GETTING TO ARTFEST IS EASY ... PLENTY OF PARKING!
Parking is abundant all over downtown at city parking garages, city streets, and special ArtFest parking lots. Look for the colorful Event Parking signs and flags.
Are you coming downtown on McGregor Blvd?
Hot tips: Turn onto W. First St for plentiful parking and avoid the downtown traffic. There are 6 large parking lots and a free trolley service.
Are you coming to downtown Fort Myers from the South?
Hot tips: Go for a route on Fowler Street or I-75 to MLK Blvd for fast access. Watch for the Event Parking signs to turn into downtown at the best parking access.
Are you coming to downtown Fort Myers from the North?
More hot tips: Consider the Edison Bridge instead of the Caloosahatchee Bridge or I-75 to Palm Beach Blvd for fast access.
PREMIUM PARKING
CITY GARAGES
OPEN LOTS
FREE TROLLEY
Free trolleys run to and from the parking lots along two routes, as shown on the map, all weekend.
The LeeTran Downtown Trolley will also be running on Saturday - for their routes, see http://leegov.com/search?k=downtown trolley
CLICK THE MAP TO SEE IT LARGER
UPGRADE TO VIP CLUB FOR SPECIAL
RESERVED PARKING AND MUCH MORE!
A VIP Club ticket affords reserved parking all weekend, plus morning mimosas, special snacks, catered lunches, and more for a fantastic art-filled weekend. Discover the VIP Club.
EVEN MORE OPTIONS!
BIKE
Hop on your bike and enjoy the convenient and secure Bike Valet in the heart of the Festival. Be sure to bring your lock.
LOCATION: Heitman St. and Bay St.
PASSPORT RIDE
For eligible riders with the LeeTran Passport (ADA) Service. Convenient drop-off and pick-up location at ArtFest. Info and reservations.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
It seems a well-kept secret, but getting to downtown Fort Myers is easy. (Here's our hot tip: Go for a route that comes in on Fowler for smooth sailing.)
GPS address: 1375 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
I-75 from the north:
Exit 141 West (Palm Beach Blvd) into downtown Fort Myers, where Palm Beach turns into Bay Street.
I-75 from the south:
Exit 138 West (Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) to downtown Fort Myers.
From US Hwy 41: Northbound
Exit at Historic District McGregor Blvd, east (right turn).
From US Hwy 41: Southbound
First exit off the Caloosahatchee Bridge to right on First Street.