Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers is a city of 95,051 people in Lee County, Florida, founded in 1886.
Why visit Fort Myers
Townapedia lists 31 museums and landmarks, 72 parks and trails, 170 places to eat, 45 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Luxe 8 Flix, Billy's Creek Bridge, Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Alderman House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 54°F.
Weather in Fort Myers
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About Fort Myers
Fort Myers (or Ft. Myers) is a city in and the county seat of Lee County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 86,395; it was estimated to have grown to 101,581 in 2025, making it the 25th-most populous city in Florida. Together with the larger and more residential city of Cape Coral, it anchors the Cape Coral–Fort Myers metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses Lee County and has an estimated population of 875,607 as of 2025.
From the Wikipedia article Fort Myers, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Billy's Creek Bridge
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States of America
Caloosahatchee Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States of America
Midpoint Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 4.6 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States of America
Museums and landmarks31
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Museum · 3.2 mi
Historical museum in Fort Myers, Florida, USA
2350 McGregor Boulevard
Mo-Su 09:00-17:30
Alderman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
House in Fort Myers, Florida
Archeological Resources of the Caloosahatchee Region MPS
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Multiple listing in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Buckingham School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.0 mi
Historic schoolhouse in Buckingham, Florida, USA
Casa Rio
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
City of Fort Myers Southwest Florida Museum of History
Museum · 2.6 mi
2031 Jackson Street, Fort Myers
Dean Park Historic Residential District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district located at Fort Myers, Florida, USA
Edison Park Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic school in Fort Myers, Florida, USA
Fort Myers Downtown Commercial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Fort Myers, Florida, USA
Gilmer Heitman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Fort Myers, Florida, United States
J. Colin English School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
School and historic school building in North Fort Myers, Florida, USA
Jewett-Thompson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic home in Fort Myers, USA
19 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds72
Miramar Park
Park · 4.4 mi
This is a small neighborhood park located within the Miramar/Avocado community. It is open to the public from dawn to dusk, but has...
200 Avocado Court, Fort Myers
Royal Palm Park
Park · 4.3 mi
Shade trees and multiple unimproved launch sites for paddlecraft onto the river. Oaks, palms, mangroves and a spacious lawn area create...
300 Royal Palm Park Road, Fort Myers
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
Hiking and trails · 0.9 mi
60 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes170
10 Twenty Five
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Mexican, American, Chicken, Fish And Chips, Cocktails, Craft Beer, Wine, Wings, Pasta, Dessert, Brunch · 3.0 mi
33 Patio De Leon, Fort Myers
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:30; Su 11:00-22:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.8 mi
9390 Dynasty Drive, Fort Myers
Su-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
El Gaucho Inca Restaurant
Restaurant · Peruvian, Italian, Argentinian · 0.8 mi
4383 Colonial Boulevard
Mo-Su 12:00-20:00
India's Grill
Restaurant · Indian · 3.3 mi
4724 South Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers
Mo-Su 11:00-14:00,16:00-21:00
Kabab Spot
Restaurant · Mediterranean, Kebab, Arab, Juice, Lebanese, Dessert, Shawarma, Middle Eastern, Moroccan, Persian, Wings, Coffee Shop, Barbecue, Greek, Soup, Pastry, Fries · 3.3 mi
4805 South Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers
Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
Pizza D-LUX
Restaurant · Pizza · 5.3 mi
6810 Shoppes at Plantation Drive, Fort Myers
Tu-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:00
Reuben's Smokehouse
Restaurant · Barbecue, Sandwich · 4.2 mi
11506 South Cleveland Avenue
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Tortilleria Y Taqueria La Bamba
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.6 mi
1232 North Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers
Mo, Tu, Th 10:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 09:00-20:30; Su 09:00-19:00
Downtown Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.0 mi
1520 Hendry Street, Fort Myers
Mo,Tu 10:00-22:00; We 10:00-24:00; Th-Sa 00:00-02:00,10:00-24:00;...
La Poblanita Deli
Restaurant · 4.6 mi
12145 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa, Su 09:00-20:00
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.5 mi
8021 Dani Drive, Fort Myers
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
158 more on the map.
History
According to some historians, the Calusa capital was located near Fort Myers. Following European contact, Spain had colonial influence in Florida, succeeded by Great Britain and lastly the United States.
From the History section of Fort Myers, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay45
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers - Colonial Blvd
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
4350 Executive Circle, Fort Myers
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers- The Forum
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
3427 Forum Boulevard, Fort Myers
Churches and places of worship102
Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
2182 Mitchell Court, Fort Myers
Shopping45
Gas and EV charging39
Schools, colleges and libraries70
City of Palms Charter High School
School · 1.9 mi
2830 Winkler Ave Ste 201, Fort Myers
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs
School · 2.0 mi
2855 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
Healthcare15
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
4550 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers
Passport Health Fort Myers Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.3 mi
4531 Deleon Street, Fort Myers
Map of Fort Myers
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 54°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 78°F | 57°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 81°F | 60°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 64°F | 2.4 in |
| May | 90°F | 69°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 74°F | 9.7 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 9.4 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 10.4 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 9.0 in |
| Oct | 87°F | 69°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 81°F | 62°F | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 77°F | 57°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Myers Page Fld Ap Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lee County has had 32 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Page Field (FMY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Villas 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Gateway 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- North Fort Myers 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Cypress Lake 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Cape Coral 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- San Carlos Park 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Iona 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Lehigh Acres 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Estero 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Bonita Springs 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fort Myers FL Downtown HD 1933 crths pano01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fordwinterhome2006, Rolf Müller ( User:Rolfmueller ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Paul Laurence Dunbar School, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tice Grammar School, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Myers FL Dean Park Historic Residential District 01, Pietro, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Myers FL Heitman House02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alderman House, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edison theatre, ReignMan at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Buckingham FL school01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Murphy-Burroughs House, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Casa Rio, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edison Park Elementary School 2, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- J. Colin English School, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jewett-Thompson House, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Lee County Courthouse 2, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Myers Terry Park Ballfield02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Myers FL Menge-Hansen site01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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