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Fort Myers: The Recluse Guide

Do you want to relax? Really relax? And escape all the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Then look no further than these three gorgeous sanctuaries of peace and relaxation in Fort Myers…

1. Peaceful Strolls at Matanzas Pass Preserve

This peaceful retreat boasts almost 60 acres of unspoiled sanctuary on Estero Bay. Recluses can take a beautiful stroll along the boardwalk and trails, where they can explore a live oak hammock and mangrove forest. It’s the perfect place to slow down and take the time to fully enjoy this pristine, barrier island forest with its abundant wildlife. At the end of the boardwalk, a pavilion overlooking the water provides a spectacular view of the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. And if you’re lucky, you may spot the occasional shy manatee. It’s pure bliss for the recluse.

2. Tropical Beauty at the Butterfly Estates

Located in the River District of downtown Fort Myers, this eco-attraction gives recluses the opportunity to surround themselves with thousands of beautiful butterflies. The 3,614-square-foot glazed glass Butterfly Conservatory includes a botanical garden and butterfly habitat with cascading waterfalls, lush tropical nectar plants and butterflies. What better way to escape all the hustle and bustle?

3. Be Inspired at the Alliance for the Arts

Recluses can get away from it all and completely immerse themselves in the arts at this 10-acre campus that houses the 12,000-square-foot William R Frizzell Cultural Centre. The 150-seat Claiborne and Ned Foulds Theatre and the Margaret Morrow Frizzell Amphitheatre present dramas, comedies, recitals and concerts. And if you want to learn something new, you can take a class or workshop at the Gladys G Land School of Arts.

4. Enjoy a Private Balcony

Escape from it all soak up the views from your own private balcony at the beachfront Best Western PLUS Beach Resort Hotel. When you’re not busy exploring the forest, surrounding yourself with butterflies and being inspired by the arts, you can enjoy peaceful views of the Gulf of Mexico from your balcony.