Lakes Park Tours and Activities

Discover Florida’s wild Everglades on an exciting full-day tour from the Greater Fort Myers area. Travel by airboat deep into the secluded Western Everglades, explore Big Cypress National Preserve by van and foot, and take a leisurely cruise through a mangrove forest. Enjoy commentary from your naturalist guide as you spot manatees, dolphins, and native birds and lunch featuring exotic alligator appetizers.

Paddle through mangrove tunnels, explore shallow bays, and cruise along the beach, all while taking in the wide variety of wildlife that makes this part of Florida unique. Frequent sightings include Dolphins, Manatee, Turtles, Rays, Bald Eagles, Osprey, Roseate Spoonbills, Egrets, Herons, Plovers, and many more. This is an experience you won't soon forget!

Discover the haunted history of Fort Myers with a guide who shares spooky tales during this 1.5-hour walking tour at night. Hear stories about Fort Myers’ paranormal past as you take in buildings and alleyways that are rumored to have ghosts. The tour proceeds at a leisurely pace, making it suitable for people with all levels of fitness.

Book your IMAG History and Science Center admission ticket in advance and avoid waiting in the long ticket lines. Perfect for families, this center houses more than 60 hands-on exhibits that make learning fun. See tropical fish, turtles, snakes, frogs, a bearded dragon, prairie dogs, and other ocean life and wildlife as you explore at your own pace during hours of operation.

Escape to the Florida Everglades from the Greater Fort Myers area on this guided airboat adventure at Everglades Day Safari. This exciting airboat ride is a great way to experience the ecosystem of the Everglades. Skim across the marshes and swamps of the Western Everglades while looking for wildlife, namely birds and alligators. In fact, per acre, there are more alligators here than anywhere else in the world. This tour includes an interactive reptile show. Hotel transport included from select locations.