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Getting to Fort Myers
20 min · 9 miles from Cape Coral (Google driving route without traffic, checked 2026-10-10; expect longer in season)
Events coming up
- Southwest Florida Pickle FestivalSat Nov 14 · Entry slots noon–4 PM and 4–9 PMMike Greenwell Regional Park, North Fort Myers · Source
- Corey Kent + Phil KaneFri Nov 20 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers
- Lindsey StirlingFri Nov 20 · Time TBA — check the organizerBarbara B. Mann, Fort Myers
- GoldenFest XVISat Nov 21 · 10 AM–3 PMHammond Stadium, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers · Source
- Autumn Garden FestivalNov 21–22 · 9 AM–4 PMEdison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers · Source
- Fort Myers Tip-Off (men's)Nov 23–26 · Time TBA — check the organizerSuncoast Credit Union Arena, Fort Myers
- Wait Until DarkNov 24 – Dec 13 · Time TBA — check the organizerFlorida Rep, Historic Arcade, Fort Myers
- Women's Fort Myers Tip-OffNov 27–28 · Time TBA — check the organizerSuncoast Credit Union Arena, Fort Myers
- All-4-One + Sheena Easton + Ruben StuddardSat Nov 28 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers
- The Rock Orchestra by CandlelightSat Nov 28 · Time TBA — check the organizerBarbara B. Mann, Fort Myers
- A.J. Croce: Croce Plays CroceSun Nov 29 · Time TBA — check the organizerBarbara B. Mann, Fort Myers
- Plaid TidingsDec 1 – Jan 3 · Time TBA — check the organizerFlorida Rep, ArtStage Studio, Fort Myers
- Kenny GWed Dec 9 · Time TBA — check the organizerBarbara B. Mann, Fort Myers
- Holiday MagicThu Dec 10 · Doors 6 PM · concert 7:30–9 PMFaith Presbyterian Church, 4544 Coronado Pkwy, Fort Myers · Source
- John MulaneyFri Dec 11 · Time TBA — check the organizerSuncoast Credit Union Arena, Fort Myers
- The Fab FourFri Dec 11 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers
- Lily RoseSat Dec 12 · Time TBA — check the organizerThe Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers
- A Charlie Brown ChristmasThu Dec 17 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers
- The TenorsFri Dec 18 · Time TBA — check the organizerBarbara B. Mann, Fort Myers
- Straight No ChaserTue Dec 29 · Time TBA — check the organizerBarbara B. Mann, Fort Myers
- Keller Williams TrioSun Jan 3 · Time TBA — check the organizerPoint Ybel Brewing, Fort Myers
- Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalJan 5–10 · Time TBA — check the organizerBarbara B. Mann, Fort Myers
- Dames at SeaJan 5–24 · Time TBA — check the organizerFlorida Rep, Historic Arcade, Fort Myers
- Brooklyn RiderFri Jan 8 · Time TBA — check the organizerSidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
- The Burnett Sisters BandFri Jan 15 · Time TBA — check the organizerSidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
- Kathleen MadiganSat Jan 16 · Time TBA — check the organizerBarbara B. Mann, Fort Myers
- Rocket Man: Elton John TributeWed Jan 20 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers
- Raul MidónFri Jan 22 · Time TBA — check the organizerSidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
- Yacht Rock RevueFri Jan 22 · Time TBA — check the organizerCaloosa Sound Amphitheater, Fort Myers
- The Great GatsbyJan 26–31 · Time TBA — check the organizerBarbara B. Mann, Fort Myers
- Sexy LaundryJan 26 – Mar 7 · Time TBA — check the organizerFlorida Rep, ArtStage Studio, Fort Myers
- Fort Myers Seafood & Music FestivalJan 29–31 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers
- Vintage Market Days of South Gulf Coast FloridaJan 29–31 · Sat 10–4, Sun 10–3Lee Civic Center, North Fort Myers
- ClueFeb 2–7 · Time TBA — check the organizerBarbara B. Mann, Fort Myers
- ArtFest Fort MyersFeb 5–7 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers · Source
- Wood Box HeroesSat Feb 6 · Time TBA — check the organizerSidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
- Adelitas WaySun Feb 7 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers
- Over the River and Through the WoodsFeb 9–28 · Time TBA — check the organizerFlorida Rep, Historic Arcade, Fort Myers
- Edison Festival Junior ParadeSun Feb 14 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers · Source
- Water for ElephantsFeb 16–21 · Time TBA — check the organizerBarbara B. Mann, Fort Myers
- Boston Red Sox Spring TrainingFeb 19 – Mar 21 · Time TBA — check the organizerJetBlue Park, Fort Myers · Source
- Minnesota Twins Spring TrainingFeb 19 – Mar 20 · Time TBA — check the organizerHammond Stadium, Fort Myers · Source
- Edison Festival of Light Grand ParadeSat Feb 20 · Time TBA — check the organizerDowntown, Fort Myers · Source
- Crafts on the RiverSat Feb 20 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers
- Edison Festival 5KSat Feb 20 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers · Source
- Edison Festival Classic Car ShowFeb 20–21 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers · Source
- Red Sox home opener vs. TwinsSun Feb 21 · Time TBA — check the organizerJetBlue Park, Fort Myers · Source
- SWFL Ag ExpoFeb 25 – Mar 7 · Time TBA — check the organizerMike Greenwell Park, North Fort Myers
