Free & Cheap Things to Do in Fort Myers, FL

  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Fort Myers, Florida, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Nature & Wildlife Areas, Sports Facilities/Fields, Kayaking and Paddleboarding.
  • From Lakes Regional Park to Manatee Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fort Myers and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bonita Springs, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers Beach and Cape Coral.
  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Fort Myers, Florida, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Nature & Wildlife Areas, Sports Facilities/Fields, Kayaking and Paddleboarding.
  • From Lakes Regional Park to Manatee Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fort Myers and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bonita Springs, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers Beach and Cape Coral.
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Gator Lanes Fort Myers / Cape Coral MoreLess Info
Kids in the play area jump on a trampoline, rush down slides, climb through tunnels, and face off in basketball and air hockey
40.8 Miles
86% 90 votes
Canoeing 2816 NW County Rd. 661, Arcadia, FL 34266 MoreLess Info
With many different rivers to paddle down, Canoe Outpost makes canoeing, water sports, and camping available to enjoy. Guided kayak tours with scenic and wildlife views along the way are provided as well.
40.9 Miles
100% 9 votes
Canoeing 3020 NW County Road 661, Arcadia, FL 34266 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy guided kayak and canoe trips along the Peace River and view a variety of local wildlife with Canoe Safari. Canoe Safari also offers rentals and features five different safari packages.
41.5 Miles
48% 31 votes
Hiking Trails 2300 N. River Road, Venice, FL MoreLess Info
Jelks Preserve is a nature and wildlife county owned area which is 614 acres in size. Admission to the preserve is free and visitors can visit all year round, with the months of November to May being optimal.
41.9 Miles
94% 526 votes
Beaches 8570 Manasota Key Road, Englewood, FL MoreLess Info
Manasota Key Beach is comprised from Manasota Beach, Blind Pass Park, Englewood Beach, and Stump Pass Beach State Park. In here can be found covered picnic tables, cabanas and other things. In here are also found several vestiges from older days, such as wooden water reservoirs.
42.6 Miles
74% 131 votes
Parks 5000 E. Venice Ave, Venice, FL MoreLess Info
Offering a little old world charm, Snook Haven Park Restaurant rests on the Myakka River. The menu includes local and regional cuisine such as gator bites, catfish and lots of barbecue.
42.8 Miles
87% 38 votes
Horseback Riding 7001 Forbes Trail, Venice, FL 34292 MoreLess Info
Deer Prairie Creek is a tour company that offers customised trail rides for adults and children aged 8 years or older, from November to May. Tours last for one hour and are guided by trained experts.
43.1 Miles
95% 88 votes
Bird Watching 4002 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL MoreLess Info
Founded in 1965, the Venice Area Audubon Society has a primary focus on wildlife and conservation with a particular emphasis on birds. The society produces regular newsletters and maintains an information center.
43.2 Miles
81% 64 votes
Dog Park 3951 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FL MoreLess Info
Covering 3 acres of fenced area, the Woodmere Dog Park has shades for the sunny days and benches for the owners.
43.3 Miles
100% 180 votes
Kayaking Shell Island Road, Naples, FL 34103 MoreLess Info
Up a Creek Kayak Tours provides naturalist-guided tours of several locations aboard single sit-on top kayaks. Trips last between 2 and 4.5 hours and some wildlife that can be seen include alligators, dolphins and manatees.
44.2 Miles
90% 1130 votes
Beaches end of Harbor Dr, Venice, FL 34285 MoreLess Info
Fishing, swimming, kayaking, picnicking and playing in the playgrounds can all be done at the Caspersen Beach. It has 9,150 feet in shoreline length and covers 177 acres.
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