fun things to do in fort myers Florida

daverat · 02-13-2015, 10:26 PM

Will be in fort myers next week for business. I've never been there and need some ideas for can't miss places. Of course the beach with bikini clad babes is a given.

corndog · 02-13-2015, 10:43 PM

Sanibel Island is a must.

Years ago I toured the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford winter homes in Fort Myers. It was actually very fascinating.

Edison and Ford Winter Estates - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

MikeWilliamsFan · 02-13-2015, 10:48 PM

Weird I am on vacation in Naples right now lol. If you are a baseball fan visit the Twins ST. I wouldnt visit the Sox as they are much more strict and closed off and commerciaized. Coconut Jack's is good and Royal Treat for ice cream

fullmetal · 02-14-2015, 01:55 AM

Fossilized shark teeth

Don't forget to return home

CAS239 · 02-14-2015, 01:16 PM

Living here I'll never understand why people visit because it's pretty boring and there's nothing to do here.

But like previously mentioned, you can visit Sanibel. I find it highly overrated unless your going to the beach. But you could visit ding darling wildlife. Be prepared to pay the insane $6 tool to cross the bridge on the way onto Sanibel.

Could visit fort Myers beach, although the bikini clad babes you're looking for might not be out because it's been decently chilly. But if you're into little shops then fort Myers beach has plenty.

I'd recommend Edison and Ford winter estates to out of towners. You can walk through Thomas Edison's and Henry Ford winter homes, see Edison's laboratory, go in the museum and see their inventions. It's pretty neat. It's not too expensive, maybe like $15-$20 a person if I remember from my last visit.

If you're into more little local shops then visit Matlacha on the way to Pine Island. Idk how old you are but it's more geared toward the older crowd. Bunch of little bright colored buildings. Art shops, boutiques, etc..Has the most fished off bridge in the world as well.

Also pay a visit to downtown fort Myers. Pain to drive and park on the streets but there's a bunch of neat stores and places to eat. I like how all the buildings look.

Spring baseball training is pretty popular too. I don't watch baseball so idk if that'll be going on or not though

NickM · 02-14-2015, 04:28 PM

Sanibel Island offers some of the best shell collecting in the world. If you're into that (or have someone to bring gifts to who is), it's a must.

joepep · 02-14-2015, 04:48 PM

My favorite thing to do in Ft. Myers is to drive to Miami

Addison · 02-14-2015, 05:11 PM

Look at a map, realize you're in Florida, and get out when you still have teeth and dignity.

dolphinsdude · 02-14-2015, 05:17 PM

Fort Myers is a nice quiet town. It has been a long while since I visited but the last couple of times I went there was to watch blacked out Dolphins games.

Hallco · 02-14-2015, 05:59 PM

I lived in Ft Myers for 13 years and my mom and 3 brothers still live there. They work out a lot and play basketball at Bay Oaks Recreation center.

sonnyday · 02-14-2015, 06:08 PM

Lots to do.....Shuffleboard, Bridge, complaining, 4pm early bird specials.

CAS239 · 02-14-2015, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joepep

My favorite thing to do in Ft. Myers is to drive to Miami

Lmao yea my favorite thing to do is drive two and a half hours and go to Disney World

awz50 · 02-14-2015, 07:15 PM

The Red Sox are in fort myers!!!

Matt Ryan · 02-15-2015, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverat

Will be in fort myers next week for business. I've never been there and need some ideas for can't miss places. Of course the beach with bikini clad babes is a given.

Just do me a favor, and go to Bennett's in downtown or Sanibel. Or 11: eleven Cafe, You won't be disappointed.

Stay at South Seas on Captiva Island and eat Red Velvet cake at the Bubble Room.

If your into fishing, I'm a charter captain for inshore fishing. Golfing this time of year is great to, although the rates double.

Have fun with the Traffic, snowbirds have migrated...

If you have any questions, let me know. Been here all my life.

