Fort Myers, Florida "The City of Palms"

Fort Myers, Florida "The City of Palms"

Welcome to The City of Palms! Fort Myers is a thriving city rich in history and nature, serves as gateway to a stretch of islands known for their white-sand beaches, bird life and recreational opportunities. The city stretches for miles south along the Caloosahatchee River, which created the town and levered its importance during the Seminole Wars. Since the early 1800s, settlers and visitors of fame and wealth came to Fort Myers, most notably Thomas A Edison, who built his home, laboratory and botanical gardens between the river and  McGregor Blvd. Thomas Edison eventually persuaded his friend  Henry Ford, of automobile fame, to build next door and both homes are open today to inform visitors of local history, along with other historic museums and sites.

Professional theater, a sophisticated performing arts hall and two sports parks, which host the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins for spring training, provide entertainment in the Fort Myers area. Downtown is evolving into a lively night scene where clubs, coffee houses, street performers and cafes draw a young, artsy crowd. For nature lovers, parks preserve fragile habitat while providing trails for hiking, biking and paddling. Manatee Park is home to a herd of endangered Florida manatees that come to winter in its warm waters every year.

Enjoy your stay and uncover the treasures of the Gulf Coast - The City of Palms Fort Myers!

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