- SIXMar 5–7 · Time TBA — check the organizerBarbara B. Mann, Fort Myers
- Southwest Florida Reading FestivalSat Mar 6 · Time TBA — check the organizerDowntown, Fort Myers
- Ft. Myers Offshore Spring Break Run to 3 FishermenMar 6 · Time TBA — check the organizerThree Fishermen, North Fort Myers · Source
- Public Image LtdTue Mar 9 · Time TBA — check the organizerThe Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers
- Jumaane SmithFri Mar 12 · Time TBA — check the organizerSidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
- Never Can Say Goodbye: The 70s Beehive MusicalMar 16 – Apr 4 · Time TBA — check the organizerFlorida Rep, Historic Arcade, Fort Myers
- The NotebookMar 16–21 · Time TBA — check the organizerBarbara B. Mann, Fort Myers
- Red Sox vs. YankeesWed Mar 17 · Time TBA — check the organizerJetBlue Park, Fort Myers · Source
- Sierra HullSat Mar 20 · Time TBA — check the organizerSidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
- Jersey BoysMar 30 – Apr 4 · Time TBA — check the organizerBarbara B. Mann, Fort Myers
- Noël Coward's Private LivesApr 6 – May 9 · Time TBA — check the organizerFlorida Rep, ArtStage Studio, Fort Myers
- Hell's KitchenApr 7–11 · Time TBA — check the organizerBarbara B. Mann, Fort Myers
- Jahari StampleyFri Apr 9 · Time TBA — check the organizerSidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
- The David Mayfield ParadeFri Apr 16 · Time TBA — check the organizerSidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
- Leonid & FriendsSun Apr 18 · Time TBA — check the organizerCaloosa Sound Amphitheater, Fort Myers
- Michael Cavanaugh Rock 'n' Roll SymphonySun Apr 25 · Time TBA — check the organizerBarbara B. Mann, Fort Myers
- Fort Myers Blueberry FestMay 1–2 · Time TBA — check the organizerNorth Fort Myers
- Pecos & the Rooftops + Mike LeeSat May 8 · Time TBA — check the organizerThe Ranch, Fort Myers
- Fort Myers Film FestivalMay 19–23 · Time TBA — check the organizerMultiple venues, Fort Myers
Dates TBC
- Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk · Dates TBC — may or may not fall in your trip
- FGCU basketball season · Dates TBC — may or may not fall in your trip
- Edison & Ford Holiday Nights · Dates TBC — may or may not fall in your trip
- City of Palms Classic · Dates TBC — may or may not fall in your trip
- Edison & Ford Antique Car Exhibition · Dates TBC — may or may not fall in your trip
- Fort Myers Pro Rodeo · Dates TBC — may or may not fall in your trip
- Mighty Mussels opening night · Dates TBC — may or may not fall in your trip
Places to go
Top 5 per group by Google rating (4★+, 20+ reviews). Hours change — call ahead.
Eat & drink
- Taqueria La Mexicana · 5★ (2312)4195 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916, USA
- Lotus THAI BISTRO · 5★ (45)6611 Orion Dr #106, Fort Myers, FL 33912, USA
- Sushi Sake Fort Myers · 4.9★ (4127)12901 McGregor Blvd Bay 23, Fort Myers, FL 33919, USA
- Clase Azul Modern Mexican Cuisine · 4.9★ (1329)9908 Gulf Coast Main St C-125, Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA
- Punto Iberico · 4.9★ (781)2200 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Breakfast & coffee
- The Morning Bloom on Daniels Pkwy · 5★ (357)8951 Daniels Pkwy
- Keke's Breakfast Cafe · 4.9★ (6639)7949 Dani Dr #100
- Peter's German Café · 4.9★ (979)1412 Dean St #100
- The Morning Bloom · 4.9★ (694)12901 McGregor Blvd Suite 6 & 7
- BIG ENERGY Cafe · 4.9★ (418)8646 Gladiolus Dr Unit 404
Bars & live music
- Point Ybel Brewing Company Downtown · 4.9★ (22)2180 W First St #110
- Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre · 4.7★ (2709)1380 Colonial Blvd
- Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center · 4.7★ (796)2301 First St
- McGregor's Public House · 4.7★ (750)13499 S Cleveland Ave Ste 111
- Buckingham Blues Bar · 4.7★ (732)5641 Buckingham Rd
Things to do
- Vino’s Picasso · 5★ (625)15250 S Tamiami Trl #110
- Tribby Arts Center · 4.9★ (73)17281 On Par Blvd
- Muse Art Gallery and Studio · 4.9★ (71)4125 Cleveland Ave #1880
- Ft Myers Ghosts: Ghost Tours and Haunted Pub Crawls · 4.8★ (118)2075 W First St
- SH Modern Art · 4.8★ (33)9280 College Pkwy Ste 7
Beaches & parks
- Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve · 4.8★ (4634)7751 Penzance Blvd
- The House of Ride Nature · 4.8★ (222)2464 Second St
- Edison & Ford Winter Estates · 4.7★ (7765)2350 McGregor Blvd
- Lakes Park · 4.7★ (6706)7330 Gladiolus Dr
- Three Oaks Park · 4.6★ (926)18251 Three Oaks Pkwy
On the water
- Offshore Hunter Fishing Charters · 5★ (244)6511 Plantation Preserve Cir N N
- Endless Summer Charters · 4.9★ (131)Port Sanibel Marina
- Crocker Marine Services · 4.8★ (131)2101 McGregor Blvd #201
- Sunny Cape Boats · 4.8★ (59)143 E North Shore Ave
- EZ Docks Paradise Coast · 4.8★ (22)4696 Elevation Way
Shopping
- Plaza 41 · 4.7★ (337)13161 N Cleveland Ave
- Daniels Marketplace · 4.6★ (778)6911 Daniels Pkwy
- University Village Shops · 4.6★ (356)19800 Village Center Dr
- Gulf Coast Town Center · 4.5★ (8379)9903 Gulf Coast Main St
- First Street Village · 4.5★ (1278)2164 W First St Ste b