Fort Myers · Lee County, FL
Family things to do in Fort Myers
Scout analyzed 71 Fort Myers places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.
Places analyzed
71
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Typical visit
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Outdoors
Lakes Park
Park with a freshwater lake for fishing, also offers bike & boat rentals, trails & picnic spots.
Outdoors
Wa-Ke Hatchee Park
County recreation space featuring 2 small lakes, walking trails, tennis courts & a dog park.
Outdoors
Koreshan State Park
Vast state park with picnic & camping facilities, historic buildings, trails & canoe streams.
Outdoors
Buckingham Community Park
Recreation area featuring a large playground, football & baseball fields & a separate dog park.
Outdoors
Cayo Costa State Park
Island park accessible only by ferry or private boat boasts 9 miles of beach & 9 acres of forest.
Outdoors
Three Oaks Park
Outdoors
Lynn Hall Memorial Park
Small beach park with a fishing pier, restrooms, showers & parking, plus picnic & grill facilities.
North Naples
Barefoot Beach County Preserve
Undeveloped barrier island with a sandy beach, learning center, butterfly garden & walking trail.
Outdoors
Lovers Key State Park
Once secluded beach now accessible by boardwalk & tram is home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles.
Outdoors
Bowditch Point Park
Nature preserve & recreation area with panoramic bay views, trails & access to a swimming beach.
Hancock
North Shore Park
Low-key park area by the river featuring picnic pavilions & a pier for fishing enthusiasts.
Family
Slick City Action Park
Fort Myers Downtown Commercial District
Space39 Art Bar & Martini Lounge
Hip lounge offering creative martinis & live entertainment in an art-filled space.
Metro Park
Murder Mystery Dinner Train
Dinner-theater attraction offering a 5-course American meal & a comic mystery on a retro train ride.
Arts & Culture
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Long-running theater offering a full lunch & dinner menu paired with a Broadway-style show.
Arts & Culture
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
21 acres featuring the former homes of Edison & Ford, a research lab, botanical gardens & a museum.
Family
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
Shopping
Gannon's Antiques and Art Center
Family
Wonder Gardens
Established in 1936, this attraction features botanical gardens & wildlife enclosures.
Outdoors
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens
Pelican Bay
Artis—Naples
Performing & visual arts center showcasing Naples Philharmonic concerts & the Baker Museum.
Arts & Culture
Railroad Museum of South Florida
Railroad museum featuring model trains, railroad artifacts, a locomotive simulator & more.
Wellness
Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club
Food & Drink
Topgolf Fort Myers
Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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