Yacht Basin, Fort Myers
The City of Ft. Myers owns and operates the Yacht Basin. This marina is located on the Okeechobee Waterway at mile marker 135.
Construction on the Yacht Basin began in 1936 as a way to employ those who were left without work during the Great Depression. It was completed in 1939 and has been in operation since that time.
Boats are available for rent at the Yacht Basin. Visitors are also welcome to partake in water sports like floating towables, kneeboards and skis.
The facility includes boat docks and ramps, food service and concessions, a marina, a gift shop, picnic tables and public restrooms. It is open year-round except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Visitors are welcome from 8 AM through 10 PM daily.
Those on walking tours will find the Yacht Basin to be an easy stop along the way. Nearby sites and landmarks include the Edison Theatre, Centennial Park and the Murphy-Burroughs House.
Construction on the Yacht Basin began in 1936 as a way to employ those who were left without work during the Great Depression. It was completed in 1939 and has been in operation since that time.
Boats are available for rent at the Yacht Basin. Visitors are also welcome to partake in water sports like floating towables, kneeboards and skis.
The facility includes boat docks and ramps, food service and concessions, a marina, a gift shop, picnic tables and public restrooms. It is open year-round except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Visitors are welcome from 8 AM through 10 PM daily.
Those on walking tours will find the Yacht Basin to be an easy stop along the way. Nearby sites and landmarks include the Edison Theatre, Centennial Park and the Murphy-Burroughs House.
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Yacht Basin on Map
Sight Name: Yacht Basin
Sight Location: Fort Myers, USA (See walking tours in Fort Myers)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Fort Myers, USA (See walking tours in Fort Myers)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Fort Myers, Florida
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles