Location: Fort Myers
Top Things to do in Fort Myers
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The City of Palms is located in Southwestern Florida on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River. Most visitors go to Fort Myers for the deep-sea fishing, the golf courses and the famous white sand beaches and islands that line the Gulf Coast. A renovation of the city's downtown waterfront promises new restaurants, clubs, shops and galleries. Attractions include the winter estates of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, as well as nearby Naples and the islands of Sanibel and Captiva.
Restaurants in Fort Myers
1. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,187 reviews
Reviewed By thetravellingeek
A great boardwalk through a cypress preserve with lots of birds, some alligators and other wildlife. They request you keep it a quiet area which most respected. Well maintained and excellent staff. Pay for parking only, no admission.
2. Florida Native Butterfly Society
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Our educational coervatory is the only facility of its kind that is dedicated to safeguard of our incredible and diverse native butterflies of Southwest Florida. Our primary goal is to educate our guests on the importance of building butterfly habitats and protecting our natural environment where ever they may reside.
Reviewed By Mbkcons - Columbus, United States
The butterflies or flying flowers were lovely. The plant life luscious. Both accompanied by soft classical music and tinkling water features. What a marvelous way to spend an hour, just relaxing and enjoying Mother Nature. The organization works to save and propagate butterflies. A worthy cause.
3. Manatee World
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By brandibower - Rochester, United States
Enjoyed seeing the manatees. It was inexpensive thing to do with children. Very fun to do during the day with kids!
4. Butterfly Estates
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 327 reviews
Home of The Florida Native Butterfly Society Conservatory. A non profit organization dedicate to protecting, preserving and populating Florida's Native Butterflies! Visit our Bookstore and gift shop.
Reviewed By SWFloridaaa - Fort Myers, United States
It was a great time. There is an amazing variety of butterflies flying around. If you stay longer you may even discover more butterflies. Definitely recommend.
5. Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 218 reviews
Our 105-acre facility hosts a true Florida swamp and we house injured native wildlife that may never be released into the wild. We also have exotic and exotic invasive species found or surrendered by owners. Daily animal demos! Special topics talks weekly (All about Alligators, Eyes on Eagles, Butterflies, Solar Observing on Fridays at the Planetarium). We have a cool planetarium (44-foot dome with a Media Globe II planetarium projection system) with three different shows per day and different shows each month. There are special events throughout the year. Check out our classes starting up in 2018!
6. Wild Turkey Strand Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By JJAAlbany_NewYork
1.8 mile hike that was relatively easy for my 2 grand-daughters (ages 4 & 5) and myself to comfortably complete in little over an hour mid-afternoon today. The weather cooperated, partly to mostly cloudy with a gentle breeze and temps in mid 70’s. We didn’t see another person on the trail. Did see several birds of various species but no other wildlife. Benches are located around the trail offering opportunities to rest and snack along the way. Overall a nice way to spend an afternoon with the grandkids.
7. Billy Creek Preserve and Filter Marsh
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
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