Travel and Explore Fort Myers, FL!

Fort Myers, FL Known for it's royal palms lining the streets mainly along McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers or "City of Palms" is 15 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. In 1841, before Fort Myers there was Fort Harvie and then later reoccupied in 1850 to fight against the Seminoles. At this time the fort was renamed to Fort Myers in honor of Colonel Abraham C. Myers. Places to visit in the city are the famous Edison-Ford Winter Estates which offer tours year round, Imaginarium Hands On Museum and Aquarium offering various exhibits for children of all ages, and the Fort Myers Historical Museum. Other interests include traveling to Pine, Captiva, and Sanibel Islands for it's fine shells, beaches, fishing, and resorts. Areas also to visit and do are the Harborside Convention Center, Burroughs Home, and boat cruising.  Burroughs Home  2505 First St.  Fort Myers  Florida  (941) 332-6125  Built in 1901, this Georgian Revival riverside home has original furnishings and tour guides.  Echo  17430 Durrance Rd.  Fort Myers  Florida  (941) 543-3246  This 12-acre farm is devoted to the development of Third World farming techniques.  Edison-Ford Complex  2350 McGregor Blvd.  Fort Myers  Florida  (941)334-3614 or 334-7419  These two winter homes are the homes of two of America's most famous 20th-century industrialists.  Europa SeaKruz  Snug Harbor  Fort Myers  Florida  (941)463-5000 or (800)688-7529    Fort Myers Historical Museum  2300 Peck St.  Fort Myers  Florida  (941) 332-5955  The museum is housed in a restored railroad depot and which artifacts depict Fort Myers' history.  Greater Fort Myers Beach Area Chamber of Commerce  17200 San Carlos Blvd.  Fort Myers  Florida  (941)454-7500 or (800)782-9283    Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce  2310 Edwards Dr.  Fort Myers  Florida  (941)332-3624 or (800)366-3622    Henry Ford Winter Home    Fort Myers  Florida    The house is also called the "Mangoes" and is restored and furnished in its original style.  J.C. Sightseeing Boat Cruises  Fort Myers Yacht Basin  Fort Myers  Florida  (941) 334-7474  The cruises offer jungle cruises which take you by historic sites and wooded areas.  Seminole Gulf Railway  Metro Mall Station  Fort Myers  Florida  (941) 275-8487  This 2-hour train ride takes you to Bonita Springs and back while a narrator tells you about the surroundings.  Thomas A. Edison's Winter Home    Fort Myers  Florida    This house is also called the "Seminole Lodge" and is where Thomas Edison spent some of his working time.