Guidebook for Fort Myers
Food Scene
Great seafood, steaks and salads, full bar, Italian food. "American & Southern eats & full bar presented in a restored vintage home with indoor-outdoor dining." We love this restaurant for it's food and ambience and it's only a 5-minute drive. www.facebook.com/Cristofs-On-McGregor-282496211774029/
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Cristof's on McGregor
10231 McGregor BlvdGreat seafood, steaks and salads, full bar, Italian food. "American & Southern eats & full bar presented in a restored vintage home with indoor-outdoor dining." We love this restaurant for it's food and ambience and it's only a 5-minute drive. www.facebook.com/Cristofs-On-McGregor-282496211774029/
You can have breakfast anytime! Delicious food, old-time 50s style diner. Great service, distinctive desserts. "This All-American Diner has been a southwest Florida dining tradition. Our great prices, great portions, and great people have brought customers back time and again for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Mel’s famous handcrafted burgers and fries, signature sandwiches, fish and chips, BBQ ribs, soups, salads, and a breakfast menu/ Less than 10 minutes to drive there. https://www.facebook.com/melsdiners/?fref=ts
Mel's Diner - Fort Myers
4820 S Cleveland AveYou can have breakfast anytime! Delicious food, old-time 50s style diner. Great service, distinctive desserts. "This All-American Diner has been a southwest Florida dining tradition. Our great prices, great portions, and great people have brought customers back time and again for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Mel’s famous handcrafted burgers and fries, signature sandwiches, fish and chips, BBQ ribs, soups, salads, and a breakfast menu/ Less than 10 minutes to drive there. https://www.facebook.com/melsdiners/?fref=ts
Great place to eat outside - lunch and dinner, breakfast on weekends. "American fare, plus beer & wine, served in a casual, warm setting with a tree-shaded patio." https://www.facebook.com/McGregor-Cafe-113972491967736 Only a 3-minute drive from our home, you can actually walk to this restaurant from our place.
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McGregor Cafe
4305 McGregor BlvdGreat place to eat outside - lunch and dinner, breakfast on weekends. "American fare, plus beer & wine, served in a casual, warm setting with a tree-shaded patio." https://www.facebook.com/McGregor-Cafe-113972491967736 Only a 3-minute drive from our home, you can actually walk to this restaurant from our place.
It's just a little pizza shop, downtown Fort Myers, 10-minute drive, and absolutely our favorite pizza.
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Downtown House of Pizza
1520 Hendry StIt's just a little pizza shop, downtown Fort Myers, 10-minute drive, and absolutely our favorite pizza.
The best in healthy breakfast and lunch. Everything is so fresh!
"First Watch is an award-winning Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch favorite that specializes in both traditional and innovative creations all freshly prepared to order." About a 10-minute drive from our house. You can't go wrong for breakfast and lunch.
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First Watch
2059 Altamont AveThe best in healthy breakfast and lunch. Everything is so fresh!
"First Watch is an award-winning Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch favorite that specializes in both traditional and innovative creations all freshly prepared to order." About a 10-minute drive from our house. You can't go wrong for breakfast and lunch.
Great view of the water, sitting outside watchi sunset, boats on the water, get a charter boat. Great seafood, lots of fun and atmosphere! http://www.pinchersusa.com/marina-at-edison-ford.php
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Pinchers
6890 Estero BlvdGreat view of the water, sitting outside watchi sunset, boats on the water, get a charter boat. Great seafood, lots of fun and atmosphere! http://www.pinchersusa.com/marina-at-edison-ford.php
Beth's favorite restaurant - 15 minute drive
Visit the “Grill” for Chef Ed’s Italian Night on Wednesdays featuring hometown “North End” fare and an “All Night Happy Hour.” Friday is “Fish Fry Night” and Sunday is “Tender is the Night” Prime Rib Specials.
