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.
Otter Creek Golf Course
North Captiva Island
Eagle Nest
Cayo Costa
Eagle Harbor Golf Club
Cat Key
Big Hickory Island
Palm Cove Golf Club
Big Dead Key
Givney Key
Beautiful Island
Sanibel Island Lighthouse
Fines Key
Royal Tee Golf Club
Silcox Key
Miccosukee Golf And Country Club Dolphin Golf Course
Havelock Key
Stingaree Key
Patricio Island
Deerfield Lakes Golf Course
Big Corkscrew Island
Starvation Key
Silver Key
Terrapin Key
Cabbage Key
Eaglewood Golf Club
Miami Springs City Golf Course
Indian Field
Sun Splash Family Waterpark
Deep Creek Golf Club
Bunche Beach
Wulfert Keys
Bull Key
Little Wood Key
City Of Fort Myers Southwest Florida Museum Of History
Fairways East Golf Course
Mount Plymouth Golf Club
Black Key
Palm Harbor Golf Course
Punta Blanca Island
Buck Key
Stonegate Golf Club
Captiva Rocks
Long Key
Breakers West Golf Course
Cork Key
Bramble Ridge Golf Course
Lakeview Golf Club
Fairwinds Golf Course
Ocean Palm Golf Course
Palm Gardens Golf Course
Florida Adventure Museum
Lauderhills Golf Course
Narrows Key
Redfish Key
Rag Island
Pine Tree Golf Course
San Carlos Island
Little Bokeelia Island
Blue Heron Pines Golf Course
Part Island
Little Gasparilla Island
Big Sister Key
El Rio Golf Club
Miguel Key
Gallagher Keys
Binks Forest Golf Club
Arrowhead Golf Club
Bear Key
Grasshopper Island
Island Thirty-Three
Boca Lago Golf Course
Eagle Lakes Golf Course
Stoneybrook Golf Club
Primo Island
Connie Mack Island
Little Corkscrew Island
Little Dead Key
Ruess Island
Liverpool Island
Davis Key
Chino Island
Imaginarium Hands On Museum
Big Shell Island
Useppa Island
Big Bird Rookery
Fisherman Key
Coon Key
Miccosukee Golf And Country Club Barracuda Golf Course
Big Panther Key
Galt Island
Horseshoe Keys
Big Smokehouse Key
Porpoise Point Island
Bird Rookery Keys
Josslyn Island
Charlie Key
Dunes At Sandridge Golf Club
Tippen Hammock
Hotels in Fort Myers
Restaurants in Fort Myers