Fort Myers, part of Southwest Florida, is a colorful city surrounded by Florida’s Florida' Gulf Coast. Filled with adventures, relaxing beaches, outdoor activities, charming Gulf Coast islands, and vibrant city vibes, the Fort Myers vacation assures an unforgettable journey for every traveler.
Commence your Fort Myers vacation by reliving the history at the iconic Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Well, this place has its own historical significance with the story of two American inventors – Thomas Edison (creator of the electric light bulb and the phonograph) and Henry Ford (inventor of the automobile) who were good friends and owned their winter homes next to each other. These preserved estates are now one of the most popular attractions in Fort Myers, where you will get to see the fascinating Edison's laboratory with so many apparatuses in place, the fully restored botanical gardens, where these inventors worked together, and other interesting artifacts and things, which tells a lot about the inventions carried out.
Art and culture lovers can attend art exhibitions and join dance classes and music series at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Here you will see various art expos on display, rotating monthly, or you can peep at the calendar to see which band is playing or what dance lessons are available, changing genres every so often. One thing that you can't resist here is the amazing rooftop sculpture garden, reception area, and restaurant.
Implement your Fort Myers beach vacation at Fort Myers Beach with its perfect white sand, turquoise water, and iconic pier. Enjoy your water sports like windsurfing or flyboarding, and you will take a dip in the water. You will feel like stepping into a lovely warm bath. If you feel hungry, grab a bite and eat at one of the nearby beachside restaurants. You will also spot some amazing birds around this beach.
Besides Fort Myers beaches, if you have time, travel to the beautiful beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Islands. At Sanibel's beaches, you must hunt for the pretty seashells that float on the white sandy beaches on this island. Alternatively, you can relax on the spectacular beaches across the soft sand and shallow waters at Captiva Islands.
Adventure lovers can enjoy Fort Myers adventure tours by trying Parasailing as Fort Myers is arguably one of the prime destinations of the Gulf Coast. You will be thrilled to see unobstructed views of bright blue sky, endless oceans, lush mangroves, and the juxtaposing city skyline. Alternatively, you can Kayak through the Mangroves of Matlacha, where you will also come across herons, osprey, cormorants, anhinga (aka the snake bird) and other species of birds while paddling through the untouched wilderness.
Get immersed in the beauty of Nature at the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, set on 3,500 acres (about half the area of Chicago O'Hare airport) of diverse wetland ecosystem. Here, you will be filled with joy seeing diverse wildlife that includes alligators, turtles, raccoons, and birds. You will love walking the boardwalk trails through the preserve that lead you through the mangroves, reaching serenely still ponds where you will come across the huge alligator spotted hiding in shallow water.
Animal lovers can travel to J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, which is about 24 miles southwest of Fort Myers to join Ding wildlife excursion for spotting water birds, shorebirds, raccoons, alligators, marsh rabbits, and other interesting wildlife.
For the full entertainment and excitement of Fort Myers, visit Fort Myers River District. Walk through the streets and enjoy the city's nightlife, full of trendy restaurants, bars, and boutiques. Grab a quick breakfast from the Green Cup Café; Hang out with tea and sandwiches from Wisteria Tea Room or choose from the huge beer selection at 10 Twenty-Five. After you have fully enjoyed your meals and drinks, shop for a souvenir through the local antique and end your day in a great way.
Explore the beauty of this blissful part of Florida with expertly curated Fort Myers holiday packages that can take care of comfortable accommodations, guided tours and transportation effortlessly and affordably. Hence you don't need to worry about anything if you have opted for Fort Myers all-inclusive vacations.
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