Perfect for families who love beaches, wildlife, road trip.
Southwest Florida's shell-strewn shores — Sanibel and Captiva beaches, the Naples Zoo, and the Edison & Ford estates.
What makes this a standout family trip.
Toddlers and kids will love Fort Myers’s mix of family attractions, dining and days out.
Fort Myers is a laid-back Gulf-coast base for the famous shelling beaches of Sanibel and Captiva, the Naples Zoo, Fort Myers Beach and the Edison & Ford Winter Estates.
Strong sun and afternoon summer storms; watch beach flags and rip currents; hurricane season Jun–Nov.
Winter and spring (Nov–Apr); summers hot, humid and stormy
beach season (summer); zoo/aquarium visits year-round; hiking & scenic drives (spring–autumn); holiday-season events (Nov–Dec).
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