Discover Lee County
Lee County Attractions
Historic places, gardens and nature across Southwest Florida.
Attraction Directory & County Map
Explore Lee County museums, gardens, wildlife and historic places. Match the numbered entries with the town groups on the county map.
| No. | Attraction | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edison and Ford Winter EstatesHistoric winter homes, tropical gardens and exhibits introduce the inventions and lives of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. | 2350 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901 | 239-334-7419 |
| 2 | IMAG History & Science CenterHands-on science activities and local history exhibits make this a discovery stop for curious children and adults. | 2000 Cranford Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33916 | 239-243-0043 |
| 3 | Calusa Nature Center & PlanetariumNature trails, wildlife exhibits and a planetarium bring Florida habitats and the night sky into one visit. | 3450 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905 | 239-275-3435 |
| 4 | Six Mile Cypress Slough PreserveA wetland boardwalk offers an unhurried setting for watching birds and learning about a cypress ecosystem. | 7751 Penzance Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33966 | 239-533-7556 |
| 5 | Manatee ParkA warm-water refuge offers seasonal manatee viewing. Sightings vary with water temperature and are not guaranteed. | 10901 State Road 80, Fort Myers, FL 33905 | 239-690-5030 |
| 6 | Koreshan State ParkHistoric settlement buildings and riverside grounds combine Estero history with an outdoor outing. | 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero, FL 33928 | 239-992-0311 |
| 7 | Wonder GardensTropical gardens and rescued birds and other animals provide a colorful stop near downtown Bonita Springs. | 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 | 239-992-2591 |
| 8 | Mound HouseA historic home and archaeological exhibits explore Calusa life and the shell mound beneath this bayside site. | 451 Connecticut Street, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 | 239-765-0865 |
| 9 | Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & AquariumShell collections and living marine exhibits introduce mollusks and the natural world behind Sanibel’s shelling tradition. | 3075 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957 | 239-395-2233 |
| 10 | Sanibel Historical Museum & VillagePreserved buildings and exhibits tell the stories of early island residents and Sanibel’s changing way of life. | 950 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957 | 239-472-4648 |
| 11 | J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife RefugeCoastal habitat and birdwatching opportunities reveal Sanibel’s natural side. Wildlife sightings change with season and conditions. | 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957 | 239-472-1100 |
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