Things to Do in Fort Meyers, Florida

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Known as the River District, Fort Myers, Florida, runs south along the Caloosahatchee River and east to the rural interior and is named for a Civil War-era army colonel. Henry Ford and Thomas Edison both built vacation homes in Fort Myers, and it remains a popular travel destination, offering many historical and outdoor attractions.

Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Encompassing 20 acres of lush tropical gardens, Edison & Ford Winter Estates is a popular attraction in Fort Myers. Edison & Ford Winter Estates features Thomas Edison's and Henry Ford's historical homes, Edison's laboratory, a museum and museum store and a garden and cottage shop. The Winter Estates are a Florida Historical landmark.

Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-334-7419
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Fort Myers Yacht Basin

Fort Myers Yacht Basin is 15 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico at mile marker 135 on the Okeechobee Waterway. A protected marina, Fort Myers Yacht Basin is owned and operated by the City of Fort Myers and is located next to Centennial Park. While Fort Myers Yacht Basin is a popular spot for engaging in water sports, its downtown location makes it a popular spot to visit to see the marina, Centennial Park and nearby historical sites.

Fort Myers Yacht Basin
1300 Lee St.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-334-8271
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Centennial Park

Located on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, Centennial Park is a ten-acre community park in Fort Myers, Florida. Amenities include a handicap-accessible playground, fishing pier, boat docks and launching ramp, promenade path, two picnic pavilions, volleyball courts and beaches.

Centennial Park
2000 W. First St.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
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Article Written By Kirby Brooks

Kirby Brooks is a San Diego based writer whose articles have appeared in San Diego Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine and Riviera Orange County. Brooks is a recent honors graduate of the University of San Diego with a Bachelor of the Arts in English.

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