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Attractions

Downtown Fort Myers

Fort Myers River DistrictThe River District is downtown Fort Myers' exciting and enriching enhancements to the coast of the Caloosahatchee River. Based upon plans by Andres Duany crafted in 2001, Fort Myers has been revitalizing the downtown area concentrating on:

Adding more residential units. The city approved over 3,600 waterfront units, mostly in high-rise condominium/resorts along the banks.

Creating pedestrian-friendly streetscapes. Utility replacement, streetlights, sidewalks, landscaping under shady canopies make First Street an enjoyable stroll to shopping, dining, and work.

Maximizing existing commercial areas. Replacing an old, languishing strip center with a mixed use development which will provide groceries and other staples for residents is the goal of First Street Village.

Riverfront development. The city has a great deal of control over prime riverfront land, and has been concentrating on approving plans which reinforce the pedestrian-friendly, mixed use plans for the River District.

Attractions in the River District

Edison/Ford Winter Home
Burroughs Home
Imaginarium
Museum

Boating the Caloosahatchee

The nearby River District offers avid boaters first class marina facilities and access to the Gulf of Mexico, the barrier islands of Sanibel, Captiva and Estero, and the abundant estuaries, sounds, harbors and more that make Southwest Florida fishing some of the best in the world.

Yacht at The City Yacht Basin

Matlacha

The Quaint Fishing village of Matlacha (pronounced Mat-luh-shay) has been around since the time of the earliest settlers in the area.  This historic fishing village is home to the "Fishingest Bridge in the World" because you can't cross the bridge at any time of day or in any kind of weather without seeing fisherman taking advantage of the abundant fishing in Matlacha Pass. Colorful art galleries, shops and restaurants line Pine Island Road, bringing the flavor of the Keys to the Gulf Coast. A county park with a fishing pier, boat ramp, playground, picnic shelters and gives you room to play and watch the sunset.

Mangrove Bay

Museum of the Islands Pine Island, Florida

Other Local Attractions

sun splah Sun Splash Water Park Web Site
Mike Greenwell's Family Fun Park
Shell Factory and Museum
City Parks and Recreation
County Parks and Recreation
Lee Visitor and Convention Center


Pine Island Road Corridor

Just South of the Concordia neighborhood is the fastest growing, most exciting corridor of restaurants, shops, services and destinations along Pine Island Road. Within easy reach along a newly constructed four-lane divided highway, anything you need can be obtained! The items in italics are on the way.

Restaurants

Shops

And More

Carrabas Kohl's Dept Store Roger Dean Chevorlet
Mel's Diner Bealls Driver's License Office
Shrimp Shack BJ's Wholesale Publix
Bob Evans Lowe's Alebrtsons
Applebees SuperTarget Wal-Mart Grocery
Outback Steakhouse Starbucks AMC Movie Theaters
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Office Max Boutiques & Gift Shops
Stuff-a-Bagel Michael's Movie Rental Stores
Rib City Sear's Essentials Banks
Bubba's Steak House JoAnn Fabrics Grocery Stores
Stevie Tomatoes Circuit City Bagel Shops
Olive Garden Linens and Things  
Bonefish Grill PetSmart  
Famous Dave's BBQ