Guidebook for Fort Myers
Food Scene
A popular local country restaurant and bar known for their 54 flavors of chicken wings ("Ranch" is the most popular, but "typhoon" is my favorite). Tuesday is their discount night on wings (used to be 30¢/wing but I think it may be as high as 50¢ now).
Not fancy. Not great service. But great if you love chicken wings.
11 locals recommend
Hogbodys Bar and Grill
10440 Bayshore RdA popular local country restaurant and bar known for their 54 flavors of chicken wings ("Ranch" is the most popular, but "typhoon" is my favorite). Tuesday is their discount night on wings (used to be 30¢/wing but I think it may be as high as 50¢ now).
Not fancy. Not great service. But great if you love chicken wings.
Beef 'O' Brady's
2514 Santa Barbara BoulevardTasty family-friendly sports grill
A good area to find something to eat. This plaza includes Buffalo Wild Wings and Bajio Grill. On the other side of the interstate find Chili's, Texas Roadhouse, Applebees', and more.
The Forum
A good area to find something to eat. This plaza includes Buffalo Wild Wings and Bajio Grill. On the other side of the interstate find Chili's, Texas Roadhouse, Applebees', and more.
Essentials
Best supermarket. Fresh food, clean store. The deli has this planet's best subs! Only 10 minutes away.
Publix Super Market at Eagle Landing
6700 Bayshore RdBest supermarket. Fresh food, clean store. The deli has this planet's best subs! Only 10 minutes away.
Entertainment & Activities
Very large, popular, and always growing shopping center. Countless restaurants and retail stores including the impressive Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. Megaplex movie theater and new high end arcade and gaming center. Best place for a night out.
115 locals recommend
Gulf Coast Town Center
9903 Gulf Coast Main StVery large, popular, and always growing shopping center. Countless restaurants and retail stores including the impressive Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. Megaplex movie theater and new high end arcade and gaming center. Best place for a night out.
The Lee Civic center is only 5 minutes away. Host of frequent and diverse events including gun shows, boat shows, spanish dances, etc. The Lee County Fair comes in the spring.
Lee Civic Center
11831 Bayshore RdThe Lee Civic center is only 5 minutes away. Host of frequent and diverse events including gun shows, boat shows, spanish dances, etc. The Lee County Fair comes in the spring.
Local family entertainment destination. Includes retail store, petting zoo, bumper boats, mini golf, and a variety of other things.
79 locals recommend
The Shell Factory and Nature Park
41 North Tamiami TrailLocal family entertainment destination. Includes retail store, petting zoo, bumper boats, mini golf, and a variety of other things.
Sun Splash Family Waterpark
500 Santa Barbara BlvdAll day fun water park for the kids
Full day of fun on roller coasters at theme park. 2 hours North.
32 locals recommend
10165 McKinley Dr
10165 McKinley DriveFull day of fun on roller coasters at theme park. 2 hours North.
My favorite Orlando park. Great roller coasters and rides. If you're here in October definitely check out Halloween Horror Nights.
1684 locals recommend
Universal Orlando Resort
6000 Universal BlvdMy favorite Orlando park. Great roller coasters and rides. If you're here in October definitely check out Halloween Horror Nights.
Parks & Nature
Fort Myers Beach
Soft, white sand and beautiful sunsets.
A bit further than Fort Myers Beach but much nicer. Consider a bike rental for good ride.
51 locals recommend
Sanibel Beach
A bit further than Fort Myers Beach but much nicer. Consider a bike rental for good ride.
Captiva
Another beautiful beach. You'll see some beautiful homes on the drive.
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
3450 Ortiz AveI've never spoken to anyone who did not enjoy the air boat ride. Fantastic way to experience some Florida nature.
31 locals recommend
BILLIE SWAMP SAFARI
30000 Gator Tail Trl.I've never spoken to anyone who did not enjoy the air boat ride. Fantastic way to experience some Florida nature.
Great air boat ride! You will see lots of gators. Knowledgeable and kind staff. Their website was having issues last I checked but they are in deed in business.
14 locals recommend
Airboats & Alligators Inc.
6001 Lake Trafford RdGreat air boat ride! You will see lots of gators. Knowledgeable and kind staff. Their website was having issues last I checked but they are in deed in business.
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife DriveSightseeing
Thomas Edison's winter home where many of his greatest inventions came to light. Open to visitors.
12 locals recommend
Edison Home
Thomas Edison's winter home where many of his greatest inventions came to light. Open to visitors.
Shopping
Coconut Point
23106 Fashion DrGreat for shopping. A large variety of stores.