There is plenty to see and do in and around Fort
Myers, and there are too many attractions to describe
here. However, we have detailed some of the well
known attractions in this section, and you can view
the complete list of attractions by clicking
here.
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Step back in time by visiting Thomas Edison and
Henry Ford's winter estates, the nation's 9th most
visited historic home. You can take an extended
guided tour of the homes, museum, laboratory and
gardens. Botanical tours are available by special
request.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Closed Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
Fort Myers Historical Museum
The Fort Myers Historical Museum is housed in the
former Atlantic Coastline Railroad depot on Peck
Street in downtown Fort Myers. Here you will find
information on early settlers of Southwest Florida
including the Calusa, Paleo and Seminole Indians
and an extensive artifacts collection. Exhibits
include a private Pullman rail car and an authentic
replica of a pioneer "cracker" house.
Browse the exhibits at your own pace, or take part
in a group tour.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm
Sun from noon until 4pm
Imaginarium Hands-On Museum
If you are looking for a place to interact with
the kids, the Imaginarium offers fun for the whole
family. Located just off Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. Blvd this science museum features more than
60 interactive exhibits. These fun and educational
exhibits allow children to learn obout the environment,
weather physics and other topics. Attractions include
animals, aquariums displaying marine life, a touch
pool, hurricane simulator, puppet theatre and interactive
areas for preschoolers.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
The Calusa Nature Center has a museum, nature trails,
aviary and planetarium. Visit the museum to learn
more about Southwest Florida's natural history.
There are daily programs which include educational
talks about indigious animals including snakes,
alligators, birds and butterflies. Visitors are
able to get up close and personal to some of these
creatures. Learn all about constellations, planets,
star clusters and galaxies in the planetarium. Calusa's
105 acre site has plenty of picnic areas in the
grounds.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 11am-5pm
For a list of Fort Myers' attractions please click
here.