Gibberish · 02-16-2015, 12:54 AM

It seems all you have to do is sit on a bench, in Florida, and watch natural selection take place. I think that would be enough

Man With Tom Brady Helmet Tattoo Arrested For Narcotics

'Serial Stowaway' Sneaks Onto Yet Another Flight, Checks Into Resort

Naked Bill Cosby Statue Proposed By High School Sculptor

Candyce Harden Arrested After Baby Allegedly Pulls Cocaine From Shirt During Traffic Stop

Man-On-Dolphin Sex Documentary Makes Big Splash At Film Festival

Another Skunk Ape (Or Bigfoot Hoaxer) Rears Its Ugly Head In Florida Swamp

Suspect Stewart Charles McNeal Tells Police He Wasn't 'Good At The Robbery Thing'

Orion Jones Accused Of Urinating On Waitress

BBQ Burglar Steals $4,000 Worth Of Ribs, Chicken, Wings And Fries

Orange-Yellow UFOs Glide Over Three Florida Towns [VIDEO]

Strippers Allegedly Help Smuggle Drugs, Booze Into Prison

» Radio Station Running A “Porn Star For A Day” Contest Where The Winner Has A Foursome With Three Porn Stars Barstool Sports: New York City

Sphynx Cat Survives Being Shot In Head With Arrow (GRAPHIC PHOTO)

George Robert Pineda Assaulted Woman Who Suggested Anger Management Class: Cops

Diena Thompson Burns Home Of Convicted Child Killer Jared Harrell

Kids Flee From Car Because Of Florida Mom's Alleged Drunk Driving

Florida Mom Drove With Son On Hood Of Car, Police Say

Florida Man Arrested For Slapping Employees With Bearded Dragon: Cops

Mark DeFriest: Florida Parole Commission Hears 'Prison Houdini' Case

Mom Punishes Son By Dressing Him Up In Drag And Posting Pics On Facebook - Crime Feed

Angela Stoldt Sentenced For Killing, Cooking Neighbor

Florida Roommates Named Berido And Rice Arrested For Robbing Chicken Joint - Crime Feed

Rice Burrito lol

Man in Florida Accidentally Kills Friend While Acting Out Rap Lyrics - Crime Feed

Teen-aged Boy Posed As OB/GYN For A Month In Florida Hospital - Crime Feed

Florida Man Arrested For Throwing Naked, Penis-Shaking Dance Party In The Middle Of Busy Intersection - Crime Feed

Florida Sheriff's Office Gets Embarrassing Typo On Their Official Rugs - Crime Feed
In Dog we trust !

Attempted Rape Suspect Named Phuc Kieu Apprehended In Florida - Crime Feed

Oh,people will love this guys name

Really, Florida? Man Arrested After Trying To Trade Chicken Dinner For Sex - Crime Feed

Florida Man Without Hands Or Legs "On The Run" After Double Homicide - Crime Feed

Florida Suspect?s Name Is Cherry Waffles Tennis (Yes, Really !) - Crime Feed

While reading on Florida, I found a story about a Wisconsin person that nearly made me retch
Crime Of Nature? Woman Makes Yogurt With Bacteria From Her Vagina - Crime Feed

Anyway, yah, just sit on a bench and enjoy the live action Springer show

fullmetal · 02-16-2015, 02:06 AM

Visit the homes of wealthy Fortune 100 executives. One of my college roommates father was the CFO of one and had a $10 million plus home in Ft. Myers.

sonnyday · 02-16-2015, 06:36 AM

Hang out with Gronk

Did Gronk just hit on this reporter? - CNN Video

asujbl · 02-16-2015, 09:13 AM

I have a place on FMB - and I love it - but I can't comment on Ft. Myers the "city" as I've never been outside of the airport.

