Fort Myers is a Gulf Coast city where the Caloosahatchee River meets the Gulf of Mexico. Thomas Edison and Henry Ford both had winter estates here, and the nearby barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva are world-famous for shelling.
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
20-acre historical site featuring Thomas Edison's and Henry Ford's winter homes, botanical gardens, museum, and laboratory.
Sanibel Island
World-renowned shelling destination with pristine beaches, the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, and a charming village.
Fort Myers Beach
Lively beach town on Estero Island with waterfront dining, fishing pier, and calm Gulf waters.
J.N. Ding Darling NWR
6,400-acre wildlife refuge on Sanibel Island with a scenic drive, kayaking, and over 245 bird species.
Downtown Fort Myers River District
Revitalized waterfront downtown with restaurants, galleries, the Florida Repertory Theatre, and monthly Art Walk.
Captiva Island
Secluded island with luxury resorts, pristine beaches, and spectacular Gulf sunsets accessible through Sanibel.
Pine Island Fishing
World-class tarpon, snook, and redfish fishing in Pine Island Sound and Charlotte Harbor.
Raptor Bay Golf Club
Championship Raymond Floyd-designed course in Bonita Springs near Fort Myers.
Great Calusa Blueway
190-mile paddling trail through Lee County's coastal waterways connecting beaches, islands, and wildlife areas.
Florida Repertory Theatre
Professional regional theater in the historic Arcade Theatre in downtown Fort Myers.
Official Tourism Resources
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