Fort Myers Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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  Beautiful Beaches, Great Food, Nice People 


Con

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  buggy, humid summers 


In a nutshell

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  The Weather is here, I wish you were beautiful...actually, I like it here. Fairly laid back...so far. 

 

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Things to Do  

Thomas Edison's Winter Home

Thomas Edison's Winter Home, Fort Myers

 25 Reviews  the thomas edison winter home is one of the most visited attractions of the fort myers area. almost a quarter of a million people visit his home and laboratory each year. edison is one of america's most famous inventors of the late 19th and early 20th century. a few of his inventions are the light... 

Murder Mystery Dinner Train-Unique experience!

Murder Mystery Dinner Train-Unique experience!, Fort Myers

 TheTravelSlut Says:  I have experienced several "Murder Mystery" games in both homes and commercial settings but never on a real, working train. Wow, what a great time!Seminole Gulf Railway began operating freight trains in 1987 and in 1991 added a Dinner Train and daytime excursion trains. The... 

Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling

Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling, Fort Myers

 devinch610 Says:  It is the only wrestling company in the fort myers area and puts on show in the fort myers area alot.... goto the web site for show listings 

Hotels  

Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops

 1 Review and 144 Opinions  I stayed at this Holiday Inn for only one night -- I was on my way to Miami in March of 2006. Hotel... 

Holiday Inn Fort Myers Downtown Historic

 1 Review and 52 Opinions  I had looked all over the internet and the cheapest place I could find that had spaces in the Ft.... 

Restaurants  

The Shrimp Shack

The Shrimp Shack, Fort Myers

 2 Reviews  Wow, this place is great. Small local restaurant, but big on food and service. They have clam bellies, scallops, and all other fresh seafood. If you like New England style food, casual and good this place is for you. Very casual restaurant but the best food I've ever tasted. The Pirates Pleasure. It... 

The Rush Coffee & Tea Shop: The Rush Coffee & Tea

The Rush Coffee & Tea Shop: The Rush Coffee & Tea, Fort Myers

 SusanBill Says:  I love tea but can never find a good place here in Florida. To have a good tea we always go downtown Boston where they specialize. Recently I found The Rush Coffee & Tea Shop at Gulf Coast. Great selection of either loose leaf or bagged teas, also have some cute tea pots for... 

Nightlife  

ichabod's: irish pub

ichabod's: irish pub, Fort Myers

 doug48 Says:  ichabod's is a replica irish pub in south fort myers. really more of a restaurant than a bar but i am posting this as a nightlife tip because of the popular bar in the restaurant. good import beer selection. a fun place to eat and drink when in fort myers. business casual. 

Transportation  

Rent a car or drive your own

Rent a car or drive your own, Fort Myers

 1 Review  We think you will definately enjoy Fort Myers much more with your own car or a rental. It is a big town, and with all of the beaches the Lee Island Coast has to offer, you must have a car to see sights at your pace. 

Toronto - Ft Myres

Toronto - Ft Myres, Fort Myers

 PeterVancouver Says:  Westjet are offering a direct flight now from Toronto direct to Ft Myres at a cost each way of approx Canadian $150.00 + tax 

Shopping  

The Shell Factory

The Shell Factory, Fort Myers

 2 Reviews  They have everything a body needs for the folks back home. You need a gift? From Magnets to Diamonds. Also a food court, outside there is a whole play area for the kids complete with sitter! That way you can shop in peace! A nature center and Bumper boats outside. 

bell tower shops: upscale

bell tower shops: upscale, Fort Myers

 doug48 Says:  the bell tower shops is the most upscale shoping center in fort myers. the bell tower shops has a saks fifth ave. and a number of better specialty stores. there is a crowne plaza hotel connected to the shopping center as well as several restaurants and bars. the bell tower... 

Edison Ford Store: Next to the Museum

Edison Ford Store: Next to the Museum, Fort Myers

 grandmaR Says:  I did not actually buy anything at this shop. Fine Writing Collection, Accurate Reproductions and Genius GiftsClothing for Men, Women and ChildrenTour Books and PostcardsGlassware and Freshly Made Jellies & MarmaladesPorter Music Box with Copper-Plated Discs and CD's of... 

