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LEE COUNTYACCESSIBLE TOURISM GUIDEA guide to the Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel fortravelers with disabilities.The Lee County Accessible Tourism Guide only lists accessible tourism informationfor persons with disabilities. It is not intended to be inclusive of all tourism resourceswithin Lee County, which is available at www.FortMyersSanibel.com. It is updatedregularly to reflect information that may be of value to visitors with disabilities.Photos are representative of accessibility for persons with disabilities. This freeinformation resource is available online at www.FortMyersSanibel.com or byemailing visitorservices@leegov.com.TABLE OF CONTENTSPAGEGetting to and from the AirportGetting around in Lee CountyVisiting attractionsArts & EntertainmentBeaches, Parks, & NatureOutdoor Activities & SportsShoppingToursWhere to stayOther helpful informationEquipment RentalsLocal Service OrganizationsLocal Information 641-4343-4444-461
GETTING TO AND FROM THE AIRPORTSouthwest Florida International Airport-- www.flylcpa.com or AccessibilityServices Accessible parking is available in short term and long term parking lots. Pushbutton call boxes for emergencies are located throughout the parkingfacilities. Ramps for wheelchair access available. Accessible public restrooms available, including Companion Care restrooms. Accessible elevators available. Seating for persons with disabilities in check-in and gate areas available. Allpublic areas are accessible, including airline ticket counters, car rentalcounters, stores and restaurants. Wheelchair assistance available via airline skycap service. On-demand taxi service, MBA Airport Transportation, has lift-equippedvehicles. Call 239.225.0428 to reserve or go to taxi stand on commercial curbopposite Door 5. More info: MBA or call 239.482.2777 or emailmbaairport@embarqmail.com Pre-arranged taxis and limousines: other transportation Rental Cars available. Wheelchair accessible counters for check-in available.o Most rental car companies provide assistive devices upon request. Advantage Rent A Car—call 800-777-5500 Alamo Rent A Car access website or call 800-651-1223 or TTY800-522-9292 Avis Access or call 888-879-4273 or TTY/TDD 800-331-2323 Budget accessibility or call 888-221-1203 Dollar accessibility or call 800-800-4000 or emailinternethelpdesk@dollar.com Enterprise accessibility or call 866-225-4284 or TTY 866-5349270 EZ Rent a Car—call 800-777-5500 Hertz car rental services for persons with disabilities or call 800654-3131 or TDD 800-654-2280 Fox Special Needs 239.561.3568. National accessibility or call 888-273-5262 or TTY 800-3286323. Payless accessibility or call 800-PAYLESS Sixt Rent A Car wheelchair van rental or call 888-837-5693 Thrifty accessibility or call 800-847-4398 or emailinternethelpdesk@thrifty.como On-site Rental Car:The RSW airport's Rental Car Service Center is located on the groundlevel of the parking garage. Arriving passengers should proceeddownstairs, exit baggage claim and go across the street to the rentalcar facility. Customers go into the service center and drive out theback, with the exception of off-site car rental companies. When2
returning vehicles, please follow signs for Rental Car Return as youapproach the terminal building. Parking will be located on the lowerlevel of the parking garage.o Off-site Car Rental:The off-airport rental car and parking shuttle pickup kiosk is on the eastend of the garage on the lower level. Customers need to walk to the farend of the building and around the side of the building for shuttles. Pickup the courtesy phone and press the button for the company you havereserved with.Public bus transportation provided by LeeTran. Full-size busses areaccessible, with pick up and drop off on the Arrivals Level. Go to LeeTranAccessibility for discounted passes, schedules and more information.Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft are available viaApps.Information assistance provided at five Certified Visitor Information Centers inthe departure and arrival levels, staffed by volunteer Tourism Ambassadors.For more information, call 239-590-4855 or emailvisitorservices@leegov.com.Sign Language Interpreter and language assistance available with advancenotice.Map of airportGETTING AROUND IN LEE COUNTY Public Bus Transportation -- provided by LeeTran. Full-size busses areaccessible. Go to Accessibility for discounted passes, schedules and moreinformation. Rental Cars—accessible vehicles available at Southwest Florida InternationalAirport or at offsite locations throughout Lee County. Wheelchair accessiblecounters for check-in available. Most rental car companies provide assistive devices upon request. Advantage Rent A Car—call 800-777-5500 Alamo Rent A Car access website or call 800-651-1223 or TTY800-522-9292 Avis Access or call 888-879-4273 or TTY/TDD 800-331-23233