7790 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Florida, 33907 Directions
Reservations - (239) 437-4377 / Open Daily
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University Grill
7790 Cypress Lake Dr Beth's favorite restaurant - 15 minute drive
Visit the “Grill” for Chef Ed’s Italian Night on Wednesdays featuring hometown “North End” fare and an “All Night Happy Hour.” Friday is “Fish Fry Night” and Sunday is “Tender is the Night” Prime Rib Specials.
7790 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Florida, 33907 Directions
Reservations - (239) 437-4377 / Open Daily
Sightseeing
Right on the Caloosahatchee River, just 10 minutes away. Visit Edison's Winter Home and Laboratory. "Visitors to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will enjoy 20 acres of historical buildings, historic gardens, the Edison Botanic Research Lab and the Edison Ford Museum. The newly restored buildings include the Edison Main House, Guest House, and Caretaker’s House and the Ford House. The Edison Ford Museum has hundreds of inventions, artifacts and special exhibits. - See more at: http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/#sthash.uId8xMGN.dpuf
Museum Store, Ford Cottage Shoppe and Garden Shoppe are open daily 9.00 am to 5:30 pm.
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에디슨 앤 포드 윈터 에스테이츠
2350 McGregor BlvdRight on the Caloosahatchee River, just 10 minutes away. Visit Edison's Winter Home and Laboratory. "Visitors to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will enjoy 20 acres of historical buildings, historic gardens, the Edison Botanic Research Lab and the Edison Ford Museum. The newly restored buildings include the Edison Main House, Guest House, and Caretaker’s House and the Ford House. The Edison Ford Museum has hundreds of inventions, artifacts and special exhibits. - See more at: http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/#sthash.uId8xMGN.dpuf
Museum Store, Ford Cottage Shoppe and Garden Shoppe are open daily 9.00 am to 5:30 pm.
Art Walk – The First Friday of Each Month
Art Walk begins at 6 p.m. and the galleries stay open to 10 or even later depending on the show and the crowd.
Art Walk is also characterized by live entertainment, spirits and great food. The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center provides a jazz band in its grand atrium, and the entire downtown is converted into a medley of live performances by diverse street musicians, some hired to play and others being “volunteers” who just want to add to the festive atmosphere of the occasion. But the musical highlight of the evening is the Friday Night Live free concert in Patio de Leon.
http://www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com
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Fort Myers River District - City Pier
1300 Hendry StArt Walk – The First Friday of Each Month
Art Walk begins at 6 p.m. and the galleries stay open to 10 or even later depending on the show and the crowd.
Art Walk is also characterized by live entertainment, spirits and great food. The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center provides a jazz band in its grand atrium, and the entire downtown is converted into a medley of live performances by diverse street musicians, some hired to play and others being “volunteers” who just want to add to the festive atmosphere of the occasion. But the musical highlight of the evening is the Friday Night Live free concert in Patio de Leon.
http://www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com
Parks & Nature
Lakes Regional Park is a 279 acre park with a 158 acre freshwater quarry lake that offers a day of fun on land or on the water for the whole family. Activities and amenities include picnic shelters, a lodge, garden gazebo, amphitheater, pedestrian and cycling trails, outdoor fitness equipment, splash pad water features, playgrounds, sand volleyball courts, bicycle and boat rentals, miniature train rides, a fragrance garden, community garden, nature observation, fishing, summer camp, baby boot camp, and special events. Lakes Park now has an assisted tour service called the E.Z. Rider Program.
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레이크스파크
7330 Gladiolus DrLakes Regional Park is a 279 acre park with a 158 acre freshwater quarry lake that offers a day of fun on land or on the water for the whole family. Activities and amenities include picnic shelters, a lodge, garden gazebo, amphitheater, pedestrian and cycling trails, outdoor fitness equipment, splash pad water features, playgrounds, sand volleyball courts, bicycle and boat rentals, miniature train rides, a fragrance garden, community garden, nature observation, fishing, summer camp, baby boot camp, and special events. Lakes Park now has an assisted tour service called the E.Z. Rider Program.
