Nestled along the picturesque shore of Caloosahatchee River, Fort Myers the “City of Palms” is historical and governmental hub of Lee County, Florida. Boasting a tropical climate throughout the year, the city offers some unmatched winter retreats. Delving into city’s historical attractions and sinking your toes in the soft sandy beaches from the home-like comfort of any of the Fort Myers, Florida vacation rentals will be a life time experience for you.
Regarded as the winter home of famous scientist, Thomas Elva Edison- The Edison Ford Winter Estates with a historical museum and 17 acres of fascinating botanical garden is a well known landmark of this city. The museum features a fascinating collection of the Edison’s laboratory and inventions, hundreds of Edison and Henry Ford belongings, video theatres and special exhibitions. Southwest Florida Museum of History portrays the saga of Southwest Florida through graphic depictions, artifacts, photographs and memorabilia of local pioneers. The Imaginarium children’s museum, Everglades Wonder Gardens and Collier County Historical Museum are some other major attractions of the city. As you enter Fort Myers, you will discover the fact that most of the Fort Myers vacation homes are strategically located in the heart of the city providing easy access to all the major city attractions.
Fort Myers beach is ideal for sun bathing, swimming, playing volley ball, walking or just relaxing. While most of the Fort Myers Beach action lies near the pier, Lover’s Key State Park is favored for its natural unspoiled beaches. Fort Myers is dotted with lot of recreation activities like surfing, parasailing, jet skiing, kayaking, scuba diving, kite boarding and many more. Shelling enthusiasts can head towards Bowman’s Beach or one of the other three public beaches on Sanibel Island. You can also choose from Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Bonita Springs and Naples for your days at the beach as they are within few hours drive. If you don’t prefer to go far, there are many Fort Myers condos as well as Fort Myers villas available only few steps away from sun drenched beaches.
Those who are traveling with their kids need not to worry once they are in Fort Myers. Vacation rentals in Fort Myers Fl have all the child friendly amenities and the city also hosts many wild life sanctuaries and natural parks to amaze your kids. The J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Centennial Park and Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park are some perfect spots for wild life viewing and many other recreation and adventure activities. Germain Arena and Bonita Beach Park are known for their boardwalk and swimming area.
Art lovers can catch some live performances at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall or the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater in Fort Myers. The city also offers an eclectic mix of fine wining and dining along with superb shopping experience. An array of restaurants from cheap snack bars to grand bistros with “Old Florida” appeal will tempt your palate. Fort Myers is home to many world famous shopping centers where one can buy some vacation memorabilia and other souvenirs. Fort Myers is a golf and tennis paradise so sport lovers are also going to have a gala time in the city. Most of the Fort Myers vacation rentals
either have close proximity to sprawling golfing greens or they offer their own golf facilities and tennis courts.