Fort Myers, Lee County, FL

Places to go in Fort Myers

12 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Barefoot Beach County Preserve

Outdoors

Barefoot Beach County Preserve

Undeveloped barrier island with a sandy beach, learning center, butterfly garden & walking trail.

505 Barefoot Beach Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134, USA

Bowditch Point Park

Outdoors

Bowditch Point Park

Nature preserve & recreation area with panoramic bay views, trails & access to a swimming beach.

50 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, USA

Buckingham Community Park

Outdoors

Buckingham Community Park

Recreation area featuring a large playground, football & baseball fields & a separate dog park.

9800 Buckingham Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA

Cayo Costa State Park

Outdoors

Cayo Costa State Park

Island park accessible only by ferry or private boat boasts 9 miles of beach & 9 acres of forest.

Captiva, FL 33924, USA

Koreshan State Park

Outdoors

Koreshan State Park

Vast state park with picnic & camping facilities, historic buildings, trails & canoe streams.

3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL 33928, USA

Lakes Park

Outdoors

Lakes Park

Park with a freshwater lake for fishing, also offers bike & boat rentals, trails & picnic spots.

7330 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908, USA

Lovers Key State Park

Outdoors

Lovers Key State Park

Once secluded beach now accessible by boardwalk & tram is home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles.

8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, USA

Lynn Hall Memorial Park

Outdoors

Lynn Hall Memorial Park

Small beach park with a fishing pier, restrooms, showers & parking, plus picnic & grill facilities.

950 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, USA

North Shore Park

Outdoors

North Shore Park

Low-key park area by the river featuring picnic pavilions & a pier for fishing enthusiasts.

13001 N Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, FL 33903, USA

Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens

Outdoors

Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens

5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33982, USA

Three Oaks Park

Outdoors

Three Oaks Park

18251 Three Oaks Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912, USA

Wa-Ke Hatchee Park

Outdoors

Wa-Ke Hatchee Park

County recreation space featuring 2 small lakes, walking trails, tennis courts & a dog park.

16760 Bass Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33908, USA