10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Fort Myers That You Shouldn't Miss

Magic Wind Adventure Sailing specializes in sailing adventures on the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Fort Myers Beach Florida. Half Day, Quarter Day, & Sunset Sails are available. We've been in business since 2007 in Fort Myers Beach and enjoy sharing the Magic of the Sea aboard s/v Star of Orion, a 38 foot sailing yacht. I look forward to our time on the sea.

The Everglades Day Safari is the only full-day ecotour of the Everglades. Guests are escorted around the Everglades by boat cruise through the mangrove forest, by airboat across the sawgrass prairie and on foot through a cypress swamp. Lunch is provided including alligator appetizers!

65 Per Person, Includes all the gear, guide, Introductory lesson, dry bag for keys and camera. Sales tax included in price. Open 9am-3pm, Please call first. Call Ahead for guided tours.

Paint studio, wine bar, art gallery rolled into one! A SWFL must do! Paint a beach scene (or whatever you want!) On canvas, a coconut, wine glass, beer stein,wood pallets, etc! It's FUN art, not fine art! No experience needed! We help you along. Locally owned. Not your average "paint and sip".

We operate two custom built vessels; “Lil’ Miss Hayden”is 27 foot by 9 foot wide and ”Miss Hayden” is 29 foot by 10 foot wide, both are powered by twin engines and were custom built out of welded aluminum to the same standards as USCG Rescue Vessels. Both vessels have huge Overhead Sun Shades and Comfortable Couch style Seating. We are fully Licensed and Insured and staffed with highly experienced USCG Master Captains who are all locally born and raised Expert Native Guides. Our Master Captains are also Expert Fishermen and skilled instructors/coaches, we specialize in taking groups of people out into the emerald green and shimmering blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico and teaching them how to catch fish. We offer; Inshore/Bay Fishing, Offshore/Deep Sea Fishing, Night Shark or Snapper Fishing, Barrier Island Shelling/Picnics, Wildlife/Eco Tours (Dolphin, Manatee, Sea Turtles, Sea-Birds and Sea-life.) We serve Sanibel, Captiva, North Captiva, Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Ft. Myers Beach.

We are a unique vintage clothing shop offering beautiful hand selected vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories from the 1850's -1970's we have hand selected all the items and hope to find new homes to appreciate and love them

DAAS CO-OP Art Gallery & Gifts is the only cooperative art gallery in Fort Myers. This means buying and supporting the local artists that staff the venue directly. The quality of the art, jewelry, apparel and crafts is superb and produced in southwest Florida! We pride in meeting the expectations of every customer and have the most affordable prices in the area. Art classes offered too!

Miss Potter's Place is fun, educational and beautiful! There are over 100 edible fruit, nut & spice trees, vegetables & herbs, edible flowers and a butterfly garden. Supporting the many plants are bunnies, free range chickens (that let you cuddle & pet them!), bee hives and an earthworm commune. It is an example of how productive and beautiful a subtropical backyard garden can be! The garden and nursery are open by appointment, please call or text to set up a time to visit!

List Distillery is a Family Owned and Operated Craft Spirit Distillery founded in 2015 and located in Fort Myers, Florida. Renate and Thomas List are passionate people devoted to the art of distilling the best craft spirits possible using locally sourced crops and organic ingredients. Working side by side, in their state of the art distillery, Renate and Thomas combine their passion and knowledge of old world craft distilling with innovative ideas to produce unique flavors and memorable experiences. To Renate and Thomas, “Craft Distilling is the art of combining our love, knowledge, local ingredients, creativity and the ability to dream!” Stop by the List Distillery and watch as they Mash, Cook, Mix and Distill unique flavors such as Apple Pie Rum, Key Lime Pie Rum, Habanero Honey Whiskey, Ginger Lime Gin, Hazelnut Liqueur and Caffe Latte. Don’t forget to stop by the tasting room as well to get a true taste for Mr. Tom’s Spirits.