Location: Fort Myers
Top Things to do in Fort Myers
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Fort Myers, Florida (FL)
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. True Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 310 reviews
River District History tour of Downtown Fort Myers Haunted History tour of Downtown Fort Myers Matlacha Island Walking tour Reservations are Required TRUETOURS.net
2. Crazy Woman Kayak
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5.0 based on 148 reviews
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.
3. Adventures In Paradise
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5.0 based on 1,700 reviews
Celebrating 33 years of the best fun-filled adventures! Explore and take a journey with us to discover dolphins, manatee, sea horses, osprey, and pristine beaches brimming with shells, shells, and more seashells! The waters of Sanibel and Captiva provide for some of the worlds best boat cruises, and our family would like to guide you to the best fun-filled adventures. Cruise with us for fishing, shelling and lunch excursions, sealife encounters, dolphin cruises in the morning,afternoon and at sunset.
4. Everglades Day Safari
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5.0 based on 861 reviews
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!
Reviewed By time2travelbug - Kitchener, Canada
We enjoyed a spectacular day in southwest Florida with Everglades Day Safari! Our guide, Alex, was extremely knowledgeable on the history of the area. Her understanding of the natural science of each environment that we explored was impressive...she was able to identify every plant and species that we came across! Alex kept our group of twelve on schedule throughout a full day of activities! We had front row seats for a thrilling “show” put on by three beautiful dolphins during our morning boat ride with Captain Chris, learned about the local flora and fauna on our nature hike with Alex, enjoyed a tasty meal and great conversation with our group during our lunch at Everglades City, saw many alligators of all sizes during our drive through Big Cypress Natural Preserve and ended the day with an exhilarating fan boat ride on Lake Trafford! Each member of our family of six thoroughly enjoyed the day...a perfect introduction to the Florida Everglades and all of its natural beauty!
5. Vino's Picasso
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5.0 based on 162 reviews
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".
Reviewed By AKuts - Findlay, United States
Katryna taught a step-by-step Leoma Lovegrove inspired painting class. I was astonished that I could reproduce anything remotely resembling the subject matter! Katryna is able to encourage the artist out! Fun. Relaxed. No pressure. Zero experience needed. But you need to experience art in the garden!
6. Manatee & Eco River Tours
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5.0 based on 249 reviews
WE ARE MAKING A FEW CHANGES AND TOURS ARE CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE. WE WILL UPDATE THIS INFORMATION WHEN WE ARE BACK ON THE WATER AND OPEN FOR GUESTS. For the manatee tours (best observations between December and March each year) We travel the Caloosahatchee River from Sweetwater Landing Marina to the Orange River and back. The Captain and crew will provide facts about the area, flora and fauna and with a keen eye, help you to locate manatees who frequent the area during the winter. From April through November, join us for an Eco River tour where we head east bound on the Caloosahatchee through several of the original oxbows of the river, the Franklin Locks and then return. Or, maybe you'd like to join us on a sunset cruise? Classroom on the water? A private boat tour for your group exclusively? Have a birthday you want to celebrate? How about a small group meeting? Youth group outing? Sing-a-long... there are endless possibilities!
7. Escape Room Adventures
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5.0 based on 197 reviews
Escape Room Adventures is a new attraction in Fort Myers! Find the clues, solve the puzzles and win the game! Your team of 2 to 6 will have one hour! Perfect for families, date night and even team building with co-workers!
Reviewed By Dtaylor3266 - Oakville, Canada
Had been wanting to try an escape room for a long time so after four straight days of bad weather in Fort Myers we decided to book it for our group of 7 and I’m so glad we did! It was so much fun trying to figure out the clues and was much harder than I anticipated. The good news is there are hints available if/when you need them. The room set up was excellent - I didn’t expect to see curved, wood covered walls that made you feel like you were inside of a pirate ship! We managed to complete the mission with only 38 seconds to spare - definitely not a record breaking time - but we had a great time doing it. I would totally recommend doing this - rain or shine! ????
8. List Distillery
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5.0 based on 61 reviews
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.
Reviewed By A8218DZdavidd - Stanley, United States
This distillery is relatively new and the retail/tasting room is relatively small. That being said, this is a hidden gem. They have a wide variety of vodkas (including sugar free), gin and bourbons. Tastings are small but that is due to Florida law. If you are visiting from out of state, save room in your checked baggage !
9. Remedies Parlor
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
We are a Boutique & Wine/Beer/Bubbles Bar. We offer Home Furnishings (antiques & new), Apothecary, Jewelry, and Garden. Also, we have a outdoor garden perfect for a glass of wine! Come and check it out!
Reviewed By treeangel40
From the moment you walk in you are filled with a sense of "this place is special"!!! I have been there quite a few times and consider it one of my getaways to find unique items, amazing cocktails, and the owners are the cherry on top! The back of Remedies is where the magic all comes together. It's truly secret garden-esque. The candles, the plants, the statues, it's all quite intoxicating! But truly what sets this gem apart are the owners. The owners have taken so much time to curate unique items and create this atmosphere. This is what sets it apart, in my opinion. You feel it in every inch of this beautiful establishment! Tyna and Anthony make you feel at home and truly care for every single person that walks into their "baby"! REMEDIES PARLOR is a must see!!!!!
10. Coastal Dayz Brewery
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
With 16 tapz, we’ve got our staples like Bimini Blonde and Pirate’s Porter, and regularly feature a few specialty and guest tapz also. Inside the brewery, you’ll find friendly faces and a chill atmosphere while you enjoy one of our beer flights. Outside, you can relax under an umbrella on the patio and watch the world go by as you and your favorite people (and pets) spend the day or night in our downtown paradise. We regularly have food vendors serving inside the brewery (find out who and when here) and you can also bring your own food in or have some delivered. Unfortunately, due to our limited size, layout, and chill atmosphere, we are unable to provide space or entertainment for children.
Reviewed By rickyleepotts - Santa Rosa, United States
I've been hearing a lot about this place so we finally decided to visit. I was chatting with them on Facebook and they confirmed the place was dog friendly. Good, because Charlie is our drinking buddy! We really enjoyed our visit. Their beers are good and the staff is SO nice. Is it possible to be too nice? They offer complimentary popcorn and free parking behind the brewery. I really enjoyed their beers and look forward to trying more. If you are in Fort Myers, make sure you put Coastal Dayz on your list. Cheers!
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