If you make it down to the island though there is plenty to do.

ernieren · 02-16-2015, 03:07 PM

Drive north to Sarasota/Bradenton visit

Siesta key beach

North Sarasota Visit Siesta Key Rum Distillery siestakeyrum.com

All the micro breweries in Sarasota and Bradenton

Big Top
j Dubs
Motorworks
Darwins
i think some more.

lindeman79 · 02-16-2015, 03:10 PM

Blow with d2r

enbambam6986 · 02-16-2015, 05:30 PM

You can go to Publix

02-13-2015, 10:26 PM	#1
daverat Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 3,069 Obalsand drt0057	fun things to do in fort myers Florida Will be in fort myers next week for business. I've never been there and need some ideas for can't miss places. Of course the beach with bikini clad babes is a given. __________________ In 2020, 2023 and 2024 a Texas Tech QB won the Super Bowl In 2023 the Texas Rangers won the World Series

02-13-2015, 10:43 PM	#2
corndog BODA Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: From a table in McDonalds, with lovely fake flowers on it. Posts: 18,307	Sanibel Island is a must. Years ago I toured the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford winter homes in Fort Myers. It was actually very fascinating. Edison and Ford Winter Estates - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia __________________ He has no rival, He has no equal.

02-14-2015, 04:28 PM	#6
NickM Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 12,353	Sanibel Island offers some of the best shell collecting in the world. If you're into that (or have someone to bring gifts to who is), it's a must. __________________ 1st superfractor hit by RK Collectibles. 2014 Bowman Chrome Mini BB Chris Kohler. "What do we want?" "Time travel." "And when do we want it?" "It's irrelevant."

02-14-2015, 05:11 PM	#8
Addison Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: ...on the beach Posts: 7,276 Addisond	Look at a map, realize you're in Florida, and get out when you still have teeth and dignity. __________________ \m/(>.<)\m/

02-14-2015, 07:15 PM	#13
awz50 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: New Hampshire>>>Arizona>>>>Florida Posts: 33,427 awz50	The Red Sox are in fort myers!!! __________________ Collecting Baseball Hof Autographs 248/351 Blowouts Official Red Sox face of the franchise Eduardo Rodriguez Super Collector

02-13-2015, 10:48 PM	#3
MikeWilliamsFan Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10,359 east_coast_prospects kevineck17	Weird I am on vacation in Naples right now lol. If you are a baseball fan visit the Twins ST. I wouldnt visit the Sox as they are much more strict and closed off and commerciaized. Coconut Jack's is good and Royal Treat for ice cream

02-14-2015, 01:55 AM	#4
fullmetal Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 13,249	Fossilized shark teeth Don't forget to return home

02-14-2015, 01:16 PM	#5
CAS239 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 2,375 cas239fla	Living here I'll never understand why people visit because it's pretty boring and there's nothing to do here. But like previously mentioned, you can visit Sanibel. I find it highly overrated unless your going to the beach. But you could visit ding darling wildlife. Be prepared to pay the insane $6 tool to cross the bridge on the way onto Sanibel. Could visit fort Myers beach, although the bikini clad babes you're looking for might not be out because it's been decently chilly. But if you're into little shops then fort Myers beach has plenty. I'd recommend Edison and Ford winter estates to out of towners. You can walk through Thomas Edison's and Henry Ford winter homes, see Edison's laboratory, go in the museum and see their inventions. It's pretty neat. It's not too expensive, maybe like $15-$20 a person if I remember from my last visit. If you're into more little local shops then visit Matlacha on the way to Pine Island. Idk how old you are but it's more geared toward the older crowd. Bunch of little bright colored buildings. Art shops, boutiques, etc..Has the most fished off bridge in the world as well. Also pay a visit to downtown fort Myers. Pain to drive and park on the streets but there's a bunch of neat stores and places to eat. I like how all the buildings look. Spring baseball training is pretty popular too. I don't watch baseball so idk if that'll be going on or not though

02-14-2015, 04:48 PM	#7
joepep Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 207 margiejoe	My favorite thing to do in Ft. Myers is to drive to Miami

02-14-2015, 05:17 PM	#9
dolphinsdude Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,148	Fort Myers is a nice quiet town. It has been a long while since I visited but the last couple of times I went there was to watch blacked out Dolphins games.

02-14-2015, 05:59 PM	#10
Hallco Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 7,777 hallco	I lived in Ft Myers for 13 years and my mom and 3 brothers still live there. They work out a lot and play basketball at Bay Oaks Recreation center.

02-14-2015, 06:08 PM	#11
sonnyday Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cleeeevelaaaaand Posts: 2,741 Sonnyday	Lots to do.....Shuffleboard, Bridge, complaining, 4pm early bird specials.