Budget accessibility or call 888-221-1203Dollar accessibility or call 800-800-4000 or emailinternethelpdesk@dollar.com Enterprise accessibility or call 866-225-4284 or TTY 866-5349270 EZ Rent a Car—call 800-777-5500 Hertz car rental services for persons with disabilities or call 800654-3131 or TDD 800-654-2280 Fox Special Needs 239.561.3568. National accessibility or call 888-273-5262 or TTY 800-3286323. Payless accessibility or call 800-PAYLESS Sixt Rent A Car wheelchair van rental or call 888-837-5693 Thrifty accessibility or call 800-847-4398 or emailinternethelpdesk@thrifty.com.Taxi Services—accessible taxi vehicles available at Southwest FloridaInternational airport. UPDATEDo On-demand taxi service, MBA Airport Transportation, has two liftequipped vehicles. Call 239.225.0428 to reserve or go to taxi stand oncommercial curb opposite Door 5. More info: MBA or call 239.482.2777or email mbaairport@embarqmail.como Additional rental car options are listed at Other Transportation.o Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft areavailable via Apps.VISITING ATTRACTIONSArts & EntertainmentAlliance for the ArtsNear downtown Fort Myers239.939.2787Visual arts, exhibits, special events, theatre, and education.Website: Alliance for the Arts Accessible parking, entrance, restrooms, and seating. Audio described performances and pre-show touch tours in thetheatre. Audio described theatre performances for the visually impaired;hearing devices for all performances. Wheelchair accessible ticket counters and trained staff.4
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts HallFort Myers, located on the campus of Florida SouthWestern State College.239.481.4849Features major touring Broadway productions.Website: Accessibility Accessible parking. Drop-off area near entrance. Notify Box Office in advance of any physical limitations that restrictseating assignments. Tickets for accessible seating can only bepurchased by calling 239.481.4849. Accessible first floor restrooms and water fountain. Ushers available to assist; see Patron Services podium in Lobby. Assistive Listening Devices available; see Usher Station. Sign Interpretation available for Saturday 2 pm performances of theBroadway Series and upon request for other presentations. Call BoxOffice at 239.481.4849. Accessible elevators and wheelchair accessible ticket counters. Refreshments available for purchase.Broadway Palm Dinner TheatreFort Myers239.278.4422Dinner Theatre Broadway productions, Black Box theatre, Children’s Theatre,and special engagements.Website: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Accessible parking and entrance. Accessible restrooms. Assistive listening device available. Accessible seating available. Accessible restaurant. Customer service representatives available to assist.5
Cape Coral Historical MuseumCape Coral239.772.7037Website: Cape Coral Historical MuseumFeaturing history of Cape Coral, including garden tours and events. Accessible parking and entrance. Accessible restrooms. Accessible seating available.Cultural Park TheatreCape Coral239.772.5862Featuring theatre classes and Broadway series.Website: Cultural Park Theatre Accessible parking and entrance. Accessible restrooms. Accessible seating available. Wheelchair accessible ticket countersEdison & Ford Winter EstatesFort Myers239.334.7419Winter home of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, museum, store andgardens.Website: Edison and Ford Winter EstatesAccessibility details: Accessibility Accessible paved and shell walkways, parking, and access. Double-wide entry doors to museum and gift shop. Accessible snack bar on premises. Accessible restrooms. Assistive listening device available. Strobe and sound fire alarm, visual announcements. Accessible seating available. Wheelchair accessible ticket counters. Audio tours available. Customer service representatives available to assist.Eight-Foot BrewingCape Coral239.984.2679Local brewery and brewery classes, artists, tap room, events.Website: Eight Foot Brewing Accessible parking and entry. Accessible restrooms. Accessible table and counter seating available. Audio tours available. Spanish staff interpreter.6
