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Known for it's royal palms lining the streets mainly along McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers or "City of Palms" is 15 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. In 1841, before Fort Myers there was Fort Harvie and then later reoccupied in 1850 to fight against the Seminoles. At this time the fort was renamed to Fort Myers in honor of Colonel Abraham C. Myers. Places to visit in the city are the famous Edison-Ford Winter Estates which offer tours year round, Imaginarium Hands On Museum and Aquarium offering various exhibits for children of all ages, and the Fort Myers Historical Museum. Other interests include traveling to Pine, Captiva, and Sanibel Islands for it's fine shells, beaches, fishing, and resorts. Areas also to visit and do are the Harborside Convention Center, Burroughs Home, and boat cruising.

Atlantis Marine's X-Press to Key West

706 Fisherman's Wharf

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 765-0808

http://www.xp2kw.com/

A fast ferry service from Fort Myers Beach to Key West saving hours of driving.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

1380 Colonial Blvd.

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 278-4422

http://www.broadwaypalm.com/

The dinner theatre offers popular musicals with dinner.

Burroughs Home

2505 First Street

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 332-1229

Built in 1901, this Georgian Revival riverside home has original furnishings and tour guides.

Captain Bob's Excellent Adventure Tour

P.O. Box 2351

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 437-2095 or (888) 847-9074

http://www.excellentadventure.org/

Captain Bob Excellent Adventure features: Alligators, airboat rides, birds, ecotour, everglades tours from sanibel, fort myers, ft myers beach and more.

Captiva Cruises

11401 Andy Rosse Lane

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 472-5300

http://www.captivacruises.com/

The best on Captiva Island and Sanibel Island for sightseeing cruises, nature cruises, dolphin watch and wildlife cruises, and shelling cruises to Cabbage Key, Useppa Island, Boca Grande, Pine Island Sound, and Cayo Costa.

Caribbean Gardens

1590 Goodlette-Frank Road

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 262-5409

http://www.caribbeangardens.com/

A comprehensive award winning guide to Naples Florida with information about attractions, activities, Naples and vicinity accommodations, arts and entertainment, sightseeing, calendar of events, golf, fishing, history and culture, weather, night life, shopping, business, real estate, what's new in Naples, health and fitness, Naples and neighboring areas dining, boating, marina facilities and services, transportation, beaches, parks, community information, helpful phone numbers, maps and photos.

ECHO: Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization

17430 Durrance Rd.

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 543-3246

http://www.echonet.org/

This 12-acre farm is devoted to the development of Third World farming techniques.

Edison-Ford Complex

2350 McGregor Blvd.

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 334-3614 or 334-7419

http://www.edison-ford-estate.com/

These two winter homes are the homes of two of America's most famous 20th-century industrialists.

Europa SeaKruz

Snug Harbor

Fort Myers, Florida

(941)463-5000 or (800)688-7529

http://www.paradise-swfla.com/levelads/l2-europa1.html

Gamble while your cruising in the Gulf of Mexico.

Everglades Day Safari

P.O. Box 1193

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 472-1559 or (800) 472-3069

http://www.ecosafari.com/

Everglades Day Safari offers exciting safaris through the different kingdoms that make up the Everglades.

Fort Myers Historical Museum

2300 Peck Street

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 332-5955

The museum is housed in a restored railroad depot and which artifacts depict Fort Myers' history.

Greater Fort Myers Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

17200 San Carlos Blvd.

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 454-7500 or (800) 782-9283

http://www.fmbchamber.com/

Find info about the greater area of Fort Myers Beach.

Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce

2310 Edwards Drive

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 332-3624 or (800) 366-3622

http://www.fortmyers.org/

Represents businesses, individuals and professionals in the greater Fort Myers area.

Henry Ford Winter Home

2350 McGregor Blvd.

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 334-3614

http://www.edison-ford-estate.com/henry-ford/Fbio.htm

The house is also called the "Mangoes" and is restored and furnished in its original style.

J.C. Sightseeing Boat Cruises

Fort Myers Yacht Basin

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 334-7474

The cruises offer jungle cruises which take you by historic sites and wooded areas.

Miracle Professional Baseball

14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 768-4210

http://www.miraclebaseball.com/

Watch the players of the Miracle Professional Baseball team.

Seminole Gulf Railway

4110 Centerpointe Dr.

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 275-6060 or (800) 736-4853

http://www.semgulf.com/

This 2-hour train ride takes you to Bonita Springs and back while a narrator tells you about the surroundings.

Thomas A. Edison's Winter Home

2350 McGregor Blvd.

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 334-3614

http://www.edison-ford-estate.com/thomas-edison/Ebio.htm

This house is also called the "Seminole Lodge" and is where Thomas Edison spent some of his working time.

Wild Tours

Fort Myers, Florida

(941) 368-3252 or (800) 304-9432

http://www.fossilexpeditions.com/

We are a professional guide service offering half day trips into the FloridaEverglades, or two types of day fossil hunting trips. We also have a gift shop, anon-line museum, information on Florida archaeology and a bi-monthlynewsletter. Feel free to browse the site and get to know us!

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