterway, the Caloosahatchee River, the Orange River, and the Gulf of Mexico. more... mapJug Creek Cruise Boat
16498 Tortuga Street • Fort Myers, FL 33922
Located in Bokeelia
239-283-9512
Visit the "real Florida" with this tour company that offers day cruises to Pine Island Sound and the Outer Islands where you can enjoy activities such as fishing, shelling, hiking, swimming, camping, and nature trails. Departures are daily from the Jug Creek Marina. more... mapParadise Charters
5808 Kingfish Road • Fort Myers, FL 33922
Located in Bokeelia
239-283-4365
Two, four, six, and eight hour trips are provided by this tour company that specializes in customized trips, shelling charters, nature tours, lunch or dinner cruises, and water taxi and water sports charter services. mapTropic Star of Pine Island
13921 Waterfront Drive • Fort Myers, FL 33945
Located at Pineland Marina in Pineland
239-283-0015
Enjoy full day narrated nature cruises of "Old Florida" to Cabbage Key and the Cayo Costa Islands aboard the 59 passenger boat, the Tropic Star, with this tour company that also offers narrated and guided kayak and canoe tours, shelling charters, lunch and dinner cruises, back bay fishing, and water taxis to the outer islands. more... map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Eden Vineyards and Winery
19709 Little Lane • Fort Myers, FL 33920
Located in Alva
239-728-9463
The oldest operating winery in Florida, this winery is also the southernmost bonded winery in the continental United States. The vineyard and winery are open for conducted tasting and sales every day and fine wines such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Sangiovese are available. more... map
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