A Look At Attractions In Fort Myers Florida

By Jony Mozen


People from around the world travel to Florida for fun in the sun. It is part of the hub area for vacationers and those escaping the snow and cold during the winter months. Fort Myers Florida is an important part of the draw that brings people to the area by offering multiple activities for every age and taste.

The beach area is one of the main draws of this city, especially during spring break. You will find multiple water sports available including jet skiing, wave runners and para-sailing. There are also fishing charters available to hire for half and full day tours. You can also take advantage of multiple dining locations on the beach that face the ocean and provide beautiful scenic views.

Visiting the Edison Ford Winter Estates can give an intimate look into the historical aspects of early Floridian evolution. These two American pioneers spent their winters here and developed the area along with their many inventions. They created botanical gardens that house hundreds of rare and exotic plants. An orchid collection and greenhouse for propagation of the plants is also open for touring. Their homes are open for tours and gift shops have been created for guests to gather remembrances.

If you are a nature buff there are numerous opportunities for jaunts into the wild. Six Mile Cypress Slough offers tours by boat and walking that helps you find wild life and birds. The staff helps guests find photo opportunities of egrets, herons, wild pigs and alligators without disturbing the animals. A walking tour has been created with a boardwalk that leads to a blind where photographers can spend time waiting for animals to approach close enough for picture taking.

The Nature Park at the Shell Factory contains a rain forest aviary containing hundreds of rare and beautiful birds. Additionally, they have a butterfly garden, animal museum and a petting zoo for children. Another nature based adventure available is the Manatee World tours. The boat tours travel daily into their habitat. Manatees are endangered and therefore protected by law so the tours are designed to cause as little disturbance to them as possible.

In the center of this city activities include the Art Center where you can find displays and exhibitions of local artists as well as imported works. The city offers tours of local sites such as historical buildings and parks. One of the more popular tours covers many houses and locations believed to be haunted or that display paranormal activities.

Safaris into the Everglades on an air boat or river boat are available daily. These day long trips require the guest to bring their own refreshments for the day but the crew will keep you supplied with insect repellent to keep you comfortable. Gambling cruises are also available with reservations. Meals are supplied on these five and one half hour tours and entertainment can be found on the third floor.

Whether you are athletic and enjoy the beach and water sports or prefer to expand your knowledge of nature, art or history this city offers multiple opportunities to indulge your preferences.




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