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(Fort Myers, Florida - FL, USA US)



Fort Myers, in the sunny state of Florida, has recently become one of the regions' most up-and-coming cities and Fort Myers is straddled by the Caloosahatchee River. Once home to both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, Fort Myers contains a number of magnificent sandy beach strips and lies next to the Gulf of Mexico.

The city of Fort Myers is full of character, and although relatively small in American terms, contains a wealth of sights, parklands, museums and estates. The nearby islands of Captiva and Sanibel are a particularly popular tourist attraction, linked to Fort Myers by a 2-mile / 3-km causeway.




Hotels in Fort Myers are widespread and generally suit all budgets, being located in and around the downtown Fort Myers district, the Bonita Springs area and in the Fort Myers Beach neighborhood. Accommodation in Fort Myers ranges from the most luxurious hotels to more modest-style budget guesthouses. Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is located close to Fort Myers and also features a number of inexpensive hotels nearby. More information on Fort Myers Hotels.

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce is home to a useful visitor and tourist information center. This popular outlet provides a wealth of tourist information, including free brochures, leaflets and area information, together with tourism details, accommodation information, dining locations, transportation options and general Fort Myers tourist and tourism information.

Fort Myers has many world-class tourist attractions, including the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium - promoting knowledge about local animal species in Fort Myers and Florida; the Edison Ford Complex - Fort Myers' premier tourist attraction, with guided tours and a host of information about Henry Ford and Thomas Edison; the Imaginarium - a nature based featuring more than 60 fun filled, hands-on exhibits; Manatee World - an area of Fort Myers' Orange River where literally hundreds of manatees collect in the winter months; the Shell Factory - featuring over five million sea shells from all over the world; and the Bowditch Point Recreational Park - full of flora and fauna, with three distinct habitats, estuarine, beach and upland.

Other popular tourist and visitors' attractions in Fort Myers include the Thomas Edison Bridge - a famous landmark, built across the Caloosahatchee River; the Burroughs Family Home - dating back to 1901 and listed on the Fort Myers' National Register of Historic Places; the Old Lee County Courthouse - one of Florida's oldest landmarks, remaining an important center for judicial functions in Fort Myers; the Mound House - the oldest surviving residence in the Fort Myers Beach area; Centennial Park - situated in downtown Fort Myers, combining natural beauty with many visitor amenities; and the Matanzas Pass Wilderness Preserve - a vast beauty spot in the Fort Myers Beach district. More information on Fort Myers Tourist Attractions and Fort Myers Landmarks.

Fort Myers also features a number of popular museums and art galleries in Fort Myers city center, providing interesting information on the history of Fort Myers and many other exhibitions. Some of the major museums and art galleries located in Fort Myers include the Fort Myers Historical Museum - focusing on preserving the history of southwest Florida and Fort Myers; the Randell Research Center - a history based museum, containing information about the world of Florida's Calusa; the Museum of Medical History - full of information about all aspects of medical history over the years; the Edison Community College Gallery of Fine Art- at the Fort Myers campus of Edison Community College; and the Fort Myers Beach Art Association - educating visitors in the cultural aspects of the Fort Myers Beach district. More information on Fort Myers Museums and Fort Myers Art Galleries.

Tourist attractions located close to Fort Myers include the Babcock Wilderness Adventures - popular 90-minute tours that transport visitors into the heart of pure nature; the Bonita Beach Park - located between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs, with picnic shelters and a boardwalk; Cayo Costa State Park - standing on an island close to Charlotte Harbor; the Eden Vineyards and Winery - the oldest center of its kind in Florida; and the Sun Splash Family Water Park - the perfect family attraction, with a range of water slides and play areas. More information on Attractions Nearby Fort Myers.

Southwest Florida Airport (RSW) Guide - useful Southwest Florida Airport (RSW) information.

More Fort Myers Information / Fast Facts and Orientation

• Country: United States of America (USA)
• Location: Lee County, Florida (FL)
• Status: city, county seat
• Area: approximately 32 square miles / 83 square kilometers
• Population: approximately 49,000
• Language: American English
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Time zone: GMT - 5 hours Eastern Standard Time (daylight saving time is observed)
• Country dialing code: +1
• Telephone area code: 239 or 941
• Religion: various religions
• Average daily January temperature: 23ºC / 73ºF
• Average daily July temperature: 33ºC / 91ºF

 
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