Things to do when you’re living at Brightwater

Brightwater by MetroPlaces is the most beautiful place to live in North Fort Myers, Florida. With shaded tot-lot, dog park, and a 6-acre Lagoon coming soon, and miles of nature and electric cart trails connecting them all, there is plenty to do in your own backyard.

But what sets the location apart is how much there is to do when you go out on the town. Whether you’re looking for unique Florida landmarks, picking out the best local eateries, or needing to take a weekend to get away, Brightwater is the right home base. Find some fantastic activities to do in the Fort Myers area below.

Places to Visit

• THE BUTTERFLY ESTATES –The Florida Native Butterfly Society helps to protect, preserve, and populate Florida’s beautiful butterflies, and you can see their hard work in this park, a local treasure. It’s an ideal place to experience Florida’s natural beauty.
• EDISON AND FORD WINTER ESTATES – A history buff’s paradise, these side-by-side estates of longtime friends Thomas Edison and Henry Ford feature the 1928 Edison Botanical Research Laboratory with all the original equipment. Once used as winter homes, the estates are where Edison tinkered with new inventions and Ford experimented with growing rubber. Fun fact, Ford made sure to be there every February 11th – Edison’s birthday.

Places to Eat

• MAKS ASIAN KITCHEN & SUSHI – Enjoy an authentic Japanese dining experience by the Mak brothers, who immigrated to America to pursue their culinary dreams and opened this premier Asian eatery in Fort Myers, FL.
• DRU’S WEST-INDIAN ROTI SHOP – Savor authentic West-Indian and Indo-Caribbean Cuisine at Dru’s. You can’t go wrong with their Chicken Curry & Paratha, but no matter what you order to eat, you must drink Dru’s Cream on Cream, Fort Myers’s best sweet beverage.

Weekend Getaways

• THE ISLANDS OF SANIBEL & CAPTIVA – Whether you want to plan a day trip or a full-week vacation, you’ll have a wide range of things to do and see while enjoying this island life. From excellent restaurants like the legendary MUCKY DUCK, which offers delicious food and breathtaking sunsets, and THE FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE, where you can catch a live theatrical performance, to the resort CASTAWAYS COTTAGES that offer miles of beach sand outside your door; there are premier experiences for every type of stay.

Whether you’re spending your weekends in your backyard or setting out on an excursion to somewhere you’ve never been before, there is always a memory to be made living at Brightwater. Are you looking for even more? Visit Fort Myers online and plan a custom day trip for your family or friends.