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.

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.

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 romantic 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.

Manatee Park
Watch Florida’s most famous marine creature, the manatee, swim in its natural habitat at this non-captive park on the Orange River.
Things to do

Ft Myers Beach 3hr Tiki Pub Tropical Sandbar Getaway Cruise

Marco Island: 10,000 Islands Shelling Boat Tour

Historic Walking Tour of Fort Myers

Private Shopping Tour from Fort Myers Hotels to Miromar Outlets

Private Shopping Tour from Fort Myers Hotels to Miromar Outlets

Haunted History of Fort Myers Walking Tour
Top hotels in Gateway

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
We had a fabulous stay! So many great amenities, restaurants, pool and beach area. The staff is so friendly and helpful. We’ll definitely return!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Fort Myers Central
Staff very unfriendly on cell phone with personal, room some what clean, shower head restricted low pressure, but entire area very dirty, next morning breakfast area very nasty no clean tables even do empty, food area nasty not what I was expecting
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
The room was excellent The Front desk was amazing at checkin Very seamless They gave us three drink tickets for being VIP however I don’t know how we made the grade. All in all I would recommend this facility to anyone who has interest in coming to fort Myers beach ! The weather was subpar with cold ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers
The bathroom flooded The breakfast was undesirable for health reasons No manager to address the problems No consideration for compensation
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Absolutely fantastic
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Myers Near JetBlue Park
No live person at the check in counter. No vending machines anywhere on the property.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 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.

The Forum
While there might not be top attractions in The Forum, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium and Terry Park Ball Field.

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 Fort Myers Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
