Lehigh Acres is a friendly community surrounded by lakes, golf courses and wildlife-rich wetlands. The neighbourhood offers a chance to stay in an urban centre and enjoy a host of nature-based activities at your doorstep. Visit a manatee sanctuary, birdwatch in a regional park and paddle on scenic waterways.
Things to do in Lehigh Acres
With more than 280 kilometres of canals and waterways to explore, Lehigh Acres is a dream destination to boat and paddle. Cast a line in more than a dozen well-stocked lakes or enjoy world-class saltwater fishing off the coast. The waters just off Lehigh Acres teem with trout, snapper, mackerel, grouper and redfish.
From championship courses to beginner-friendly clubs, you’ll find golf for every level in Lehigh Acres. Play one of the local courses or book a tee time at one of the 100+ courses that dot Lee County. Watch your ball sail down tree-lined fairways and onto immaculate greens.
Visit Manatee Park and see Florida’s adorable marine mammals up close. Wild manatees flock to the park to bask in the warm waters heated by a nearby powerplant. Learn about the endangered animals at the visitor centre and rent a kayak for the chance to paddle with manatees. Visit from December to February for the best viewing opportunities.
Discover more than 300 hectares of cypress swamps, pine flatwoods and oak woodlands in Caloosahatchee Regional Park. Hiking trails crisscross the park and showcase the diverse habitats. The park is an important breeding ground for native birds, with the chance to spot barred owls, red-shouldered hawks and swallow-tailed kites.
Getting around Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres is spread out and easy to explore with a car. The community is a 30-minute drive from Fort Myers and 2.5 hours from Tampa and Miami. Southwest Florida International Airport is a 2.5-hour drive away.