Local Customs  

Edison Festival of Light

Edison Festival of Light, Fort Myers

 grandmaR Says:  We happened to be in Fort Myers at about the same time as they were celebrating Thomas Edison's birthday. They had dedicated the statue under the Banyon Tree in the parking lot the day before. The HAM radio club had places set up both in the parking lot and in the grounds of... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

crime statistics

crime statistics, Fort Myers

 doug48 Says:  fort myers is a very safe place to visit for tourists. there are some high crime areas in the fort myers that you need to avoid. seach fort myers on the attached web site for area crime statistics. 

STOLEN CARS AND HUNGRY ALLIGATORS

STOLEN CARS AND HUNGRY ALLIGATORS, Fort Myers

 babybird Says:  Although it does not have nearly the track record of violent crime that Miami has, there ARE incidents in the Ft Myers area. Mainly, it is a mecca for property crimes. Car theftsare rampant in ALL parts of the metro. Even in broad daylight, it is a good idea to havea "club,"... 

What to Pack  

Sunscreen is a must

Sunscreen is a must, Fort Myers

 babybird Says:  Pack as lightly as you can. You don't want to die of heatstroke lugging a lot of clunky bags or suitcases. Besides you can buy almost anything you would need if you forget an item. In general, unless you are coming in stormy weatheror December thru early March, you will not... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Banyan Tree

Banyan Tree, Fort Myers

 grandmaR Says:  This Banyan Tree is in the parking lot area in front of the ticket office, and one does not need to have a ticket to look at it. It has a statue of Edison underneath of it. The tree was given to Edison by Harvey Firestone after he saw one on a trip to India. When it was... 

Unspoiled nature nearby

Unspoiled nature nearby, Fort Myers

 laguizz Says:  The Six-Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is located very near to Ft. Myers. It is as beautiful as the more famous Corkscrew Preserve, but much closer. If you enjoy wilderness areas this is a “must see”. A 1.2-mile boardwalk lets you visit the site easily, without damaging plants... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Water Sports

Water Sports, Fort Myers

 3 Reviews  The City of Fort Myers, which runs the Edison Ford Museum complex also owns a marina quite nearby. I have not stayed at or used this marina. Their website says: "We boast of the largest floating breakwater on Florida's Gulf Coast with 131 Floating Slips to make access to your vessel easy... 

Favorites  

Thomas Edison's Winter Home

Thomas Edison's Winter Home, Fort Myers

 6 Reviews  The Edison House is now owned by the city of Ft. Myers, and they do an excellent job of keeping it well maintained. It's located right next door to the summer house of Henry Ford, who was a close friend of Edison's, and the two homes are really part of the same "complex". The real attraction however... 

Various Places to Check Out

Various Places to Check Out, Fort Myers

 2 Reviews  There is a nice Welcome Center at the Shell Factory. If you need any information about things to do or places to eat, the Welcome center is the place to go. What ever you need to know, they have the answer. You can also find coupons here! 

 
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 Fort Myers - City of Palms - Even after living here since 2001... we're still finding more and more that is so worth sharing (these pages were added after our second vacation here, obviously we have more to add, more detailed,... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  I am trying to find public transportation between Summerlin Rd. area Fort Myers to Sarasota. Plans made for vacation in December... 

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A: i have family in Cape Coral that I have visited,and if nothing new hs change, there is no public transport,need to rent a car or a shuttle/taxi hope it helps 

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fort myers florida

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 fort myers is located near the gulf coast in southwest florida. fort myers is the county seat of lee county florida. in 1850 the u.s. army built a fort in the area and named it after col. abraham... 

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Fort Myers is BEAUTIFUL!!!

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 I'm sure I don't know what is folks! Mike and I had precious little time for this wonderful town. For more on Fort Myers, go to an expert, someone who lives there,... 

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Inventors and Royal Palms

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 Fort Meyers is known as the 'City of Palms'. The avenues lined with Royal Palm Trees is something that I remember from our previous visit in the 60s. 

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Fort Myers

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 Situated in Florida's Lee County on the Caloosahatchee River, Fort Myers was originally built in 1850 after the Third Seminole War and named after Colonel Abraham Charles Myers;  

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Thomas Edison's Winter Home

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 Thomas Edison was an annual visitor to the gulf coast of Florida long before it was popular. He was quite a workaholic and so it was natural for him to build a replica of his New Jersey laboratory... 

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