Fort Myers

Fort Myers is a booming town with great weather, entertainment and a casual feel in Southwest Florida.

Culture and History

History

Climate

The climate of Fort Myers is tropical.

On August 13, 2004, Fort Myers was hit hard by Hurricane Charley, a category 4 hurricane that made landfall north of the area. In 2005, Hurricane Wilma struck south of Naples, but caused extensive damage nonetheless in Fort Myers and its southern suburbs.

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Flights and airtickets to Fort Myers

• Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), 11000 Terminal Access Road, Phone: 239-590-4800, [1]. Budget flights from AirTran domestically and from LTU International from Düsseldorf and Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Tours and Getting around Fort Myers

• You are going to need a car, because public transportation is generally unavailable.
• Sanibel Causeway has a $6 toll, but it is only going onto the island, and well worth it.
• The Midpoint and Cape Coral Pwky/Colonial Bridge is $2 going from Fort Myers to Cape Coral only. Other direction is non toll. The bridge is generally unavoidable unless you go through Downtown Fort Myers and US41 around.

Fort Myers tourist attractions and sightseeing

• Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., 239-334-7419, [2]. Every day 9AM-5:30PM (during Dec until 9PM). Guided tours through 15,000 sq. ft. museum with hundreds of Edison and Ford inventions and objects, video theatres, and changing special exhibits. Beautiful and interesting plantings on the grounds.
• Minnesota Twins Spring Training, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Parkway Hammond Stadium, 612-338-9467. If you are in Fort Myers during the spring, you may be able to see the Major Baseball League's Minnesota Twins' during their preseason training period. (2007 prices) Dugout Box, $35; Box Seats, $21; Reserved Seats, $19; Deck Rail, $15; Lawn Seating, $10; Standing Room, $10.
• Boston Red Sox Spring Training, 2201 Edison Ave City of Palms Park, (239) 334-4700. The Boston Red Sox also have their spring training in Fort Myers.
• Florida Everblades. Local hockey.
• Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles, [3].

• Sanibel Lighthouse

Fort Myers city tours

Fort Myers souvenirs and shopping

• Miromar Factory Outlet Mall
• Gulf Coast Town Center
• Bell Tower
• Coconut Pointe Town Center

Fort Myers Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

• Rivals Sports Kitchen, Miromar Factory Outlet Shops

• Plakka Greek Restaurant, Fort Myers Beach

• Lazy Flamingo, Sanibel Island and Captiva

• Sub and Pub, Downtown Fort Myers,open for lunch

• Siam Hut, Cape Coral Pkwy and Del Prado. Thai.

• The Mucky Duck, Captiva Island

• The Bubble Room, Captiva Island

• Bert's Bar, Matlacha
• Matanzas's Inn, Fort Myers Beach
• Parrot Key, Fort Myers Beach
• Blu Sushi, Fort Myers and Gulf Coast Town Center

Fort Myers nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

• The Cigar Bar, Downtown Fort Myers and Gulf Coast Town Mall

• Rivals Sports Kitchen, Miromar Factory Outlet Mall, Estero

• Lazy Flamingo, Sanibel Island and Captiva

• Dusseldorf's on the Beach, 150+ Types of Bier closed 2008
• Dwyer's Irish Pub, Fort Myers closed 2008
• Blu Sushi, Fort Myers and Gulf Coast Town Center (Estero)

Fort Myers cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

• Suburban Extended Stay Hotel of Fort Myers, 10150 Metro Parkway, Phone: (239) 938-0100, [4]. Every room in this extended stay hotel has refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, utensils, irons, ironing boards, computer hook-ups, voice mail and satellite television. King suites are also available.

• Best Western Waterfront, 13021 N. Cleveland Avenue, 239-997-5511, Toll-free: (800) 274-5511, [5]. Right on the river. Features private pier, high-speed internet and heated outdoor pool.

• GullWing Beach Resort, 6620 Estero Boulevard, +1 239 765-4300, Toll-free: (888) 627-1595, [6]. Features suites and condos on Fort Myers beach as well as meeting and banquet space.

• Best Western Hotel in Ft Myers, 13021 N. Cleveland Ave, Phone: (239) 997-5511, Toll-Free Reservations: (800) 274-5511, Fax: (239) 656-6966, [7]. Accommodations include private balconies, high-speed Internet access, an on-site restaurant, and more.

• Pointe Estero Beach Resort, 6640 Estero Boulevard, Phone: (888) 627-1595, [8]. A beachfront suite hotel located on the peaceful southern end of Estero Island close to all the beach activities.

• Best Western Springs Resort, 18051 South Tamiami Trail, [9]. Marketed as a "tropical hideaway with a unique natural warm mineral water springs." Comfortable accommodations with a family restaurant and a poolside Tiki Bar.

• Santa Maria Harbour Resort, 7317 Estero Boulevard, Phone: (888) 627-1595, [10]. A resort on Estero Bay, a fishing harbour on Estero Island in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.

• Ramada FORT MYERS, 4760 Cleveland Av., +1 239-275-1111, [11].

• DiamondHead Beach Resort, 2000 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, Phone: (888) 627-1595, [12]. Fort Myers Beach's only full service, all suite luxury resort with full-service conference facilities, and 124 one-bedroom suites, right on the beach. They are also located within walking distance of Fort Myers Beach entertainment district.

• Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, 5001 Coconut Road(Bonita Springs), ☎ +1 239 444 1234(fax: +1 239 390 4344), [13].  
• Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa, 275 Estero Boulevard, [14]. Situated on 1,500 feet of sugary white sand at the tip of Estero Island, Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa offers a four-star resort experience. 

• Courtyard Fort Myers I-75 @ Gulf Coast Town Center, 10050 Gulf Center Dr., +1 239 332-4747. Our Courtyard in Fort Myers is located in the Gulf Coast Town Center and is surrounded by shopping, dining and entertainment. Next to Bass Pro Shops and minutes from Florida Gulf Coast University.

• Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers, 12600 University Dr., +1 239 790-3500. The Hilton Garden Inn is in the southwest business suburbs, just 9 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport and downtown Fort Myers. Sanibel and Captiva Islands are only 15 minutes away.

• Residence Inn Fort Myers, 2960 Colonial Blvd., +1 239 936-0110. Our Residence Inn Fort Myers is located just minutes from golf courses, baseball spring training facilities and nearby Captiva and Sanibel Islands. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet each morning.

• SpringHill Suites Fort Myers Airport, 9501 Market Place Rd., +1 239 561-1803. The SpringHill Suites is located minutes from the Fort Myers airport and offers excellent amenities at an affordable price. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet and free high speed internet.

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