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

By Andrew Sayles

Introduction

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

These 20 cool and unusual things to do in Fort Myers, Florida, will keep you...

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Unique Things to Do in Fort Myers, FL

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

Two of America's most celebrated innovators were also some of the first snowbirds to make...

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Hear spooky stories on a Fort Myers ghost tour

Are you looking for unique things to do in the evening? Then booking a Fort...

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

This impressive performing arts hall is a very cool way to spend your time in...

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Sample beer at Fort Myers Brewing Company

Fort Myers Brewing Company is a must-visit for lovers of craft beer. It is one...

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Connect with nature at the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium

The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium was created in 1970 to inspire people to connect...

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Have family fun at Lakes Regional Park

This 279-acre park in the heart of Fort Myers is built for family fun. They...

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Explore the culture of the Fort Myers River District

The brick-and-palm-lined streets of the River District are some of the cool places in Fort...

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Take a stroll through Burroughs Home and Gardens

Another historic house in Fort Myers is Burroughs Home and Gardens. Built in 1901, this...

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Solve a whodunnit on the Murder Mystery Dinner Train

Over forty miles and almost four hours long, the Murder Mystery Dinner Train will both...

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Get blown away at IMAG History & Science Center

The IMAG History and Science Center is an especially cool place in Fort Myers to...

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Kayak with mermaids in Manatee Park

Visiting the "mermaids" in Manatee Park is a fun thing to do in Fort Myers...

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See a performance to remember at the Florida Repertory Theatre

Since 1998, the historic Arcade Theatre in Downtown Fort Myers has been restored and run...

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Walk through Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

The Six Mile Cypress Slough (pronounced "slew") Preserve is an important wetland found just outside...

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Check out some Spring Training

Fort Myers' CenturyLink Sports Complex and JetBlue Park are the homes away from home for...

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Unique Things to Do Near Fort Myers, Florida

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Get weird with hermit crabs on Sanibel Island

Visitors to Sanibel Island have access to its coastline of white, sandy shores, and many...

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Go hiking (safely) in Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge

Established in the United States under the Endangered Species Act of 1989, the mission of...

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Visit an abandoned cult in Koreshan State Park

Nearby Koreshan State Park provides the odd mixture of nature trails and the ruins of...

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Sail around Fort Myers on a Catamaran cruise

Taking in the beauty of Fort Myers from the water is a must! An excellent...

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Go parasailing in Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach on Estero Island offers many unique things to do in Fort Myers...

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Luxuriate on a sunset sail

One of the coolest and most memorable things to do in the Fort Myers area...

Conclusion

Conclusion

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