Wake up early and hit the fabulous shelling beaches of Fort Myers for an early stroll and breakfast that would fill you up with energy to take on the adventures to come. This historic estate lined with beautiful natural scenes is all you need on an escape from the big city.
Here are a few things that come in handy while planning your trip to this beautiful city:
- The Winter Months Last through Dec to March with an average high of 23.3°C and an average low of 12.7°C
- An Average meal for one person costs about $20.11 in a non-expensive restaurant.
- A Pint of Domestic Drought Beer costs about $5.24on an average.
- A Litre of gas Costs $0.92.
- A monthly Travel pass on regular rates would cost around $53.61.
- The monthly rent of a 1BHK a little off the City Centre is about $1,305.00.
Main Attractions:
- Artful Gardens, A non-profit garden, geared towards people living with autism; It is aimed to rehabilitate these groups and help them settle-in an environment where they feel comfortable. The garden strives to garner life skills in them and is designed accordingly.
- Space 39 Art Bar And Lounge, located A small stroll to downtown Fort Myers, Space 39 is an upscale art gallery that rotates its art every month, making space for new and coming artists to be able to express themselves. With a very cool and artsy ambience, the gallery prides itself over the in-house martini bar that serves a variety of drinks that never let you down.
- The journey is not complete without at least a couple of visits to the beautiful Fort Myers Beach, a seven-mile strip of golden sand with shallow-warm waters, backed by rows of residential and commercial blocks including hotels and markets. Perfect for swimming, walking, and spotting dolphins.
- Positioned immediately behind the docks is the bustling Times Square. Lined with a multitude of restaurants with patio seating, ice-cream parlours and shops housing souvenir and surfing accessories. In the evenings, street performers entertain crowds. A large section of the beach is pedestrian-only.
- Located just off Downtown Fort Myers in the beautiful neighbourhood is the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. These homes have been declared as National Historic Landmarks and operate as independent museums open to the public. Spread over 21 acres, this waterfront estate features the historical homes of these two fascinating friends.
- Fort Myers River District- The administration at Fort Myers has done an excellent job of preserving its historic downtown. This area, denoted by the red interlocking roadway, is full of restaurants, theatres, and interesting boutiques. Art Deco buildings dating from the 1920s act as a backdrop for the area, which comes alive in the late afternoon and early evening. Patios fill with diners enjoying some of the fine fares on offer, and pedestrians stroll up and down the wide sidewalks.
- The Pier at Fort Myers Beach has a large semi-covered viewing area, along with a small kiosk selling drinks, fishing supplies, and souvenirs halfway along the deck. From the pier, you can often see dolphins swimming parallel to the beach, not far offshore.
- J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is One of the main highlights of this area. Offering a 90-minute, open-air tram tour led by a certified naturalist. Who knows, you might spot alligators, wading birds, and if you are really lucky, a bobcat or even an otter. the refuge has four hiking trails for those seeking an adventure in the wilderness. Other popular activities include fishing, stand up paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, and bird-watching.
- the Lovers Key State Park prides itself with one of the finest stretches of beach in the area. It can be a pleasant escape from the traffic and craziness of Fort Myers Beach on a bustling day. The beach can be reached via a short walk over a couple of bridges, where you have a chance of spotting alligators and other aquatic life. A free open-air shuttle runs on a regular basis from the main parking lot for travellers carrying luggage.
- Rent a boat or launch your own watercraft to fish or just to enjoy watching the manmade fountains at Lakes Regional Park is one big attraction amongst tourists in this area. Bike rentals are also available, and a number of trails run through the park. If you want to get more active, there are several volleyball courts and fitness stations. Picnic sites in the park can be booked.