Fort Myers at a Glance
Fort Myers, Florida is an ideal vacation spot in southwest Florida for those looking for a quieter beach spot than some of Florida's other coastal cities. And with plenty of runways for charter flights in the area, it's a great destination for private flights year-round.
Fort Myers is known for its beaches and parks and is just a short drive (or boat ride) from the famous Sanibel Island. Fort Myers also attracts tourists with the Edison & Ford Winter Estates Museum.
Tourism is the primary industry in Fort Myers, which receives around 5 million visitors annually. Most visitors to Fort Myers are domestic travelers seeking fun on vacation.
The sunny weather in Florida makes Fort Myers a great place to travel any time of year. Winter and spring are popular times to travel for people looking to escape colder weather up north. Summer offers the best weather for beachgoers, and tends to draw big crowds in the greater Fort Myers area.
Fort Myers' Location
Fort Myers is located on Florida's southwest coast, in the Gulf of Mexico. The Caloosahatchee River runs along the northern edge of the city, separating Fort Myers from neighboring Cape Coral. Fort Myers has a modest population of 83,500 residents and receives thousands of visitors monthly.
Travelers flying into Fort Myers via charter flights have many landing spots to choose from. Southwest Florida International Airport is the primary hub for air traffic in the region. More convenient smaller airports can be found all over the area. Page Field Airport and Pine Island Airport are other airports available for permitted private flights.
Popular Fort Myers Attractions & Activities
Fort Myers is an ideal destination for those who love the beach or all kinds of water activities. Sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, water skiing, and more. Fort Myers is also a hub for fishing, with people coming from all over to catch fish off the city's coast. The famous Fort Myers Fishing pier is a go-to spot for fishing, fishing gear, as well as great sights and experiences all year round.
Visitors to the area also enjoy taking day trips out to Sanibel Island and Captiva Island. These islands, a short way off the coast, feature many resorts, beaches, parks, food, and more. You can choose to stay on Sanibel Island for a day, or multiple days to take in everything that island life has to offer.
Heading back into the city, downtown Fort Myers has several great restaurants to choose from, providing diners with a variety of options. From pizza to Mexican food and fine dining, great food is never far away in downtown Fort Myers.
Fort Myers is also a popular destination for baseball fans in February and March each year. Two Major League Baseball franchises, the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins, both have their Spring Training complexes in the city. Baseball fans can catch practices and games in and around Fort Myers throughout the early spring season.
Blue Heron Pines Golf Course
Bluffs Golf Course
Boca Lago Golf Course
Wood Key
El Rio Golf Club
Charlie Key
Mount Plymouth Golf Club
Deep Creek Golf Club
Silver Key
Ocean Reef Club Golf Course
Big Bird Rookery
Bird Rookery Keys
Cork Island
Lovers Key
Eagle Harbor Golf Club
Bull Key
Estero Island
Southwest Florida Holocaust Museum
Little Shell Island
Useppa Island
Fairways East Golf Course
Lofton Island
Horseshoe Keys
Bird Key
Porpoise Point Island
North Captiva Island
Big Hickory Island
Cayo Pelau
Miguel Key
Forth Island
Eaglewood Golf Club
Palm Valley Golf Club
Evergreen Golf Club
Picnic Island
Sanibel Island
Big Panther Key
Galt Island
Saint Andrews South Golf Club
Binks Forest Golf Club
Redfish Key
Gasparilla Island
Big Corkscrew Island
Clam Key
Patricio Island
Albright Key
Narrows Key
Black Key
Abacoa Golf Club
Darling Key
Rag Island
North Shore Golf Club
Mount Dora Golf Club
Little Wood Key
Hogan Island
Eagle Lakes Golf Course
Fisherman Key
Hemp Key
Little Gasparilla Island
Deer Stop Keys
Cape Coral Historical Society Museum
Lauderhills Golf Course
Buzzard Roost
Tippen Hammock
Bentley Village Golf Club
Mill Cove Golf Club
Stingaree Key
Eagle Point Golf Club
Grasshopper Island
The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
Sandfly Key
Midway Island
Palm Gardens Golf Course
Cove Key
Mystic Dunes Golf Course
Mccardle Island
Gallagher Keys
Bear Key
Givney Key
Liverpool Island
Merwin Key
Cayo Costa
Little Corkscrew Island
Dixie Beach
Devilfish Key
Little Smokehouse Key
Camp Key
Fairwinds Golf Course
San Carlos Island
Dog Key
Little Dead Key
Big Dead Key
Demere Key
Big Shell Island
Ocean Palm Golf Course
Whoopee Island
Royal Tee Golf Club
Panther Island
Bramble Ridge Golf Course
Davis Key
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