This 718-acre facility is a natural tidal wetlands area that is located on San Carlos Bay. It is a natural area that is indicative of the entire area before the introduction of exotic plant species; it is "Old Florida."
The outdoor activity center has two paddlecraft launches, two wildlife viewing and fishing piers, a boardwalk and restrooms.
Bunche Beach Preserve is a designated Great Florida Birding Trail site. For more information, maps and guides please visit the Great Florida Birding Trail .
Kayak Excursions is a full service kayak and SUP (Stand Up Paddleboards) company.For more information contact: 239-297-7011 or Kayak Excursions.
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분체베아치
This 718-acre facility is a natural tidal wetlands area that is located on San Carlos Bay. It is a natural area that is indicative of the entire area before the introduction of exotic plant species; it is "Old Florida."
The outdoor activity center has two paddlecraft launches, two wildlife viewing and fishing piers, a boardwalk and restrooms.
Bunche Beach Preserve is a designated Great Florida Birding Trail site. For more information, maps and guides please visit the Great Florida Birding Trail .
Kayak Excursions is a full service kayak and SUP (Stand Up Paddleboards) company.For more information contact: 239-297-7011 or Kayak Excursions.
The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is over 3,500 acres of wetland ecosystem. The cypress slough (pronounced "slew") catches and slowly filters rainwater on its way towards Estero Bay. A myriad of animals like otters, alligators, turtles, wading birds, and more live at the Slough year-round. Elevated, fully accessible boardwalk (1.2 miles long) with Restrooms near entrance.
Picnic Areas, Rock and Stroll Garden, a native butterfly garden in the center of the parking lot.
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식스마일 사이프러스 슬러프 프리저브
7751 Penzance BlvdThe Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is over 3,500 acres of wetland ecosystem. The cypress slough (pronounced "slew") catches and slowly filters rainwater on its way towards Estero Bay. A myriad of animals like otters, alligators, turtles, wading birds, and more live at the Slough year-round. Elevated, fully accessible boardwalk (1.2 miles long) with Restrooms near entrance.
Picnic Areas, Rock and Stroll Garden, a native butterfly garden in the center of the parking lot.
Welcome to the Shell Factory and Nature Park, celebrating 78 Years as SW Florida’s Number ONE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION in SW Florida. Along with are seasonal quests, the Shell Factory provides locals a great place to shop, eat, or just gather with friends. Our many attractions both indoors and outdoors will provide you and your family hours of fun served up with local hospitality.
Always fun things to do and see, great restaurant.
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셸 팩토리 앤 네이처 파크
41 North Tamiami TrailWelcome to the Shell Factory and Nature Park, celebrating 78 Years as SW Florida’s Number ONE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION in SW Florida. Along with are seasonal quests, the Shell Factory provides locals a great place to shop, eat, or just gather with friends. Our many attractions both indoors and outdoors will provide you and your family hours of fun served up with local hospitality.
Always fun things to do and see, great restaurant.
Great place for viewing Florida's wetlands. Plan to spend at least half a day here. This is a beautiful facility. 2.4 miles of boardwalk through natural Florida countryside. By that, I mean pre development. Swamps, lakes, forests etc. There are lots of animals, birds and plants. Almost guaranteed to see an alligator or two. Entry is $14 but you should buy the $3 book which will help you identify the birds etc. Well worth a visit.
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Corkscrew Swamp
Great place for viewing Florida's wetlands. Plan to spend at least half a day here. This is a beautiful facility. 2.4 miles of boardwalk through natural Florida countryside. By that, I mean pre development. Swamps, lakes, forests etc. There are lots of animals, birds and plants. Almost guaranteed to see an alligator or two. Entry is $14 but you should buy the $3 book which will help you identify the birds etc. Well worth a visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Happy Hour, Ready to party with your head in the clouds?
