North Fort Myers, Florida Area

Upriver RV Resort is ideally located as a "home base" for exploring the greater Fort Myers & North Fort Myers area and beyond.

Arts & Entertainment

Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

The Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, located on the Edison Community College campus, hosts a variety of musical, comedy and entertainment performers. From Broadway plays & musicals, to Shakespeare, today's hottest comedians and music artists, there's always something playing here!

ADDRESS:
8099 College Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33919

PHONE:
(239) 481-4849

TOLL FREE:
(800) 440 - 7469

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre offers a wide array of the favorite Broadway (and Broadway-inspired) shows of today and yesteryear. While you watch productions such as The Buddy Holly Story, Guys and Dolls, Anything Goes, Cabaret and The Wizard of Oz you will enjoy a gourmet meal from the Main Stage Buffet in the Cabaret Cafe.

ADDRESS:
1380 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33907

PHONE:
(239) 278-4422

Off Broadway Palm Theatre

The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is the second performance venue of the Broadway Palm Theatre and features smaller-scale comedies and musical revues, such as the Off-Broadway hit I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!, Funny, You Don't Look Like a Grandmother!, Monky Business and Lend Me a Tenor. Tickets are available for the show only or lunch/dinner with the show.

ADDRESS:
1380 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33907

PHONE:
(239) 278-4422

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Beaches

Fort Myers - Sanibel Island - Captiva Island

You'll be a short drive (or boat ride) away from this fabulous tropical island paradise on the Gulf of Mexico where you can experience pristine white sand beaches and abundant wildlife found across hundreds of uncrowded islands. The beaches include: Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral, Pine Island, Boca Grande, the Outer Islands, North Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres.

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is a very popular seashore destination in Naples on the Paradise Coast. Explore a mile-long, sugar-white sand beach and enjoy swimming, beachcombing, snorkeling, sunbathing and picnicking. Fishing is a big draw at the beach on Wiggins Pass & Turkey Bay.

ADDRESS:
11135 Gulfshore Dr.
Naples, Florida 34108

PHONE:
(239) 597-6196

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Bowling

Bowland Centers

Enjoy the bowling of Bowland Centers in North Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte and Lehigh Acres. Every location offers quality facilities and equipment to ensure a great visit. The Nemo Sports Cafe features "World Renowned Wings," burgers, hot dogs, salads, signature platters and other tasty items on its breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Watch your favorite sports events on big screen TV's and play some darts!

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Events

Fort Myers Community Calendar of Events

Harborside Event Center

Lee County Calendar of Events

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Gaming

Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track

The Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs is open daily and offers: on-site dog races, full card simulcasting of dog races and thoroughbred horse races, a poker room, a clubhouse lounge, the Bonita Cafe food court, a pizza parlor, picnic areas and a variety of concession stands in an air-conditioned facility that is completely non-smoking. The all-new Hold 'Em Grill is located next to the poker room.

ADDRESS:
10601 Bonita Beach Rd SE
Bonita Springs, FL 34135

PHONE:
(239) 540-2254

The Seminole Casino

Between Naples and Fort Myers, The Seminole Casino is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and, as the largest gaming center in five counties, offers the finest selection of gaming in the area. Enjoy high payouts at 950 slot machines that include Blazing 7’s, Wild Cherry, Double Diamond, Wheel of Fortune, Wheel of Gold, Diamonds & Devils, Cash Man, Wild Hare, Monopoly, Money Grab, Cash Adventure, Fireball Frenzy, Hee Haw and Risque Business. The 16 poker tables offer Texas Hold 'Em, Seven Card Stud, and Omaha Hi-Lo games. Enjoy award-winning dining at the "EE-TO-LEET-KE" Grill.

ADDRESS:
506 South First Street
Immokalee, FL 34143

PHONE:
(800) 218-0007

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Golf Courses

Greater Fort Myers Golf Courses

The Greater Fort Myers area is home to more than 40 world-class golf courses.

Cape Coral Golf Courses

Nearby Cape Coral has six public golf courses.

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Museums

Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum

The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum offers over 30 exhibits of mollusks from around the world. Explore presentations devoted to shells in arts & history, shell habitat, rare mollusk specimens, fossils and much more. Kids love the learning lab, which features a play area, displays, games and an indoor indigenous mollusk habitat.

ADDRESS:
3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road
Sanibel, Florida 33957

PHONE:
(239) 395-2233

Edison & Ford Winter Estates

The Edison & Ford Winter Estates offer nine buildings on the National Register of Historic Buildings and 20 lush, tropical acres that encompass the Botanical and Research Gardens. Explore a collection of 500 plants, flowers and trees that include four award-winning trees, a Federal C.I.T.E.S. Orchid Program, and a propagation greenhouse & nursery. Food service and picnic area are available on the grounds. Events include Holiday House, Festival of Lights, Thomas Edison’s Birthday, Black Maria Film Festival, Antique Car Show, Garden Teas, Lectures, Book Signings, Art at the Estates, Director’s Tours, Sunday Strolls, Wild Wizard Shows and Plant Sales.