Florida Repertory TheatreFort Myers239.332.4665Featuring Broadway productions, children’s theatre.Website: Florida Rep Accessible parking and entry. Accessible restrooms. Accessible seating available. Wheelchair accessible ticket counters and ramps. Hearing-impaired patrons can request high tech listening devices—theWilliams Sound Amplifier System in both main stage and studiotheatres, or the Inductive Hearing Loop System in the main stagetheatre. These assistive listening devices amplify and clarify sound. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretations at select performances.For theatregoers who use ASL as their primary means ofcommunication, we will provide a team of experienced theatreinterpreters who stand to the side of the stage and translate what theactors are saying or singing into ASL in both theatres. Specific seatsare allocated so that the theatre-goer can read the signersinterpretation clearly. Audio Description offered to visually impaired theatregoers at selectperformances in the main stage. Patrons utilize a small hand-heldreceiver with one earpiece, leaving the opposite ear available to hearthe dialogue and action occurring on stage. An audio describeroccasionally speaks “between the lines” to describe entrances, exits,actions, and key props to people who cannot see them. In addition,before the show and during intermission, the describer “sets up” for theperformance by detailing the stage layout, props, characters, andcostumes. Customer service representatives available to assist.IMAG History & Science CenterFort Myers239.243.0043Educational programs, events, science and history exhibits, animalencounters, gift shop, Theater-in-the-Tank.Website: IMAG History & Science Center Accessible parking. Automatic or double-wide entry doors. Accessible restrooms. Bathroom stalls with lift bars and all fixturesdesigned for accessibility. One restroom accommodates those whorequire care-takers, with additional space and seating. Accessible seating. Wheelchair accessible ticket counters. Customer service representatives available to assist.7
Port Boca Grande Lighthouse MuseumBoca Grande, part of Gasparilla Island State Park941.964.0060Historic lighthouse and museum.Website: Barrier Island Parks Society or Florida State Parks Accessible parking and entrance. Accessible restrooms. Wheelchair lifts provided at lighthouse. Beach wheelchair rentals available.Randell Research Center & Calusa Heritage TrailPine Island239.283.2062Calusa Indian mounds, trails, historical exhibits, gift shop.Website: Randell Research Center Accessible hard-packed, shell parking. Accessible entry. Accessible restrooms. Wheelchair accessible gift shop and exhibits. Shell-packed nature trails somewhat wheelchair accessible. All-terrainwheelchair ideal. Calusa Indian shell mounds not accessible except viasteps.Sanibel Historical Museum & VillageSanibel239.472.4648Historical village, buildings, and exhibits of Sanibel. Tours available.Website: Sanibel Historical Museum & Village Accessible parking and entry. Historical Village is accessible. Accessible restroom at BIG Arts next door. Open October – April only.8
Sidney & Berne Davis Art CenterFort Myers239.333.1933Art exhibitions, dance, community events.Website: Sidney & Berne David Art Center or Accessibility information Designated accessible parking. Wheelchair and walker access through Handicap Accessible Entrancelocated on Jackson Street/west side of building. Call to reserve accessible seating. Wheelchair accessible ticket counters and restroom.Williams Academy Black History MuseumFort Myers239.332.8778Educational programs, events, historical exhibits in early 20th centurybuilding.Website: Lee County Black History Museum and Williams Academy Designated accessible parking and entry. Limited days and hours.Beaches, Parks, & NatureAlva Park and Community CenterAlva239.728.2882Website: Alva Park Accessible fitness stations, baseball/softball fields, tennis courts,playground, transfer platforms. Accessible restrooms.Blind Pass Beach ParkSanibelLocated on both the Sanibel and Captiva side of the Blind Pass Bridge.Website: Blindpass Beach Park Accessible parking; free. Accessible restroom, Captiva side only. Outdoor shower also. Beach wheelchair rentals available through Billy’s Rentals on Sanibel.Call 239.472.5248.9
