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The Perfect Family Vacation in Fort Myers Florida
With its convenient location near the Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Kids Stay for Free program, spacious family-style accommodations and signature suites sleeping up to 8 people, complimentary AmericInn Perk breakfast and high-speed Internet access, the AmericInn provides the ideal setting for your next family vacation in Fort Myers. Fort Myers Florida provides year-round fun and excitement for the whole family. You'll find gorgeous beaches, day cruises, parasailing, jet skiing, hiking, swimming, golf, fishing, canoeing, lots of shopping centers close by and more for everyone to enjoy during your family vacation in Fort Myers.
Family Attractions and Activities
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve - The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is a natural animal corridor between northern Lee County and Estero Bay. You can see alligators, wild pigs, otters, and more. During the dry season (October to June), birds like herons and egrets can be seen as well.
Address: 7751 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers, FL
Distance: 3.0 miles NW
Phone: 239-432-2004
Sun Harvest Citrus - Florida citrus, tours, gifts & refreshments. Florida is famous for oranges, but what about Honeybells? Sun Harvest Citrus sells a wide variety of fresh Indian River citrus, including Honeybell tangelos when they're in season.
Address: 14810 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers, FL
Distance: 4.1 miles W
Phone: 800-743-1480
Calusa Nature Center - The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium is 105 acres and has a museum, nature trails, a planetarium, an aviary, a gift shop and meeting/picnic areas. While in the park, you can view Snakes, Alligators, Crocodiles, various Amphibians and more.
Address: 3450 Oritz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
Distance: 5.2 miles N
Phone: 239-275-3435
Lakes Regional Park - Lakes Park is a popular recreational area in Fort Myers. The 279-acre park has 158 acres of fresh water lakes for swimming, fishing for bass and catfish, canoeing, and swimming.
Address: 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, FL
Distance: 5.6 miles W
Phone: 239-432-2000
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
Fleamasters Market - There’s plenty to see and do at Giant Fleamasters Fleamarket… over 900 Stores. Huge Houseware Stores, Fashion, Home Decor, Shoe Shops, more!
Address: 4135 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, FL
Distance: 7.1 miles N
Phone: 239-334-7001
Edison/Ford Winter Estate - The Edison and Ford Winter Estates contain a historical museum and 17 acre (6.9 hectares) botanical garden on the adjacent sites of the winter homes of Thomas Alva Edison and Henry Ford beside the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers.
Address: 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL
Distance: 8.4 miles NW
Phone: 239-334-7419
City of Palms Park - Red Sox Spring Training at City of Palms Park. A Right Field Deck was unveiled at City of Palms Park in 2007. Located directly behind the outfield fence, this new area includes approximately 150 barstool-type seats and a drink rail.
Address: 2201 Edison Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
Distance: 7.9 miles NW
Phone: 239-332-8423
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
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
Minnesota Twins Spring Training - Hammond Stadium may be best known as the spring home of the Minnesota Twins, but it's also home to the Fort Myers Miracle of the Florida State League. Located on the southern edge of Fort Myers.
Address: 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Distance: 7 miles
Phone: 239-948-7825
Germain Arena - Germain Arena is host to the Florida Everblades of the ECHL and Florida Firecats of the AF2 (arena football). Germain Arena is also Southwest Florida's premier entertainment venue offering a wide variety of choice entertainment. Germain Arena has hosted such shows as Elton John, Brad Paisley, Cher, Tom Petty, WWE, along with family events like Disney on Ice, the Harlem Globetrotters, My Little Pony, the Wiggles, and Sesame Street Live.
Address: 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero, FL
Distance: 7 miles
Phone: 239-948-7825
Miromar Outlet Mall - At Miromar Outlets, you'll find an unparalleled collection of more than 140 top designers and brand name outlets offering savings of up to 70% off retail prices! You will enjoy great savings on the brand name designers you love. Miromar Outlets' beautiful Mediterranean architecture is set amongst majestic fountains, covered walkways and courtyards and offers a lakeside restaurant piazza with indoor and outdoor dining. Whether visiting Southwest Florida for business or pleasure, the mall offers something for everyone!
Address: 10801 Corkscrew Road, #421, Fort Myers, FL
Distance: 4.5 miles
Phone: 239-267-0783
Gulf Coast Town Center - Spend some quality time together at Gulf Coast Town Center where you can shop, eat and catch a movie all in one place. Gulf Coast Town Center is like its own little town—that's how extensive it is! With over 120 shops, anchored by Bass Pro Shop, Belk, JCPenney, Super Target, Regal Cinemas, Best Buy, Costco, and Borders, you'll have to make sure you come in a car big enough for all your full shopping bags! You'll also love the beautiful atmosphere at this open mall with beautiful palm trees and fountains throughout the mall area with clean and pretty landscaping all around—it's truly gorgeous and will set the tone for a fantastic day of shopping.
Address: 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Fort Myers, FL
Distance: 4.5 miles
Phone: 239-267-0783
