You will find yourself surrounded by lush foliage, bouquets of flowers by Mother Nature and water everywhere, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caloosahatchee River. Water sports, golfing, gourmet dining, history, art museums, and theater are just a small part of what Fort Myers has to offer:

Inventor Thomas Alva Edison spent winters at his home and laboratory on McGregor Boulevard. Both are now public museums, as is the grand bungalow next door, home of Edison's friend automobile magnate Henry Ford. Stately royal palms, some 60 feet tall, stand guard along McGregor Boulevard. Today, Fort Myers is known as the "City of Palms".

The Greater Fort Myers area has old and new neighborhoods, that reflect the Victorian and Mediterranean influences seen throughout the city and new, more modern communities outside of the city. Virtually every architectural style, from ultra modern to island motif, add color and character. Communities throughout the Greater Fort Myers area provide an extraordinary selection of homes from low-rise condominiums and townhouses to single-family homes, cottages, and carriage homes. Thousands of newcomers each year choose to build new homes in the Greater Fort Myers area.

The Greater Fort Myers area, known for years as the "Public Golf Course Capital of the World", boasts dozens of fine golf experiences created by some of the nation's most notable course architects.  Select our golf button to get more information on over 150 area courses.

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Located on the banks of the Caloosahatchee Intercoastal Waterway just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico, Fort Myers is the area's oldest city. Called the "City of Palms," it is rich in Old South ambiance and history.

Once the winter retreat of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, their stately homes are now among the area's most popular attractions. Both are located on McGregor Boulevard, a grand thoroughfare lined with over 1,800 majestic royal palm trees.

Fort Myers' riverfront areas offer some of the best dining. Whether you're taking in the ambiance at one of the charming cafes or bistros in the bustling downtown historic district, or enjoying fresh seafood overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway, Fort Myers provides an array of creative and delectable dining experiences. When the sun goes down, the city comes alive with a variety of theater and nightlife opportunities.

Fort Myers also offers plenty of golf, shopping and museums. A complete range of accommodations includes marinas for overnight boaters. All of it is just minutes from the beaches centered in one of Florida's most historic cities — Fort Myers.