Chelsea's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Spend a day touring the grounds, strolling the gardens or enjoying a museum tour of the historic Edison Home. Less than a 5 min drive from Braman Avenue!
459 locals recommend
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor BlvdSpend a day touring the grounds, strolling the gardens or enjoying a museum tour of the historic Edison Home. Less than a 5 min drive from Braman Avenue!
Bike riding on a Sanibel is a must! Check out the historic lighthouse, take a day for shelling, paddle board, kayak, you name it. If you’re feeling super adventurous, grab your bike and ride the entire island.. Sanibel to Captiva, round trip, roughly 30 miles. You can do it.
111 locals recommend
Sanibel Island
Bike riding on a Sanibel is a must! Check out the historic lighthouse, take a day for shelling, paddle board, kayak, you name it. If you’re feeling super adventurous, grab your bike and ride the entire island.. Sanibel to Captiva, round trip, roughly 30 miles. You can do it.
Quintessential old Florida fishing town. If you’re not into fishing, I promise you’ll be into the people… laid back crowd looking for a beer and a good vibe. Depending on the time of your visit, head to Bokeelia for stone crab claws! Berts Bar, Blue Dog, Fish house are my top food spots. I also recommend heading out earlier to check out Leoma Love Grove’s Art Gallery.
22 locals recommend
Bokeelia
Quintessential old Florida fishing town. If you’re not into fishing, I promise you’ll be into the people… laid back crowd looking for a beer and a good vibe. Depending on the time of your visit, head to Bokeelia for stone crab claws! Berts Bar, Blue Dog, Fish house are my top food spots. I also recommend heading out earlier to check out Leoma Love Grove’s Art Gallery.
Shop local! This family owned parlor has an excellent outdoor space consistently utilized with a variety of events. Check out their Facebook page for updates. The couple who owns the little boutique/hangout spot, will always make you feel welcome… whether to ask about your day or offer you a drink to cool off while enjoying their plant filled outdoor area.
12 locals recommend
Remedies Parlor
2541 Thompson StShop local! This family owned parlor has an excellent outdoor space consistently utilized with a variety of events. Check out their Facebook page for updates. The couple who owns the little boutique/hangout spot, will always make you feel welcome… whether to ask about your day or offer you a drink to cool off while enjoying their plant filled outdoor area.
Food scene
To continue your classic Fort Myers tour, the Verandah is a classy, little dinner spot located in downtown. The old historic home/now restaurant is overflowing with historic photos and pieces of Fort Myers. Food is great, a little on the pricey side. If you’re not up for a big meal, stop by for a martini at happy hour? There’s typically a piano man entertaining in the bar area.
39 locals recommend
The Veranda
2122 Second StTo continue your classic Fort Myers tour, the Verandah is a classy, little dinner spot located in downtown. The old historic home/now restaurant is overflowing with historic photos and pieces of Fort Myers. Food is great, a little on the pricey side. If you’re not up for a big meal, stop by for a martini at happy hour? There’s typically a piano man entertaining in the bar area.
You found your brunch spot! Only a few minutes up the road from Braman Avenue. Beware, you’re not the only one who will want to brunch here… there is always a line! Get up early!
42 locals recommend
McGregor Cafe
4305 McGregor BlvdYou found your brunch spot! Only a few minutes up the road from Braman Avenue. Beware, you’re not the only one who will want to brunch here… there is always a line! Get up early!
Shop local! This coffee and donut spot has been in Fort Myers for ages. Very friendly spot.. up the road from Braman Avenue, easy to bike to!
38 locals recommend
Bennett's Fresh Roast
2011 Bayside PkwyShop local! This coffee and donut spot has been in Fort Myers for ages. Very friendly spot.. up the road from Braman Avenue, easy to bike to!
Shop Local! If Bennett’s is too crowded, ride back down to Shift Coffee bar, located in the City Walk apartment complex. Owner Donnie, is a native & knows his coffee.
Shift Coffee Bar
2250 McGregor BoulevardShop Local! If Bennett’s is too crowded, ride back down to Shift Coffee bar, located in the City Walk apartment complex. Owner Donnie, is a native & knows his coffee.
Originally from Fort Myers, Norman Love has stole the show in all things chocolate. The Mcgregor store offers indoor and outdoor seating for you to enjoy a coffee, glass of wine, gelato, macaroons, chocolate, cookies & more. Typically my post Sanibel bike ride spot on the way back home to Braman.
10 locals recommend
Norman Love Confections - McGregor, Fort Myers
13261 McGregor BlvdOriginally from Fort Myers, Norman Love has stole the show in all things chocolate. The Mcgregor store offers indoor and outdoor seating for you to enjoy a coffee, glass of wine, gelato, macaroons, chocolate, cookies & more. Typically my post Sanibel bike ride spot on the way back home to Braman.