ADDRESS:
2350 McGregor Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33901

PHONE:
(239) 334-7419

Imaginarium

The Imaginarium in Fort Myers is a fun place to learn and explore the arts, sciences and humanities through 60 "hands-on" exhibits that include the Pipe-O-Saurus, the Hurricane Experience, a "SEA-to-SEE" aquarium, an Animal Lab, the Theater-in-a-Tank and a 3-D movie, plus the Imaginarium Museum Store, Cafe Imgainarium, and much, much more!

ADDRESS:
2000 Cranford Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33916

PHONE:
(239) 337-3332

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Nature

Babcock Wilderness Adventures, Inc.

Babcock Wilderness Adventures, Inc. is comprised of 90,000 acres in the enormous Crescent B Ranch which straddles Lee and Charlotte Counties. Guided tours include plenty of opportunities to view panthers, cracker cattle, birds and alligators - you may even see an elusive white tail deer or wild turkey. You'll ride in custom swamp buggies that move you through the lush pinewoods, freshwater marshes and portions of the Telegraph Cypress Swamp. Enjoy a lunch in their cafe or bring your own!

ADDRESS:
8000 State Road 31
Punta Gorda, Florida 33982

PHONE:
(800) 500-5583

Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium

The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium sites on 105 acres and offers three scenic nature trails, a Planetarium, aviaries for butterflies and birds, a gift shop and serene picnic areas. Stroll through the museum and explore the natural history of Southwest Florida and get an up close view of indigenous snakes, alligators, a white tail deer and a skunk.

ADDRESS:
3450 Ortiz Ave.
Fort Myers, FL 33905

PHONE:
(239) 275-3435

Conservancy of Southwest Florida

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida focuses on science based research to address the critical issues of the region's environment, including lands, water, growth, Everglades restoration and wildlife conservation. There are many outdoor nature activities to enjoy that offer a fun learning experience for all. Choose from canoe or kayak expeditions, a nature cruise, guided nature walks, an Everglades tour and much more.

ADDRESS:
1450 Merrihue Drive
Naples, FL 34102

PHONE:
(239) 262-0304

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

The Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary offers a 2 1/4 mile raised boardwalk tour through many unique habitats with the 11,000-acre lands. View the largest surviving bald cypress forest, plus pine flatwood, pond cypress, marshes, lettuce lakes and more. Enjoy a myriad of possible wildlife sightings: storks, white waders, Anhingas, alligators, lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs, toads, bats, fish and more in the lush native swampland.

ADDRESS:
375 Sanctuary Road
West Naples, FL 34120

PHONE:
(239) 348-9151

Everglades Day Safari

The Everglades Day Safari allows you to explore the four major ecosystems that make up "The 'Glades": savannah, cypress swamps, mangrove estuaries and sawgrass prairie. The "day safari" adventure includes an unforgettable airboat ride, a serene boat cruise, a tasty Southern lunch, a wildlife drive and a nature walk. It's little wonder that they've been voted Florida's Finest Ecotour for so many years.

ADDRESS:
375 Sanctuary Road
West Naples, FL 34120

PHONE:
(239) 472-1559 or (800)472-3069

E-MAIL:
gator@ecosafari.com

Manatee World

Manatee World takes you on a narrated ecological cruise through a Florida wildlife habitat that abounds with beautiful birds, plants, wildlife and, of course, manatees. The tour boats are specially designed to not only be environmentally friendly, but also to keep the native manatee safe. Experience a peaceful coexistence between man and nature and see how we all benefit when the effort is made to save our endangered species.

ADDRESS:
5605 Palm Beach Blvd
Ft. Myers FL 33905

PHONE:
(239) 694-4042

E-MAIL:
info@manateeworld.com

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Professional Sports

The greater Fort Myers area offers a variety of professional sports:

Fort Myers Miracle (Minor League Baseball)

Florida Everblades (East Coast Hockey League)

Major League Baseball Spring Training

Boston Red Sox

Boston Red Sox Spring Training take places at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers.

ADDRESS:
2201 Edison Av.
Ft. Myers, FL

Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Twins Spring Training takes place at Hammond Stadium at the Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers.

ADDRESS:
14100 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy.
Fort Myers, FL 33912

PHONE:
(239) 768-4225

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Shopping

Camping World

Camping World is truly a world of shopping for camping & RV gear, supplies and accessories, including: outdoor items, maintenance, electronics, bed & bath, towing gear and much more.

ADDRESS:
5600 Enterprise Pkwy.
Ft. Myers, FL 33905

PHONE:
(800) 553-9730