Fort Myers
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Welcome to a tropical island getaway on Southwest Florida's Gulf. We invite you to enjoy an atmosphere that's a little quieter, a little less hurried and a lot less like the rest of the world. A place of exotic tropical wildlife, pristine white sand beaches and hundreds of uninhabited islands. The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel: Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs & Estero, Cape Coral, Pine Island, Boca Grande & Outer Islands, North Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres.
Downtown Fort Myers, also known as the River District, forms the core of a city that stretches for miles south along the Caloosahatchee River and east to the rural interior. Named for a Civil War-era army colonel, Fort Myers' history parallels that of Florida itself.
Indigenous peoples, the Calusa Indians, inhabited the islands nearby.
Later, pioneers settled the pine flatwoods, and cattle drivers escorted their charges down what is now McGregor Boulevard to ships docked at Punta Rassa. Thomas Edison and Henry Ford put the town on the proverbial map when they chose the City of Palms as their winter getaway.
Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and
Harvey Firestone are depicted
talking and relaxing in the
"Uncommon Friends" statue
at Centennial Park
on the banks
of the
Caloosahatchee River in
downtown Fort Myers.
The park is a popular spot for
local events, and the weekly
Downtown Farmer's Market
is held every
Thursday
on the outskirts of the park.
Today, Fort Myers is a bustling metropolis with ecological, historical and cultural attractions plus high-end shopping outlets, antiques, boutiques and outdoor malls. Dining and nightlife entertain when the sun goes down – watch a spectacular “show" as it sinks over the Caloosahatchee.
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