Fort Myers
United States · FloridaUS
City in Florida, United States
Fort Myers is a city in and the county seat of Lee County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 86,395; it was estimated to have grown to 95,949 in 2022, making it the 25th-most populous city in Florida. Together with the larger and more residential city of Cape Coral, it anchors the Cape Coral–Fort Myers metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses Lee County and has a population of 834,573 as of 2023.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 86,395
- Coordinates
- 26.622, -81.841
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 3 m
Overview of Fort Myers
In Florida, United States, Fort Myers stands out as a medium-sized town. The headcount is close to 86,395. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards nature and water sports.
Things to do in Fort Myers
Nature in Fort Myers
(1)Our data lists Islands as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Fort Myers's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Fort Myers
(1)Fort Myers records Wakeboard under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Fort Myers. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Fort Myers
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Florida; once there, walking covers most of Fort Myers. The local time zone is America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Fort Myers that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fort Myers known for?
- Fort Myers is mainly a destination for nature and water sports, set in Florida, United States with around 86,395 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Fort Myers?
- You can plan around Islands and Wakeboard in Fort Myers. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Fort Myers?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Fort Myers located?
- Administratively, Fort Myers sits in Florida, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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