With views of the Caloosahatchee River and the Downtown River Basin and Park, dine and dance the night away.
http://www.firestonefl.com/
HOURS of OPERATION:
The Firestone Grille and Loft opens
Sun - Thur 4pm-10pm | Fri & Sat 4pm-11pm
The Martini Bar is open Fri & Sat nights 9pm-2am
SkyBar opens Daily at 4pm
The Firestone Grille • Martini Bar • Sky Bar | 2224 Bay Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901 | 239-334-FIRE (3473)
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The Firestone Skybar & Martini Bar
2224 Bay StGreat Happy Hour, Ready to party with your head in the clouds?
With views of the Caloosahatchee River and the Downtown River Basin and Park, dine and dance the night away.
http://www.firestonefl.com/
HOURS of OPERATION:
The Firestone Grille and Loft opens
Sun - Thur 4pm-10pm | Fri & Sat 4pm-11pm
The Martini Bar is open Fri & Sat nights 9pm-2am
SkyBar opens Daily at 4pm
The Firestone Grille • Martini Bar • Sky Bar | 2224 Bay Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901 | 239-334-FIRE (3473)
Walking distance from our home! Overlooking Fort Myers Country Club, Edison was designed to capture the essence of Old Fort Myers and celebrate its most famous former resident. Enjoy casual dining inside or on our Porch Bar or Terrace with panoramic views of the golf course. Stay later for the live bands playing throughout the week.
3583 MCGREGOR BLVD
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
PHONE 239.936.9348
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Edison Restaurant, Bar & Banquet Center
3583 McGregor BlvdWalking distance from our home! Overlooking Fort Myers Country Club, Edison was designed to capture the essence of Old Fort Myers and celebrate its most famous former resident. Enjoy casual dining inside or on our Porch Bar or Terrace with panoramic views of the golf course. Stay later for the live bands playing throughout the week.
3583 MCGREGOR BLVD
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
PHONE 239.936.9348
Haven't been there but I hear it's fun! Craft brewery serving its beach-themed beers in a relaxed taproom with open mic nights & live music.
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Point Ybel Brewing Company
16120 San Carlos BlvdHaven't been there but I hear it's fun! Craft brewery serving its beach-themed beers in a relaxed taproom with open mic nights & live music.
Arts & Culture
Celebrate with us and take part in our wide array of dance, theater, music performances, film and art exhibitions, as well as guest lectures, workshops and educational arts programs – a truly multidisciplinary cultural experience in the historic River District in Downtown Fort Myers, Florida!
2301 First Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239.333.1933
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카멜레옹미술관
2301 First StCelebrate with us and take part in our wide array of dance, theater, music performances, film and art exhibitions, as well as guest lectures, workshops and educational arts programs – a truly multidisciplinary cultural experience in the historic River District in Downtown Fort Myers, Florida!
2301 First Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239.333.1933
Monthly art exhibits, classes, special events, a greenmarket.
Five-minute drive from our house. Green market every Saturday 9 am to 1 pm
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브로드애비뉴 아츠디스트릭트
10091 McGregor BlvdMonthly art exhibits, classes, special events, a greenmarket.
Five-minute drive from our house. Green market every Saturday 9 am to 1 pm
Learn all about the shells of Sanibel Island and buy Florida souvenirs. Unbelievable art work done with shells. How abalone was used in Asia furniture. A must see during your vacation.
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베일리-매튜스 국립 쉘 박물관
3075 Sanibel Captiva RdLearn all about the shells of Sanibel Island and buy Florida souvenirs. Unbelievable art work done with shells. How abalone was used in Asia furniture. A must see during your vacation.
Shopping
Edison Mall
4125 Cleveland AveMacy's, Sears, JC Penney, BooksAmillion, food court, etc.
We love the River District, downtown Fort Myers. There are many shop, art galleries and outdoor cafes. First Friday of every month is Art Walk and the third Friday is Music Walk - Check it out!
First Street
First StreetWe love the River District, downtown Fort Myers. There are many shop, art galleries and outdoor cafes. First Friday of every month is Art Walk and the third Friday is Music Walk - Check it out!
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Colonial Crossings
4600 Summerlin Rd