North Fort Myers Things to Do

For a hearty meal at a neighborhood hangout, try Ida's Pub & Eatery for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a drink at the bar. For breakfast, the Ida's Special is a scrambled egg with potatoes, green peppers, onions, and tomatoe... more

If you are in the mood for seafood, head for Prawnbrokers Restaurant and Fish Market. Consistently voted one of the best seafood restaurants in Fort Myers, and always crowded, the seafood is fresh and prepared in a variety of w... more

See Fort Myers from a birds-eye view on a Gulfshore Helicopter. The flights operate out of Page Field, which is south of downtown on US 41 (not Southwest Florida Regional Airport). The state-of-the-art Robinson helicopters acco... more

All things Irish are at Burke's Irish Tavern, located on Dean Street in Historic Downtown Fort Myers. It offers Irish entertainment three nights a week and an interior that looks authentically Irish. For food, try the Irish ste... more

Located above posh Peter's la Cuisine, Brick Bar makes the perfect place to relax to smooth blues from live bands while munching on grouper fingers. If you are hungry for dinner, the kitchen offers food until midnight. You can... more

For anyone who has ever wondered where the "fort" in Fort Myers was, the answer to that question and many others can be found at the Fort Myers Historical Museum. Housed in the restored Atlantic Coast Line Depot, the museum tra... more

Downtown Fort Myers has a variety of bars for whatever mood you're in. Gotham Hall is a pool hall for the jet set. The intimate bar is next to The Cigar Bar ( downtown. The setting is both gothic and glitzy, with beautiful déc... more

Most places don't allow smoking, but The Cigar Bar encourages it. There are cigars, cigarettes and smoking accessories for sale, and jazz music and wing-backed chairs to help you relax while you puff away. A walk-in humidor is... more

Downtown Fort Myers offers a treat for theater lovers at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. The evening starts with an expansive buffet topped with lavish desserts. The menu matches the ambience of the show. The main theater sta... more

The casual Hendry Street Station Tap Room and Grill offers inexpensive food and a full bar. For appetizers, try one of many seafood starters, like oysters casino or calamari. The open face steak sandwich comes on a sliced bague... more