Fort Myers at a Glance
Fort Myers, Florida is an ideal vacation spot in southwest Florida for those looking for a quieter beach spot than some of Florida's other coastal cities. And with plenty of runways for charter flights in the area, it's a great destination for private flights year-round.
Fort Myers is known for its beaches and parks and is just a short drive (or boat ride) from the famous Sanibel Island. Fort Myers also attracts tourists with the Edison & Ford Winter Estates Museum.
Tourism is the primary industry in Fort Myers, which receives around 5 million visitors annually. Most visitors to Fort Myers are domestic travelers seeking fun on vacation.
The sunny weather in Florida makes Fort Myers a great place to travel any time of year. Winter and spring are popular times to travel for people looking to escape colder weather up north. Summer offers the best weather for beachgoers, and tends to draw big crowds in the greater Fort Myers area.
Fort Myers' Location
Fort Myers is located on Florida's southwest coast, in the Gulf of Mexico. The Caloosahatchee River runs along the northern edge of the city, separating Fort Myers from neighboring Cape Coral. Fort Myers has a modest population of 83,500 residents and receives thousands of visitors monthly.
Travelers flying into Fort Myers via charter flights have many landing spots to choose from. Southwest Florida International Airport is the primary hub for air traffic in the region. More convenient smaller airports can be found all over the area. Page Field Airport and Pine Island Airport are other airports available for permitted private flights.
Popular Fort Myers Attractions & Activities
Fort Myers is an ideal destination for those who love the beach or all kinds of water activities. Sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, water skiing, and more. Fort Myers is also a hub for fishing, with people coming from all over to catch fish off the city's coast. The famous Fort Myers Fishing pier is a go-to spot for fishing, fishing gear, as well as great sights and experiences all year round.
Visitors to the area also enjoy taking day trips out to Sanibel Island and Captiva Island. These islands, a short way off the coast, feature many resorts, beaches, parks, food, and more. You can choose to stay on Sanibel Island for a day, or multiple days to take in everything that island life has to offer.
Heading back into the city, downtown Fort Myers has several great restaurants to choose from, providing diners with a variety of options. From pizza to Mexican food and fine dining, great food is never far away in downtown Fort Myers.
Fort Myers is also a popular destination for baseball fans in February and March each year. Two Major League Baseball franchises, the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins, both have their Spring Training complexes in the city. Baseball fans can catch practices and games in and around Fort Myers throughout the early spring season.
Orange Tree Golf Club
Southwest Florida Holocaust Museum
Terrapin Key
Bramble Ridge Golf Course
Arrowhead Golf Club
Ben Coleman Keys
Deerfield Lakes Golf Course
Pine Tree Golf Course
Ocean Palm Golf Course
Otter Creek Golf Course
Miccosukee Golf And Country Club Dolphin Golf Course
Fairways East Golf Course
Big Shell Island
Mount Dora Golf Club
Florida Adventure Museum
Indian Field
Florida Military Heritage Museum
Cotton Key
Hoagen Key
Eagle Nest
Forth Island
Julies Island
El Rio Golf Club
Starvation Key
Broken Islands
Benedict Key
Big Dead Key
Palm Gardens Golf Course
Black Bear Golf Club
Las Colinas Golf Course
Shell Factory Museum
Captiva Rocks
Cork Island
Havelock Key
Rat Key
Deer Stop Keys
Narrows Key
Bokeelia Island
Miguel Key
Cormorant Key
Cayo Pelau
Bird Key
Sanibel Island Lighthouse
Josslyn Island
Whoopee Island
Liverpool Island
Crow Key
Black Key
Sanibel Island
Big Corkscrew Island
Silcox Key
Dubsdread Golf Course
Mondongo Rocks
Ruess Island
Mound Key
Palms At Pompano Beach Golf Course
Merwin Key
Monkey Joe Key
Stonegate Golf Club
Darling Key
Beautiful Island
Wiggins Island
Little Shell Island
Little Dead Key
Lauderhills Golf Course
Cayo Costa
Lakeview Golf Club
Galt Island
Emerald Dunes Golf Course
Big Smokehouse Key
Bentley Village Golf Club
Fines Key
Boca Grove Plantation Golf Course
Cork Key
Little Corkscrew Island
North Shore Golf Club
Abacoa Golf Club
Charlie Key
Buck Key
Big Bird Rookery
Sandfly Key
Lovers Key
Fisherman Key
Mccardle Island
Little Davis Key
Stingaree Key
Panther Island
Connie Mack Island
Bowman'S Beach
Little Hickory Island
Sun Splash Family Waterpark
Stoneybrook Golf Club
Eagle Point Golf Club
Demere Key
Little Gasparilla Island
Fairwinds Golf Course
Saint Andrews South Golf Club
Blue Heron Pines Golf Course
Dixie Beach
Hotels in Fort Myers
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