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City in Florida, United States
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Fort Myers is a booming town with great weather, entertainment and a casual feel in Southwest Florida. It was the winter home of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, and it remains a popular spot for "snowbirds" from northern states.
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Guided tours through museum with hundreds of Edison and Ford inventions and objects, video theatres, and changing special exhibits. Beautiful and interesting plantings on the grounds.
Cyrus Teed, creator of the religion of 'Koreshanity' founded his 'New Jerusalem' community here. Various structures, many over a century old, are still preserved.
The key was the capital of the Calusa realm across Southern Florida in the 16th century when Spanish colonization of Florida began. Spain's attempt at colonizing Mound Key in the mid-16th century was unsuccessful and ultimately abandoned in favor of St. Augustine, but the key can still be visited today, where the pile of discarded shells and archaeological digs mark the site of pre-Columbian civilization.
If you are in Fort Myers during the spring, you may be able to see the Major Baseball League's Minnesota Twins' during their preseason training period.
The Boston Red Sox also have their spring training in Fort Myers.
Professional baseball in Fort Myers doesn't stop with spring training—the Minnesota Twins have a minor-league affiliate based in their spring training complex. The Mighty Mussels, renamed from the Miracle, play in the Florida State League, an "Advanced A" league (three levels below Major League Baseball) mainly featuring younger players a year or two out of high school or college baseball.
FGCU Eagles
Sports teams of Florida Gulf Coast University, competing in 15 NCAA Division I sports (6 men's, 9 women's) mainly in the ASUN Conference, featuring a mix of mostly regional universities in the southeastern quadrant of the country (as well as one outlier in New Jersey). With no football team, the most popular sports are men's and women's basketball. The mapped location is Alico Arena, home to both basketball teams, women's volleyball, and the main athletic ticket office.
Local hockey.
A club-level ice hockey team that competes outside the NCAA structure (and thus is not part of the overall FGCU athletic program), but nonetheless a popular winter diversion.
A dolphin cruise with them is excellent. They have biologists on board and are laid back and fun. Free parking on site.
Friendly fishing charters.
The Tribby Arts Center features a 400-seat auditorium and three art galleries showcasing exciting work from residents as well as regional and national artists. Visitors can relax in the Tribby Café, reflect in the outdoor sculpture garden, and find something special in Gift Shop. Seasonally, the public is invited to lectures by the Academy of Lifelong Learning, as well as concerts, plays and a selection of art exhibits.
Local comedy club that hosts a variety of visiting comics, local performers, and other events like drag shows.
Popular spot for seeing manatees, which like to come here in the winter because of the warm water from the power plant nearby. You're most likely to see them between December and March when the Gulf water temperature is below 68° F (20° C).
Walk a raised boardwalk through a cypress slough — a sunken forest. Great for viewing wildlife including birds, alligators, otters, and turtles.
A park with walking and biking path around a large lake. Includes playground and water park.
A piece of unspoiled natural Florida offering camping, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and kayaking/canoe rentals.
Thai.
Tex-mex restaurant serving generous portions of burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and the like, as well as margaritas. Vegetarian options available.
Nice beachclub with full bar.
Right on the river. Private pier, high-speed internet and heated outdoor pool.
Luxury RV resort with aquatic center and recreation that includes two private lakes and paddleboats.
Fort Myers Beach. All suite luxury resort with conference facilities. Right on the beach.
Suites and condos on Fort Myers beach as well as meeting and banquet space.
Old motel located in the center.
All-suite resort adjacent to the Lover's Key State Park with views of Estero Bay, lagoon-style pool, and on-site dining
A beachfront suite hotel located on the peaceful southern end of Estero Island.
A resort on Estero Bay, a fishing harbour on Estero Island.
Rooms have refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, utensils, irons, ironing boards, computer hook-ups, voice mail and satellite television. King suites are also available.
Oceanfront resort on private of land and offers free WiFi, full service spa, and guest rooms with water views.
Slightly-used items at fair prices. The shop carries furniture, clothing, collectibles, fine china, crystal, jewelry, holiday decorations, housewares, books, CDs, DVDs, artwork, bedding, pillows, linens, electronics, sporting equipment, appliances, and an array of building supplies.
The Sanibel Causeway to Sanibel Island collapsed during the hurricane in 2022.
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