Guidebook for North Fort Myers
Sightseeing
Guided tours on a vintage bus trek through a working ranch as well as pristine Florida wilderness. You may see abundant wildlife.
11 locals recommend
Babcock Wilderness Adventures
8000 FL-31Guided tours on a vintage bus trek through a working ranch as well as pristine Florida wilderness. You may see abundant wildlife.
The entire island of Mound Key is one large historic site originally used by the Calusa indians. Great kayaking/canoeing, fishing, and bird watching.
Mound Key Archaeological State Park
The entire island of Mound Key is one large historic site originally used by the Calusa indians. Great kayaking/canoeing, fishing, and bird watching.
Interesting history and very nice kayaking/canoeing on the Estero river.
25 locals recommend
Koreshan State Historic Site
3800 Corkscrew RoadInteresting history and very nice kayaking/canoeing on the Estero river.
Popular beach with plenty of restaurants, sunbathing, and shopping.
436 locals recommend
Fort Myers Beach
Popular beach with plenty of restaurants, sunbathing, and shopping.
Pristine beach park with no condos, just natural beach area.
142 locals recommend
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
Pristine beach park with no condos, just natural beach area.
Lovely beach park on a key with camping and cabins available.
280 locals recommend
Lovers Key State Park
8700 Estero BlvdLovely beach park on a key with camping and cabins available.
World renown Audubon preserve. Jurassic Park-like setting with tremendous old growth cypress tree forest. Surfaced paths and 2 mile boardwalk thru magnificent wetland area. Not to be missed!
12 locals recommend
Corkscrew Swamp
World renown Audubon preserve. Jurassic Park-like setting with tremendous old growth cypress tree forest. Surfaced paths and 2 mile boardwalk thru magnificent wetland area. Not to be missed!
A truly beautiful spot for an all day kayaking trip. Outfitter will haul you and rented kayak up-creek and you will wend your way back with the current. It's a heaven on earth for birders.
7 locals recommend
Fisheating Creek
7555 US-27A truly beautiful spot for an all day kayaking trip. Outfitter will haul you and rented kayak up-creek and you will wend your way back with the current. It's a heaven on earth for birders.
Another gorgeous preserved wetland/cypress swamp. This is an urban located preserve but you wouldn't know it...beautiful 1.5 mi. boardwalk stroll thru a piece of old Florida!
112 locals recommend
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
7751 Penzance BlvdAnother gorgeous preserved wetland/cypress swamp. This is an urban located preserve but you wouldn't know it...beautiful 1.5 mi. boardwalk stroll thru a piece of old Florida!
Matlacha is a small, old fishing community now filled with artsy shops, restaurants and bars. You can also throw a hook in the water off the bridge or book a guided fishing trip.
211 locals recommend
Matlacha
Matlacha is a small, old fishing community now filled with artsy shops, restaurants and bars. You can also throw a hook in the water off the bridge or book a guided fishing trip.
This fairly new garden is destined to become a world renown botanical site because of the support of its many wealthy donors and dedicated volunteers. Allow 2-4 hours to stroll this lovely garden.
259 locals recommend
Naples Botanical Garden
4820 Bayshore DrThis fairly new garden is destined to become a world renown botanical site because of the support of its many wealthy donors and dedicated volunteers. Allow 2-4 hours to stroll this lovely garden.
Everything Else
Large park with shaded hiking trails with views of the river on the south side. North side has extensive mountain biking/trail running trails from beginner - advanced.
11 locals recommend
Caloosahatchee Regional Park
19130 N River RdLarge park with shaded hiking trails with views of the river on the south side. North side has extensive mountain biking/trail running trails from beginner - advanced.
Lovely park that is just a few miles away. It has 2 miles of trails as well as a canoe/kayak launch area.
9 locals recommend
Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve West
10130 Bayshore RdLovely park that is just a few miles away. It has 2 miles of trails as well as a canoe/kayak launch area.
Arts & Culture
Local, comfortable movie theatre with great prices on latest releases. Go before 4:00 and ticket is less than $5! After 4:00 they're $6.50....such a deal! Take your own treats though ($$$).
20 locals recommend
AMC Merchants Crossing 16
15201 N Cleveland AveLocal, comfortable movie theatre with great prices on latest releases. Go before 4:00 and ticket is less than $5! After 4:00 they're $6.50....such a deal! Take your own treats though ($$$).
Food Scene
If you're selective about your food, you can put together a really good meal here. The early bird senior's special (2:00-4:00) is $9.99 with drinks included (M-Th only). Otherwise approx $12.
9 locals recommend
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
410 Andalusia BoulevardIf you're selective about your food, you can put together a really good meal here. The early bird senior's special (2:00-4:00) is $9.99 with drinks included (M-Th only). Otherwise approx $12.
Essentials
Great place to shop for food and other supplies...good fresh produce selection, deli sandwiches and prepared container foods. Fairly large wine and beer selection.
12 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Eagles Landing
909 Eagles Landing PkwyGreat place to shop for food and other supplies...good fresh produce selection, deli sandwiches and prepared container foods. Fairly large wine and beer selection.
Another good place to shop for groceries and supplies. Sometimes have some very good weekly specials. Has a large wine and spirits store next door to grocery store.
Winn-Dixie
1850 N Tamiami TrailAnother good place to shop for groceries and supplies. Sometimes have some very good weekly specials. Has a large wine and spirits store next door to grocery store.
Shopping
Approx 100 outlet stores of major brands...Coach, Sak's, Vuitton, Gap, Bose...you name it. You can get great quality at savings. Shop till you flop!
349 locals recommend
Miromar Outlets
10801 Corkscrew RdApprox 100 outlet stores of major brands...Coach, Sak's, Vuitton, Gap, Bose...you name it. You can get great quality at savings. Shop till you flop!