Area Travel - AmericInn® of Fort Myers, FL - Now Open!
Welcome to beautiful Florida! Read about Fort Myers attractions and things to do during your stay:
In the Fort Myers area, you can enjoy the breathtaking sunsets, golf tournaments, shopping, museums, tennis, jet skiing, parasailing, boating, shell collecting, bird watching, take university classes, or just enjoying the beaches.
Area Attractions and Activities
Seminole Gulf Railway - For 2 decades, Seminole Gulf Railway has delighted people of all ages with comical murder mysteries, educational daytime excursions, festive holiday events, and of course, delicious food & outstanding service. Dinner Train Theater presents an original mystery played out during a five-course meal, Wednesday through Saturday evenings. In the fall of 1991, the Dinner Train began its first Murder Mystery Production, "Murder on the Seminole Express" which became an instant success. Other special trips followed, the most popular of which was the Christmas Rail/Boat Trips to Punta Gorda, which have become an annual event. Over the past seventeen years, The Dinner Train Theater, known to many as the Murder Mystery Train has hosted over 450,000 patrons and has premiered over 45 new murder mystery productions. Operating year-round, The Dinner Train Theater seats up to 200 passengers in 4 reconditioned 1930's - 1940's vintage railcars, "Sanibel", "Marco", "Gasparilla" and "Captiva". All food is prepared on board the train in the "Marco" kitchen.
Address: 2805 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL
Distance: 8.2 miles
Phone: 239-275-8487 or 800-SEM-GULF
Fort Myers Beach - Over 1.8 million annual visitors enjoy the beaches, fishing, shopping, dinning, golf, tennis and entertainment on the sandy shores. The Beach gained a reputation as the World's Safest Beach because of no undertow and shallow water. People can walk the entire 7-mile length of the island along its sandy shores.
Address: Visitor Center - 12345 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL
Distance: 18 miles
JC Cruises - Sightseeing / Dinner Boat Tours at JC Cruises in Fort Myers, Florida Now Sailing Year-Round! The ship where friendly and courteous service combined with the best of food makes cruising with the Capt. J.P. a unique experience. We feature many different cruises on the Caloosahatchee River / Intracoastal Waterway. You might want to see the Gulf of Mexico or take a day trip to Lake Okeechobee or just go on a local historic cruise, passing the Edison Home, Ford Estate and other points of interest in our area. While observing Florida wildlife you can enjoy delicious food and fun aboard our air conditioned and heated modern tripledeck paddlewheeler.
Address: 2313 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, FL
Distance: 8.6 miles NW
Phone: 239-334-7474
Cape Harbour - The Marina at Cape Harbour offers the only waterfront shopping destination in Southwest Florida with award-winning art galleries, a luxury spa and salon and extraordinary boutiques. Boutiques are quaint, independently-owned shops that offer everything from women’s clothing and jewelry to candles, fresh flowers, exotic flowers and candies. Several waterfront restaurants offer a dining atmosphere for any mood or occasion. Across the street at the Boat House you will find everything a boater needs and more! For the boating and water enthusiast you will find a variety of lunch, sightseeing, and sunset cruises departing from Cape Harbour, or rent a kayak to explore the waterways. Special events on Tuesday nights offer music in the outdoor Pavilion featuring different local bands each week.
Address: Located at the southern end of Chiquita Blvd. in Cape Coral
Distance: 16 miles
Phone: 239-945-6116
Everglades Wonder Gardens - Everglades Wonder Gardens has over 2000 species of native wildlife & plants including: lush botanical gardens, wild Florida Panthers, Black Bears, Native & Exotic Birds, Live Otter show, Flamingos, Rattlesnakes & Reptiles. They have the world's largest American Crocodiles with "Big Joe" the world's largest American Crocodile - over 1000 lbs & 15' long.
Address: 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL
Distance: 14 miles S
Phone: 239-992-2591
Lover's Key State Recreation - For years, Lovers Key was accessible only by boat and it was said that only lovers traveled to the island to enjoy its remote and solitary beach. Today, it is one of four barrier islands that make up this state park. A haven for wildlife, the islands and their waters are home to West Indian manatees, bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, marsh rabbits, and bald eagles. The two mile long beach is accessible by boardwalk or tram and is popular for shelling, swimming, picnicking, and sunbathing. Black Island has over five miles of multiuse trails for hiking and bicycling. Anglers and boaters can launch their vessels from the park's boat ramp. The park's concession offers boat and fishing tours, as well as bicycle, canoe, and kayak rentals.
Address: 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL
Distance: 11 miles SW
Phone: 239-463-4588
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall - Large entertainment center home to Broadway musicals and plays, headline entertainment, and performances.
Address: 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL
Distance: 6.2 miles W
Phone: 239-481-4849
Sanibel Island - Sanibel Island has everything one could wish for...excellent restaurants, golfing, tennis, fishing, boating, shopping, bike paths, canoes, theatrical productions, the renowned J.N. "Ding Darling" National Wildlife Refuge & Bird Sanctuary. Since 1884 Point Ybel Lighthouse has guided seafarers to Sanibel Island's shores. Enjoy 15 miles of unspoiled beaches, 22 miles of bike paths, 50 types of fish, 230 types of birds, 250 types of shells and 0 stop lights. Sanibel Island is world renowned for its shelling beaches and the "Sanibel Stoop". In the travel industry Sanibel Island is a top Florida destination for visitors.
Address: Chamber of Commerce, 1159 Causeway Road, Sanibel Island, FL
Distance: 17 miles
Phone: 239-472-1080
Seminole Casino - Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, the Seminole Casino is the largest, most exciting attraction in the five county region featuring; high paying gaming machines, and live action poker. Enjoy a delicious meal while you play, or relax for lunch, dinner or a late night snack in the traditional Seminole ambiance of our "EE-TO-LEET-KE" Grill. Our menu features a wide variety of appetizers, sandwiches, salads and entree's, including our signature Prime Rib dinner, traditional Seminole cuisine and a fabulous daily special. Plus, each meal is served with authentic Seminole Indian fry bread complimented by our luscious honey butter. A full liquor bar is also available for our patrons while playing or dining at the Seminole Casino.
Address: 506 South First Street, Immokalee, FL
Phone: 800-218-0007
Everglades City - The AmericInn of Fort Myers is 65 miles north of Everglades City which proclaims itself as the Gateway to the 10,000 Islands. It is one end of the Wilderness Waterway, the famous Everglades backcountry route linking Everglades City to Flamingo. It is the best place in the 10,000 Islands to rent canoes or kayaks, hook up with a guided paddling excursion, and explore Big Cypress National Preserve, Everglades National Park, and Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve. It even has a tiny airport, so you can book a float plane tour to get a bird's-eye view of the islands before putting your paddle to the water. Enjoy the small town ambience of our waterside community. Be it on foot, bicycle, kayak, canoe, power boat trips, airplane trips, or airboat trips that take you deep into the vast and silent Everglades jungles.