Bonita Beach ParkBonita Springs239.949.4615Southern tip of Bonita BeachWebsite: Bonita Beach Park Accessible parking and entrance. Accessible restrooms. Playground, boardwalk, pavilion, food concessions, shelter. Sand volleyball court. No fires permitted.Bowditch Point ParkFort Myers Beach239.229.161017-acre park on the northern tip of Estero Island. Includes 10-acrerestoration/preserve area.Website: Bowditch Point Park Accessible parking and entrance. Accessible restrooms, showers. No pets allowed. Hard packed shell lot with accessible ramps. Wheelchair accessible shell path leading to beach. Mobi Mat to access beach to hard pack sand; beach wheelchair best touse. Accessible boardwalk, boat dock, park area with benches leading tobeach and park.Bowman’s Beach ParkSanibel239.472.6397Gulf beach, hiking trail.Website: Bowman's Beach Park Accessible parking and entrance. Accessible restrooms. Beach wheelchair rentals available through Billy’s Rentals on Sanibel.Call 239.472.5248. Canoe/Kayak launch and fishing pier. 5 minute walk to beach. Sand/shell path to beach.Buckingham ParkEast Fort Myers239.340.6027Website: Buckingham Park Accessible baseball/softball fields, football fields, playground, transferplatforms. Accessible restrooms.10
Calusa Nature Center & PlanetariumFort Myers239.275.3435Environmental education center featuring museum, nature trails, aPlanetarium, butterfly and bird aviaries, and historic Iona House.Website: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium Accessible museum, planetarium, and gift shop. Most nature trails fully accessible. Wheelchairs available upon request. Accessible rest rooms.Caloosahatchee Regional ParkAlva239.694.0398Website: Caloosahatchee Regional Park Accessible parking. Accessible, unpaved, scenic trail to pavilion overlooking river. Tent camping, riding trails. Accessible restrooms.Causeway Islands ParkConnects mainland to Sanibel239.432.2154Website: Causeway Islands Park Accessible parking. Accessible restrooms. Sand and shell off the road.Cayo Costa State Park4 nautical miles west of Pine Island. Travel by boat to access.941.964.0375Website Accessible only by boat. Tropic Star offers ferry service; call239.283.0015. Also Captiva Cruises; 239.472.5100. Tram provided from boat to beach; call ahead to ensure accessibility. Accessible restrooms. Beach wheelchairs available. Unpaved paths.Centennial ParkFort Myers239.321.700010-acre city park in historic downtown.Website: Centennial Park Accessible paved walkways, pier over river, playground. Accessible restrooms.11
Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem WatershedEstero/Immokalee239.657.2253Website: CREW Land and Water Trust Accessible Popash Slough boardwalk trails and grass nature trails. Paved accessible parking. No restrooms – porta-potty available.Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary & Blair Audubon CenterEstero/Naples239.348.9151Boardwalk, native wilderness and wildlife, guided walks, gift shop, café.Website: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Wheelchairs available on first-come-first-served basis. Accessible restrooms only in Blair Visitor Center. Raised wheelchair accessible boardwalk trails.Crescent Beach Family ParkFort Myers Beach239.229.16102.25 acre beachfront park at the foot of the Matanzas Bridge.Website: Crescent Beach Family Park Modular restrooms. Two handicap parking spaces. Landscaped picnic area, sand volleyball courts, picnic tables. No pets allowed.Estero Bay Preserve State ParkEstero239.992.0311www.floridastateparks.org Aquatic preserve. Canoe rentals. Hiking trails. Wheelchair available – call ahead. Campground with four accessible sites. Accessible Restrooms.Estero Park and Recreation CenterEstero239.533.1470Website: Estero Park Accessible restrooms, showers, soccer fields, amphitheater, dog park,picnic areas. Transfer platforms.12
