Once inhabited by Thomas Alva Edison and Henry Ford, this beach community is most famous for its thousands of royal palm trees which line the main drive. Nestled along the scenic shoreline of the Caloosahatchee River, the Fort Myers historic downtown waterfront is dotted with restaurants, nightclubs, apartments and artistic venues.
Sporting the youngest population in Lee County with a median age of 32, the city has become an interesting blend of young and old. Fort Myers offers attractions and excitement for all ages, including golfing, ice skating, nature walks, hands-on museums, a water park, planetarium and much more!
Check out the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, which features a museum, nature trails, aviary and planetarium. Visit the museum to learn more about Southwest Florida's natural history, with daily educational talks about indigenous animals including snakes, alligators, birds and butterflies. Visitors are able to get up close and personal to some of these creatures. Learn all about constellations, planets, star clusters and galaxies in the planetarium. Or visit the Imaginarium, a science museum that features more than 60 interactive exhibits. These fun and educational exhibits allow children to learn about the environment, weather physics and other topics. Attractions include animals, aquariums displaying marine life, a touch pool, hurricane simulator, puppet theater and interactive areas for preschoolers.
If you want to just put your feet up and take it easy, some of the most beautiful beaches and resort hotels in the world are within a few miles of downtown Fort Myers. After taking in the beautiful sunset you can enjoy the Fort Myers nightlife, with its world class performing arts, many restaurants and watering holes!
And for the sports fan, don't forget that Fort Myers is the winter training home to the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins.
Getting Around:
Lee County Transit, known locally as "LeeTran," provides a "Park and Ride" service to and from area beaches via a connecting replica trolley service. LeeTran also sponsors an ADA Paratransit service for disabled citizens who are not able to utilize the fixed route system as well as service to Southwest International Airport. System maps are available from the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce or you can visit www.rideleetran.com.
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