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Fort Myers, FL 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. |
| Burroughs Home | 2505 First St. | Fort Myers | Florida | (941) 332-6125 | Built in 1901, this Georgian Revival riverside home has original furnishings and tour guides. |
| Echo | 17430 Durrance Rd. | Fort Myers | Florida | (941) 543-3246 | 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 | 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 |
| Fort Myers Historical Museum | 2300 Peck St. | 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 |
| Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce | 2310 Edwards Dr. | Fort Myers | Florida | (941)332-3624 or (800)366-3622 |
| Henry Ford Winter Home | Fort Myers | Florida | 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. |
| Seminole Gulf Railway | Metro Mall Station | Fort Myers | Florida | (941) 275-8487 | 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 | Fort Myers | Florida | This house is also called the "Seminole Lodge" and is where Thomas Edison spent some of his working time. |
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