Four Freedoms ParkCape Coral239.574.08043.2-acres overlooking Bimini Basin.Website: Four Freedoms Park Fenced playground and picnic areas, covered pavilion. Accessible restroomsFour Mile Cove Ecological PreserveCape Coral239.549.4606Website: Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve Second largest preserved green space in Cape Coral. Accessible boardwalk trail and observation piers Visitor center, seasonal kayak rentals at the Kayak Shack Outpost(weekends only) Accessible restrooms and picnic areas.Galt PreserveSt. James City239.220.7243Website: Galt Preserve Accessible hiking trails, boardwalk, dog walking on-leash, restrooms,viewing areas. Accessible picnic areas, pier/dock.Gasparilla Island State ParkBoca Grande941.964.0060Website: Gasparilla Island State Park Accessible parking and entrance. Accessible restrooms. Beach wheelchair rentals available. Picnicking site only; no swimming from beach due to strong currents.Gulfside City Beach Park (Algiers)Sanibel239.472.6397Mid-island on Algiers Lane off Casa Ybel Rd.Website: Gulfside City Beach Park 3 free accessible parking spaces. Accessible restrooms. Boardwalk to beach. Picnic tables. Beach wheelchair rentals available through Billy’s Rentals on Sanibel.Call 239.472.5248.13
Hickey Creek Mitigation ParkAlva239.694-0398Website: Hickey Creek Mitigation Park Accessible hiking trail to creek and amphitheater. Accessible restrooms. Designated Great Florida Birding Trail site.J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife RefugeSanibel239.472.1100Website: J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge Accessible parking and access. Double-wide admission doors. Visual and audio announcements. Ticket desk accessible. Concessions accessible. Accessible restrooms with low sinks and mirrors. Accessible trams. Orientation film closed-captioned. A lift, ramp and ADA door openers lead into the Visitor & EducationCenter. Hands-on area for children. Observation Tower has accessible ramp. Drive, bike, or walk. Trails are paved, shell, and boardwalk. Most trailsare accessible by wheelchair. Shell Mound Trail is ¼ mile accessible, interpretive boardwalk. Golden Access national park entrance passes applicable. Tours offered through Tarpon Bay Explorers. Free wheelchairs to check out with ID.Jim Jeffers ParkCape Coral18.7-acre athletic facility and fully accessible park.Website: Jim Jeffers Park Completely accessible mega playground and athletic facility. Accessible restrooms and picnic area. Accessible walking paths.John Yarbrough Linear ParkFort Myers239.771.10786 mile paved linear park trail.Website: John Yarbrough Linear Park Dog stations, way-finding signage, and pavilions. On-leash dog walking. Accessible paved multiple-use trail.14
Koreshan State ParkEstero239.992.03111890s settlement and museum.Website: Koreshan State park Four (4) historic buildings are accessible. Canoe rentals, nature trails. Full-facility campground with four (4) accessible camp sites withaccessible grills, picnic tables. Wheelchair available upon request.Lakes ParkFort Myers239.432.2034Regional park in heart of Lee County.Website: Lakes Regional Park Accessible family style restrooms. Accessible boardwalk, paved biking and walking trails, bikes andtandems for rent, amphitheater. Accessible picnic pavilions, accessible water splash pad, playground,adaptive swings, transfer platforms. E.Z. Rider Assisted Tour Service—1 to 1 ½ hour tour with commentaryon 6-passenger golf cart with certified volunteer guide. Guests whorequire physical assistance must be accompanied by a caregiver.Reservations required by calling 239-533-7575, ext. 5.Lehigh Acres ParkLehigh Acres239.340.6027Website: Lehigh Acres Park Accessible restrooms. Accessible tennis courts, fitness stations, adaptive swings, playground,transfer platforms.Little Hickory Island Park - Access #10Bonita Springs239.949.4615Just off Little Hickory IslandWebsite: Little Hickory Island Park Picnic tables, shelters Accessible parking available. Family style restrooms.15
