Must Do Fort Myers Visitor Guide Summer/Fall 2019
At Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Fort Myers Summer/Fall 2018 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit to Fort Myers, Florida. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Must Do directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink while on vacation. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and coupon savings.
At Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Fort Myers Summer/Fall 2018 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit to Fort Myers, Florida. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Must Do directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink while on vacation. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and coupon savings.
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MUST DO ATTRACTIONS<br />
Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum<br />
3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel<br />
888.679.6450 • ShellMuseum.org<br />
More than 30 exhibits devoted to shell<br />
habitat, history, common Southwest Florida<br />
shells, rare specimens, fossil shells, and<br />
more. Offers in-depth information on local<br />
shelling and identification, a hands-on play<br />
area for kids, displays, games, a tank with<br />
indigenous mollusks, and educational<br />
and fun daily programs. Open daily from<br />
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving.<br />
Open Noon to 4 p.m. other major holidays.<br />
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre<br />
1380 Colonial Blvd., <strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Myers</strong><br />
239.278.4422 • BroadwayPalm.com<br />
Experience dazzling Broadway musicals and<br />
an award-winning buffet. The 27th Season<br />
includes Once, Finding Neverland, Sounds<br />
of Christmas, Grumpy Old Men, Kinky Boots,<br />
Something Rotten, Swing, and The Sound<br />
of Music. They also feature four children’s<br />
theater productions each year,an annual<br />
concert series, and a smaller venue: The Off<br />
Broadway Palm, which presents comedies<br />
year-round. See website for full schedule.<br />
C.R.O.W.<br />
3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel<br />
239.472.3644 • CROWClinic.org<br />
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife<br />
is a unique visitor education center and one<br />
of the nation’s leading wildlife hospitals.<br />
Features interactive exhibits, videos,<br />
“critter cams”, daily presentations with<br />
animal ambassadors, and weekly wildlife<br />
walks including behind-the-scenes tours<br />
of the hospital and campus. Special events<br />
throughout the year. Closed Sunday.<br />
Edison & Ford Winter Estates<br />
2350 McGregor Blvd., <strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Myers</strong><br />
239.334.7419 • EdisonFordWinterEstates.org<br />
<strong>Visitor</strong>s can enjoy 20 acres of historical<br />
buildings and gardens including Edison’s<br />
Botanic Lab and the Museum. The 1929<br />
historic landscape is evident throughout<br />
the property, and the Museum has an<br />
impressive collection of inventions,<br />
artifacts, archive and special exhibits.<br />
Also features a gift shop and cafe. Offers<br />
a wide range of tour options. Open daily<br />
from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.<br />
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge<br />
1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel<br />
239.472.1100 • DingDarlingSociety.org<br />
Part of the largest undeveloped<br />
ecosystem in the U.S., this 6,400-acre<br />
wildlife refuge is home to more than 220<br />
species of birds. The five-mile Wildlife<br />
Drive, tours, trails, fishing, kayaking, and<br />
bicycling provide excellent opportunities<br />
for visitors and residents to experience<br />
and enjoy the area. Education Center<br />
features interactive exhibits and a<br />
hands-on area for children.<br />
Coupon<br />
The Mound House<br />
451 Connecticut Street, <strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Myers</strong> Beach<br />
239.765.0865 • MoundHouse.org<br />
Built in 1921, Mound House is the oldest<br />
standing structure on Estero Island and<br />
sits atop an ancient Calusa Indian Shell<br />
Mound directly on Estero Bay. Learn about<br />
Florida prehistory, Calusa Indians, and early<br />
pioneer settlements through educational<br />
programs, botanical, and archeological<br />
tours. See website for special events. Open<br />
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday,<br />
and Saturday.<br />
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens<br />
1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples<br />
239.262.5409 • NaplesZoo.org<br />
Experience a wildly fun day at this<br />
historic tropical oasis where you’re<br />
only steps away from many exotic and<br />
endangered animals. Hand-feed giraffes,<br />
observe alligator feedings, and take a<br />
narrated cruise past islands of monkeys,<br />
lemurs, and apes. Meet the zookeepers<br />
and enjoy numerous wildlife shows,<br />
presentations, and exhibits including the<br />
new endangered Florida panther exhibit.<br />
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />
Sanibel Historical Museum & Village<br />
950 Dunlop Road, Sanibel<br />
239.472.4648 • SanibelMuseum.org<br />
Follow the footsteps of Sanibel Island<br />
pioneers, from Calusa and Spanish eras<br />
to early islanders. <strong>Do</strong>cents bring to life<br />
Sanibel’s early families who homesteaded<br />
the island with tales of warriors, fishermen,<br />
farmers, and proprietors. The Historical<br />
Village is handicap accessible. Operating<br />
hours vary, see website for details.<br />
Seminole Casino Hotel<br />
South 1st Street, Immokalee<br />
800.218.0007 • MoreInParadise.com<br />
With over 1,300 slot machines and tons<br />
of high paying table games, there’s<br />
plenty to do and lots to win. Try your<br />
luck at Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker,<br />
Mini-Baccarat, or catch a game in the<br />
award-winning poker room. Several<br />
dining options, live entertainment,<br />
concerts, and special events throughout<br />
the year. Just like Vegas, Seminole<br />
Casino is open 24/7.<br />
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center<br />
2301 First Street, <strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Myers</strong><br />
239.333.1933 • SBDAC.com<br />
Immerse yourself in the arts with concerts<br />
by internationally renowned musicians<br />
and theater performances by exciting<br />
young companies, from unique special<br />
events to eclectic education classes,<br />
to monthly art shows. See website for<br />
complete schedule of performances and<br />
events. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />
Monday through Friday except special<br />
events at the Art Center.<br />
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