Visit Fort Myers

Visit Fort Myers Relax, reconnect and embrace the moment. The Fort Myers area just feels right. Welcome to our page!

Before joining the conversation, please read our social media public comment policy at Leegov.com/socialmediapolicy. Located in Southwest Florida on the Gulf of Mexico, the greater Fort Myers area is an easygoing community including more than 100 islands, natural environments like mangrove forests, tranquil waterways and over 50 miles of natural white-sand beaches. Say hello to local wildlife like

manatees, bottlenose dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles and more than 300 species of birds. From the moment you arrive, you’ll find a sense of peace and a relaxed, friendly atmopshere waiting to welcome you.

From animals that soar above to those that call the ocean home, we love celebrating the wildlife that makes the Fort Mye...
09/04/2026

From animals that soar above to those that call the ocean home, we love celebrating the wildlife that makes the Fort Myers area special. 🌎

What's your favorite animal to spot here?

09/04/2026

LIVE | Quiet Morning Walk on Bonita Beach 🏖️

09/03/2026

Sizzle Dining Month is serving up special lunch and dinner meals at popular SWFL restaurants. Find your favorite, book your table and come hungry! 🍽️

This is just one of the many neighborhoods featuring participating restaurants. Stay tuned for more!

09/01/2026

September plans? We’ve got you covered! 🌴

08/31/2026

Our favorite secret menu order. 😉

Let’s face it, we could all use a little more time to unplug and unwind. Tap the link to read the Southern Living articl...
08/28/2026

Let’s face it, we could all use a little more time to unplug and unwind. Tap the link to read the Southern Living article to see how easy it is to relax in SWFL: https://bit.ly/4wu2cSR

08/27/2026

Sizzle Dining Month is back in September, featuring select restaurants serving up prix-fixe menus at a great value! Plus, a portion of proceeds benefits Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida. 💛

Stay tuned as we highlight participating restaurants in each neighborhood! Tap the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/42E181e

Some shells are easier to find than others, so collecting all six earns serious shell collector bragging rights! 🙌
08/25/2026

Some shells are easier to find than others, so collecting all six earns serious shell collector bragging rights! 🙌

08/21/2026

With more than 600,000 shells and specimens, this is shell education at its finest! 🐚 ​

📍 Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium

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5400 Plantation Rd
Captiva, FL
33924

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