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1. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
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2. Lakes Regional Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Lakes Regional Park
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3. Florida Repertory Theatre

Category: Entertainment
Florida Repertory Theatre
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4. Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Edison & Ford Winter Estates
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5. CenturyLink Sports Complex - Hammond Stadium

CenturyLink Sports Complex - Hammond Stadium
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6. JetBlue Park

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JetBlue Park
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7. McGregor Boulevard

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McGregor Boulevard
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8. Fort Myers River District

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Fort Myers River District
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9. Fort Myers Brewing Company

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Fort Myers Brewing Company
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10. Manatee Park

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Manatee Park
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11. Bunche Beach

Category: Beaches
Bunche Beach
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12. IMAG History & Science Center

Category: Kids & Family
IMAG History & Science Center
© IMAG History & Science Center

13. Fleamasters Fleamarket

Category: Shopping
Fleamasters Fleamarket
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14. Railroad Museum of South Florida

Category: Kids & Family
Railroad Museum of South Florida
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15. Port Sanibel Marina

Category: Activities
Port Sanibel Marina
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16. Alliance for the Arts

Category: Museums & Culture
Alliance for the Arts
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17. John Yarbrough Linear Park

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John Yarbrough Linear Park
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18. Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall

Category: Food & Drink
Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall
© Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall

19. Burroughs Home & Gardens

Category: Activities
Burroughs Home & Gardens
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20. Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center

Category: Attractions
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
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21. Southern Fresh Farms

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Southern Fresh Farms
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22. Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium

Category: Kids & Family
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Fort Myers sits along the Gulf Coast and is the gateway to Sanibel Island. This Florida vacation destination is renowned for its gorgeous white sand beaches, deep-sea fishing excursions, and championship golf courses. You’ll find trendy bars, innovative restaurants, unique shops, beaches, and plenty of art galleries in the city’s renovated and stylish downtown.

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