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FORT MYERS VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Outdoor Recreation in Fort Myers |
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| Fort Myers beach is
known for its deep-sea fishing, fishing off the pier, and all
types of water sports as well. |
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Beach Activities
Fishing
Water Sports
Wildlife Safari
J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Germain Arena
Corkscrew Camp Sanctuary
Centennial Park
Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park
Bonita Beach Park
Lover's Key State Park |
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| Beach Activities |
| Many beautiful beaches like Fort Myers
Beach, Sanibel, Captiva, Lovers Key, Barefoot and Vanderbilt
are nearby. Take a guided tour and visit places off the
beaten path to learn in-depth facts about beaches of Fort
Myers and Sanibel, from a local perspective—whether it is
finding out why the ancient Calusa Indians built their shell
mounds or soaring above the Gulf coast in a helicopter. Fort
Myers Beach is also said to be one of world’s safest family
beaches. |
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| Fishing |
Offering some of
the most unique and diverse angling opportunities to be
found anywhere in the world. Nothing beats the excitement
that builds as you speed across the open blue ocean, looking
for that perfect spot to reel in your “Big Catch.” If a
giant silverback is what you are looking for, then the
beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel are the places to go. Fort
Myers and Sanibel are famous as the “Tarpon Capital of the
World,” which can be found here all year round, and have
never disappointed any anglers.
Numerous charter
boats offer half and full day packages, even for small
groups, whether you're an experienced angler or a novice in
search of your first hook. Temporary 12-month, 7-day and
3-day fishing licenses are available for non-residents, for
fresh water fishing. Children under the age of 16 do not
need a license to fish in Florida. |
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| Water Sports |
| Fort Myers is
famous for its water sports facilities and rentals are
available for most activities. Wind surfing, parasailing,
jet skiing, kayaking, scuba diving and kite boarding are
just a few of the available activities. Try your hand at
canoeing, as well |
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| Wildlife Safari |
| Everglades Day Safari includes a boat ride
into the Ten Thousand Islands, hiking into a natural cypress
strand, air boating in the saw-grass prairies and a wildlife
drive into Savannah outback. |
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| J. N. “Ding” Darling National
Wildlife Refuge |
The J. N. "Ding"
Darling National Wildlife Refuge is located on a barrier
island of in the Gulf of Mexico. The refuge is home to the
largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States
and is famous for its spectacular migratory bird
populations. The best months to visit for bird watching are
December through March.
Visitors to the park can also
enjoy fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, bicycling and
nature photography. The salt water fishing catch may include
sheepshead, snook, redfish and spotted sea trout. Boating is
allowed in designated areas; however, you must be sure to
consult the refuge’s Fishing and Boating brochure for closed
areas and non-motorized zones. The refuge offers 2
designated kayak and canoe launch sites and guided kayak and
canoe tours are available.
Hikers will like the
refuge’s hiking trails, including a 4-mile Indigo Trail, the
¼-mile Wulfert Keys Trail and the ¼-mile Shell Mound Trail,
which is an accessible interpretive boardwalk. Bicyclists
may tour most of these trails; however, all must obey the
one-way rule of the road. Another area, Bailey Tract, is a
100-acre interior wetland with trails that are accessible by
walking or biking at any time.
Visitors may also rent
bicycles, kayaks, canoes, pontoon boats and fishing
equipment on site. Bait and fishing licenses may be
purchased on site. Chartered fishing trips are available.
Entrance fees to the park are $5 per vehicle and $1 for
walkers or bicyclists over 15 years. Wildlife Drive, a
public access road, is open Saturday through Thursday from
7:30 AM to sunset. The road is closed on Fridays. The
Education Center is open from May 1 to December 31 each
year, with hours from 9 AM to 4 PM. |
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| Germain Arena |
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Germain Arena with its hometown hockey team, the Florida
Everblades, hosts a wide variety of entertainment offerings
including concerts by well-known performers, among other
events. |
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| Corkscrew Camp Sanctuary |
| Nature lovers can see many varieties of
wading and migratory birds at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and
walk the 2 miles of raised boardwalk trails in the virgin
Bald Cypress forest. This National Audubon Society refuge
offers views of some of southern Florida's most diverse
ecosystems. Stroll along the wooden boardwalk and see
red-bellied turtles, cottontail rabbits and lizards, or
cross the swamp on the boardwalk to see gator-filled waters.
Swamp Theater is worth checking out, too. Entry for adults
is $10 and for children ages 6 to 18, entry is
$4. |
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| Centennial Park |
| Centennial Park along the Caloosahatchee
River has striking statuary representing several of Fort
Myers’ historical figures. The 8-acres park houses a fishing
pier also, which stretches out over the Caloosahatchee River
and is the site of community events every year. The park
features a boat access ramp along with a host of
recreational amenities such as picnic shelters, volleyball
court and a playground for children. Park opens from sunrise
until sunset. Admission is free to all. |
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| Barefoot Beach Preserve County
Park |
| Barefoot Beach is a barrier island separated
from the mainland by creeks and swamps. Home to gopher
tortoise, shorebirds and sea turtles, the area around the
island is also a breeding ground for fish. The park provides
restroom and shower facilities. Parking is $3 per vehicle.
The park is open from 8 AM to sundown. |
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| Bonita Beach Park |
| Bonita
Beach Park is located between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita
Springs. The 2.5-acre beachfront park features a boardwalk
and swimming area. Sand dunes and coastal vegetation
surround a gazebo and picnic shelters. The park also has
restrooms, a playground and a sand volleyball court. Parking
fees are $1 per hour. The park is open from sunrise to
sunset. |
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| Lover’s Key State Park |
| 1 of 4 barrier islands that are home to West
Indian manatees, bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills,
marsh rabbits and bald eagles. The 2-mile long beach is
accessible by boardwalk or tram. Beachgoers enjoy shelling,
swimming, picnicking and sunbathing. Black Island has more
than 5 miles of multiuse trails for hiking and bicycling.
The park has a boat ramp. Boat and fishing tours, as well as
bicycle, canoe, and kayak rentals, are available. The park
is open from 8 AM until sundown, year-round. |
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