West 1st Street Travel Guide
Fort Myers
Visit West 1st Street
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.
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.
Florida Southwestern State College
Explore the campus of Florida Southwestern State College as part of your travels around Fort Myers. Discover the beautiful sunsets and lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
IMAG History & Science Center: Skip-the-Line Ticket
Sunset Dolphin Cruise with Sanibel Lighthouse Views
Southwest Florida Sunset Sail
Dolphin Wildlife Cruise Fort Myers Beach
Parasailing Adventure on Fort Myers Beach (400 Foot Flight)
Top hotels in West 1st Street
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
We had a short little trip to Margaritaville with our 2 year old in between making our way up to Disney. Pro's: clean, amazing staff that was always so helpful, table chairs and umbrella on the beach was great, location to times square and shopping/restaurants, food and drinks were great and reasonably ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Loved the room and the location, the grounds were beautiful and had a convenient beach access, very charming!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
This is a hard one. We loved the location. The room was very clean & updated. We loved that they provided beach towels & we didn’t have to pack those! We could walk to everything! But the staff… they couldn’t get on the same page. We were told we could stop
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Fort Myers Central
I don’t recommend.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers Airport by IHG
This our 4th stay at this hotel. Beds and pillows are comfortable, free breakfast is fresh and staff is helpful
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Staff was nice,check in took entirely too long as there was only 1 staff member doing the check in. Room cleanliness by housekeeping could have been better but all in all not a terrible hotel.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West 1st Street
Downtown Historic District
While visiting Downtown Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Florida Repertory Theater and Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center.
Fort Myers River District
Unique features of Fort Myers River District include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Fort Myers Historical Museum or Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center while you're exploring the area.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Myers Historical Museum and City of Palms Park.
Dunbar
While visiting Dunbar, you might make a stop by sights like IMAG History & Science Center and Dunbar Park.
Winkler
Winkler might not have many top sights, but Edison Mall and Vietnam War Memorial are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
