• What is Fort Myers known for?
    • Fort Myers serves as the gateway to southwest Florida, named in honor of Colonel Abraham Myers. The beautiful town, which is located along the banks of the state's sunshine-filled Gulf Coast, is known for its excellent swimming beaches, fishing opportunities, shopping destinations, and family-friendly attractions.
  • What historical sites can visitors explore in Fort Myers?
    • Visitors can explore the preserved winter estates of American innovators Henry Ford and Thomas Edison as part of guided living history tours throughout the year, including garden and laboratory tours.
  • What wildlife can be seen at Fort Myers?
    • Beautiful natural areas like the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge protect the island's sensitive mangrove forest habitats, home to native crocodiles, alligators, and bird species.
  • What unique experiences can visitors enjoy in Fort Myers?
    • Manatee Park offers opportunities to observe Florida manatees in their native habitats via kayak, while the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium offers butterfly house tours, animal demonstrations, and space-related shows.
  • What sports activities are available in Fort Myers?
    • The town is also a spring training site for the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox baseball teams and offers ticketed opportunities to watch practices during March.

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