Area Attractions

There's always something to do in the Fort Myers area! We have many attractions and activities to make your stay exciting and interesting:

		Hit the Beach! Lee County has some of the most beautiful beaches and resort hotels in the world. Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva Islands and Bonita Beach are well known for soft, white sand, a gentle slope, and marvelous shelling.
		Performing Arts are enjoyed in Fort Myers. There are dinner theaters, active arts and jazz alliances, symphony orchestra and chorus, art festivals, outdoor concerts...the list goes on with activities year-round.
		Water Sports! Fort Myers' Caloosahatchee River leads to the Gulf of Mexico and there are many bays and estuaries between our barrier islands and the mainland. Sailing, power boating, fishing, water-skiing, and manatee and dolphin viewing await you.
		Family Activities! Activities for ALL ages! There are over 100 golf courses within an hour drive of Fort Myers. Ice-skating, in-line roller-skating, skateboarding, nature walks, a hands-on museum, water park, planetarium, all these and more for the family!
		History Buffs! Fort Myers was a Civil War era outpost, and is home to charming Old Florida architecture and historic sites, including the Winter Homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, museums, Indian shell mounds, and historic buildings.
		World Famous Eco-Tourism! In our friendly climate, you can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, camping, swimming, hiking, and all outdoor pleasures virtually year-round. Manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bird watching... and Florida Gulf Coast University - one of the first with a Florida Ecological focus.
		Sports Fans! We have Professional and Semi-Pro Hockey, Baseball, and Basketball Teams and Arena2 Football. Also, Fort Myers is the winter training home to the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins. Sports for kids include baseball, football and soccer leagues as well as fine programs in area schools.