VISITING Fort Myers–Naples · SWFL

Visiting Fort Myers–Naples with toddlers and little kids: the plan.

The Edison and Ford Winter Estates are on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers. Naples Zoo is near downtown Naples, and the children’s museum is in North Naples off Livingston Road.

Top 2 can’t-miss spots

#1North Naples, 15080 Livingston Road
CMON Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples
Open daily; Wednesday until 1pm. Tickets at the door only, cards only.
$25 eachMembers and children under 1Indoor
See it in the guide
#2Naples, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Last entry 3:30pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Kids $17.95Adults $26.95Kids 2 and under
See it in the guide
Nap breaks built in

One day or two in Fort Myers

A couple of big stops, a real lunch and a nap in the middle. Tap a stop for the full listing.

If you have one day
MORNINGNaples Zoo at Caribbean GardensAnimals before the heat · Naples, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd · $17.95 kids, $26.95 adults
NAPBack to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
AFTER NAPCMON Golisano Children’s Museum of NaplesPlay at the children’s museum · North Naples, 15080 Livingston Road · $25 per person
If you have two days

Day 1 is the one-day plan above. Day 2:

MORNINGFort Myers Regional LibraryFree storytime · Downtown Fort Myers, 2450 First Street · Free
NAPBack to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
AFTER NAPEdison and Ford Winter EstatesEdison’s lab and gardens · Fort Myers, 2350 McGregor Blvd. · $15 kids, $28 adults
Where to stay

Kid-friendly areas near the big attractions

Pick the area by the stops you’ll make most, then plan around nap.

NPNaplesNear the zoo and the children’s museum.Near Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens and CMON Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples
FMFort MyersNear the Edison and Ford Winter Estates.Near Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Before you go

Practical tips

Parking, strollers, changing tables and the best times to go.

Driving
You’ll want a car. I-75 is the quickest way between Fort Myers and Naples.
Holidays
Holiday Nights at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates runs Nov 27, 2026, through Jan 3, 2027.
Visiting in November or December?

Santa and Christmas lights in Fort Myers

If your trip lands in the holiday season, these two pages have the dates, prices and booking links.

Santa in Fort MyersBreakfast with Santa, Santa photos and Santa trains, with 2026 pricesChristmas lights in Fort MyersDrive-thru and walk-through displays, start times and 2026 prices
Good questions

Visiting Fort Myers–Naples with toddlers: the FAQ

Is Fort Myers–Naples kid-friendly?

For a family with kids under 6, yes. Our Fort Myers–Naples guide lists 5 places we checked for little kids, plus 2 free places and 4 picks for babies and toddlers. This page adds free storytimes at 2 library systems. This week’s list has 8 dated outings for ages 0–6. See free things to do in Fort Myers–Naples and this weekend’s list.

Where should we stay with a toddler?

Pick the end of the region you’ll spend the most time in. Fort Myers is closer to the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, and Naples is closer to the zoo and children’s museum.

What if it rains?

Go to the Golisano Children’s Museum or a library storytime.

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