02-16-2015, 12:54 AM	#15
Gibberish Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Georgia Posts: 8,046	It seems all you have to do is sit on a bench, in Florida, and watch natural selection take place. I think that would be enough Man With Tom Brady Helmet Tattoo Arrested For Narcotics 'Serial Stowaway' Sneaks Onto Yet Another Flight, Checks Into Resort Naked Bill Cosby Statue Proposed By High School Sculptor Candyce Harden Arrested After Baby Allegedly Pulls Cocaine From Shirt During Traffic Stop Man-On-Dolphin Sex Documentary Makes Big Splash At Film Festival Another Skunk Ape (Or Bigfoot Hoaxer) Rears Its Ugly Head In Florida Swamp Suspect Stewart Charles McNeal Tells Police He Wasn't 'Good At The Robbery Thing' Orion Jones Accused Of Urinating On Waitress BBQ Burglar Steals $4,000 Worth Of Ribs, Chicken, Wings And Fries Orange-Yellow UFOs Glide Over Three Florida Towns [VIDEO] Strippers Allegedly Help Smuggle Drugs, Booze Into Prison » Radio Station Running A “Porn Star For A Day” Contest Where The Winner Has A Foursome With Three Porn Stars Barstool Sports: New York City Sphynx Cat Survives Being Shot In Head With Arrow (GRAPHIC PHOTO) George Robert Pineda Assaulted Woman Who Suggested Anger Management Class: Cops Diena Thompson Burns Home Of Convicted Child Killer Jared Harrell Kids Flee From Car Because Of Florida Mom's Alleged Drunk Driving Florida Mom Drove With Son On Hood Of Car, Police Say Florida Man Arrested For Slapping Employees With Bearded Dragon: Cops Mark DeFriest: Florida Parole Commission Hears 'Prison Houdini' Case Mom Punishes Son By Dressing Him Up In Drag And Posting Pics On Facebook - Crime Feed Angela Stoldt Sentenced For Killing, Cooking Neighbor Florida Roommates Named Berido And Rice Arrested For Robbing Chicken Joint - Crime Feed Rice Burrito lol Man in Florida Accidentally Kills Friend While Acting Out Rap Lyrics - Crime Feed Teen-aged Boy Posed As OB/GYN For A Month In Florida Hospital - Crime Feed Florida Man Arrested For Throwing Naked, Penis-Shaking Dance Party In The Middle Of Busy Intersection - Crime Feed Florida Sheriff's Office Gets Embarrassing Typo On Their Official Rugs - Crime Feed In Dog we trust ! Attempted Rape Suspect Named Phuc Kieu Apprehended In Florida - Crime Feed Oh,people will love this guys name Really, Florida? Man Arrested After Trying To Trade Chicken Dinner For Sex - Crime Feed Florida Man Without Hands Or Legs "On The Run" After Double Homicide - Crime Feed Florida Suspect?s Name Is Cherry Waffles Tennis (Yes, Really !) - Crime Feed While reading on Florida, I found a story about a Wisconsin person that nearly made me retch Crime Of Nature? Woman Makes Yogurt With Bacteria From Her Vagina - Crime Feed Anyway, yah, just sit on a bench and enjoy the live action Springer show __________________ *Square one, here I come*

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fullmetal Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 13,249	Visit the homes of wealthy Fortune 100 executives. One of my college roommates father was the CFO of one and had a $10 million plus home in Ft. Myers.

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asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 63,477 ohiosundevils	I have a place on FMB - and I love it - but I can't comment on Ft. Myers the "city" as I've never been outside of the airport. If you make it down to the island though there is plenty to do. __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”

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ernieren Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: LWR FL Posts: 3,289 dow_wholesale ekhobbyshop	Drive north to Sarasota/Bradenton visit Siesta key beach North Sarasota Visit Siesta Key Rum Distillery siestakeyrum.com All the micro breweries in Sarasota and Bradenton Big Top j Dubs Motorworks Darwins i think some more. __________________ Collect Drew Bledsoe, 2012 topps Chrome , 91 Stadium Club football PSA graded. 1993 SP Football PSA

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enbambam6986 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 12,476 enbambam	You can go to Publix