Gateway Travel Guide
Fort Myers

Popular places to visit

Edison Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Edison Mall during your trip to Fort Myers. Attend a baseball game or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Explore the winter estates of two of the most famous men in American history. Tour their houses and gardens and learn more about their lives in the museum.

Sanibel Harbour
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sanibel Harbour during your travels in Fort Myers. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

Bell Tower Shops
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bell Tower Shops during your stay in Fort Myers. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Barbara B Mann Hall
You can make plans for a show at Barbara B Mann Hall during your stay in Fort Myers. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

Port Sanibel Marina
Explore the waterfront in Fort Myers with a trip to Port Sanibel Marina. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

IMAG History & Science Center: Skip-the-Line Ticket

Marco Island: 10,000 Islands Shelling Boat Tour

Ft Myers Beach 3hr Tiki Pub Tropical Sandbar Getaway Cruise

Historic Walking Tour of Fort Myers

Haunted History of Fort Myers Walking Tour

Everglades City: Guided Kayaking Tour of the Wetlands
Top hotels in Gateway

Baymont by Wyndham Fort Myers Central
Clean and comfortable room, easy parking, restaurantes and shops nearby, friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
Very loud music and shouting late into the night. And we were on the 4th floor, away from the beach.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
Room, staff and beach were terrific. Now to the negatives. The hotel charges $20 a day for guests to park which in itself is offensive. The general public (non guests) can park in the hotel parking lot as well for $20. So non guests pay the same amount to park as guests and take up parking spaces ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
breakfast was very good wide variety of foods to choose from
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina
Fun pools and great free breakfast loved the chairs and umbrellas on the beach. We have come here for many years. Was very disappointed in the low rise building this trip. Liked our room but access to beach and pool is very poorly designed. Longer walk than necessary around pools our through parking ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

The Perry Hotel Naples
Everything was clean and comfortable. Staff were most helpful and friendly. Only issue with staff was the concierge was frequently unavailable.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gateway

Arborwood
When in Arborwood, you can plan a visit to JetBlue Park at Fenway South and Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Daniels Corridor
While visiting Daniels Corridor, you might make a stop by sights like Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve and Lee Health Sports Complex.

Metro Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Metro Park and surrounding area, you can visit Edison Mall and Fort Myers Country Club.

Dunbar
While visiting Dunbar, you might make a stop by sights like IMAG History & Science Center and Dunbar Park.

Miromar Lakes
While visiting Miromar Lakes, you might make a stop by sights like Alico Arena and Gulf Coast Town Center.

Winkler
Winkler might not have many top sights, but Edison Mall and Vietnam War Memorial are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
