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Before you go
Your trip to Fort Myers.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Fort Myers – Florida Destination Naples and Fort Myers
How to get there
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Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) Fort Myers · 20 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is about 20 km from downtown. I-75 runs east of the city, connecting to Tampa and, across the Everglades, to Miami. Intercity buses stop in town, but you need a car to get around the region.
How many days
One day for the Edison and Ford homes and the riverside downtown; two days to add Six Mile Cypress Slough and Lovers Key State Park.
When to go
From December to April, with dry, mild weather. From June to September it’s very hot and it rains almost every afternoon. The hurricane season runs from June to November.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The Edison and Ford homes are close to downtown, but the parks, beaches and Sanibel are farther away, and public transport is limited.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Fort Myers
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Morning
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Start with the Edison and Ford winter homes, with the museum, the botanical research laboratory and the gardens on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River.
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Afternoon
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
Head to Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve and walk the boardwalk across the cypress swamp, where you can see birds and alligators.
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Late afternoon
Lovers Key State Park
Go to Lovers Key State Park, south of Fort Myers Beach, to walk the beach and watch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico when the sky cooperates.
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Evening
Historic centre
Return to Fort Myers’ historic downtown, the River District, and dine on the streets of old buildings near the river.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Fort Myers?
Visit the Edison and Ford winter homes, walk the Six Mile Cypress Slough boardwalk, go to the beach at Lovers Key State Park and cross the bridge to Sanibel.
Does Fort Myers have a beach?
The city is on a river. The beaches are at Fort Myers Beach and at Lovers Key State Park, about 25 km away, and on Sanibel.
How far is it from Fort Myers to Naples?
About 60 km via I-75, roughly a 50-minute drive.
How many days should I stay in Fort Myers?
One day for the Edison and Ford homes and the downtown; two days to include the parks and the beach.