Along Florida’s southwest coast and situated on the Caloosahatchee River is Fort Myers. As the hub of southwest Florida, Fort Myers is in a great location to see all the sites in the area such as the Everglades National Park, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Naples and the Fort Myers Beach. Let’s begin with the beaches in the area. Fort Myers Beach stretches the length of Estero Islands just a couple miles south of the city. Though not all areas are public, you will find the drive along Estero Drive from Times Square to Lover’s Key State Park beautiful and enjoying. Also consider a day or two on the sister islands of Captiva and Sanibel, just west of Fort Myer’s. Here on the islands are some of the best beaches to go shell collecting and nature watching. Enjoy walking, biking, kayaking and canoeing in J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge’s 6,000 acres on Sanibel Island. Of course you don’t have to go outside Fort Myers to enjoy your vacation. Canoeing and kayaking are popular activities along the area’s many rivers where you will be able to see many species of birds and even a few manatees. You can also visit the Edison and Ford Winter Estates where Thomas Edison and Henry Ford called home in the early 1900’s. Fort Myers Historical Museum and the Imaginarium provide hours of entertainment if the weather turns poor. The Fort Myers area is also host to spring training camps for Major League Baseball teams the Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers. The world’s best tarpon fishing brought Theodore Roosevelt to the area and other sports activities such as golf and tennis are readily available in Fort Myers. Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is just on the outskirts of Fort Myers.
LOCAL RESTAURANTS
American
Fort Myers Ale House
4400 Kernel Circle, Fort Myers
239-931-4160
La Brasserie
15660 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers
239-415-4375
Sunshine Cafe
8750 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers
239-489-2233
Bistro 41
13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
239-466-4141
Junkanoo's Beach Bar
3040 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers
239-463-6130
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
13550 S. Tamiami, Fort Myers
239-489-1811
Bennigan's
12984 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
239-433-1441
Chili's Grill and Bar
8901 College Pkwy., Fort Myers
239-481-7730
Johnny Rockets
13499 US 41 SE Fort Myers
239-415-1920
Morgan House
2207 First Street, Fort Myers
239-337-3377
R.J. Gator's Florida Grill & Bar
4451 Palmetto Ave., Fort Myers
941-278-1300
Shooters Waterfront Cafe USA
2220 W. First Street,Fort Myers
239-334-2727
Smokey Bones BBQ & Sports Bar
13731 S. Tamiami, Fort Myers
239-481-3577
T.G.I. Friday's
13449 S. U.S. 41, Fort Myers
239-489-2401
Biddle's Restaurant & Piano Bar
20351 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers
239-433-4449
Denny's Classic Diner
8030 Gladiolus Blvd., Fort Myers
239-432-9500
The McGregor Food & Spirits Company
15675 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
239-437-3499
Denny's
9340 Daniels Pkwy., Fort Myers
239-768-5488
Asian
Osaka Japanese Steak House
12591 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
239-489-2414
Blu Sushi
13451 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
239-489-1500
Mr. Mee's
5100 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
239-277-5616
Casual Dining
Mel's Diner
19050 S. Tamiami, Fort Myers
239-267-2468
April's Eatery
2269 First Street, Fort Myers
239-337-4004
Mel's Diner
4820 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
239-275-7850
Blackhawk Coffee Cafe
13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
239-433-7770
Cici's Pizza
9131 College Pkwy., Fort Myers
239-267-6543
Farmer's Market Restaurant
2736 Edison Ave., Fort Myers
239-334-1687
First Watch
13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
239-437-0020
Joe's & Bro's Diner
11751 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers
239-694-3995
Melanie's Restaurant
2158 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
239-334-3139
Rib City Grill
12575 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
239-278-1300
Robin's Restaurant
2937 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers
239-337-7646
Second Street, Deli
2112 Second Street, Fort Myers
239-332-5225
Sonny's Real Pit Barbecue
5980 Winkler Road, Fort Myers
239-481-0090
Wings and Ribs Restaurant
3758 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
239-939-1300
Woody's Barbecue
8951 Daniels Pkwy., Fort Myers
239-454-9500
The McGregor Food & Spirits Company
15675 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
239-437-3499
Bob Evans
7071 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers
239-433-1663
Bob Evans
13251 N. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
239-995-3113
Boston Market
12916 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
239-275-1779
Domino's Pizza
1955 Coronado Road, Ft Myers
239-334-3800
Grandy's
3650 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers
239-694-0027
Grandy's
4025 Fowler Street, Fort Myers
239-936-8283
Fine Dining
Veranda Restaurant
2122 Second Street, Fort Myers
239-332-2065
International
La Brasserie
15660 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers
239-415-4375
The Melting Pot
13251 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
239-481-1717
Citron's Grill & Bistro
15291 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
239-476-9535
Courtney's Continental Cuisine
12791 Kenwood Lane Fort Myers
239-728-5400
Cin Cin Mediterranean Bar and Grille
13451-5 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
239-415-2007
Italian
Olive Garden Restaurant
12870 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
239-936-7770
Steak & Seafood
Joe's Crab Shack
2024 W. First Street,, Fort Myers
239-332-1881
Bogert's Chop House
5990 Winkler Road Fort Myers
239-590-6772
Joe's & Bro's Diner
11751 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers
239-694-3995
Longhorn Steakhouse
13701 S. Tamiami, Fort Myers
239-437-3395
Osaka Japanese Steak House
12591 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
239-489-2414
Outback Steakhouse
12995 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
239-936-1021
Red Lobster
3801 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
239-936-8216
Steak and Ale
12499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
239-939-3444
The Clam Bake
16520 S. Tamiami, Fort Myers
239-482-1930
