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Downtown Fort Myers, also known as the River District, forms the core of a city that stretches for miles south along the Caloosahatchee River and east to the rural interior.

Called the "City of Palms" because of its palm-lined avenues, Fort Myers is a hub of activity. Shopping malls, restaurants and nightclubs offer respite from the nearby beaches and more than 100 barrier islands. Thomas Edison and his friend Henry Ford both made their winter homes in Fort Myers. The two properties are separated by a fence, which both families named "The Friendship Gate." Today their estates, including Edison's laboratory, are open for tours.

It's hard to imagine Fort Myers Beach as a remote stretch of green edged with white, soft sand and accessible only by boat. However, that's just what it was until the first "Little Bridge" was constructed to bring tourists and locals alike to the seven-mile Estero Island through Bunche Beach on the mainland. Little by little, Estero Island's attractive features, including miles and miles of white, sandy beaches, have captured the imaginations of visitors from near and far.




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Bonita Springs, Florida- The onetime pineapple, banana and coconut plantation turned hunting and fishing destination turned railroad town has reinvented itself again as a friendly bedroom community with easy access to the area's best malls, public beaches and Bonita Beach Park.

Fort Myers, Florida- Also known as historic River District or City of Palms. Whatever its name, this Southern influenced town has grown into a city with attractions and atmosphere worthy of a bigger city's envy.

Fort Myers Beach, Florida- A 7-mile stretch of coastline known for its shallow water, no undertow and immaculate sunsets. This island really shines in the various recreation possibilities outdoor enthusiasts enjoy and family-friendly resorts, charming Gulf-side seafood restaurants, and nightlife.

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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
The largest remaining virgin bald cypress forest in the world (approximately 700 acres), which is the site of the largest nesting colony of Federally Endangered Wood Storks in the nation.
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Enjoy 20 acres of historical buildings, historic gardens, the Edison Botanic Research Lab and the Edison Ford Museum, featuring an impressive collection of inventions, artifacts and special exhibits.

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