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Whether you're looking for a competitive night out with friends or a family adventure with a side of alligator feeding, the area surrounding Riverfront Retreats at Bay Pointe has some fantastic "alternative" golf spots. Topgolf Fort Myers : features climate-controlled hitting bays that make it a perfect year-round destination regardless of the Florida humidity. No golf experience is required—microchipped balls track your accuracy and distance while you aim for giant targets

For many travelers, Southwest Florida is synonymous with the beach. But for those who know where to look, North Fort Myers  offers a different kind of green. While the "City of Palms" across the river gets much of the fame, our side of the Caloosahatchee is a hidden gem for golfers who want variety, accessibility, and a more relaxed pace of play. From your home base at Riverfront Retreats at Bay Pointe , you are a short drive from some of the region’s most storied and scenic

Imagine waking up, grabbing your coffee, and walking just a few steps to your own private dock. No trailering, no crowded boat ramps, and no "where are we going to park the trailer?" stress. This is exactly why we love life at Riverfront Retreats at Bay Pointe . Our vacation rentals aren't just near the water—they’re part of it. Having an on-site boat slip  included with your stay means the river is officially your backyard. Whether you want to slip out for a quick sunrise fi

If you’re taking a post-dinner stroll through the downtown River District, you might suddenly find yourself walking through a "soup" of glowing letters. No, it’s not a dream—it’s the Caloosahatchee Manuscripts , one of the most mesmerizing public art installations in Florida. Located right on the sidewalk in front of the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center , these two massive bronze cylinders (sometimes called Lux ) were created by the world-renowned artist Jim Sanborn . If that

If you’ve ever driven down McGregor Boulevard, you’ve witnessed one of the most iconic landscapes in Florida. It is because of this breathtaking, tree-lined corridor that Fort Myers earned its famous nickname: The City of Palms . The story begins with the city’s most famous winter resident, Thomas Edison . When Edison first arrived in 1885, Fort Myers was a rough-and-tumble cattle town. He envisioned something more majestic. To beautify the city, Edison imported and planted o

The name "Fort Myers" traces its roots back to a time of conflict and a story of unrequited love. In 1850, during the Seminole Wars, a military base was established on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River . The fort was built to serve as an operations hub for the U.S. Army, but its name was actually a wedding gift of sorts. Myers himself, a career military officer and future Quartermaster General of the Confederate States Army, allegedly never even set foot in the city that