Lee district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Gateway

Gateway is a town in Lee district, Florida, United States, home to about 8,401 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit — 51 rivers, islands & mangroves, 24 beaches & coast, 30 churches and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (8 km), Wild Turkey Strand Preserve (8 km) and Christ Community Church of Fort Myers (10 km).

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Gateway, Florida
Gateway, Lee district, Florida, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gateway at a glance

Location
Lee district, Florida, United States
Population
about 8,401
Coordinates
26.5776° N, 81.7504° W
Places within 50 km
171 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Gateway

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Gateway

83 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Gateway. The closest is Beautiful Island (18 km); the best-known is Estero Island (29 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Gateway

44 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gateway. The closest is Waterfront (15 km); the best-known is Four Mile Cove (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Gateway

39 churches within 100 km of Gateway. The closest is Church of Christ (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gateway

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gateway. The closest is Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Gateway

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gateway. The closest is Buckingham Army Airfield Ground Moving Target Range (9 km); the best-known is Christ Community Church of Fort Myers (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Gateway

19 museums within 100 km of Gateway. The closest is Williams Academy Black History Museum (15 km); the best-known is Imaginarium Science Center (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gateway

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gateway
  2. 16 km Imaginarium Science Center · museum, Lee
  3. 1 km City of Fort Myers Southwest Florida Museum of History · fort, Lee
  4. 7 km Christ Community Church of Fort Myers · fort, Lee
  5. 5 km Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve · nature spot, Lee
  6. 15 km Wild Turkey Strand Preserve · nature spot, Lee
  7. 8 km Back to Gateway

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    Within 15 km of Gateway

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gateway by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves5183Beautiful Island (18 km)
    Beaches & coast2444Waterfront (15 km)
    Churches3039Church of Christ (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1530Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1923Buckingham Army Airfield Ground Moving Target Range (9 km)
    Museums1519Williams Academy Black History Museum (15 km)
    Parks812Lee Wildlife Management Area (7 km)
    Other attractions37Southwest Florida International Airport (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints45Aircraft Observarion Area (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14W.P. Franklin Lock & Dam (21 km)
    Waterfalls11The Falls of Portofino (47 km)

    Gateway: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gateway?

    Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (nature spot, about 8 km), Wild Turkey Strand Preserve (nature spot, about 8 km), Christ Community Church of Fort Myers (fort, about 10 km), Imaginarium Science Center (museum, about 16 km), City of Fort Myers Southwest Florida Museum of History (fort, about 17 km), Four Mile Cove (beach, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gateway?

    171 places on Spotwander: 51 rivers, islands & mangroves, 24 beaches & coast, 30 churches, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Gateway?

    Beautiful Island, about 18 km by road; Four Mile Island (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Gateway?

    Waterfront, about 15 km by road; Sand (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gateway?

    Church of Christ, about 9 km by road; Celebration Family Church (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gateway?

    Start in Gateway, visit Imaginarium Science Center, then City of Fort Myers Southwest Florida Museum of History, then Christ Community Church of Fort Myers, then Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, then Wild Turkey Strand Preserve, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gateway?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Gateway

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gateway’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gateway on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.