Lighthouse Beach ParkSanibelHistoric, functioning, lighthouse located on the eastern tip of island.Website: Lighthouse Beach Park Accessible parking—4 free spaces. Accessible restroom. Accessible nature trail and fishing pier. Beach wheelchair rentals available through Billy’s Rentals on Sanibel.Call 239.472.5248.Lovers Key State ParkFort Myers Beach239.463.4588Beach, nature trails, kayaking/canoing.Website: Lovers Key State Park Accessible restrooms. Tram with wheelchair ramp. Beach equipment rentals, gift shop. Free beach wheelchairs upon request, based on availability. See tramdriver or ranger.Lynn Hall Memorial ParkFort Myers Beach239.229.1610Beside Fort Myers Beach pier.Website: Lynn Hall Memorial Park Accessible restroom. Picnic grills, playground, freshwater rinse-off. Accessible trolley stop. Mobi Mat available to beach, please call ahead to request.Manatee ParkEast Fort Myers239.690.5030Website: Manatee Park Fully accessible park. See manatees during cold weather, Butterfly Garden, observationdecks, accessible boardwalk and walkways, playground, pavilions.Matanzas Pass PreserveFort Myers Beach239.229.1610Nearly 60-acres of natural sanctuary less than one mile south of MatanzasPass Bridge.Website: Matanzas Pass Preserve Accessible boardwalk and viewing areas.16
Matlacha Park and Community CenterPine IslandWebsite: Matlacha Park and Community Center Walking paths and fishing pier, playground with transfer platforms. Accessible restrooms.Rotary Park Environmental Center & Glover Bight TrailCape Coral239.549.460697 acres of salt marsh, uplands, preserve. Butterfly House. Dog Park.Website: Rotary Park Environmental Center Accessible restrooms and picnic area. Nature trails—one rugged and may not be easily accessible. GloverBight Trail has boardwalk surface for wheelchair accessibility.San Carlos Bay – Bunche Beach PreserveFort Myers239.432.2154718-acre natural tidal wetlands area and Great Birding Trail site.Website: San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve Accessible composting restrooms. Mobi-Mat access to beach. Kayak Excursions kayak and SUP rentals. Fishing pier, boardwalk, paddlecraft launch.Six Mile Cypress Slough PreserveFort Myers239.533-7556Website: Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Accessible boardwalks, green-certified interpretive center, observationdecks, amphitheater. Accessible restrooms.Tarpon Bay Road Beach ParkSanibelSouth end of Tarpon Bay Rd. at West Gulf Drive, mid-island.Website: Tarpon Bay Road Beach Park Bike parking at beach entrance; no bike fee. Accessible parking-free. Accessible restroom. Beach wheelchair rentals available through Billy’s Rentals on Sanibel.Call 239.472.5248.17
Three Oaks ParkFort Myers-Estero239.826.4426Website: Three Oaks Park Accessible restrooms. Accessible baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, picnic areas, tenniscourts, basketball courts, playground. Accessible paved trail and transfer platform.Turner Beach ParkSanibel239.472.6397Just past the bridge to Captiva.Website: Turner Beach Park Accessible parking; free. Fishing and canoe/kayak launch. Accessible restrooms. Beach wheelchair rentals available through Billy’s Rentals on Sanibel.Call 239.472.5248.Veterans Park and Recreation CenterLehigh Acres239.369.1521Website: Veterans Park Accessible restrooms and showers. Accessible baseball/softball fields, skate park, dog park, on-leash dogwalking, splash pad, tennis courts, adaptive swings, playground,transfer platforms.Wa-Ke Hatchee Park and Recreation CenterFort Myers239.369.1521Website: Accessible restrooms and showers. Accessible skate park, dog park, on-leash dog walking, splash pad,tennis courts, adaptive swings, playground, transfer platforms.18
Yacht Club Community ParkCape Coral239.574.0806Website: Yacht Club Community Park Accessible parking. Accessible restrooms. Beach wheelchair available. Call ahead for availability. Pool access via ramp. Accessible restaurant. Accessible playground for ages 2 – 12. Accessible fishing pier.More information about beaches and beach access points in LeeCounty: Beach informationMore information about parks in Lee County: ParksDog Parks in Lee County: Dog ParksOutdoor Activities & SportsCenturyLink Sports ComplexFort Myers239.533.7695Website: CenturyLink Sports Complex Accessible baseball/softball fields, stadium Accessible restrooms. Winter home of the Minnesota Twins and Miracle BaseballECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization) Global FarmNorth Fort Myers239.543.3246www.echonet.org Global Farm and Tropical Fruit Tree Nursery featuring tours. Accessible restrooms.JetBlue ParkFort Myers239.533.7222Website: JetBlue Park Accessible baseball/softball fields, stadium, soccer fields Accessible restrooms. Winter home of the Boston Red Sox.19
