What’s better than baseball? Baseball has been a mainstay of our culture in which many find solace as everything else in the world seems to change on a regular basis. A spring training baseball trip to Florida allows you to bask in the warmth and sun of Florida while watching the nation’s best professional baseball teams knock off the rust and get ready for the exciting season ahead. You get to extend your baseball experience to almost year-round. Fort Myers is the perfect tropical destination to call home for your spring training adventure. Here is everything that you need to know to plan your trip.

Fort Myers Spring Training Details

Fort Myers is the host city to two of the Grapefruit League’s perennial powers with the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox play their home games at JetBlue Park, boasting its own Green Monster in miniature. The Twins call Hammond Stadium at the CenturyLink Sports Complex home. In addition to these home teams, you will also have the chance to catch the other teams of Florida’s Grapefruit League when they play the Red Sox and Twins. These teams include these favorites:

  • Baltimore Orioles
  • Florida Marlins
  • Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Philadelphia Phillies
  • Toronto Blue Jays
  • New York Yankees
  • Tampa Bay Rays
  • St. Louis Cardinals
  • New York Mets

Games begin on Friday, February 21, and continue through Tuesday, March 24. Tickets are on sale now. With many games selling out, you will want to buy your tickets as soon as you have firm plans to attend this quintessential sporting experience.

Where to Stay During All of the Fun

Because the Grapefruit League is known for drawing many visitors, there are plenty of great hotels in Fort Myers, FL. The Hyatt Place Fort Myers at the Forum delivers a host of conveniences with its central location, modern guestrooms, a refreshing outdoor pool, and more. A variety of retail stores and restaurants at the Forum complex will keep you entertained during your downtime. Or choose the Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Colonial Boulevard with its free breakfast, outdoor pool, and fitness center. It’s a well-appointed budget option that won’t make you feel like you’re skimping.

Extra Innings

While in the area, you will want to take advantage of all of the other activities that Fort Myers offers its visitors. History buffs will appreciate touring the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, showcasing the life and accomplishments of Thomas Edison and his close friend Henry Ford. The adjacent 21-acre botanical garden is an idyllic place to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Southwest Florida. For a cultural experience to complement your days of baseball, consider an evening out at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, offering premium meals with professional productions. 

Indulge Your Taste Buds

For decades, visitors to the Gulf Coast have delighted in meals at the iconic Joe’s Crab Shack. The famous steam pots come complete with a myriad of crab varieties, corn on the cob, and red potatoes. For a unique dining experience, be sure to check out Kumo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi. Meals are prepared by entertaining chefs on a large hibachi grill. In addition to the delicious hibachi entrees, the restaurant is also known for its vast sushi selection, capturing the best of Florida’s fresh seafood offerings.