Fort Myers Travel Information
Fort Myers was just a small fishing village back in
the 1880s when Thomas Edison planted the first royal palm on McGregor
Boulevard. Today, there’s an army of palms towering over the town
— a protective canopy over Edison’s winter haven. Gracious
homes brightened with blossoms magnify the beauty that
Fort Myers was blessed with naturally. Today’s town is a historic,
cultural and recreational hub for southwest Florida. The sights
and sounds of the town are deliciously entertaining, and there are no
crowds or long lines. Cultural activities abound with music, theater
and art while the history of past lives adds character and charm to
the city that claimed the hearts of American greats such as Thomas
Edison and Henry Ford. Sitting on the banks of the
Caloosahatchee River which connects to the Gulf, Fort Myers excels in
water sports of all kinds. Got fishing? Of course! There's also sailing,
water-skiing and power boating and happily for land-lubbers, a long list of public golf courses in the general area.
On warm sunny days (and when isn't it warm and sunny in Southern Florida?) steer for Fort Myers Beach, just minutes
away. Soft white sands edge the gentle Gulf for miles providing suitable padding for sun-bathers and beach combers with swooping pelicans for company.
Fort
Myers is about 125 miles from Tampa on I-75 South.
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