It’s hard to oversell the outdoor recreation options of a Fort Myers vacation. Nature lovers can craft entire itineraries around soaking in the scenery, filling their days by paddling the Great Calusa Blueway alongside gentle manatees, wandering the serene boardwalks of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve among more than two hundred migratory bird species, or combing the sandy shores of the region’s barrier islands, to name a few adventures.
Here are a few more: Charter a fishing boat and cast a line for redfish, tarpon, and snook. Cruise to the storied Cabbage Key Inn and Restaurant, one of the rumored inspirations for Jimmy Buffett’s “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” Venture by boat to the exclusive Useppa Island, home to a lush botanical garden trail. And when you simply want to bask in the Gulf’s warm breeze and lapping waves, unfold a towel on one of the region’s sun-drenched beaches. Whether you crave action or serenity, Fort Myers invites you to get outside.
