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Place #1
Distance: 0.00mi , Attraction : Marina
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2311 Edwards Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33901, USA
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Fort Myers Yacht Basin – Gateway to the Gulf
Starting our tour with a U-turn!
Please follow the navigation instructions as we pass by the Fort Myers Yacht Basin, one of the city’s most scenic waterfront spots and a favorite starting point for life on the water.

This marina sits along the Caloosahatchee River, which flows westward for about 70 miles before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. For boaters, that makes this a perfect gateway to the barrier islands, fishing grounds, and the turquoise waters of the Gulf.

You’ll often see sailboats, fishing vessels, and cruising yachts docked here, many preparing for a day exploring nearby islands like Sanibel, Captiva, and Cayo Costa. Some boats stay here only briefly, while others travel thousands of miles along the famous Great Loop, a boating route that circles the eastern United States.

The marina has been part of Fort Myers’ waterfront culture for decades, and it’s a lively place to watch boats come and go, especially around sunset when the river lights up with golden reflections.

  https://www.fortmyersyachtbasin.com/
Place #2
Distance: 0.04mi , Attraction : Art Gallery (Recommended selfie spot).
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2320 FL-80, Fort Myers, FL 33901, USA
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Title: Davis Art Center – Creativity by the River
On your right is the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, one of Fort Myers’ most vibrant cultural landmarks.

This beautiful building dates back to 1933 and was originally constructed as a federal post office during the Great Depression. Its solid stone architecture and grand interior reflected the importance of Fort Myers as a growing regional hub at the time.

Today, the building has been transformed into a lively arts and culture center, hosting art exhibitions, concerts, theater performances, film festivals, and community events throughout the year. Inside, you’ll find galleries featuring works from local and international artists, along with a stunning grand atrium that often serves as a performance space.

The center is named after Sidney and Berne Davis, philanthropists who helped preserve and revitalize the historic structure so it could continue serving the community in a new way.

If you ever have time to explore downtown Fort Myers on foot, this is definitely a place worth stepping inside. It’s a perfect example of how historic buildings can be reimagined into spaces full of creativity and life.

  https://www.sbdac.com/
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 Fort Myers Yacht Basin – Gateway to the Gulf
Map Pin Place 2 Title: Davis Art Center – Creativity by the River
Map Pin Place 3 The Historic River District – Heart of Old Fort Myers
Map Pin Place 4 Centennial Park
Map Pin Place 5 Title: Edison & Ford Winter Estates – Innovation on the River
Map Pin Place 6 Pine Manor & Whiskey Creek – Fort Myers’ Growing Communities
Map Pin Place 7 McGregor – A Historic Corridor of Fort Myers
Map Pin Place 8 McGregor Boulevard – The Palm-Lined Legacy
Map Pin Place 9 Sanibel Causeway Toll Plaza
Map Pin Place 10 Driving the Sanibel Causeway – Gateway to Island Life
Map Pin Place 11 Causeway Islands Park – Beaches in the Middle of the Bay
Map Pin Place 12 Welcome to Sanibel Island
Map Pin Place 13 Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum – A World of Shells
Map Pin Place 14 J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge – A Sanctuary for Wildlife
Map Pin Place 15 Wildlife Drive – Sanibel’s Scenic Nature Loop
Map Pin Place 16 On the Way to Captiva – Two Grand Finale Beaches
Map Pin Place 17 Turner Beach – Your Optional Island Finale
Map Pin Place 18 Driving Toward Captiva Beach
Map Pin Place 19 Captiva Beach – The Perfect Island Finale



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