Mike Greenwell’s Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun ParkNorth Fort Myers239.574.4386Website: Mike Greenwells Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park Eight (8) accessible miniature golf course holes, go-kart racing. Accessible parking and entry. Accessible restrooms. Assistive listening device. Accessible seating. Accessible snack bar. Customer service representatives available and trained to assist.Shell Factory & Nature ParkNorth Fort Myers239.995.2141Nature Park, museum, retail shops, outdoor Fun Park.Website: Shell Factory & Nature Park Accessible parking and entry. Accessible restrooms, ramps, seating Electric scooter and wheelchair available for rent. Accessible restaurant.Sun Splash Family WaterparkCape Coral239.574.055814-acre water park featuring water slides and pools. Open summers only.Website: SunSplash Family Waterpark Accessible parking and entry. Accessible restrooms. Strobe and sound fire alarm. Visual and audio announcements. Accessible seating. Snack bar on premises. Luna Sea Family Pool and Tot Spot Pool are zero depth entry. Beach wheelchair available for access into shallow water pool area. Trained staff/lifeguard assistance available.Shopping – major shopping mallsCoconut Point MallEsteroOutdoor mall featuring over 140 stores.239.992.9966.Website: Coconut Point Mall Accessible parking and entry with ramps and curb cuts. Accessible restrooms and fitting rooms. Braille/raised letters in public restrooms.20
Strobe fire alarm.Accessible restaurant.Edison MallFort MyersIndoor mall featuring over 160 stores.239.939.5464Website: Edison Mall Accessible parking and entry with ramps and curb cuts. Accessible restrooms and fitting rooms. Braille/raised letters in public restrooms. Strobe fire alarm. Accessible restaurant.Gulf Coast Town CenterFort MyersOutdoor mall featuring over 100 retail stores and restaurants.239.267.5107Website: Gulf Coast Town Center Accessible parking and entry with ramps and curb cuts. Accessible restrooms and fitting rooms. Braille/raised letters in public restrooms. Strobe fire alarm. Accessible restaurant.Miromar OutletsEsteroOutdoor mall featuring over 140 retail stores and restaurants.239.948.3766Website: Miromar Outlets Accessible parking and entry with ramps and curb cuts. Accessible restrooms and fitting rooms. Braille/raised letters in public restrooms. Strobe fire alarm. Accessible restaurant. Wheelchairs available at mall office and visitor information kiosk.Sanibel OutletsFort Myers, near access to Sanibel IslandOutdoor mall featuring 40 retail stores.239.454.1974Website: Sanibel Outlets Accessible parking and entry with ramps and curb cuts. Accessible restrooms and fitting rooms. Free wheelchairs. Staff trained in working with persons with disabilities.21
ToursAdventures in ParadiseFort Myers and SanibelNature tours, wildlife cruises, trolley tours.239.472.8443Website: Adventures in Paradise Accessible parking and entry. Accessible restrooms on boats and in marina. Most boats accessible and help provided. Call for more information. Staff trained in working with persons with disabilities.Babcock Ranch Eco ToursNorth Fort Myers/Punta Gorda90-minute narrated eco-tour traveling through four ecosystems, includingTelegraph Cypress Swamp.800.500.5583Website: Backcock Ranch Eco Tours Eco-bus tour of a working ranch. Call for details. Unpaved walking trails. Retail store. Gator Shack Restaurant open during tour days.Billy’s RentalsSanibel239.472.5248; 800.575.8717Billy's Rentals Segway and bicycle tours available. Delivers beach wheelchairs to guest accommodations or beach accessof choice on Sanibel. Several beach wheelchair styles have balloon tires for ease of use onthe beach, one of which can also go into the water with side floats.22
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A guide to the Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel for travelers with disabilities. The Lee County Accessible Tourism Guide only lists accessible tourism information for persons with disabilities. It is not intended to be inclusive of all tourism resources within Lee County, which is available at www.FortMyersSanibel.com. It is updated
