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Fort Myers, Florida: Big Buddha

Large, fat, painted gold, he's been sitting on this spot next to the highway for years.

Address:
12701 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
Directions:
On the east side of McGregor Blvd just north of College Pkwy.
Admission:
Free
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The Red Buddha, 2021.

Big Red Buddha

The former big Golden Buddha is now the big Red Buddha. He sits in front of the Red Buddha Live Music Nightclub. I had to climb up and rub his belly for luck. The Red Buddha lounge is a popular watering hole for locals.

[Kurt Killen, 03/05/2021]

The Buddha and the Sock.

Big Buddha

Big Buddha is still there and still happy -- although someone attached a happy sock in front of him. He needs a paint touch up. I remember back in the 1970s when this was the Bamboo Inn; best Chinese food in the area.

[BoomersOTR, 06/26/2020]

The Buddha and you-dha.

Big Buddha

My husband and I decided to go for a drive so I suggested looking for some stuff on your website. Our first stop was the Big Buddha. It sits right on the corner of McGregor Boulevard and College Parkway. A very busy intersection, so be careful when taking a picture.

[Barbara, 01/23/2019]

Buddha.

Golden Buddha

Giant golden Buddha.

[Wayne, 06/02/2016]

Fat even by Golden Buddha standards, he has been sitting by McGregor Blvd for years. Visitors sometimes climb onto his pedestal to apply belly rubs.


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