You may have planned your visit to the Fort Myers area because of the warm sunshine and beaches, but so many fantastic things to do are close by. Day trips can make worthwhile detours.
Day Trips
Must Do Day Trips
Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary in Sarasota offer a unique opportunity to get up-close to a range of big cats including Royal Bengal Tigers, Siberian Tigers, lions, rare white tigers, and cross-bred ligers. With their beautiful markings and athletic ability they are a joy to watch in action. Adults and children will find it a worthwhile day trip and a welcome... Read More
Fishermen’s Village
Explore, Shop, Dine, and Stay at Fishermen's Village
Located on pristine Charlotte Harbor in Punta Gorda, Florida, Fishermen’s Village is just a short drive from Fort Myers, Sanibel, and Captiva making it an easy day trip. Visitors can enjoy an array of boutique and specialty shopping, waterfront restaurants, and a variety of recreational activities including fishing charters, out island sightseeing tours, nightly sunset cruises,... Read More
Ave Maria
Things to do in Ave Maria, Florida
Ave Maria is a short drive (approximately 1 hour) from Fort Myers. When you arrive at the town center, stop by the New Home & Welcome Center for a town map. Visit the award-winning Oratory architecture and the first major U.S. Catholic university built in 40 years; Ave Maria University. On the facade of the Ave Maria Oratory Church building... Read More
Key West Express
Take the Key West Express to Key West for the Ultimate Fort Myers Vacation Day Trip!
Visit the southernmost point in the United States during your Florida holiday or vacation. A cruise on the Key West Express ferry is the fast and fun way to visit the southernmost point in the United States. From lazy lounging on the beach to exhilarating activities on... Read More
Peace River Charters
Scenic and Exciting Peace River Airboat Tours
Experience the nature and beauty of Old Florida. Peace River Charters offers safe, enjoyable, and family-friendly airboat tours and charters. Observe native wildlife such as alligators, deer, wild boar, turkey, and more. Each tour is personalizes based on the group, from an exciting thrill ride, to slow and relaxing. Read our blog article about Peace River Charters ... Read More
The Ringling
Home to One of The Finest Collections of Art in Florida
Sarasota is less than a two-hour drive from the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel. Art enthusiasts will want to make the drive north to experience The Ringling, which is home to one of the finest collections of art in the entire state of Florida. The beautiful Ringling estate also features spectacular... Read More
Manatee Eco-Tours
See Manatees in the Wild
Manatees, also known as sea cows, are large, gentle and slow-moving gray-brown aquatic mammals with bodies that taper to a large flat, paddle-shaped tail. They have two flippers with three to four nails on each, and their head and face are wrinkled with whiskers on the snout. These gentle giants can grow to 12 feet in length, weigh up to... Read More
BeachHorses.com
Fun and exciting horseback riding on the beach!
If you’re planning a day trip to Sarasota you’ll want to include this on your itinerary. All the guides/trainers and horses at BeachHorses.com are experienced, providing a safe and slow ride along the beach at Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton, Florida, which is just north of Sarasota. In addition to riding along the palm-lined shore,... Read More
Peace River Wildlife Center
Native Wildlife And Bird Rehab
Peace River Wildlife facility sits among the mangroves overlooking Charlotte Harbor at Ponce de Leon Park in Punta Gorda, Florida which is a short drive north of Fort Myers making it an easy day trip.
The non-profit native Florida wildlife facility rescues, rehabilitates and releases approximately 2,000 birds and small animals each year and currently provides permanent homes for... Read More
The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida
Holocaust and World War II Education Exhibits
View meaningful exhibits of over 1,000 donated artifacts, documents, and original photographs from the Holocaust and World War II. This important and educational museum grew out of a Naples, Florida middle school exhibit created by students and teachers studying the Holocaust. The exhibit was transformed into a museum and educational center in 2001. Today The Holocaust Museum &... Read More
