Monday, 9 March 2015

Fort Myers Florida Offers Visitors Many Delights, Sites And Pleasures

By Jony Mozen


In 1866, new forts were build all along the Caslooshahatchee River to protect the territory against the Seminole Indians. From the beginning, Fort Myers Florida served as a strategic location because of its excellent visibility over the Atlantic ocean. Today the city is the seat and most important commercial centre of Lee County. It is a major tourist centre and there are numerous activities to enjoy in the City of Palms, as it is fondly known.

No tourist should refrain from visiting the Darling National Wildlife Refuge, which was named after the famous cartoonist that also worked ceaselessly in aid of nature conservation. This park, 6000 acres big, is home to an astonishing variety of animals and plants. It is particularly popular with bird watchers. The park boasts an impressive 250 bird species and a very large community of migratory birds.

For those interested in history, the arts and the theatre the Florida Repertory Theatre will most likely stand up to its reputation as one of the top repertory companies in the United States. Built in 1908, it has seen celebrities such as Henry Ford and Thomas Edison watching movies there. Today, it puts on world class productions ranging from comedy to drama.

The Edison and Ford Winter Estate is arguably the most popular tourist attraction in the City of Palms. This large estate contained the winter homes of Henri Ford and Thomas Edison. Today, visitors can marvel at the many artefacts and inventions displayed in the Estate Museum. A visit to the Edison Botanical Research Laboratory will reveal that Edison had many interests other than electricity.

Those that delight in nature and natural beauty will be delighted at Sanibel Island. This lovely barrier island is world famous for the opportunities it offers shell collectors. Rare and popular shells are routinely found there. In addition, the beaches are pristine and the water is clear and fresh. This is the perfect place to spend a leisurely lazy day.

Of course, fishermen simply love the City of Palms. It offers a wide variety of fishing opportunities. It is possible to fish from the pier at Sanibel Lighthouse and great catches have been reported. There are also many operators that rent boats and several charter companies that offer fishing trips to go after Spanish Mackerel, Sea Trout and Blue Fish, to name just a few. Gear for hire is offered by most of the operators.

While there is certain a lot of fun and adventurous things to do in the City of Palms, it is also possible to shop in any of the numerous upmarket establishments. Excellent accommodation that will suit every taste and budget is available and there are numerous excellent restaurants. The night life is vibrant and the city caters for every conceivable entertainment need.

Before going there, spend some time planning and researching. The internet hosts many wonderful sites that offer good advice and full information about all the various options visitors to the city have. Booking activities, restaurants and accommodation in advance is a very good idea.




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