20 Cool & Unusual Things to Do in Fort Myers, Florida Story

Introduction These 20 cool and unusual things to do in Fort Myers, Florida, will keep you... See all Things to Do

Get weird with hermit crabs on Sanibel Island

THING TO DO 1 Visitors to Sanibel Island have access to its coastline of white, sandy beaches, and many... See all Things to Do

Go birding in the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

THING TO DO 2 J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge was created in 1945 as a safe place for... See all Things to Do

Visit an abandoned cult in Koreshan State Park

THING TO DO 3 Nearby Koreshan State Park provides the odd mixture of nature trails and the ruins of... See all Things to Do

Go parasailing in Fort Myers Beach

THING TO DO 4 Fort Myers Beach on Estero Island offers many unique things to do in Fort Myers... See all Things to Do

Take your special someone to Lovers Key State Park

THING TO DO 5 The collection of barrier islands that form Lovers Key State Park was once only reachable... See all Things to Do

Catch an Off-Broadway show at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

THING TO DO 6 This impressive performing arts hall is a very cool way to spend your time in... See all Things to Do

Sample beer at Fort Myers Brewing Company

THING TO DO 7 Fort Myers Brewing Company is a must-visit for lovers of craft beer. It is one... See all Things to Do

Connect with nature at the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium

THING TO DO 8 The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium was created in 1970 to inspire people to connect... See all Things to Do

Enjoy the performances in Times Square

THING TO DO 9 Times Square in Fort Myers Beach is the colorful and vibrant center of the beach... See all Things to Do

Explore the culture of the Fort Myers River District

THING TO DO 10 The brick-and-palm-lined streets of the River District are some of the cool places in Fort... See all Things to Do

Stand on the shoulders of giants at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates

THING TO DO 11 Two of America's most celebrated innovators were also some of the first snowbirds to make... romrodinka/Depositphotos.com See all Things to Do

Take a stroll through Burroughs Home and Gardens

THING TO DO 12 Another historic house in Fort Myers is Burroughs Home and Gardens. Built in 1901, this... See all Things to Do

Go hiking (safely) in Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge

THING TO DO 13 Established in the United States under the Endangered Species Act of 1989, the mission of... See all Things to Do

Solve a whodunnit on the Murder Mystery Dinner Train

THING TO DO 14 Over forty miles and almost four hours long, the Murder Mystery Dinner Train will both... See all Things to Do

See a performance to remember at the Florida Repertory Theatre

THING TO DO 15 Since 1998, the historic Arcade Theatre in Downtown Fort Myers has been restored and run... See all Things to Do

Get blown away at IMAG History & Science Center

THING TO DO 16 The IMAG History and Science Center is an especially cool place in Fort Myers to... See all Things to Do

Have family fun at Lakes Regional Park

THING TO DO 17 This 279-acre park in the heart of Fort Myers is built for family fun. They... See all Things to Do

Kayak with mermaids in Manatee Park

THING TO DO 18 Manatee Park is a non-captive, warm-water sanctuary for Florida Manatees found in Fort Myers. They... See all Things to Do

Walk through Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

THING TO DO 19 The Six Mile Cypress Slough (pronounced "slew") Preserve is an important wetland found just outside... See all Things to Do

Check out some Spring Training

THING TO DO 20 Fort Myers' CenturyLink Sports Complex and JetBlue Park are the homes away from home for... See all Things to Do

Conclusion

Conclusion Fort Myers, Florida, is the rare city with something for everyone. These 20 cool and... See all Things to Do

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